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Following our experiences with homeschooling in 2020, Term 1 has presented a welcome return to the classroom and an opportunity to start the year afresh. It also has many parents eager to make a conscious effort to make this year count. If you are parent keen to continue supporting your child’s learning from home you’re in the right place Lucky for us we are joined by James Burnett who will share tips that can help. James is the CEO, co-founder of Origo Education, a father of three, and an expert how to teach primary school children mathematics at school and at home. Origo at Home a free online resource designed to help parents - with more than 20,000 have already accessed the program. We ask James questions including: What do you think is the most important tip you can give parents who are wanting to support their children’s education and teach maths at home? Why do you think it’s important for parents to support their children’s education at home? Retrospectively, what do you see being the positives in the experiences of parents homeschooling their children during lockdown - if any? You mentioned Visual Representations are a great way to better engage students - why is that and can you tell us a little more? What do you find are the most common challenges children experience in learning maths? How can parents’ best overcome those challenges whilst supporting their children’s education? Collaborating and communicating is so important for everyone, especially when working in teams, but how can this help children and adults when they are learning new ideas, especially in mathematics? You talk about how important it is to help children understand the importance of mathematics and how they can apply that to real life situations. Can you tell us about this in more detail and perhaps give our parents some ideas of how they can present opportunities to teach to their children?   For James full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/top-tips-to-support-kids-maths-study-in-2021/ For further information, visit: https://www.origoeducation.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not every day that you get to speak with Miss Universe Australia, but, lucky for us today is the day. Where’s the link between Miss Universe & a parenting podcast I hear you say?!?! Well, I’m glad you asked. Today we welcome Miss Universe Australia 2020 Maria Thattil, who will be Australia’s national entrant in the Miss Universe pageant which is aiming to take place in May. Maria is a writer & speaker & the creator of Mind With Me – an empowerment series on Instagram which inspires women, men & young people to be confident & live their best lives. An incredible woman & advocate for inclusion committed to using her voice & platform to drive the pursuit of progress. As an Australian of Indian heritage, Maria has experienced racism throughout her childhood. Today she shares her life experiences & thoughts on ’How to teach your kids to be respectful of others when it comes to race. We ask Maria questions including: What does it feel like to be a victim of racism? Do you feel there has been a shift in consciousness since your childhood experiences towards the society becoming more accepting - or not? What is the most sensitive way for a child to ask another child what their background is? What is the right language to use & questions to ask? Are the use of the right words & tone of your voice the difference between making someone feel foreign & exhibiting genuine curiosity? Do you think it’s important for parents to provide children exposure through curricular activities & cross-race friendships can help decrease prejudice? How old do you think children should be to discuss racism in society? Why is it important to talk to your children about race early? What should a parent do if they don’t feel equipped to have race related conversations with their children? How can parents demonstrate good role modelling?   For Maria’s full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-racism/ For further details: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mindwithme/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, here we find ourselves at the start of a new year, following possibly the most significantly challenging one in our generations history. Dare I speak the name of the year that was 2020. Following that calamity we have to ask ourselves, what are the consequences on our children’s mental health, consciously and subconsciously, in the short and long term. It’s not been a topic that has been addressed a great deal, and that’s exactly what we are here to do today with our special guest Carolyn Seri, a general registered Psychologist. Carolyn has worked in both the Government and Private sectors for over 15 years in a number of psychological settings including working with children, adolescents, adults and families and also psychological assessment. Carolyn has worked in a number of evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neurofeedback Therapy, Parenting Program (1-2-3 Magic Parenting) Circle of Security Program TM,  EMDR, CBT, ACT and many other evidence based therapies.  