Kinderling Conversation

If you have a multicultural family, you may have noticed a lack of representation in media. Where are the different coloured faces in toys, books and tv shows? Naomi Kissiedu-Green has Ghanaian heritage, was often asked if she was the nanny to her own children, and noticed a lack of diversity in the media our kids consume; particularly with picture books. So she decided to make her own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our final Helpline for the year, Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue offers her best advice for long trips this holidays. From how to navigate jet lag, to keeping bub entertained and content on shorter flights. Kinderling Helpline returns on Monday January 15th 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science, technology, engineering and maths are all the rage now, but did you know that small children can have fun with them as well? Kinderling Producer Sally Knight chats with Jonathan Shearer, STEM educator for Museums Victoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bellevue Hill Public school in Sydney has an incredible performing arts program. Every second year they put on a musical, and every other year an art show. Assistant Principal Lisa Walkersmith explains why the school values the performing for all their students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally Zwartz is a children's book advocate with a passion for finding the most entertaining and beautifully illustrated books for kids. She tells us her favourites for this Christmas holiday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beanies are a trio of performers who have created an amazing new 10-part podcast for children called Imagination Station. Laura and Michael talk about what you can expect from the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is pocket money a good thing for kids or not? Dr Justin Coulson parenting author and father of 6, takes us through how to do pocket money well.,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In developing countries, parents flock for the opportunity to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases. In the developed world, some parents are feeling unsure about vaccinations, while others are actively campaigning against them. Respected author and former midwife Robin Barker talks about anti-vaxxers and puts it all into some historical perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famous people don't always devote their time and efforts to helping those in less fortunate positions. Instafamous Pikelet broke the mould. Pikelet and his owner Calley Gibson came in to the studio to talk about his autobiography The Extraordinary Life of Pikelet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids drops in to remind us of all the important sun safety tips this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking after kids is tough enough when everyone's healthy and strong. When illness is added to the mix, it's a whole other story. Dr Elysia Thornton- Benko has opened a centre called to help support people going through, and recovering from cancer treatment. She explains how the centre works, and why it's open to the entire family (not just the patient).Wellac LifestyleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucy Good is a single Mum and founder of Beanstalk, a website supporting single Mums. She has an idea about how co-parenting can work really well, and it doesn't require sitting down to map out a particular style or even being on the same page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas can be a hectic time; lots of family events, catching up with friends, and the unwrapping of presents. It's enough to send any parent into melt down. Mindfulness coach and author Amy Taylor-Kabbaz has some tips on how you can enjoy this holiday season without the stress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Kinderling Helpline, Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue addresses questions like how to keep a 3 year old in bed at night, encouraging a palate beyond macaroni and cheese and how to stop a toddler from yelling "ouch"! all the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eloise Joo is 12 years old, and has already written three original songs. She chats about what inspires her to write and perform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows it takes a village to raise a child, but when you really need help you might find yourself alone. Alice Duff, founder of Born by One, has an idea to rebuild the parenting village, one friendship at a time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many things that will influence our child's sense of body confidence: the media, Instagram, their friends. How can we as parents instil in our children to love the skin they're in? Karen Bevan, CEO of Girl Guides Australia, gives us some tipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Beaton, dietitian with One Handed Cooks, gives us through her favourite, healthy treats for summer. These include mango, kiwi and watermelon layer pops, choc-hazelnut avocado pops and leftover fruit salad icy poles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Christmas around the corner (and a pile of presents under the tree) how do we teach kids the value of giving back? Ruth Tofler-Riesel, co-director of Kids Giving Back gives us a few ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Ryan from Babybliss is best known for helping parents with children and babies who don't sleep well, but lately she's been helping a friend whose child was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 5 years of age. Jo talks about the challenges of managing this type of illness in a young child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.