Kinderling Conversation

When you have small children and things are tough it's hard to have enough perspective to set things back on course. That's where our experts come into their own. On today's episode Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helps parents with the following challenges: A two-year-old unsettled after night waking, a sixteen-month-old waking through the night, toilet training a two-and-a-half-year-old after training has gone off track, how to stop a seven-and-a-half-month-old waking for a second time in the night, three-week-old feeding routine, a four-and-a-half-month old not sleeping enough during the day, a nineteen-month-old who has become unsettled at bedtime, a seven-week-old who needs to be held to sleep and a fourteen-month-old waking early. For help with more parenting challenges check out Babyology's Parent SchoolHelpline .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to break-ups, money might be the last thing on your mind. If you're a parent, chances are you're thinking about your children and how they are going to handle the family separation. But there are ways of being prepared and financial costs to consider. Dr Andrew Fuller is a psychologist who helped to analyse some research commissioned byAndrew talks about things to keep in mind when you're separating from your partner. Real Insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breastfeeding doesn't come naturally to everyone. In fact, most women struggle at some point in their breastfeeding experience. And yet we don't talk a lot about how challenging feeding a baby can be. According to recent research by Philips Avent a third of Australian mums are too embarrassed to talk about their feeding issues. So why, in an age where we embrace the expression 'breast is best', are women struggling to talk about the reality of breastfeeding? Edwina Sharrock is a midwife and founder of Birthbeat. She talks about her own challenges with breastfeeding and why women still struggle today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Scott Stuart's little boy wanted to wear his Elsa costume to the movies, Scott made a decision. It was one that challenged his own upbringing and what he had been taught masculinity was all about. Supporting his son to make his own choices inspired Scott's book My Shadow is Pink. Scott talks about how people reacted to his son's love of skirts, both the good and the bad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many primary school teachers will tell you that homework is not mandatory. Yet children are still sent home with different amounts of work to do. So is homework something children should be doing? Justin Coulson is a parenting educator and father to six girls. He explains why homework is a problem for children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world might be battling a pandemic, but children don't know the difference. For our smallest humans the world keeps on turning, and each day can bring new challenges. If your baby's not sleeping, or your toddler keeps hitting in your face, it might be time to call in the experts. Every week Helpline invites an experienced expert on the show to answer your questions. This week we're joined by sleep consultant Jo Ryan from Babybliss If you'd like to book a private consultation with Jo or another of our experts check out Babyology's Sleep SchoolIn this episode she helps parents and carers with the following challenges: Getting a three-year-old back to previous bed time (before day nap was dropped), stretching the morning wake time for a twelve-week-old, how to transition an eighteen-month-old from rocking-to-sleep to settling-in-cot, a fussy-eating two-year-old, a three-year-old who doesn't want to wear pull-ups to bed (but still has a wet nappy in the morning), getting an eleven-month-old to sleep beyond fi

