Kinderling Conversation

Parenting author and educator Maggie Dent breaks down the myths and misconceptions around raising sons. You can also see Maggie on our Facebook Live just search Kinderling Kids' Radio on Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kinderling Radio's own Ruby Teys (a.k.a Groovy Ruby) and producer Elise Cooper extol the virtues of the Healthy Harold program and talk about the importance it played in their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko of Bondi Rd Doctors explains how to identify and treat tonsillitis in this week's Kids Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tales of Desperaux are children's books with some sad themes in them, but author Kate DiCamillo argues there is always hope. The award-winning author talks about why she loves writing for kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Conway, Principal of Montessori East Primary and Pre School believes that children need their own agency to solve conflict (without too much interference from adults). He explains how Montessori schools deal with conflict in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there anything more heart breaking than leaving your child at school when they're crying? Derek McCormack from The Raising Children Network gives us some tips on how to help them overcome their fears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lea Waters says that strength-based parenting is about flicking a switch in our brain, so that we can parent our kids from a positive space. She believes this is the key to raising children who can rely on their own skills with confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue advises how to bring feeding a 4.5 month old baby back to basics, how to keep a 4 month old warm in winter (and sleeping better), and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and journalist Jamila Rizvi and Tim Levinson a.k.a Urthboy join the panel to debate the week in news, from upsetting news and kids, is talking about miscarriage still taboo, to tantrum clubs for mums, and Beyonce's push partySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, radio host, and children's book author Kate Ritchie opens up about the pitfalls and joys of growing up in the public eye, and how her life has changed since the birth of her daughter Mae.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Fabrizio Carmignani from the Business department of Griffith University joined us to give some practical tips on trying to explain money and debt to our kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Doodle Cat' is about a bored cat who finds a crayon, and then proceeds to entertain himself with hilarious antics. Author Kat Patrick dropped by the studio to talk about why boredom is such an important thing for kids to feel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Bazley, host and reporter for 'Behind The News', spoke to us in light of the recent attack in Manchester, on how to keep our children informed without adding to their distress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While you may not have a child with asthma, chances are you know one that does. Dr Natalie Caristo explains the ins and outs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's the question presenter Shevonne Hunt was pondering, when she decided to enrol her 5 year old daughter in a meditation course. So how do you teach a child to meditate when sitting still for a minute is a challenge?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little J and Big Cuz is the first animation in Australia's almost 100 year career of animation, to feature two Indigenous kids as it's protagonists. The series' director and animator, Tony Thorne, chats with us about the groundbreaking series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What five ingredients do we need in the cupboard to always get a meal on the table? Coles Food Editor, Emma Braz tells us what to stock up on so we always know there's a back-up meal to be made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siblings can develop a pretty fierce competitive relationship. But how young can they start? Karen Young, psychologist and founder of Hey Sigmund! takes us through what we can do to help our kids be good winners and losers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue takes all of your questions about negotiating night terrors, anxious toddlers, and how to help when your little one is scared of the dark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children's book author Stav Yiannoukas and Sky News journalist and author of Mother Zen, Jacinta Tynan join the Parent Panel this week to talk about the issues that had us intrigued, gripped, frustrated, and laughing our heads off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.