Kinderling Conversation

It's the kind of loss most of us can't fathom. When a parent loses a child - to miscarriage, stillbirth or illness, where do they go? Friends and family who have not experienced a similar loss are often don't know what to do or how to help. Georgia Hansen's daughter Amelia was stillborn. When it happened Georgia was immediately drawn to doing something to help other women going through a similar experience. With a friend she created Angel Mama House, a place to support and nurture women who have lost a child. Georgia explains how she came to see the magic in her tragedy and what she hopes Angel Mama House will offer other women. Angel Mama House- https://www.angelmamahouse.com/ A free guide to dealing with loss- https://www.angelmamahouse.com/freegift Other support organisations:Pink Elephants- https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ Sands- https://www.sands.org.au/ Bears of Hope- https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's nothing quite like having babies to disrupt your plans for the future. It could be having a family has meant your dream career no longer fits or that your baby is not as you expected. Either way what happens when life doesn't go to plan? How do you readjust and keep moving forward? Georgie Abay worked hard to get her dream job at Vogue, but after having her baby she realised it wasn't what she wanted anymore. Georgie's book is called Best Laid Plans. She talks about what it was like to leave a glamorous job behind and what she learnt along the way. Best Laid Plans, On finding magic in life's most challenging moments: https://bit.ly/3e4FPRI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever had your child throw a tantrum in a supermarket and felt the weight of judgment from other shoppers? You may have heard that you're too soft for responding to your child's meltdown. But parenting educator Gen Muir says that the secret to raising resilient kids isn't what a lot of people think. Yes, allowing our kids to fail is part of the picture - but not the whole picture. Gen explains how to raise resilient kids in some very simple steps. To find more about Gen Muir and her work at Connected Parenting her website is https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/ Or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Hill from The Streaming Service joins the show to talk about: Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney PlusOddball on NetflixThe School of Good and Evil on Netflix Plus a new offering for kids from Netflix. You can listen to Justin's podcast here: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/the-streaming-service-with-justin-hill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's nothing like having children to awaken the feminist inside a woman. If you haven't come up against gender inequality before, chances are you'll feel it. From pregnancy discrimination, unequal domestic burdens at home and a truncated career, having a family can highlight how far we still have to go. When lockdowns first came into place in 2020 many feminist writers thought this would be the great leveller. Now male partners everywhere would see just how much domestic labour their female counterparts took on. Unfortunately it was not the case. In her new book Leaning Out, feminist writer Kristina Ziwica charts the course of feminism that has led us to this moment, and explains why the Covid pandemic might be the catalyst for change we need. Leaning Out can be found here: https://bit.ly/3dzzHke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children are all born with their own personalities, and when that personality is completely different to yours it can be challenging. How do you help support a child who is naturally introverted when your modus operandi is loud and proud? Dr Vanessa Lapointe is a psychologist, author and parenting educator. She shows us how to see the world from our introvert's eyes, and what they need most to thrive. Find out more about Vanessa at her website: https://drvanessalapointe.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turia Pitt has run marathons, climbed mountains and survived burns to over 65% of her body. She’s also written a book, started her own running business and competed in Celebrity Apprentice. She’s tough, determined, and resilient. But even Turia Pitt can feel the pressure of parenting two small boys. In this episode of Feed Play Love Turia talks about how she handles demanding kids, high expectations and the ever-present pressure of mother guilt. Listen to Turia's podcast Turia Pitt is Hard Work here: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/turia-pitt-is-hard-work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Leong is best known for her role as a judge on Master Chef. She is also a connoisseur of good food and flavour experiences. So when she teamed up with illustrator Eleonora Arosio to create the children's picture book A Taste Adventure she was determined to introduce kids to a variety of tastes. Melissa talks about her own childhood and how it has influenced her love of flavour today. She also lays down a fun challenge for parents to help get their kids eating a wider range of foods. Melissa's book A Taste Adventure: https://bit.ly/3Quvj3i See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since the travel bans from the pandemic have lifted social media appears to be full of everyone's European holiday. But travelling with kids isn't always a walk in the park, particularly if you're travelling overseas. Gen Muir is a parenting educator at Connected Parenting who is also a mum of four. In this interview she talks about the challenges and joys of travelling with kids, and explains why we all need to do it. Gen's website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/ Gen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world is not made for neurodivergent people. It can be particularly challenging for children on the spectrum who are growing up and learning in a world that isn't always kind or understanding. Chloe