We ask Carolyn questions including: Have you noticed an increase of children’s mental health presentations in your private practice in the last 12 months? How can parent’s best reflect with children on the year that was and the unknowns of the year ahead, do you have any tips? What are the pros and cons of the big life experiences COVID brought our children and their overall interpretation of the pandemic? How can parents use play to help your child cope with COVID and their return to the school year? What are the consequences if we dismiss children’s feelings? How can parent’s best approach situations that are not likely to have a positive outcome? What can parents say to help support their child if they have a valid reason to worry? In the situation, where a parent was never taught what empathy is, how can they best be empathetic to their own children? Where should they start in helping their children feel supported and loved? On the flip side, for a parent who was taught empathy as a child, could you please share your advice for them? What kind of issues would warrant a visit to a psychologist who works with children in light of COVID-19 and its impacts?  For Carolyn’s article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/psychologist-working-with-children-and-families/ For further details, please view: https://www.zingpinme.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depending which Australian State or Territory you live in, we each experience a variety of intensities to temperature and humidity during summer. Irrespective of your exposure to heat conditions, we each need to drink water to replenish the lost fluid from sweat. We also need enough water in our systems to help our bodies work efficiently and maintain good health. Today we share inspirational tips how you can keep your little ones hydrated during summer, and throughout the year, which of course can be a challenge for many parents with fussy children who just won’t seem to drink water. Joining us is our special guest, Chef Kate Stephens from Guardian Childcare & Education. We ask Kate questions including: As a Mum and a Chef in the Early Childhood Education and Care industry, have you found it challenging to keep children hydrated during summer? What are some fun ways you use at your childcare centre to encourage children to drink water? How can parents create a routine to help their children stay hydrated? For children who are fussy and refuse water, do you have any helpful tips? How do you teach children about nutrition / a balanced diet? What are fun / creative ways to get children to eat fruit and vegetables? How can parents help their children embrace good food habits and help create a healthy relationship to eating? For Kate’s full article, please go to:  https://kiddipedia.com.au/keeping-your-child-hydrated-during-hot-summer-months/ For further details, visit: https://www.guardian.edu.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! What a perfect topic to kick off 2021 than to talk all things breakfast. Not only are we discussing the importance of eating breakfast but the importance of including a nutrient-rich breakfast as part of your morning routine.  To discuss this topic we welcome our special guest Susie Burrell, a qualified dietitian with a master's in coaching psychology. Susie talks to us about the work she’s been doing with Lean Cuisine to develop their first ever frozen breakfast range. In addition, Susie shares tips to help busy parents with their morning rush, and getting out the door on time, and the paramountcy of parents making time for their own breakfast. We ask Susie questions including: Why is breakfast absolutely essential for growing children? How about us as adults? What happens to our bodies and our children’s bodies when we skip breakfast? Why is having a balanced breakfast so important? What breakfast options are best when we’ve run out of time in the morning? What are the dangers of skipping breakfast in the morning? Ideally what ingredients should a healthy balanced breakfast contain? For Susie’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/the-benefits-of-a-balanced-breakfast-with-leading-dietitian-and-nutritionist-susie-burrell/ For further details: https://susieburrell.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/susie_burrell_dietitian/?hl=en https://www.goodnes.com/lean-cuisine/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re here today to share 10 ways partners can provide breastfeeding support. Yep you heard me right - this is breastfeeding support information not for mums but for dads and partners. It’s paternal breastfeeding support information how fathers and partners can make a difference. So if you’re a father or partner expecting a newborn and the mother is planning to breastfeed and you’re wondering “what can I do to help”, then this chat is for you. To help share her expert information and advice we welcome our special guest Julia Day. Julia is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Paediatric Registered Nurse with more than 15 years’ experience in Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care units.   