Kinderling Conversation

Psychologist and author of Dr. Susan David opens up about why our children need to be encouraged to embrace etheir feelings to become more emtionally agile.Emotional AgilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you know what to do if you saw someone having an allergic reaction? New research has found that four out of five adults in Australia wouldn't! The CEO of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, , explains.Maria SaidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Fearsome Beast and a Dumpling Feast is the first in a series from author Yves Stening. Yves explains how his own little fussy eater inspired the book, and the difference it's made in his family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best known as the co-host of the Em and Harley show, Harley Breen also does stand up for kids (often as "Captain Funpants"). He explains the difference between stand up for adults and kids, and how there's more to kids' humour than meets the eye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a parent, there's nothing quite like whooping cough to send a shiver down your spine. Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko from Bondi Road Doctors explains why it's dangerous for babies, how we can identify it, and the best way to protect our children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Saunderson is a Senior Occupational Therapist and Director of Kickstart Kids along with Professor Shelly Lane from Newcastle University, explains what SPD is, and how we might understand the condition better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity Chef Miguel Maestre says he can! He's teamed up with Kat Wieczorek-Ghisso from Paisley Park Early Learning Centres to introduce a new food program that is all about embracing a wide tasting palateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What better way to keep your child curious and entertained than with books about dinosaurs! Amelia Lush joins us with her picks of the moment for dinosaur dreamers and T-Rex loving toddlers alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Anthea Rhodes, pediatrician and the director of the latest Australian Child Health Poll, joins us to debunk the common myths among parents regarding flu vaccines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse takes all of your questions. From negotiating tricky sleep schedules with two children under three, fussy eating revolving around food textures, weaning a 2 year old, and much more.Chris MinogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Researcher Neer Korn, and Associate Producer Esti Zilber join Shevonne Hunt to talk about the week that was. Everything from gift giving for mums, parents being too absorbed in their phones, to kid's cosmetic surgery apps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruth Tofler-Riesel is the co-founder of Kids Giving Back, an organization that connects families to volunteering opportunities appropriate for kids. She explains why she started the organization, and the benefits kids get from volunteering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting a child to eat their vegetables can feel like a major battle, but has a few tricks on how to make it easier. She shares her five golden rules for getting kids to eat well at dinner time.Louise Fulton-KeatsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

runs the Melbourne-based Sage Garden and has a special place in her heart for gardening. No matter the size of your garden, Natasha's tips can work from the smallest balcony or windowsill, to a big, luscious backyard.Natasha GroganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a museum commits to making a state of the art space for children under five, how do they do it? Anne Stonehouse, adviser to the Australian Early Years Learning Framework , explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that doctor-home visits is a thing? It may sound old fashioned and expensive, but they are fighting fit and as NHDS GP Natalie Caristo explains they are a huge support for parents with young children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Lessio, acting Executive Director of The Parenthood talks us through what the 2017 Federal Budget breaks down to for families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles food editor Emma Braz gives some quick and easy suggestions for yummy mashes that will keep your maybe noshin'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it that much to ask for a sleep in and a massage for Mother's Day? When that doesn't eventuate, children's book author Jaquelyn Muller spills the beans on the cutest (and cheapest) ideas for your kids to make this Mother's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week, we took some time to chat to, the president of the Tourette Syndrome Assosication of Australia (TSAA) to debunk common misconcpetions about the neurological condition. Robyn LatimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.