Kinderling Conversation

Crinkling Newspaper is hitting its stride, only a year old and schools, kids and parents are loving it.Crinkling needs our help! Editor Saffron Howden talks about the impact Crinkling has had in its first year, and how we can help keep it going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

is Kathy Lette's latest book, following one mother's trials and tribulations as she tries to find a girlfriend for her autistic son. Funny, positive and ultimately uplifting, Kathy's book on how we all need to embrace the "neurological diverse" people in our lives, is inspiring, hilarious, and uproarously insightful.Best Laid PlansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue shows how simpler pureed foods might help a baby starting solids, ideas on how to stop a swearing toddler, and managing a three-year-old who knows exactly what he wants (particularly in the wardrobe department).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV presenter, radio host and writer Yumi Stynes and musician Kevin Mitchell of Bob Evans fame join Shevonne Hunt on Friday's panel this week. Discussing everything from school bullies, one night stands, to work/life balance and becoming a parent later in life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Brookhouser is the brains behind 20Time project, adopted by Google, 3M, and Adobe. The premise isthat taking 20 minutes a day to concentrate on a creative endeavour will inspire and engage children's minds, and prepare them for the jobs of the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

from ACMI joined us to talk about how Star Wars can help kids develop their screen literacy skills, and striking the balance between etnertainment as pure enjoyemnt and using entertainment as tools for learning.Arieh Offman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids takes us through when, and how to get a second medical opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist and co-author of the Resilience Triple P program Dr Karyn Healy gives us her tips on how to tell if your child is being bullied and what to do about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This federal budget the Home Doctor Service is "under review". This has made some people nervous, including Acting Executive Director of The Parenthood Nicole Lessio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Living in London, working and having a Nanny was not what wanted from life, so she packed up her four children (and husband) and traveled the world. It's not always been easy, but for Courtney, it's been worth it.Courtney AdamoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the reveals the pressure she was under to be a television newsreader. She talks to presenter Shevonne Hunt about pregnancy discrimination, parenthood and exposing her real self to the public.Good Girl Stripped Bare Tracey SpicerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue points parents in the right direction in this episode by helping a 7 month old eat better during the day (so they need less feeding at night), how to dress a wriggly 11 month old and how much awake time a 9 month old should have before nap time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children are watching their TV shows on streaming services and cable, and commercial TV is struggling to stay viable. So why is Greens Senator Sarah-Hanson Young calling for commercial TV to keep their Australian kids content quotas?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kinderling's own Jason Treuen and Sarah Hunstead of CPR Kids, delve into topics like kids who drive cars,bringing babies to work, and how to deal with feuding siblings in the funniest way possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many parents know Peter Combe's songs as well as their children, and not just because they've been on rotation. After 35 years of writing and performing music for children Peter explains why he still loves what he does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most parents have a moment when they are about to leave the hospital when they stop and quietly freak out. How do you look after a new born? Robin Barker gives her tips on getting through the first few weeks and months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might sound like a buzz word, but there is a lot of science that says mindfulness can help us be more content. And parents, well, we could do with some calm amongst the chaos right? Dr Diana Korevaar has written a book just for us, it's called and she says it will help you take control of your life.Mindfulness for Mums and DadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know. Yuck. Who wants to think about deep wounds? But it's good to be prepared right? Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids explains, in a calm and considered way, how to look after a wound if your child hurts themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard the expression "working from home" but it's hard when you've got the kids with you. Enter Camilla Goucher, co creator of The Wonder Hub. It's a co-working concept that aims to help people combine work and family life in a more efficient way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Performer Darren Compton, one of the founders of the Muggera dancers, explains why educating children about tradition and Indigenous culture is so integral to the work he does all over the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.