We ask Julia questions including: In your experience, what are some of the most common concerns and or misunderstanding men and partners have in general about breastfeeding? I understand one of the biggest reasons why women give up on breastfeeding is due to the lack of support from their partner, can you expand on this for us? How important is it for Mums to receive support from their partners when breastfeeding? How could you best describe the physical challenges a Mother goes through when breastfeeding to someone who hasn’t ever experienced it, like a father? What are some of the other ways they can bond and interact with the baby? How can they encourage the mother while breastfeeding? What are some of the most common concerns a mother may have about her milk supply, how can a partner help here? How can a partner help make the mother feel comfortable? Its common mothers experience a lot of anxiety when breastfeeding. How can a partner help curb their anxiety? How can partners educate themselves? Where should they start and what is your recommended reading list? For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/how-can-you-help-your-partner-while-breastfeeding/ For further info, visit: https://www.morethanmilk.co.nz/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long gone are those days of pregnancy being a condition that puts women on bed rest for 9 months. Just because a women is pregnant doesn’t mean she has to stop physical activity, if anything there are a number of health benefits associated with exercise during pregnancy. These include reduce backaches, constipation, bloating and swelling, boost in mood and energy levels. It can helping you sleep better, preventing excess weight gain and promoting strength and muscle tone amongst many other benefits. Exercise during pregnancy has been be a controversial and confusing topic in recent years. To help clarify why this is so, and how you can best monitor healthy levels of exercise during pregnancy we welcome our special guest Rachel Simpson Rachel is a women’s health educator, a Physiotherapist, Nutritionist and health coach and natural fertility educator. Her obsession is teaching women how to take control of their health as she teaches women all the things we never learnt in health class- that being about periods, pregnancy and pelvic floor. We ask Rachel questions including: Why has exercise during pregnancy been such a controversial and confusing topic in recent years? Why have the safe exercises during pregnancy changed so regularly? Why are so many women confused about how to exercise safely during pregnancy? If a women was physically active before her pregnancy, should she be able to continue her activity in moderation? Is Low impact aerobics encouraged versus high impact. If so why? How does your pre-pregnancy physical fitness level affect the appropriate workout intesity a women should set her target heart rate at? Why is a set target heart rate not appropriate for montitoring exercise intensity in all pregnant women? What is the Borg Scale and how does it alow owmen to monitor their exercise intsity without having to track their heart rate durig workouts? What are the benefits in the Borg Scale? I understand another simple way to monitor your exercise intensity is with the “Talk Test” what can you tell us about this?   For Rachel full article, please to go: https://kiddipedia.com.au/how-to-monitor-the-intensity-of-your-pregnancy-workouts-without-tracking-your-heart-rate/   For more information: https://www.manawomenswellness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/manawomenswellness https://www.instagram.com/manawomenswellness/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isn’t it incredible within one generation how we have seen the transformation of what, when & how we consume food having to adjust to our busy lifestyles? One would think, if we placed priority on our health & well-being that it would be the other way around. That we would focus on our health first then adjust our lifestyle to support it. As the pace of life has increased over the past 30 years, so has the production of pre-packed snack foods to support our need to eat on the go. To share her expert tips, & empower you with the right tools to make healthier food choices for your family we welcome back Siobhan Boyle, CEO of The Good Foundation. We ask Siobhan questions including: What are your favourite healthy snack alternatives? Are all packaged snacks bad for you? Why is it so important to read the labels? What are your top selection for easy to prepare portable snacks? How can parents not succumb to the pressures from food manufacturing companies advertising campaigns?   For Siobhan’s full article, please visit: https://kiddipedia.com.au/homemade-vs-pre-packaged-snacks/ For further information, please go to: https://www.jamiesministryoffood.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Never has there been a time in history when gender stereotypes have been more widely acceptable to not conform to socially defined gender norms. Who is to say that a boy can’t be sensitive and a girl can't be outspoken and strong! As many of us would agree, every girl and boy deserves to feel free to express their emotions and be completely themselves without apology.  