Hey Mama! with Sophie Gollifer Podcast

We all know that phones and ipads are good at keeping our children distracted, but we also know that this is not a long term solution especially given the health and addiction risks. So how else can we keep our children engaged in the digital world? In this episode of the Hey Mama podcast, we are excited to have returning guest Virginia Goh as we discuss more. You can reach out to Virginia through the following: wwww.ourparentingworld.com instagram.com/opwmedia Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be it picky or slow eating, it is no secret that a big challenge of the parenting journey is trying to get your your children to eat right and eat well. Which is why in the latest episode of the Hey Mama podcast, we are excited to have a discussion on the very topic with returning guests Victor Teoh and Virginia Goh, as well as first time guest Delia Ng. Tune in as we find out How to find Suitable Healthy Meals for your Children. You can reach out to Victor and Virginia through the following: wwww.ourparentingworld.com instagram.com/opwmedia You can reach out to Delia Ng through the following: instagram.com/thrivingfamilysg Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegolliferSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While every expecting mum always hopes for the best for their newborn, things don't always go to plan. In this episode of the Hey Mama podcast, we speak with mother of 2 Shubhada Bhide, who went through such an instance when her daughter was born prematurely at just 26 weeks old. You can reach out or find out more about Shubhada Bhide through the following: www.rainbowdiaries.com @shub_sg @socialmediamomsg Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How important is cultural awareness in this increasingly globalized age? And what steps can you take to guide your children towards increased cultural awareness? In this episode of the Hey Mama podcast, we look into these issues and more with special guests Anju Cawthra and June Davies from the online community Seasoned Singapore Expat Women (SSEW). Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given how quickly the world and technology is moving, how much has the schooling experience changed for our children? Is it more stressful now than before? And most importantly, what can parents do to adapt to these changes? In this episode of the Hey Mama! Podcast, host Sophie Gollifer speaks with husband and wife duo Victor Teoh and Virginia Goh from Our Parenting World, and returning guest Kelvin Seah to find out more. You can find Victor Teoh and Virginia Goh through their website at: www.ourparentingworld.com You can find Kelvin Seah at: www.kelvinsmusings.com Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Mother's Day come about? What are some of the best and worst Mother's Day gifts? What does Mother's Day mean to you? Sophie Gollifer and the production team discuss all of this and more in this special Hey Mama Mother's Day Episode. Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While each and every child is unique, the unfortunate reality is that some children have conditions that may challenge their development such as autism, ADHD, or dyslexia. In this episode of the Hey Mama podcast, and in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Hey Mama brings to you a topic that has seen growing significance and importance in recent years: Caring for Special Needs Children. Parenting blogger Kelvin Seah and founder of DYStinctive support Group Sarah Lee-Wong Mayfern come on this episode to share about their experiences bringing up their children with special needs: from first discovering their neurological challenges, searching far and wide for solutions and answers, to accepting them for who they are, and finally journeying with them one step at a time while advocating for a more gracious and open community. You can reach out to Kelvin on Instagram @kelbungy, or at kelvinsmusings.com You can reach out to Sarah on Instagram @mama.anything Also, you can reach out to CaringSG for support. Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First-time parenting comes with many questions and doubts, but imagine having to carry the weight of all of these responsibilities… while battling with one of the most difficult diseases to live with: Cancer. Parenting and Lifestyle influencer Pooja Kawatra joins us this episode to share about her tumultuous, yet fulfilling motherhood journey of balancing life and cancer, and caring for her 9-month-old son all at the same time. You can find Pooja on Instagram @poojakawatra, or on her website at www.themumsandbabies.com Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, with show producers Danny Koordi. Support, by Danelle Seah and Priscilla Lee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have trouble figuring out the slang terms your kids use? Well this is the episode for you! Be it finna or flex, yeet or sus, e-boy or e-girl, we're going through 10 ESSENTIAL Gen Z slang terms that you definitely need to know. Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers is Danny Koordi. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew, Gareth Fernandez, and Gabby Peng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the growing complications of the modern world, as well as the awareness of issues surrounding mental wellness, it is becoming increasingly important for parents to be able to identify when their children are going through a hard time.    That is why, in the latest episode of the Hey Mama podcast, we were privileged to be able to speak to Eric Sng (Head of ResiL!ence at SHINE Children and Youth Services) and Chong Ee Jay (Family Life Specialist at Focus on the Family Singapore) on these topics. Special thanks to their teams for making this happen.   Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers is Danny Koordi. