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Babies and small children can be little mysteries at times. Why do they start waking in the middle of the night? Or start throwing food on the floor? gives you the chance to discover what could be going on for your little one. Our qualified experts will decipher what it could all mean, and give you tips to get them back on track.HelplineThis week Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helps parents with the following challenges: A ten-month-old with daytime nap regression, an eleven-month-old who can wake up to six times a night, a three-year-old who will only poo in their nappy, an almost three-year-old who is refusing to be toilet trained, a six-month-old who is not settling for her day naps, a two-and-a-half-year-old who is very fussy with their food, a three-year-old waking up at night, a one-year-old who wakes at midnight (and stays awake for three hours), a five-year-old having bad tantrums, a twenty-three-month-old who will only eat pureed food and a five-month-old waking every hour through the night.For mor

Unless you've been living under a rock you will have heard about the benefits of living mindfully. Part of the process can include meditation. But what busy parent has time for that? Shannon Harvey is a health journalist and author of My Year of Living MindfullyShe is also a mum with two young children. Shannon talks about the science behind the benefits of meditation, and how you might find a way to practice the skill.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Abela is a children's author and teacher who wants kids to feel comfortable in their own skin. Her latest picture book A Bear in Space is a light-hearted tale about being different and finding your own tribe. Deb talks about what inspired her to write the book, and how parents can use it to help their own kids feel less alone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is it like to raise a deaf child when you have no experience in sign language or deaf culture? Would you embrace your child's different ability, or would you find a way to bring them closer to your hearing world? Sarah Klenbort chats to us about her experience in this episode from the archives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children can be very self involved, which may be developmentally appropriate, but it also means they are completely oblivious to how annoying it is when they whine. "I'm hungry", "I'm bored", "Can I have..." So how can parents deal with their whining children in a way that is compassionate but still stops the whining? Early Learning Educator Denielle Jans gave us her tips in this previous gem from the archives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raising children can be challenging, particularly when you're not sleeping. is here to guide you through the rougher parts. Today sleep consultant Jo Ryan answers your questions about settling, waking, behaviour and more.Helpline On this episode that includes: Two-year-old waking for three hours overnight, how to stop a nineteen-month-old from hitting, seven-week-old only sleeping in mother's arms, when should a toddler stop their day naps (and how can you tell if they are ready?), when a three-and-a-half-month-old wakes herself to suck her hands, helping a four-month-old with bad eczema, a four-year-old having toilet training regression after UTI, getting a three-year-old co-sleeper into his own bed, how to teach a three-year-old to be more respectful and regulating a one-year-old's sleep between daycare and home.For help with more parenting challenges check out Babyology’s Parent School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to living a good life, you can't ignore the role that money plays. But many couples don't talk about money, or if they do, it's to give one partner responsibility over the finances. Finance commentator Effie Zahos explains why couples need to start talking honestly about money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children today have a huge range of activities to choose from. Parents are often rushing from one extra curricular activity to the next. But are extra curricular activities a good thing for children? Anthony Semann is an educator for Early Learning teachers. He looks at extra curricular activities from the perspective of children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to preparation for birth, it's fair to say that most of the information targets mums. But dads are expected to be more involved than ever before and the system is letting them down. That's according to new research conducted by the non-profit group Healthy MaleTheir findings, outlined in their Plus Paternal report, show that we need to do more to help dads both before and after birth. CEO of Simon von Saldern and dad Adam Tardif talk about where the holes are in the system and what can be done to give dads a better start to parenting.. Healthy MaleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many different books telling parents how to raise their children well. There are different styles of parenting, ways of managing their behaviour. Now bestselling author Dr Dan Siegel says he has found the secret to raising children well. And it's as simple as just showing up. Dan talks about the research behind the power of showing up, and explains what it looks like in everyday life. Dan's book is called The Power of Showing up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helpline is taking a break this week, so we have found one of our favourite Helpline episodes with Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue. On this episode she helps with: Transitioning a two-year-old out of sleeping bags into sheets, how to stop bed-sharing with a one-year-old, ways to set up sleeping arrangements with a two-year-old