Kinderling Conversation

After having children some women decide their previous jobs aren't quite right. Either the hours aren't flexible enough, or the work isn't satisfying. founded Modi Bodi - a period proof underwear company - after she had her second child. She shares her insights into what worked, and what didn't.Kristy ChongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The theme for Reconciliation Week is and yet one of our biggest historical mistakes is ongoing across the country. The documentary looks at four grandmothers trying to reclaim their grandchildren. is a contributor to and he opens up about the experience.Don't Keep History a Mystery,After the ApologyPaddy Gibson After the ApologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nuse discusses swaddle safety for a three month old, a 2 year old who demands they be carried down the stairs, a mum at her wits end when it comes to dummy ditching, and much more.Chris MinogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does family wellbeing look like? And where does that put wellbeing when it can often be at the bottom of your "to do" list? is the founder of "Greatfulness", an educational program to help children be their best selves. She explains how you can manage the whole well being of your family, without forgetting your own.your JacquiJonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're living in a time where there are very prominent examples of toxic masculinity. Whether it's all the assault allegations that arose with mass shootings and prominent sports stars in the headlines, it can be easy to wonder where we find examples of healthy masculinity. Maggie Dent is a self-confessed "boy champion" and she offers simple ways to raise boys to be good men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there anything as frustrating as a fussy eater? You can cook several meals, and still they don't get the nutrition they need. is a lecturer in Public Health at The University of Queensland. She says we need to take the pressure off parents, and gives her top tips on how to manage a fussy eater.HollyHarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online industry comparison database Finder.com.au has found that grandparents save their children around $6,000 a year on child care fees. So should we be paying grandparents for the time they look after our kids? money expert from finder.com.au, takes us through the findings.Bessie Hassan,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter is a great time to get snuggly and warm, but it's also a time when there are more burns in the home. Dr Leila Cuttle is from the Faculty of Health at Queensland University of Technology. To educate families on burns she developed an app with iPug called Cool Runnings. She explains the most common burns, and how the new app will help you deal with them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once your child moves beyond the toddler years, you may think tantrums will be a thing of the past. But anger is a human emotion, and one that not even adults deal with well. Child Psychologist and author noticed her son having problems managing his anger, so she wrote a book called .Michelle KaravasThe Day My Brain Went CrazySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, chances are you had a Dollarmites account. The Commonwealth Bank saving scheme for children under 12 is the largest of its kind in Australia. But now the Banking Royal Commission has found that CBA staff used the accounts fraudulently and from CHOICE Australia says it's time to get banks out of our schools.XavierO'HalloranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many times has your lunch consisted of your child's left over sandwich crusts? Or your dinner the left over veggies they refused to eat? While the vegetables are not a bad thing, nutritionist says there's a lot we could be doing to help ourselves, when it comes to the food we eat.Susie BurrellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse takes your parenting questions. This episode she helps a mum whose baby doesn't like her partner, a little one who seems to hate going in the car and pram, battling bed time and helping a new mum with swaddling facts.Chris MinogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sofija Stephanovic is an Australian living in New York, but she was born in socialist Belgrade, then part of Yugoslavia. Her memoir explores what it's like to grow up as an outsider. She explains what it's like to bring up her son with some understanding of her former, non-existant homeland.Miss Ex-Yugoslavia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the world has changed since our mothers raised us, there is still much that has stayed the same. So what does it mean to be a mum in 2018? How does society define what makes a "good" mother and how do we define ourselves?Rebecca Huntley is one of Australia's foremost social researchers and will be on a panel this Sunday called The Motherload at the Sydney Opera House talking about modern motherhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

presenters and have an interesting friendship, that's been put through it's paces. The two very good friends have just released a book - exploring Barry's latest cancer diagnosis and how to live well - through food, family and friendship.The Living RoomBarry Du BoisMiguel MaestreLife Force: An Unforgettable Story Of Living With Cancer - See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting a spot for your child at a day care centre you're happy with can be challenging. If you have a child with a disability - physical or neurological- it can be even more challenging. Christine Zuvela is the director of SDN Beranga Childcare Centre where they specialise in childcare for kids on the autism spectrum. She explores what challenges parents face, and how her centre creates a safe and encouraging learning space for children with ASD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a baby can change your body in many ways. Unfortunately, not all of the changes are good. Many mums experience incontinence after carrying or birthing a baby. takes us through how common incontinence is after having a baby, and what women can do about it.Dr Sneha WadhwaniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

is exploring some fairly dark topics through comedy, beat boxing and puppetry in a brand new play; . The play is based on Holly's experiences as a Captain Starlight, entertaining sick children in hospital. She opens up about her experiences, and the profound and beautiful things she sees in her work both on stage and in hospitals.Holly AustinRuby's WishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to children, gender politics can be really confusing. What does it really mean to have a "gender neutral" child? is an educator, researcher and early childhood advocate at Semann and Slattery . He breaks down what gender politics is all about, and why it's important parents know what's going on.AnthonySemannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Kinderling Helpline Mothercraft Nurse helps a tired mum with her eight month old who is having difficult resettling overnight without being fed, a five year old who has started wetting themselves at school despite being toilet trained, a two year old who has taken the phrase "ankle biter" a little too literally, and more.ChrisMinogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.