It’s about time that we reframes masculinity for a new generation and give boys permission to embrace a new type of masculine identity that feels right for them. To help talk to us about this we welcome our special guest Jessica Sanders Jessica Sanders is the bestselling and award winning author ‘Be Your Own Man’ a beautifully written and thoughtful book that encourages a discussion about dealing with feelings and stereotypes for young boys. Jessica’s previous books include “Love Your Body” and “Me Time” which have both been wildly successful around the world. Jessica is a passionate advocate and social worker whose mission is to support every young person to celebrate the differences within themselves and others. We ask Jessica questions including: It’s been said that boys have inherited an outdated story around what it means to be male. Can you expand on this a little for us? Do you think that our current definition of what it means to be a male is hurting boys and men? If so, how? Where did your inspiration for this book come from? In your article you list 3 ways you can give a young boy permission to express himself, could you please go through them with us now? Do you think we need to be have to be deliberate in supporting boys to counter these harmful stereotypes and give them permission to talk about their feelings. Why do you think it is important to widen the perspective of children and parents alike when it comes to gender stereotypes? For Jessica’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/how-parents-can-help-raise-sons-who-practice-positive-masculinity/ For further information, please visit: https://www.booktopia.com.au/be-your-own-man-jessica-sanders/book/9781922385062.html http://www.re-shape.info/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you discover the exciting news that you're expecting a baby, naturally you’re eager to provide your child with the best possible start to life. With endless amount of gadgets, & the continued introduction of new technologies, there’s no shortage of innovative items to be excited about filling your nursery with. However, Australia is officially in a recession as COVID has triggered the biggest economic plunge on record. So, let’s be realistic about this. Human beings have successfully procreated & parented their newborns for thousands of years without the need for the newest & best version of everything available in the market. So... how can we establish what items are deemed as essential on our purchase list & what items can we can do without? To help ascertain what they are we speak with Karen Faulkner. Karen is a Registered Midwife of 30 years, Child & Family Health Nurse, Baby Sleep Consultant of 20 years & hold a degree in Psychology among a long list of other qualifications   We ask Karen questions including: What are the essential items parents need to build a nursery? What has been the biggest change in setting up the baby's nursery in the past 30 years? Why are we gadget-obsessed when it comes to our babies & their nursery? How would a parent know if their cot is SIDS (Red Nose) safe? What are the 3 most important factors to help promote sleep for the baby's room? Is it possible to use a cot from birth, if so how? What is dock-a-tot snuggle pod and how can they help the transition / the 12-week period immediately after you have had your baby? Why is it important to invest in a good feeding chair?   For Karen’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/setting-up-a-nursery-on-a-budget/   For further information go to: https://nurtureparenting.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every experience in our lives and our perception of how positive or negative it was is relative to our personal opinion No two mothers have the same birth story and experience. The same goes for post birth experiences too This is especially pertinent to mothers who has a traumatic pregnancy, delivery and or post birth experience for the baby and mother Well today we will speak with an inspirational mother who experienced all of these things and so kindly will share what she learnt and in hindsight would do differently To talk with us about this today we welcome back Krissy Regan  Krissy is Founder of Mindful Mums Queensland and author of the new book Broken to Unbreakable, 12 Steps to and Unbreakable Mind, Body and Spirit.     We ask Krissy questions including: Firstly I wanted to acknowledge that you kindly shared that you lost one of your twins Best things to say to someone who has lost a baby? What is ICP (Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy) and what was your experience of it? It is now recognised that women can experience PTSD as a result of trauma around the birth of their children. PTSD is not just exclusively for ex-service men and women. Post-natal depression is widely discussed, post-natal PTSD is less widely discussed.  What is mindfulness meditation and what are the benefits? Mindfulness for Mums is undoubtedly helpful for anyone who are sleep deprived and trying to be in control what are some tips that can be employed?   For Krissy’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/mindfully-loving-your-newborn/ For more information, please visit: www.thewellnesspoet.com @thewellnesspoet @mindfulmumsqldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raising children is undoubtedly one of the hardest jobs in the world. Interestingly enough, it’s not a role we put on our resumes: despite the hours are 24/7 with more pressure than any paid position we could ever think of.  Have you ever thought about the additional challenges parents of children with food intolerances face & the many layers of complexity it brings to their lives? I think it’s important for us to be empathetic to this & mindful of the anguish it can bring each & everyday. To help show our support we speak with Tarnya Bruinier, qualified Nurse, teacher, Mother to 3 children (2 with intolerances) & Founder of Gourmet You. Tarnya shares expert tips for raising children with intolerances from her personal experiences.   