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew, Gareth Fernandez, and Gabby Peng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know about the stereotype of the lion mum in Singapore. The one that sends their children for tuition on top of extra curriculars on top of enrichment classes and so on. But what does a lion mum have to say about it herself? In this episode, we are excited to have Lina Ng, star actress from local English drama Lion Mums. as she shares more. You can catch Lion Mums on Channel 5 or on meWATCH through the link below. The latest season premieres early December 2021.  https://www.mewatch.sg/season/Lion-Moms-30699 If you want to get in touch, you reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers is Danny Koordi. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew, Gareth Fernandez, and Gabby Peng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue into the pandemic, we start to develop routines and patterns that fit the new normal; be it the parent that loves to plan for all their kids' home based learning activities, or those that constantly think up of new hobbies to do in the safety of their homes. But have you ever considered if your zodiac sign will affect how you parent in the pandemic? Us neither, that is until we came across Maressa Brown's article on Parenting.com: https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/your-social-distancing-parenting-style-based-on-your-sign/ Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers is Danny Koordi. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew, Gareth Fernandez, and Gabby Peng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While you could say that full time stay-home fathers are more common now than before, this is not to say that men who make the transition have it easy, or that lingering stigma or gender stereotypes about them have gone away. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on this growing phenomenon by speaking with blogger and full time stay-home dad Kelvin Seah, as he reveals more about the Good and Bad of being a Stay-Home Dad. This episode was inspired by Kelvin's article on TodayOnline: https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/wasnt-easy-convince-myself-i-was-masculine-useful-stay-home-d You can find Kelvin through his website: kelvinsmusings.com Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers is Danny Koordi. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew, Gareth Fernandez, and Gabby Peng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's pervasive, it's inescapable, it's the little voice in your head that makes you feel bad. In this episode, we take a moment to talk about Mummy Guilt. Be it missing out on your kid's school play or not feeding them enough vegetables, mummy guilt comes in all shapes and sizes and affects us in a myriad of different ways. Which is why it is important to remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. All mums face this from time and time, and we dedicate this episode to sharing some of our listeners' own stories of mummy guilt and some tips on how to deal with them. The tips from this episode were from the article: https://www.aptaadvantage.com.sg/baby/family-work-leisure/5-steps-to-deal-with-mum-guilt.html Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories for this episode. If you want to share more with us you can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers is Danny Koordi. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew, Gareth Fernandez, and Gabby Peng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all that's happened during the pandemic, it is paramount that all of us figure out ways to adapt to the new normal. And when it comes to parenting, this might mean a shift in how we teach our children, frame their activities, or enrich their lives. In this episode, we speak to local author, entrepreneur, and mother of 5 Junia Tan, as she shares more about How to Raise Successful Children during a Pandemic. This episode was inspired by Junia's article on singaporemotherhood.com: https://singaporemotherhood.com/articles/2020/12/raise-successful-kids-during-pandemic / Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers is Danny Koordi. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew, Gareth Fernandez, and Gabby Peng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the new season of Hey Mama we are bouncing back by talking about BOUNCE BACK PRESSURE! Ever felt the guilt of not returning to work immediately after giving birth? What about the pressure to go back to your pre-pregnancy body shape? We talk about this and more with the faboulous host and presenter Kelly Latimer. You can find Kelly on Instagram @kellylatimer, or on her website at www.kellylatimer.com Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers is Danny Koordi. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew, Gareth Fernandez, and Gabby Peng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our first season finale we are bringing you a BIG ONE. As parents and working adults, we know how challenging it has been to adapt to the new normal within the current COVID climate. Your home is now an office and a school combined, and just trying to juggle all your daily responsibilities while keeping everything together is a huge struggle in itself.  Therefore, for this season finale, we speak to freelance writer Eveline Gan, as she shares more about her experience trying to be a perfect work at home mum, and what parents can learn.  