and new baby, how to get a three-year-old to sleep to 6.30am, a sleep routine for 18-month-old who is waking up very early, how to keep a two-month-old cool when it gets hot, how to stop three-year-old twins fighting and helping a five-year-old feel more confident (he has a stutter). will be back on Monday. If you need any help in the meantime you can speak with an expert through Babyology's Parent School. Otherwise you can contact us by doing any of the following: Email us at helpline@theparentbrand.com.au, ask our expert during the Babyology Facebook live on Monday from 11:30am or leave your question in our Babyology Helpline Facebook group.HelplineSee omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Empathy is a human emotion that involves connecting with other humans. So can such an intrinsically human experience be taught through computer games? Researchers at the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University think it can be. Ling Wu is a Research Fellow at the Department. She explains why she thinks this is a valid way to teach young children empathy, and how it might help other children with their social cues.For more on the research check out the Monash University website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do you stand when it comes to swearing? Are there some words you say in front of your kids and others you swallow? How do you feel if let a swear word slip? Dr Matt Beard is a fellow at the Ethics Centre and a dad of two young children. Matt has some very interesting ideas on whether swearing in front of your kids is a good or bad thing.theySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aminata Conteh-Biger was born in Sierra Leone to a prosperous family. Then in 1999 when she was 18 years old her life changed forever. That was when the Revolutionary United Front invaded Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. Aminata talks about what happened after that, how she survived to build a new life in Australia and why the work she does now is the most important thing she has ever done. Her book is called Rising Heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want our children to be safe, but how do we go about it? What is age-appropriate language and how do you explain body-safety without scaring your child? Lily Isobella is a sex educator and advocate for children.She has worked with parents around the country, and has some great tips on how we can start conversations with our kids that will help them be safer in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you have a baby it can feel like you haven't slept in an eternity. And while babies are born to feed, not sleep, there comes a time when a few expert pointers can lead you back to a restful night. That's where can give you what you need. Each week a qualified expert will join presenter Shevonne Hunt to answer your questions. Through email, FaceBook Live or from our direct mails on Facebook, our person will help your little persons sleep better, feed better and sometimes even behave better! This week sleep consultant Jo Ryan helps with the following challenges: Thirteen-month-old waking for an extra breast feed, three year old sleeping badly since arrival of brother, concerns about a two-year-old's speech development, one year-old dropping his afternoon nap, two-year-old speech concerns, sixteen-month-old not drinking much water, three-year-old refusing to use the potty or toilet, ten-week-old associating sleep with being fed and a two-year-old who hates baths. For help with more parenting challenges che

Reading, writing, maths, language. All of these skills are improved with the addition of music. That's according to a new book by Dr Anita Collins called The Music AdvantageAnita has looked at the neuroscience behind learning and engaging with music, and there are some astounding findings about just how much music can influence the development of our brains. Anita goes back to the very beginning, and explains how even babies in utero are developing an ear for music. She also tells us all the ways you can engage your child in music to enhance their other skills. The previous podcast mentioned in this interview, can be found on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.. The Lullaby Effect,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving birth for the first time can be overwhelming. There's a precious new life to care for, new skills to learn and sleep deprivation. But what happens when you're bringing a baby home to a blended family? How can you make step children feel like a part of the experience, and still have time to get settled into your new role? Lana Sussman is a counsellor at The Parents VillageLana talks about ways you can negotiate a potentially tricky time.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter O'Brien was only twenty when he accepted a post in Weabonga, a town two-days travel from Armidale in NSW. He had eighteen students aged between five and fifteen years old. It was a school that had trouble retaining teachers, and Peter had signed on for two years. He wrote about the experience that had a huge impact on him and his approach to teaching in Bush SchoolPeter talks about what it was like living and teaching in a small, remote town in the 60s.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're not carrying a child, it can feel like you're not really involved in the pregnancy. Former Master Chef contestant Aaron Harvie discovered one of the best ways he could be involved was through food. He did his research and came up with some of the most delicious recipes to cook for his pregnant wife. The result is A House Husbands' Guide, Cooking for your pregnant partnerAaron talks about some of his favourite meals from the cook book.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.