We ask Tarnya questions including: As a parent with 2 out of your 3 children with food intolerances, what is it like living with these challenges everyday? Can you tell us first h& what feelings & emotions you experienced as a parent when you first discovered your child had an intolerance? How difficult did you find the transition to adapting to a new lifestyle? In your experience, what have you found to be the hardest part of parenting children with intolerances? Parenting can also be very rewarding, there’s no greater joy than seeing your children thrive despite their intolerances, what is the key to achieving this? Have you found you need to have strong communication with your children, so they also underst& the importance of the risk factors that could affect them? Talking about communication, have you ever found it challenging to explain the importance of the intolerances to friends & family? Can you let us know about some easy ways to adapt recipes for kids? How do you get kids involved in learning about intolerances & cooking? For Tarnya’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/tips-for-raising-children-with-food-intolerances/ For further information: https://www.gourmetyou.com.au/ @gourmetyou @gourmet_you_ausSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking to children about how to protect their body & their privacy can be an uncomfortable conversation for parents & children. However, it is an incredibly important conversation to have. In Australia, state & territory governments have the statutory responsibility for protecting children from child abuse & neglect. However as there are separate jurisdictions between each state & territory this can result in some children "falling through the cracks”. Today, in particular we are specifically addressing children living in Rainbow Families (defined as any family with children in which there is one or more LGBTIQA+ parents) as one such demographic. Today we speak with Karen Craigie, Prosper (Project Australia)’s Executive Director. Prosper (Project Australia) is a multi-award-winning community organisation founded to support disadvantaged children & their families; at home, at school & in the community. Karen will speak about the unique Gap in child safety programming she had identified & how it has been addressed with a tailored protective behaviours program developed especially for children living in Rainbow Families.   We ask Karen questions including: How do Rainbow families face additional complexities in child safety, can you provide examples? What other challenges do children from Rainbow Families face? How are those complexities & issues not typically covered in traditional child protection programming? Why do you think it is important for parents to discuss child protection at home? Where do parents start? What are some simple protective behaviours strategies that parents can teach their children? How has Prosper made it easier for parents to have open discussions on this topic?   For Karen’s full article go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/new-program-to-help-children-in-rainbow-families-to-stay-safe/      For further information, visit: www.prosperprojectaustralia.org www.facebook.com/ProsperProjectAustralia @prosperprojectaustralia https://twitter.com/Prosper_Aus @Prosper_AusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re expecting, & or are a new Mum, & have general questions & concerns about the health benefits of breastfeeding then you’re in the right place. Today we speak with Melanie McGrice, a leading pre & postnatal dietician, who will be answering the Top 20 questions & discuss most common difficulties new mums experience while breastfeeding. Melanie McGrice is Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, one of the few dieticians in Australia to achieve that status. Melanie's success has made her an in-demand practitioner, author & conference speaker. She is a go-to resource for the media, who frequently turn to her for their articles & news segments on nutrition, fertility, pregnancy & women’s health. We ask Melanie questions including: Is there a connection between starting formula too early & issues with allergies/eczema?  At which point is a baby weaned to formula? Is it a necessity to wean to formula until the baby is able to consume solids? If a Mum is really struggling with breastfeeding, how does she know what sort of formula is best for her baby? Should a Mum be take a nutritional supplement whilst breastfeeding? Are there any foods that help promote the production of breastmilk? Should a mum avoid allergens (such as wheat, cow’s milk & eggs) whilst breastfeeding? Should Mums increase their protein intake whilst breastfeeding? Should Mums try to diet & loose weight whilst breastfeeding? Is it ok to have coffee & wine whilst breastfeeding? For Melanie’s full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/your-top-breastfeeding-questions-answered/ For further information: melaninemcgrice.com nutritionplus.com.au https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMqzbbepjpirMANLvA2TEQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re expecting or have just arrived home with a newborn congratulations! This undoubtedly will be one of the most exciting & incredible experiences in your life. During the newborn phase, the first 12 weeks of your baby’s life can be overwhelming - physically, emotionally, & mentally. To help provide a gentle road map for the newborn weeks, with helpful, practical expert tips how you can set up healthy sleep habits we speak with baby sleep expert Emma O’Callaghan. Emma is a mother of 3 & has a background as a Midwife & IVF Reproductive Nurse Specialist compliments her Certification as an Infant & Child Sleep Consultant. Emma has over 20 years working within both a hospital & community setting & extensive experience in working with infants & children in their formative years.   