Kinderling Conversation

used to live down the road from in busy, traffic-congested Sydney. Recently Becky made the "tree change" to sleepy little town two hours south of the big smoke. Shevonne decided to find out what the tree change has been like for Becky and her family.Becky GilhespieShevonne HuntSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Collings is a very crafty lady. She's also the Community Engagement Manager at the Art Gallery of NSW, which means it's her job to take an art exhibition, and extend it into something children can touch, play with and take home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've never heard of esports don't worry, from ScienceAlertis here to explain them all. He recently attended an international tournament in Poland. He explains why some are predicting it's the way sport will be played in the future.Seamus ByrneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse answers questions about why a newborn could be rejecting their dummy, managing monstrous meltdowns at morning dop offs, how to encourage a toddler to stop saying "No" to everything, and much more.Chris Minogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist and host of Jacinta Tynan and Jason Treuen join forces to compare notes, criticise, and cackle their way through the week that was for parents and carers. This week the topics ranged from whether boys need help being taught how to "be a man", playground etiquette, stay-at-home-dads, and cartoon characters that need to ditch their fairy tale tropes and have some real adventures.The MothershiftBabyology'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1999 Tim wrote a beautiful children's book called 'The Deep'. This week on Kinderling Kids Radio the beloved book is our Story of the Week. In this episode of Kinderling Conversation Tim describes where he lives, the inspiration behind the pictures and why not everyone can live in paradise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting has changed since Robin Barker was a kid. She's seen different trends come and go. In this episode, the author of Baby Love talks about whether today we are over-scheduling our kids, and how to find the right balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you start dating again after a long term relationship, and kids? Chances are, if you're starting again now, the dating scene has changed radically. Kerri Sackville is here to steer you past the potholes she has already fallen in to. She opens up about her experiences re-entering "the market" and her latest book which details the fails and the fun she's had along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better known for her funny books, and the iconic Kathy Lette is also the mum of two kids. Her son, Julius was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at three. She talks about the highs and lows of parenting a child with special needs, and how she's managed self-care and a thriving career at the same time.Puberty Blues,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your child is diagnosed with neurological difference, working out how to help them can consume your every waking moment. Chris Bonello was diagnosed with Aspergers Sydnrome as an adult, and went on to found 'Autistic Not Weird'. He says that while preoccupation and fear are understandable, parents need to be careful not to define their child by the diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mim Jenkinson, content editor at Tell Me Baby, takes us through the top three most popular products for bubs, that mums love to use too, as voted by the Tell Me Baby community. From swaddles that double as a cover for breastfeeding, the most handy nappy wipes that don't look daggy, and soothing sleepy bathtime remedies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Red Cross, Laurie Lawrence's Kids Alive and Poolwerx have joined forces to create a free CPR course in time for April Pools Day (today!) Red Cross trainer Amanda Lindsay takes us through why the online course is important and how you can get involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once you start a family you can kiss a good night's sleep goodbye - or so the saying goes. Jo Ryan from Baby Bliss says it doesn't have to be that way! She takes your questions to get to the bottom of your sleep dilemmas, conundrums and problems; from the common to the puzzling, the exhausted and everything in between.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of The Parent Panel, musicians Angie Who and Benny Time put down their instruments to dive into how the week has fared for grown ups with little people. From cricket cheats, the dilemma of people not giving up their seats on public transport for expectant mums, how to balance work and family life, and just in time for Easter, is there any way to avoid a chocolate blow out and sugar crash this Easter Sunday!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Ennion is the editor of and is currently on "the lap"- travelling around Australia in a 1982 caravan with her husband and toddler. She gives us her tips for having a great camping trip with your children.Caravan & Camping with KidsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want to empower our children to be safe. Jayneen Sanders has written several books to help parents help their children be self-aware and safe. The mum, teacher, and author opens up about how she came to write the books, and simple ways we can talk to children about often very complex and uncomfortable topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penn Holderness was a news anchor, and his wife was a journalist. Then they had kids. One day, they decided to make a video dancing in their Christmas pyjamas. What came next surprised them all. Dad Penn talks to Shevonne Hunt about their rise to fame, and what it's meant to them as a family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best tips for life come from the playground don't they? Danielle Ross Walls and Louise Correcha needed help managing their family-work balance, so they made a book with the perfect mix of mums that you could find on the playground. They explain how they put their book together, and the advice that has helped them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The avalanche of chocolate is about to descend upon us, but from Choice Australia explains how easy it is to make sure the ones that fill your baskets this season are ethically produced.Kate BrowneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chances are you've heard of the Montessori approach to education. But how much do you really know? Kamilla Escombe is an early childhood Montessori specialist at the Barrenjoey Montessori School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.