Kinderling Conversation

New research has shown that 50% of supermarket foods specifically targeted at children are unhealthy. Jane Martin, Executive Manager of the Obesity Policy Coalition Australia explains why she wants all branding of this kind banned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of Early Childhood Australia Samantha Page joins us to explain the latest statistics, and how a lack of quality pre-school education can impact our children into adolesence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft nurse answers your cries for help from all over the country. This episode she tackles sleep regression, sensitivity, bored eaters, bath-time tantrum throwing, and more.Chris MinogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dietitian and mum Kate Wengier was sick of her kids refusing to eat vegetables, so she enlisted the help of her four children to write a book called What If Vegetables Were People. The fun book works to encourage kids to eat everything on their plates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early hours of the morning at Parliament House, the senate passed a reformed Gonski package set to boost funding to our education system. Acting Executive Director of The Parenthood, Nicole Lessio, explains what this means for our kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paediatrician and author of the best selling bookThe Toddler Brain,Dr. Laura Jana joins Kinderling Conversation to explore failure in children, and the skills we need to teach them to cope with that failure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most cases of gastro are viral and highly contagious. We know first hand, 'cause we've been in that mess before. of the National Home Doctor Service gives her expert tips on how to get your family through the worst of it. Dr Nat CaristoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows that premature babies benefit hugely from being breast-fed. But what happens when it's not possible? Ben Hartmann King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth shines a light on breast milk donation in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Thaarup of the Mindfulness Clinic explains the Danish word and how we can incorporate it into our daily lives during winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you picked up a needle and thread? Sewing seems to have disappeared from the modern mother's skill set, but Trixie Symonds is bringing it back in to style. Find out why sewing is the new thing to do with your child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue tackles your parenting questions this week with everything from how to deal with a child refusing solids, sibling fights getting physical, day sleeps, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in the thick of winter. The nights come sooner and they're colder. How can you ensure your family stays well, physically and mentally? We ask naturopath Emma Sutherland and mindfulness coach Amy Taylor-Kabbaz for their tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mindfulness coach Amy Taylor-Kabbaz and naturopath Emma Sutherland give us their awesome tips for getting through a winter day well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you wake up in winter, it can still be down, it's cold and it's easy to want to stay cosy in bed. Naturopath Emma Sutherland and mindfulness coach Amy Taylor-Kabbaz suggest how to embrace these chilly days wholeheartedly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie guru, film critic, and dad Ryan Adams from So Is It Any Good takes on the third instalment of the kids' movie powerhouse that is .Despicable MeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Children's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant joins Kinderling Conversation to explain what new federal legislation, named Carly's Law, means for your children's safety on the web and how others interact with them online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every first experience for children can (potentially) be a delight for their parents. Visiting the snow is no exception. Shevonne records her kids' first experience of visiting the show (full disclosure: real-life tantrums and other disasters have not been included).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pediatrician and author of The Toddler Brain, Dr. Laura Jana's special three part series looks into how we interact with our children. In this second episode Laura explores how to teach your children to play well with others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One small child can be a handful, a test of patience and resilience, but imagine looking after 20 kids! Charlotte Thaarup from The Mindfulness Clinic in Sydney has developed a program called Mindful Caring and it's specifically for childcare workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only 13% of young men with mental health issues seek out professional help. National youth mental health foundation Headspace has launched the 'Fathers Campaign' to change this. Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan explains more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.