Kinderling Conversation

A new year can be a great opportunity to set some goals. But are New Year's resolutions the answer? And how do you choose the kinds of goals that count? Danielle Colley is a life coach at Your Good LifeShe has some really practical tips to setting meaningful goals, and how to make them happen.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Taylor-Kabbaz is a journalist and mother of three who wanted to know why motherhood had turned her world upside down. After her first child was born she started researching everything she could to find the root cause of why so many women still feel isolated and confused when they become mothers.Now her eldest has turned twelve she's discovered a new line of study called matrescence, and it's clarified so many things that before were confusing. She's written all about it in her latest book Mama RisingAmy explains how we need to redefine the meaning of motherhood and why it's an exciting time to be raising a family.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas is a time when families come together to connect and share the festive season.Screens can be a major obstacle to this kind of connection. And we're not talking about the kids. Parents can have a hard time putting their devices away. Dr Kristy Goodwin is a digital wellbeing expert with a stack of tips on how we can stay off our phones, and tuned into our families this Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this last of 2019 Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue answers challenging questions from parents and carers about their children's eating and sleeping patterns.Helpline If you need more help why not try Babyology's Sleep School? In this episode that includes: A seven-month-old waking through the night, a weaning plan for a ten-month-old for when they are a year old, three-and-four-month-old early waker, a teething ten-month-old early riser, a 16-and-a-half-month-old waking hysterically from his day nap, a six-and-a-half month-0ld transitioning off breast milk (for day care), a six-month-old who won't let dad settle them and an eight-week-old who cat naps throughout the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School holidays can feel like they last forever. I mean, when was the last time had six weeks off? Whether you're hanging out with the kids this holidays, sending them off to camp or a mixture of both, you'll want to listen to Kate Browne, the Personal Finance Expert at finder.com.au. Kate is a mum of two, so she understands the challenges of sticking to a budget over the holidays. She gives us her tips on how to stay on top of your money.youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer holidays are only a few weeks away, and those who are taking a trip somewhere might be thinking about all they need to pack. Michelle McLaughlin from Little Blue Dinosaurwould like you to think beyond that, and more about the traffic conditions of your destination. After a personal tragedy Michelle became aware of just how little we all know about road safety. She shares some easy and practical tips for staying safe these holidays. To connect with Michelle check out Little Blue Dinosaur on Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lily Isobella is better known as a roving sex educator in the One a Day ProjectShe's also a mother of three who lives in Bellingen, halfway between Brisbane and Sydney. Her community is surrounded by bushfires. Lily gives some insight into what it's like living through the current bushfire conditions, and how they are all getting by.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Van Cuylenberg was a teacher in Australia before he travelled to Northern India with his then-girlfriend and volunteered in a school in the foothills of the Himalayas. What he learnt from the children in that village inspired him to research resilience, and to found The Resilience ProjectNow he's released a book: The Resilience Project, Finding happiness through gratitude, empathy and mindfulnessand he's keen to share the three straightforward steps he learnt from the kids he taught many years ago.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Chris Minogue is the baby-whisperer that you need when you can't figure out what is going on. With over 30 years of experience, Chris knows how to tweak your routine so that life gets a little bit easier. If you need help right now, check out Babyology's new Sleep School.On this episode of she helps with the following challenges: A three-and-a-half-year-old who won't stay in his bed at night, a five-month-old waking multiple times at night, a seven-month-old needing to be held to sleep, helping a two-year-old cope when mum and dad are away, what an eight-week-old sleep cycle looks like, a toddler who stays awake late into the night, weaning a 13-month-old off night feeds, a six month old screaming every time she wakes and an early waking 15-month-old.Helpline,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was the techy-est toy you received as a kid? You may have had a Speak and Spell or a handheld Donkey Kong game. There was no internet or "smart" technology. These days many of the toys we buy are connected. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant takes us through what toys we need to look out for this Christmas, and how to make sure we're keeping our kids safe. The Office of eSafety has a full Christmas gift guide on their website as well as details on how to keep kids safe on tablets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutritionists will tell you that eating as a family is a fundamental building block for good eating habits in your family. It's a time and place for connection at the end of a busy day. But Professor of Sociology at Monash University Jo Lindsay says that getting together for dinner isn't realistic for most families. She also argues that the messages being sent around dinner are not always backed up with evidence. Jo talks about her findings, and why she thinks parents and carers should relax more around dinner time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now in Australia, there are discussions about the future of reproductive technology. In particular, whether or not we should start using three strands of DNA for fertility treatments. The debate is balanced between the benefits, such as potentially eradicating mitochondrial disease, and the physical and ethical risks of tinkering with DNA. Ainsley Newson, Associate Professor of Bioethics at Sydney University, and Sean Murray, CEO of the Mito Foundation, break down the pros and cons of the debate. They point out why this isn't territory, and how the technology could change lives for the better. For more information on this new technology you can read this article at The Conversation and this article in Australasian Science.GattacaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has changed a lot since parents today were children. There is more technology, more families have both parents working and there seems to be less time for children to play. Brendon Hyndman is a child development expert and Senior Lecturer in Personal Development, Health & Physical Education at Charles Sturt University. Together with IKEA, he researched how much children are playing today and the ideal amount of time they should be playing. Brendon explains why children aren't playing as much as they could be, and he shares some ways we can integrate more play into their day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting a small child can be challenging, particularly when you can't work out why they aren't feeding or sleeping properly. Then there are the behavioural hurdles (toddlers not getting in car seats, throwing food on the floor etc).Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue is here to help you navigate the early years. She has over thirty years experience and knows how to help you make a few tweaks to set you back on the right path.On this episode of her advice covers: A six-month-old early riser, night feeds for a six-and-a-half-week-old, a 13-month-old night waking, almost six-month-old waking after rolling in the cot, a four-year-old not getting enough sleep, an early-rising two-year-old, how to manage breastfeeding a six-month-old starting day care, an 11-month-old waking in the night and night weaning and day naps for a four-month-old.HelplineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best way to get ready for pregnancy is to maintain a healthy lifestyle.But what are the things that will help couples fall pregnant? And where are we at with alcohol consumption and different vitamins? Dianne Zalitis is a Midwife and Clinical Lead of Pregnancy, Birth and Baby, a national Australian Government service providing support for expecting parents. She breaks down everything you need to know about giving pregnancy your best shot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics of modern parents will have you believe that we are raising a generation of self-entitled prats. But positive affirmation, or praise, is a really important part of parenting our children to be healthy, well-adjusted adults. Associate Professor Julie Green, Executive Director of Raising Children Network, explains what positive affirmation looks like for different ages, and why we need to give it to our kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellice Mol was born with cystic fibrosis. In her mid-20s, newly in love, she went through a double lung transplant. Two years later one lung was rejected, which meant she had lost almost half of what she had gained through the transplant. All of this meant that Ellice would not be able to carry her own baby to term. And so she and Rhys started looking into surrogacy. Ellice talks about her path to motherhood (amid gurgles and coos from her baby Franklin).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the end of the year approaches, some children will be attending their last weeks of pre-school care. Many will be looking forward to "big school" and some (including their parents), will not. Anthony Semann is an Early Learning Educator with Semann and Slattery. He gives some practical tips on how we can help our children be school-ready by early next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue is back after a short break and has answered a stack of questions that were waiting for her return. Chris is a mothercraft nurse with over 30 years of experience helping families with their small children.In this episode of she tackles: Three-month-old sleeping patterns, day sleeps for a seven-month-old, a three-month-old losing their appetite, how to drop breastfeeds for a 14-month-old, a three-and-a-half-year-old struggling with jet lag, a two-year-old who has changed his sleep patterns (for the worse!) An eight-week-old who finds it's difficult to re-settle, getting a 15-month-old to transition to one day nap, how to settle a six-week-old baby without holding them, a five-month-old who wakes frequently at night, how to drop the day nap for a two-and-a-half-year-old and a 13-month-old who wakes very early in the morning.Helpline,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you plan a holiday overseas, chances are you're consumed with thoughts about what clothes the kids will need and how you will all survive the flight. Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids has thought about what you need to pack in terms of first aid so that you don't need to. Sarah gives us the rundown on what we need organise before we leave Australia and what to bring in our carry-on luggage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.