We ask Emma questions including: What are some of the more common challenges parents face during the initial 12 weeks? How can parents help adjust their newborn to the outside world? What is maternal melatonin? How long does the really sleepy state last for? At what point do babies develop their circadian rhythm? How can we help babies distinguish between day & night? How long should parents keep their babies awake for? How often should you wake your baby for a feed? How can you encourage the longer stretches of sleep to occur overnight? Should you wake your baby during the night to feed? Any tips for swaddling & noise? What developments should we start to see by now? How can we help our babies with their own melatonin production?   For Emma’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/newborns-&-sleep-the-roadmap/   For further information, visit: www.babysleepexpert.com.au Insta @babysleep.expertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 9 months leading up to the birth of a baby is a time of planning preparation. Depending on how the pregnancy came about & the type of relationship the parents are in, this time can deliver any number of scenarios & experiences from blissfully happy to intensely challenging. All of these situations will have an impact on the sense of connection between the couple, & the beginnings of the connection with the baby.  To discuss how couples can make the most of the lead-up to the babies arrival we welcome our special guest Elisabeth Shaw, CEO, Relationships Australia NSW. Elisabeth is a clinical & counselling psychologist with extensive experience in relationships services. She has taught at ACU, UNSW & Newcastle Universities in areas of clinical practice, management & professional ethics, and routinely presents and publishes work in these areas. She is also a senior consultant & chair of the board for many leading organisations.   We ask Elisabeth questions including: How can parents use this preparation time to strengthen their connection? Is this a time to work hard to build a common vision? How can parents best approach tricky situations with friends & family? How important is it for the parents to be united in their decisions?    For Elisabeth’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/preparing-for-your-first-baby-from-the-practical-to-the-great-unknown/   For further information please go to: https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/ @ransw1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think we’d all agree that the birth of child is a divine miracle, during the 9 months in the lead up to the baby’s arrival a women’s body goes through many physical transformations. Despite that every women will have their own unique experience there are many physical experiences that remain the same. To help talk to us about what they are, and how you can best overcome any of these changes, and discomforts, we welcome our special guest Rachel Simpson Rachel is a women’s health educator, a Physiotherapist, Nutritionist and health coach and natural fertility educator. Her obsession is teaching women how to take control of their health as she teaches women all the things we never learnt in health class- that being about periods, pregnancy and pelvic floor. Today, Rachel is going to provide expert information and advice about the physical changes women experience during and after pregnancy.   We ask Rachel questions including:  What are some of the most common physical changes a women’s body goes through to make room for the growing baby? What are some of the musculoskeletal changes women experience during pregnancy and how do they affects posture and centre of gravity? What are some of the cardiovascular changes that can cause unpleasant symptoms? What is lumbar lordosis and is there a way to overcome the pain and discomfort it may give? How would a pregnant women’s centre of gravity shift affect her legs, in particular her knee joints and quadriceps? What is progesterone and how does it affect a women’s body during pregnancy? At what point during a women’s pregnancy is she most at risk of musculoskeletal injury? What are some safe exercises you can suggest during pregnancy? How should we monitor the level intensity? Is there any exercises a pregnant women should avoid?   