Kinderling Conversation

When it comes to books about different families, many can be moralistic. Maya Newell, director of the documentary Gayby Baby wanted to make a book for kids that was both inclusive and fun. Together with producer Charlotte Mars and Gus Skatte Bol-James (one of the children featured in Gayby Baby) she set about creating Wrestle. She explains why it's different to other books, and why it may signal an end to the journey begun with the Gayby Baby project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wouldn't it be great if baby's came with a manual? Well, we've got the next best thing! Chris Minogue is a mothercraft nurse with over 30 years experience. Every week on Feed Play Love we get Chris to answer all your questions on Helpline- about sleep, feeding, behaviour. You name it, Chris can help you with it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before she transitioned, Alison and her wife were a typical heterosexual, cisgendered, nuclear family: mum, dad and three kids living in the suburbs of Sydney. But after the birth of their third child Alison felt that something wasn't right. Deeply unhappy in her own skin, she began a process that would transform her, and her family's life forever. She talks about what it was like to be a parent of young children in a small semi-rural community, and the impact her transition had on her family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing Editor at finder.com.au Kate Browne says that data shows parents are dipping into savings, and stretching themselves thin in order to keep their children in private schools. Given the availability of free public education in Australia, she explains why parents are trying so hard to keep their children in private education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode of our contraception series, Dr Sneha Wadhwani takes us through medium term and reversible contraception options like the injection, patch and vaginal ring (nuva ring). With so many options available to women today, Sneha explains how each works and why it may suite some women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you have a new baby, sleep can feel like it belonged in another life. Often, the stay-at-home parent is relegated to the night-waking duties, as the other parent will have to be sharp for the next day at work. But is that always the case? Doesn't a full day of parenting also require a degree of focus? Psychotherapist Ginny Lindsay from 2 to 3 counselling says it's all about managing expectations. She gives us her top tips on how to negotiate a happy outcome for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people have embraced waste-free shopping, with grocery stores switching plastic bags to reusable bags. But have you thought about other areas of your home? How about bathroom waste. Apparently Australians throw away 356 million plastic bottles a year, just from bathrooms! Erin Rhoads is an Eco-Lifestyle blogger, known as The Rogue Ginger. She explains how you can swap out your bottles, toothbrushes and plastic bath toys for more environmentally-friendly options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've got a child who's just started school, chances are they're getting readers for homework. Learning how to read is one of the fundamental skills our kids learn at school, but it can also be a slow and laborious process. Dr Joanne Orlando is an expert in early childhood education and the digital world. She gives us her top tips on how to support our children with reading in the first year. For more on Jo check out her website, or see her new online course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Dawes founded the Australasian Birth Trauma Association after going through a difficult and painful labour. When she looked for the right information, none could be found. For a long time, she suffered in silence. She's on a mission to get women talking about their difficult birth experiences, so that they can get the help and support they need. You can find more information about the Australasian Birth Trauma Association at their website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helpline is our weekly episode dedicated to taking your parenting questions. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue tackles these questions and topics in this episode.Preparing a 23-month-old for a sibling, should they sleep in separate rooms and whether or not to delay their toilet training, Undoing bad sleep habits with a 19.5-month-old, Could night terrors be the source of a three-year-old's constant overnight waking, How to articulate the need for friendly "gentleness" to a boisterous and "rough" 18-month-old, Why a 10-month-old would be constantly waking overnight and refusing to self settle. Could teething be the culprit? Ask Chris your questions by emailing helpline@theparentbrand.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your baby is first starting solids, fussy eating is probably the furthest thing from your mind. But Dr Jennifer Cohen (AKA the Fussy Eating Doctor) is a paediatric dietician who says that starting good eating habits at solids can have a long lasting, positive impact on the way your child will eat in the future. For more information on Dr Jennifer Cohen and her work as the Fussy Eating Doctor, check out her website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first episode exploring the different types of contraception you can use, Dr Sneha Wadhwani goes through the options for long acting and reversible contraception such as the Mirena, IUDs and implants. She explains what each device does, the pros and cons, and why women might choose this type of contraception over other options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Ruby Matley was pregnant with her first baby she had a lot of questions. Some were awkward, others were particular to her experience. And so she decided to write a book for pregnant mums with her obstetrician Dr David Addenbrooke. Their book is called 9 months: The essential Australian guide to pregnancy. It aims to answer everything from whether you can dye your hair when you're pregnant, to how to tell when your waters have broken. To get a copy of 9 Months check out the PanMacmillan website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the days get really hot, it's important that we regulate our baby's temperatures for them. Sarah Hunstead is a former paediatric nurse, mum of two and founder of CPR Kids. Sarah takes us through what we can do to keep our babies cool, and how to tell if they're dehydrated. You can find out more about CPR Kids at their website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you're small, lots of things are bigger than you. Your parents, your dog, and most especially, your emotions. We all need emotional literacy to get on in the world today, but how do we teach our children about their feelings? Early childhood educator Anthony Semann from Semann and Slattery takes us through what emotion coaching is, and how to do it well. For more information about Anthony and his work head to the Semann and Slattery website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie Who is a mum and musician who believes in the power of song. She's started the Little Song Workshop for pregnant women and new mums. Her goal is to connect women through creativity, and there's even craft and cake! Angie talks about why music is so important in her life, and even gives us a taste of the nightly lullaby she sings her kids. For more information on the workshop in Sydney visit the Little Song Workshop website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue answers your parenting questions. This episode looks into the following topics; How much does a one-off break to routine impact a 14-month-olds sleep, helping a 27-month-old who refuses to nap at daycare and bites others on playdates, strategies for dropping night feeds with a 3-year-old, settling a 5-month-old whose waking is getting progressively worse overnight, and becoming harder to resettle, reasons an 8-month-old dislikes their cot, how to help a 6-month-old who cries and screams in their car seat, a 7-month-old who wakes at 2:30 am and refuses to go back to sleep without being cuddled and general advice for a nervous new mum who is 13-weeks pregnant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking after your baby is a full time job. And when you're in the middle of it, you could be mistaken for thinking you need to solve all the problems. Jo Ryan from BabyBliss says that asking for help is a really important ability for new parents, and she explains when you should probably think about reaching out for support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the summer holidays receding into the background, it's time to start planning for trips to look forward to this year! Kate Browne, managing editor at finder.com.au, has done the legwork for everyone. She outlines the best holidays to have both in Australia and abroad. Finder.com.au has more information about great destinations for family holidays on their website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many parents feel the sting of judgment once they have their children. Warren Cann, psychologist and CEO of the Parenting Research Centre says that this kind of criticism can affect the relationship a parent has with their child and that we all need to be aware of how we impart our parenting wisdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.