Kinderling Conversation

The restrictions may be starting to ease, but if you've been spending every day with your significant other, they may not be easing quickly enough. Elisabeth Shaw is a psychologist and the CEO of Relationships Australia NSW. Elisabeth says that we're not designed to spend every waking hour with one person, and gives some tips on how to help your relationship survive lockdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As soon as you fall pregnant you can be inundated with advice from several sources.Family, friends, Google. Everyone has an opinion. Robin Barker, author of and has helped guide many parents through the early years of raising children with her own practical and compassionate advice. While admitting the irony of answering this question, Robin gives us some tips on how to sift through all the information and listen to what will work for us.Baby Love The Mighty ToddlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your baby wakes up every hour throughout the night it can be difficult to think up a solution that will help them sleep better. When your toddler is saying 'no' to everything, you may not see a way to easier behaviour. That's where Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue comes in. Chris has had over thirty years experience untangling the things that can trip parents up. She joins every week to help you find solutions to whatever your particular challenge may be. This week that includes: A two-month-old who suffers from indigestion, a four-year-old fussy eater, an 18-month-old waking through the night, how to smoothly transition three children into sharing one room, a 20-month-old waking through the night, transitioning a toddler to a big bed, how to stop a three-year-old waking his little brother in the morning, a preschooler who refuses to use the toilet.Helpline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you feel about 'dobbing'? If you've grown up in Australia it probably makes you feel uncomfortable. No one wants their kid to be called a 'dobber'. But then, what about the times when you to know they've been bullied? Lily Isobella is a Sexual Health Educator and founder of the One a Day ProjectShe explains how we can give our kids the confidence to stand up for themselves and why we need to stop using the term 'dobber'.want . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been trying to keep fit during isolation you may be finding your attempts hampered by small children under your feet. There are lots of online fitness courses, but how many of them are suitable for children to do as well? Sam Wood has promised to lead 30 minutes of exercise every morning that are family-friendly (and free) until children are back at school and life has returned to normal. You can find these videos here. Sam talks about what's keeping him sane during lockdown and how he makes workouts suitable for all ages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathy Lette is not shy about saying what she really thinks. As an author and comedian she uses her wit to express what many women would love to say. Her latest book is called Husband Replacement Therapyand it's all about why women on the other side of fifty are enjoying their chance at a 'second act'. Kathy talks about why we need a Mother's Month (not just a day) and why we all have a lot to look forward to as we age.- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our job as parents is to help guide our children through the world. From stopping them eating random objects off the ground to helping them fall asleep at night. Emotional regulation is another way to help children learn about their world. Early childhood educator Denielle Jans talks us through what it's like for children to experience big emotions like anger, and how we can help our children manage them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming a parent can be the most rewarding and challenging thing you will ever do. Babies and small children give the best smiles and hugs, but their communication skills remain limited. Which means it's up to us to try and work out why they're not sleeping, feeding or behaving quite the way we'd like them to. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has over three decades experience helping families understand and tweak their children's challenges, and she joins every week to help you navigate whatever challenge you are facing.Helpline This week she tackles: A nine-month-old who wakes between 11.30pm and 2.00am every night, a four-and-a-half month-old with nap challenges, an early-rising three-year-old, a possible four-month-old sleep regression, whether to transition a one-year-old to one nap a day, what does 'self settling' look like, and how long you should try it for, how to help an eleven-month-old to maintain good sleep habits during house renovations, how to move one-year-old twin brothers into their four-yea

Kinderling Kids Radio is launching a new season of Bedtime Explorers, the enormously popular meditation podcast series that helps children get to sleep. Now the podcast has been nominated for a Webby Award, described by the New York Times as "... the internet's highest honour." Host and co-producer Amy Taylor-Kabbaz talks about the seasons that have been produced so far- including one dedicated to dinosaurs! Vote for Bedtime Explorers for the Webby Awards here and help more parents find this amazing podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discipline can mean different things to different people. To that cranky man in the supermarket - it's a short cuff around the ear. To your partner it might be 'time out' or a stern talking to. But psychologist Vanessa Lapointe says that discipline is about punishment, and that it's possible to apply the principles of discipline without yelling at or hurting our kids. Vanessa has written a book