For Rachel’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/how-a-womans-body-changes-during-pregnancy/   For more information: https://www.manawomenswellness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/manawomenswellness https://www.instagram.com/manawomenswellness/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making mistakes as a new parent is normal. Every parent has done it & no-one is an exception. Parenting a newborn in particular is a complex activity that requires skills & knowledge: the more we have the greater we are equiped to make better parenting decisions. To help share her skills, knowledge, expert information & advice we welcome our special guest, Elsha Young, one of Australia’s leading family therapists, mother & co-owner/founder of The Peninsula Nest. We ask Elsha questions including: How can the pressure to be a perfect parent take you away from being present & connecting with your baby? Why should parents follow their gut instincts? How can parents learn to trust themselves? Why is it important for new parents to put boundaries in place? Why is it so important for Mums to Stay Connected & not be afraid to ask loved ones for help? Why is self care difficult for mothers to make a priority? Why should they make it a priority?  How is play a great opportunity to teach your baby things like attachment, safety & predictability? Do you have any tips for parents how they can best read their babies cues? What is the best sleep advice you can provide new parents that won’t leave them feeling overwhelmed?   For Elsha’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/top-tips-for-new-parents/ For more information: https://thepeninsulanest.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re doing something a little different, an open discussion with a Mum about her experiences with Post Natal Depression (PND) and the strategies she used in supporting her recovery. This is in the hope it will support parents facing similar challenges and to testify that recovery is always possible with the right support and advice. To share her deeply moving and personal story we welcome our special guest Josephine Smyth, a mother who experienced post natal depression twice each after the birth of her two children. Since recovering, Josephine uses her experience to raise awareness, reduce shame and stigma and encourages affected people to seek help through her social enterprise ‘Smiling after PND’. We ask Josephine questions including: What is Post Natal Depression? Perinatal, antenatal and postnatal depression – what’s the difference? Depression during pregnancy and early parenthood doesn’t just affect new mums – dads are also at risk too, what can you tell us about this? How did your experience make you a healthier, happier person? Can you suffer with PND without a family history of depression? What were the early signs of your PND that may help parents facing the same challenges identify the same? How did you overcome these feelings? You had great support from friends and family, how did this help you at the time? You’ve mentioned you were afraid to be alone with your own thoughts, can you expand? How to parents know if they are just exhausted, and if it’s not PND? You’ve mentioned that you experience PND with both of your children. How was your experience different the second time round? For Josephine’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/smiling-after-postnatal-depression/ For further information: www.smilingafterpnd.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The COVID-19 era we are living through has seen us more informed and concerned about our health and well being than any other time in recent history. With good reason, we now live our lives each day taking precautionary measures to protect ourselves and loved ones against contracting COVID Today we are going to discuss 2 topics relating to COVID Firstly, nutrition and how the use of vitamin D can help to combat Covid-19. Secondly, the detection of Covid 19 in sewerage and what that means To discuss we welcome our special guest Sarah Smith, Dietitian from Bayside Dietetics. Sarah works in private a practice in Bayside Melbourne after working for an extensive period within a Monash Children’s Hospital. Today she is going to discuss the benefits of Vitamin D and also link between our poo, waste water and COVID-19. I know what you’re thinking, but stick with me on this one.   We ask Sarah questions including: What is the key (nutritional) thing we can do to help reduce our risk with Covid-19? I believe there has been a recent study in Spain that supports some of these results, can you explain what those results are?  Is it worth supplementing with vitamin D to reduce my risk? Do you think there could be any link between this and the struggles that Melbourne has had with COVID? How can we ensure we’re getting enough sun exposure for adequate vitamin D levels while being Sun Smart? In your second article you speak at the wonders of the gut. You mention that there are scientists in Brisbane that have made a cleaver discovery but what is all this about Covid-19 in the sewerage? Can you please explain what this discovery is? You speak a lot about bugs and their relation to our lives, can you expand on this? How do bugs help our digestive system? How do the by-products keep us healthy then?   For Sarah articles, please go to : https://kiddipedia.com.au/whats-in-your-poo-and-how-can-it-help-during-covid-19/   https://kiddipedia.com.au/can-a-nutrient-save-your-life-during-covid/   For further information, please visit : www.baysidedietetics.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.