In May this year the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures showing that almost one million Australians have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. That's not including people who have had their hours reduced. It feels like the worst possible time to be looking for work, so how can people find opportunities? Do they even exist? Kirsty Levin is a careers counsellor at The Parents VillagePrior to the pandemic she helped people change careers after a break in work, or when they wanted to do something new. Kirsty explains what she calls the 'Covid Pivot' and why she thinks it's still possible to have hope in an otherwise bleak time.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not easy to get out of the house when you are a new mum with a new baby. Right when you get to the door they could have their first bowel movement in a week. Or you could get five minutes down the road and they start crying uncontrollably. Arabella Gibson is the CEO of The Gidget Foundation AustraliaShe's noticed how well telehealth counselling works for new mums going through a hard time. Arabella explains how it works, and whether easy access will continue post-COVID.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monogamous relationships aren't always easy and when children come along your partnership can change. But when is that change so great it's time to leave the marriage? Holly Wainwright is the head of Content at Mamamia and author of I give my marriage a yearHer book explores a question that many couples ask: Should I stay or should I go? Holly talks about what inspired the book, and how she managed to tell both sides of the story.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you raise a boy well? We're living in a time when what is expected of men is very different to when we were growing up. How do we help our precious sons to become good men. Maggie Dent has raised four small boys to be good men, and she's been helping others do the same ever since.Maggie gives us her no nonsense advice about raising boys, with a healthy dash of humour and compassion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each week we have a Babyology expert join us to help you find a way through sleepless nights and unruly behaviour. This week Mothercraft nurse and author of Bringing Baby HomeChris Minogue joins us to advise on the following challenges: A six-month-old waking constantly through the night, a nineteen-month-old who is not a fan of sleep, a ten-month-old waking through the night, eighteen-month-old twins who like pulling hair, whether it's time to let a two-and-a-half year old drop their day nap, a thirty-two-month-old who is refusing day naps, a nine-month-old who is not crawling and whether it's time for a four-and-a-half year old to give up his day nap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to vaginal birth, you can't get a more important set of muscles than the sling that makes up your pelvic floor. But it's also one of the most overlooked part of a mother's health in her postnatal check ups. Amy Dawes from the Australasian Birth Trauma Associationwants this to change. She's set up a petition through change.org to ensure that every woman gets the pelvic floor support they need - both pre and post birth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-five years ago Peter Downey was a new dad trying to find his way through parenthood. He wrote a book called So You're Going to be a Dad thinking it may help others who were following in his footsteps. Now Peter's children are grown and are feeding and clothing themselves, but his advice remains in demand. Peter talks about what has changed since he first became a dad, and what remains the same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-parenting can be challenging when life is normal. Trying to manage a separated family while under lockdown or social distancing restrictions can be even more challenging. So what is the best way to navigate the fraught space of co-parenting during a pandemic? Elisabeth Shaw is the CEO of Relationships Australia NSW. She shares her best advice on how parents can get through this difficult time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning to read can be tough, for both kids and their parents. Literacy expert Brian Caswell from Mindchamps believes it takes patience and time, but the rewards are great for everyone. Brian explains how you can best support your child in their reading journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes when your baby or child is going through a challenging situation, it can feel like you've tried everything. That's when it's time to ask an expert, like Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue.Chris has had over thirty years helping families negotiate sleepless nights and tantruming toddlers. This week on Chris helps parents with: A 13-month-old who is gagging at meal times, a three-year-old who has replaced a dummy with their thumb, an early-waking three-year-old, dropping night feeds for a seven-month-old, how to help a four-year-old starting a new daycare during COVID, a three-and-a-half-year-old who refuses to poo in the toilet, an almost four-year-old who wakes up from naps crying, a three-month-old who keeps pushing out her dummy, a six-month-old refusing solids, a six-week-old who won't sleep during the day without being held, introducing formula to a seven-month-old and a three-year-old who's afraid of the dark.HelplineTo book an expert to help with your own challenges check out Babyology's Sleep S

Life with small children isn't always conducive for big trips overseas. There is more luggage, sleep schedules to consider and it can all just feel too hard. But now Peter and Bridget Helliar's kids are older, they have a truckload of great memories spent travelling with them. And they want you to have the same experience. Their book is called Trippin' with kids, how to have fun on family holidays - just like you did before you had kids.While launching a travel book in the middle of a pandemic may not seem the best choice, Peter and Bridget want you to dream of a time when travel is possible once again. And when it comes, they want you to be ready.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to some positive improvements in health and well being. Parents have reported spending more time with their kids, others say slowing down has helped calm chaotic schedules. But it has also led to an increase in alcohol consumption. So why are parents drinking more, and is it too much? Craig Martin is the Head of Evidence and Innovation at the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. He talks about the most recent research, and what is known about the way parents are drinking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families come in all shapes and sizes, but for some reason the nuclear 'traditional' family is still seen by some as the way all families are meant to be. Susan Golombok is the Director of the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge. She's been researching family units, and how children are doing, since the 70s. Her book We are family, what really matters for parents and children delves into the facts on what it takes for children to thrive. Susan talks about why single parents by choice, same sex families and other families that diverge from the 'traditional' model are proving that their way works too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Face masks are now mandatory for Melbournians, and the NSW Premiere has strongly recommended that her State mask-up when shopping or on public transport. It feels like we are all moving to a more consistent use of masks. So should our children be wearing masks? And what can we do if they won't even wear their hats? Dr Margie Danchin is a paediatrician at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. She explains the Government statement on kids and face masks, and what we can do if we want our kids to wear them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.