This episode mainly references an article from Todayonline.com written by Eveline Gan. https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/i-wanted-be-perfect-work-home-mum-it-nearly-killed-me Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've probably seen this happen. Heck, you've probably even tried it yourself. When your kid is wailing away and you are at your wit's end, you reach for you phone, the COCOmelon or Pinkfong intro plays and voila, they are now magically well-behaved. But the thing is, despite how seemingly good our digital devices have become at managing our children, it is not without its drawbacks. Some research studies point to delays in learning and development, while others also warn of potential health risks such as weakened vision, obesity, sleep problems, or even neck and back pains. Therefore, in our increasingly device-dependent lives, I think it is good for us to have a discussion on screen usage and how we can manage it around children. This episode mainly references an article from singaporemotherhood.com written by Junia Tan: https://singaporemotherhood.com/articles/2021/01/covid-19-family-screen-time-kids-addicted/ Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the course of our parenting journeys, I'm sure that we all develop our own set of tips and tricks to managing our children and ourselves. However, what if we were to tell you that some of these tricks are sneakier than others? Would you be game to add a devilish dash or hint of horsery to your parenting toolkit? Or would you stick to more conventional methods? In this episode of the Hey Mama! podcast, we asked Sophie to look through some sneaky parenting hacks to see if they're suitable for the cheek parent in you. These include tips for getting extra sleep, making your kids eat their vegetables, and even how to prepare them for the big bad world of social media. Disclaimer: we are NOT parenting experts, and we do not make any claims or promises that any of these hacks will work. Should you try any of these yourselves, we will not be held responsible for any potential negative outcomes. Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that a rich and varied social life does wonders for our kids' development. Which is what makes the idea of playdates so appealing to begin with! Ah if only things were that simple. Realistically speaking, things are never going to go as smoothly as you imagine, and in general, the whole experience is often a mixed bag. Because of that, I want to get more perspective and opinions on this topic. Which means, that we have a special guest for this episode, Valerie Pereira! Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard stories about the challenges of divorced parents raising their kids. It's messy, it's complicated, and it's generally viewed negatively. But what if it doesn't always have to be this way? And what if an arrangement exists that isn't necessarily terrible for the children involved? In this episode of the Hey Mama! podcast, Sophie is joined by her Co-Parenting partner and ex-husband Nicholas Hanley, as they share an intimate glimpse into what happened with their relationship, and the Co-Parenting journey that they've been on so far. Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the world of parenting, some methods are clearly good or bad, while others are a lot more difficult to discern. In this episode of the Hey Mama! Podcast, Sophie visits Reddit and goes through several "seemingly harmless parenting" scenarios to pick apart the facts from the fibs. Link to the r/AskReddit thread on "Seemingly Harmless Parenting": https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/dv0prc/serious_what_is_a_seemingly_harmless_parenting/ Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming from Singapore, I'm sure that most of us are familiar with the concept of strict parenting. Be it through excessive rules, groundings, or even caning. But how strict is too strict? And how else should we mange and discipline our children? In this episode of the Hey Mama podcast, Sophie runs through a list of strict parenting examples pulled from several Reddit Threads. And as a special mother's day treat, she will be joined by her own mama, Anne!    Link to the Reddit Threads covered: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/21rmba/whats_your_worst_overprotective_strict_parents/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/6fhw6w/redditors_who_grew_up_with_strict_parents_what/ Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As fellow parents, I think it's safe to say that we LOVE our kids. Despite the tantrums, the fussy eating, or even the dreaded wall paintings. But what we find especially lovable about them, are the questions that they ask! From the inevitable cringeworthy question of how they exist, to a surprisingly wise and mature question about money, we got Sophie to look through a bunch of questions that she might have to answer one day. Based on an article from Ranker titled "Conversations parent's rather not have with children", we found the darndest things that kids say. Link to the article on Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/kids-asking-questions/joshualee?fbclid=IwAR3ILsAyVeTLGoJcXAQSIE7lJD5pX9iLBLz6G3vTFHHuJbMBhCmLbgJwJK8 Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you spending enough quality time with your children? When was the last time you took them out for a quiet walk or had a meal without checking your phone? In this episode, Sophie runs through a recent article from The Economist's 1843 Magazine about the importance of quality time, and why it matters so much in an age where professional and personal lines get more blurred than ever. Link to article "I'm spending more time than ever with my children. No one is enjoying it" by Mark O'Connell: https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/02/10/im-spending-more-time-than-ever-with-my-children-no-one-is-enjoying-it Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toh, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming a parent is scary, and it can be diffiult to even know how to be ready for it. In this episode of the Hey Mama! Podcast, Sophie speaks with producer Danny about parental readiness, if it's even possible to be parental ready, and getting over those pesky parent-to-be anxieties. Want to get in touch? You can reach out to us through the email podcasts@melisten.sg, or through Sophie Gollifer's instagram @sophiegollifer. Finally, the Hey Mama! podcast is an original production from Mediacorp Singapore. Your executive producers are Maggie Lim and Barry Toa, show producers are Danny Koordi and David Chew. With support, music and arrangement by David Chew and Gareth Fernandez.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.