called Discipline without DamageShe takes us through her philosophy and how it works.not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that term two has well and truly kicked off, how are you feeling about home schooling? If you don't have an educational background, chances are it's all a bit much. Allan Dougan is the Global Head of Education of 3P Learning, the name behind online programs Mathletics and Reading Eggs. Allan has three kids of his own and has been juggling work with home schooling. He says that the key to home schooling is to take it easy and to follow your child's passion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teresa Palmer is an actress who is currently starring in the hit TV series She's also been in movies like and has a dedicated following on the website Your Zen Mama. While juggling her three children (and step-son), TV and other commitments Teresa and her bestie Sarah Wright Olsen she's written a book called Zen Mamas, Finding your path through pregnancy, birth and beyondTeresa explains why her mantra is more about living a zen-life than what the book title might suggest.A Discovery of Witches. Hacksaw Ridge . ish See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having children can put a strain on your relationship. It can shift your priorities and suddenly you have to renegotiate what it is to be a couple. Throw in children from a previous union and you have another level of complexity. Ginny Linsday is a psychotherapist at From Two to Three who is specifically focussed on helping growing families. Ginny explains how you can navigate the complexities of living in a blended family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the world outside is grappling with a pandemic, parents everywhere are dealing with the everyday challenges that raising small humans brings. Whether it's getting your baby to sleep for longer stretches, or your toddler to stop throwing food - our children will continue to be our greatest test and joy.Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue is here to help us navigate these challenges. On today's episode of that includes: A two-year-old waking through the night, an 11.5 -month-old having disturbed nights once a week, when do babies sleep naturally through the night? A six-month-old waking at 4am every morning, helping a 16-month-old transition to one day sleep, a six-week-old baby with a gurgling tummy, feeding a nine-month-old baby when you're returning to work, how to manage a nine-week-old who is sleeping through the night but has low weight and introducing dairy to a baby's diet who has cows milk protein allergy.HelplineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic parents were told how important 'me time' is. Now that many of us are working from home and looking after children getting any time in for yourself might feel impossible. Kate Christie is the author of Me First, The Guilt-free Guide to Prioritising YouShe says it's more important than ever to carve out time for yourself. Kate gives us tips on how we can juggle work and home life, and still get some time in for ourselves.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to labour, it's good to have a plan, but it's also good to be open to when things change. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University and a practicing midwife. Hannah believes in the innate power women's bodies have when it comes to childbirth, but she also says that being prepared is key to handling the changes if and when they come. She talks about the more common hiccups that can happen along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Hollinshead found herself in lockdown in Spain with four generations of her family - including her 89-year-old grandmother and her three-year-old son. After arriving home to self-isolation for two weeks she realised just how much impact the coronavirus pandemic was having on single parents and the elderly. So Lisa decided to do something about it.Together with volunteers across the globe she put together an app in three weeks. It's called One Another Lisa tells us how it works..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While everyone is self isolating we will hopefully be better protected from the usual winter lurgies, but just in case some of those germs find a way into your home, here are some tips to ensure your immunity is strong and healthy. Emma Sutherland is a naturopath at Studio You and has some ideas on how we can all be stronger this winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue joins us from her lounge room to help you will challenges in yours. Chris is also the author of Bringing Baby HomeWith over 30 years experience helping families with issues like babies who won't sleep or toddlers who throw food, Chris is here to help steer you through the times when it gets hard.. On this episode of that includes: A one-year-old fighting sleep, a three-and-a-half-year-old who gets to bed quite late, a seven-month-old baby with teething problems, an eight-and-a-half-month-old waking through the night, teaching a six-month-old how to self settle at night, how much water an eight-month-old requires per day, a 14-month-old who is not settling into just one nap a day, a two-year-old hitting, scratching and biting dad and how to establish sleep rhythm for a colicky three-week-old.Helpline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone wants their children to have friends, but when is it reasonable to expect them to have one? Liesel Murphy is an educator at Gumnut Gardens in Sydney. She looks after children in the years before they start 'big school' and is constantly observing and helping to facilitate friendships. Liesel talks about how children under fives typically socialise, and how we can help them form friendships of their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.