Hayden grew up feeling like a square peg in a round hole. School in particular was very challenging. In her own words, it sucked. But Chloe is here to help other neurodivergent children and their families. Her book is called Different not Less, a neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after. Link to book: https://bit.ly/3RwyaKm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Watkins donned the yellow jersey of the Wiggles in 2010 and became one of their most-loved members. After leaving the Wiggles last year Emma has been hard at work on her next work. It involves a new colour (orange, or apricot, depending on who you ask) singing, dancing and signing. Emma talks about when she first fell in love with signing and what she hopes to achieve with her latest project. Listen to Emma Memma on Kinderling Kids Radio on the LiSTNR app: https://www.listnr.com/genre/kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a 'to-do' list? Do you ever feel bad if you don't tick off all the items? When you're a busy parent it can be really hard to feel like you're kicking all the goals. This is when the feeling of 'not-enough-ness' creeps in. You can feel stretched between all your responsibilities and nothing you do seems to be good enough. But Dr Rebecca Ray is here to tell you that you are enough. She's also got a few ideas on how you can re-set the way you think that will help you feel more at ease with who you are and what you do. Rebecca's latest book is called Small Habits for a Big Life : https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761260735/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever been unhappy with your body you need to meet Taryn Brumfitt. Taryn is a mum and film director who has inspired people all over the world to love the skin they're in. And now she's turned her attention to children and body image. Her film Embrace Kids is a must-see film for all children. Taryn explains why this kind of film was necessary for kids today. Find out more about the doco here: https://theembracehub.com/  The book Embrace Kids: https://bodyimagemovement.com/shop/product/embrace-kids/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your home your sanctuary? Or is it where all the yelling happens? Life today for families can be hectic and stressful. But Maggie Dent knows how to tweak things to make a home more peaceful. Maggie is a parenting educator, author and podcaster. In this interview we chat about the small steps we can make to help our homes become a place of refuge for the whole family. For more information on Maggie's course Calming Today's Anxious Kids check out this link: https://www.maggiedent.com/calminganxiouskids/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're talking confidence, what did you think we meant? Mel Schilling is a therapist on Married at First Sight and confidence coach. She understands women and how our brains work - and she's devised a way for us all to step into our own sense of self.  Find Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mel_schilling1/ Mel's book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-c-word-confidence--mel-schilling/book/9781922351425.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you hear of something going viral these days you'd probably assume it's happened online. But when Ailsa Wild wrote a letter (on paper, with a pen) and gave it to her friend Dave Henry it went old-school viral. The letter was an instruction manual for her friend who had just discovered he was going to be a dad. It was then passed (hand-to-hand ) to new dads in Dave's friendship circle. And now it's a book! That book is called You'll be a Wonderful Dad. Advice on becoming the best father you can be. Ailsa and Dave talk about their friendship and why this particular letter was so popular among dads. LINK TO THE BOOK: https://bit.ly/3TsnUEv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Hill from The Streaming Service takes us through some great movies to watch with dad this Father's Day and the best new shows to watch out for in September. Listen to Justin on The Streaming Service: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/the-streaming-service-with-justin-hill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all been there. It's Monday morning and your kid says they're too sick to go to school. But are they really? Sometimes it's hard to know when a child is genuinely unwell and when they just don't want to go to school. Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy talks us through how you can try to work out whether your kid is really unwell and what to do if you think it might be a symptom of anxiety. LINKS:Deb's advice on helping an anxious child: https://www.drdeblevy.com/helping-your-anxious-child/ Meditation:  https://www.smilingmind.com.au/ https://headspace.org.au/ Beyond Blue: https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that good sex education is the best way to prevent future sexual violence? Katrina Marson is a criminal lawyer who understands what happens when we don't teach our children about consent, pleasure and the very basics of sex. After prosecuting sexual crimes in the courts she decided to put some solid research behind the difference good sex ed can have on the outcomes for young adults. And the education can start very young. Katrina tells us about what she learnt about in countries like majority Catholic Ireland, and how we can make sex education age-appropriate. LINK TO KATRINA'S BOOK : https://bit.ly/3KliPtt   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you live in Australia chances are you know someone who owns an Oodle. That's a dog that is part poodle, part other dog breed. Using a study from over 750,000 puppies seen at Glencross Vets and purchases from Pet Barn a new study - Pet Pulse confirms that Aussies love an Oodle. Dr Michael Yazbeck is a veterinarian at Glencross Vets. He talks about why he thinks Oodles are so popular (and which ones he recommends to families looking to buy a dog).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.