Kinderling Conversation

Dr. Elysia Thornton Benko from Bondi Road Doctors joins Shevonne Hunt to talk about the misconceptions about conjunctivitis, and what to do if your child comes home with the condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a baby first comes on the scene, you can be so consumed with looking after them that you forget about yourself. Heather Irvine's new book Hello Baby explores how we need to take care of new mums, and she joins us to explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bulk cooking is a great way to be prepared for those times when you're late home, or just so tired you can't be bothered. Emma Braz is the Coles Food Editor, and she shares her best meals to freeze for future use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our special for the Queen's birthday long weekend, this Kinderling Helpline is a mammoth 30 minutes of personal tips for parents and bubs, plus toddler taming help, with Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Fennell and Madeleine Genner join us to tackle the topics that had us captivated this week; overcoming childhood fears, a study claiming Marriage makes your healthier, and teaching boys how to use the toilet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hadfield is a retired astronaut and was the first Canadian to walk in space. His book "The Darkest Dark" is an autobiographical tale of a little boy's dream, and he joined us to talk about his adventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peditraician and author of the best selling book The Toddler Brain,Dr. Laura Jana joins Kinderling Conversation for the first episode of special three part series looking into how we interact with our children, and how to grow together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've seen "The Lady and the Tramp" you'll know that bringing a bub into a home where you have a family dog can be a tricky task. Laura Viassaritis, author of "Dognitive Therapy", tells us how to make the transition a smooth one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia Freedman doesn't believe in "work/ life" or "family/ life" balance, for Mia parenthood is a rollercoaster ride with competing priorities. Besides, she says, balance can be overrated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you avoid the flu sweeping through your family this cold season? Dr Natalie Caristo of NHDS explains a few things to keep in mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica MacPherson founded St Kilda Mums when she couldn't find a home for her pre-loved baby gear. Now, 8 years on, the organization has moved from Jessica's backyard to having their own warehouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detective Acting Superintendent Mick Haddow from the NSW Sex Crimes Squad explains what we need to be aware of to protect our children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles Food Editor Emma Braz explains the wonder of slow cookers, and the best meals to cook in them. For five slow cooker recipes check out our news and features site at the Kinderlin website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swearing toddlers, sorting out day times feeds, anxiousness at home. Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue's best advice from the last month jam-packed into a very special highlight show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Big ShotsAustralia's largest children's film festival, have done the hard work of finding the most appropriate and fun films for families. Festival Director Ben Laden joined us to chat about this years program., allSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wouldn't we all love parenting to be a little more peaceful? Sharon Turton is the author of The Art of Peaceful Parenting and she walks us through how to practice this with our kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician Angie Who and Kinderling's own Jason Treuen join the panel to talk about the issues that had us hooked this week. From the resurrection of Healthy Harold, the myth of perfect parenting, to live-streaming birth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family Lawyer Heather McKinnon from Slater and Gordon Lawyers breaks down to aspects of the federal review into the Family Law Act and what it could mean for your family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across Australia children in pre-school settings are celebrating Indigenous culture. Producer Sally Knight spoke to early childhood educator and Indigenous woman Kayleigh Smith about how kids at her centre connected with the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning to swim isn't straight forward for children on the spectrum, and with drowning the leading cause of death for autistic children under 14, something needs to change. Clinical Director of Autism Swim, Erika Gleeson explains how.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.