Kinderling Conversation

Did you know that "going walkabout" is a myth? Turns out a lot of things we we know about Australia's First Nations are wrong. is the Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures, held at the Australian Museum in Sydney. Renee Cawthorne is the First Nations Education Project Officer at the Museum. She takes us through some long-held myths and where they actually come from.thinkWeaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Knight is the founder of Project Change International, a not-for-profit charity that invests in education and training for women and girls in Takeo, Cambodia. Sarah joins Project Change alumni Phalin to talk about the charity and the real changes it is making for people in Cambodia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Lisa McAdams it took six attempts, but once she finally left her abusive partner there was no going back. She tells the story of when she finally realised her experience wasn't normal or ok, and how she managed to stick to her plan once she finally left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fairfax financial writer Georgie Dent says that financial independence is the best insurance policy you can have on a safe and happy life. Even if you are in a loving relationship you can never predict what life will bring (accidents, redundancies, illness).Georgie gives her most practical tips on gaining financial independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Elliot-Howery is the co-founder of Cornersmith in Sydney. She is also a mum who believes passionately in only eating fruit and vegetables that are in season. She explains the benefits of buying in season, and gives hot tips on what to get your hands on as we head into autumn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turning heads, tummy time, rolling and sitting are all things a baby needs to get on top of before that marvellous moment when your baby starts to crawl. Debbie Evans is a Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist at . She takes us through how we can help our baby with from tummy time to preparing them for sitting, plus what to look out for in the first few months.Therapies for KidsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and illustrator Tom Percival has created a picture book about a little boy who grew wings; Tom's story follows the story of Norman exploring how the differences we tend to be ashamed or afraid of, should be cause for celebration! Perfectly Norman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any kind of traveling with kids involves more equipment, whether it's going to the shops or travelling around the world.So what do parents think are the best products to get your brood on the move? Content editor from Tell Me Baby Mim Jenkinson gives us the top three as voted by parents on their forums.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue talks a new mum through why her two week old will only settle in her arms, a defiant toddler who says 'No' to everything (even sweet treats) and how to explain what no means, talks one mother through telling her child what to do instead of giving them options, helping a 3 year old who is afraid of going to the toilet, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get The Parent Panel as soon as it's available, make sure you subscribe to The Parent Panel podcast! We'll be putting it up here on Kinderling Conversation a few days later. In this episode Sarah Hunstead and Luke Escombe explore parental phone addiction, banning certain words from labour and childbirth, rough sports and having your own adventures after having kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnie the greyhound changed the world for one family. Jennifer Althaus had tried everything to help her daughter, but it wasn't until they embraced pet therapy that life became a little easier. She explores their journey to finding Minnie and how the retired greyhound gave Jennifer's daughter a new lease on life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a bestselling author and mother of three, Annabel Karmel is a well known Annabel Karmel is well known for her many books with nutritious books for babies and children. Her latest is called . She takes us through her flexible approach, and explains why it works for families.Baby-Led Weaning Recipe BookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How difficult is it to care for a child with Type 1 diabetes? Olivia Crowley's daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 8 years old. Learning how to manage her condition at school, when she wasn't there to monitor her sugar levels, has been an ongoing process for Olivia. Now Diabetes NSW  & ACT has a resource especially for schools. Diabetes educator Kate Gudorf from Diabetes NSW & ACT tells us all about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Gosford is a sound engineer currently based in Germany. He's also the person behind the beautiful soundscapes you hear in our stories. Max talks about how he creates everything from a wombat snoring to the sound of summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people have accepted that screens are here to stay. But how do we make sure that we don't use our phones too much? And how do we know when screen time is ok for our kids? Dr Kristy Goodwin gives us some tips on how we can manage screen-time well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucy Good is a single mum and founder of , a website that aims to support and inspire single mums. She talks about how she manages all the demands of life and parenting when you're constantly flying solo.BeanstalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse answers your questions about daytime naps, night feeds and how to deal with those classic toddler tantrums.ChrisMinogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse, Chris Minogue, gives advice about how to settle a six-month-old without feeding them to sleep and how to adjust that same baby's sleep times for a trip to Bali. Also, when your two-year-old favours your partner over you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renee Mill is a clinical psychologist and author of Parenting Without Anger. She says, "when someone shouts at you it's actually a form of an attack". Listen to Renee take us through what's happening when we get angry, and why it's more often not about our kids at all. For more information head to her website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meeting the needs of those we care about - kids, partner - and ourselves is a challenge! Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, life-coach, meditation teacher and author of Happy Mama, and a mum herself has some good tips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.