Kiddipedia Podcast

The world has experienced more change in recent years than in the decades before. Thankfully, one behaviour that is continuing to build its momentum, going from strength to strength, is the shift of conscious purchasing decisions towards eco-friendliness and sustainability. After all, we all have a vision of leaving a better world for our children and it is our responsibility to leave the planet in the best condition we can for our children and generations to come, and I'm not sure we've done a great job of that so far. It's never too late to make the shift to better safeguarding the planet. It makes perfect sense for sustainability to be infused in baby-related products, and for parents to become more conscious consumers when raising their families. If you've got an upcoming baby shower and are racking your brain to think of suitable options for a soon-to-be mum with sustainable values – or simply want more insight on products for your own sustainable child-rearing this is the interview for you. Today I am thrilled to welcome our special guest, Natasha Hughes, an expert in sourcing sustainable, ethically made, plastic-free and non-toxic clothes and Founder and Owner of On Chic Baby Clothes. We ask Natasha questions including: Why you are passionate about the difference sustainability can make to our lives, the environment and our future? Do you think that Sustainability is a lifestyle commitment? How can we best normalise sustainability in the community and push for change? We published your article titled ‘What to get the environmentally-conscious new mum: advice for sustainable gifting' for someone who hasn't read the article yet, please tell us what it's about, and what inspired you to write it. What is the difference between traditional cotton harvesting and organic cotton?  How can parents best do their own research in identifying brands that are legitimately backing up their claims of sustainability?  What is your definition of what sustainability means? What are the benefits of wooden teethers for babies? How do you choose the right wooden teethers without affecting forest conservation? Why should Mummas choose cloth nappies over traditional single-use nappies?    For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/what-to-get-the-environmentally-conscious-new-mum-advice-for-sustainable-gifting/   www.instagram.com/on_chic_baby_clothes www.facebook.com/onchicbabyclothing www.tiktok.com/onchicbabyclothes   Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayLicense code: PKJUE9N0VOSPE5JKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's interview comes with a disclaimer, on one of the most difficult topics to talk about: that being of unintentional childhood injury. We'll also discuss the most common childhood injuries in and around the home, their prevention along with the incredible work of Kidsafe. Today, we are calling on everyone watching and listening to be ‘The One' to make the change, and help keep our little ones safe and to hep save kids' lives as Kidsafe Victoria has launched their heartfelt ‘The One' campaign to raise awareness of child injury in the lead up to National Kidsafe Day. on Tuesday 24th May 2022. To help talk with us on this topic we welcome our special guest Alex Hamilton, Kidsafe Relationship and Engagement Manager. Alex has 10 years of experience working with bereaved families in the not for profit space. Alex has travelled nationally and internationally, speaking to audiences to passionately share her own story of courage, resilience and hope, as a bereaved Mum herself. Alex is Mum to two “rainbow” babies – Shiloh and Bodhi and feels so privileged to work with families to impact change within the community. We ask Alex questions including: Is it a common misconception that the most common location where children are injured is at home? Is it true that preventable injuries are the leading cause of death for Australian children aged 1-14 years and one of the leading causes of hospitalisation? What are some of the more common hazards in and around the home? You have a lived experience as a bereaved parent, can you tell us about your loved ones? For those that may not know everything about Kidsafe - what is the purpose of the organisation? What is National Kidsafe Day all about? I believe you have a new campaign this month called 'The One'. I've seen some of the promotions around this on social media. Where did the idea for this campaign come from? Why did these families get involved? What can the community do on National Kidsafe Day? For the further information, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/you-never-imagine-that-you-will-be-the-one-but-what-if-you-were/   You can be the one to make the change and help Kidsafe save lives Kidsafe exists to prevent these types of tragedies by empowering families with practical strategies and knowledge of how to prevent serious, life-threatening injuries. When it comes to keeping our children safe, we all have a role to play. You can #beTheOnetomakethechange and help save the lives of our precious children. Together, we can keep kids safe.   How to get involved? Share our messageswith your family and friends – make safety a topic that is important to everyone with children. Download our home safety checklist Show your support by sharing the text below and an image of yourself in our National Kidsafe Day frame, on your socials   This National Kidsafe Day, I'm joining @KidsafeVic to #betheonetomakethechange You never imagine that you will be ‘the one'…. but what if you were? Take a selfie – like mine – with #1 on the palm of your hand, download the social frame, and post it to your network. We need to share this message to every person we know that looks after children to help prevent unintentional injuries. Support Kidsafe Victoria to continue to save children's lives. https://www.kidsafevic.com.au/about/donate/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In life, all we ever want or aim to achieve is in the pursuit of happiness and the attainment of experiencing and feeling it After all, there isn't anything more important than being happy, and ensuring children are too. Have you ever thought the way we see the world around us now as adults, our inner belief system, unconscious mind and feelings are all based on what we experienced and learnt and were exposed to in our childhood? Both good and bad. Positive and negative. That's why is so important for us to understand what we need to do to ensure we create a solid foundation of happiness for our children. This is through the language we use, tone of voice, and the words which all form children's inner voice and shape their mindset for life. Makes us think really what is the internal belief system we are instilling in our children? A child's mindset forms their sense of belonging in the world, it's their internal compass in which they steer the direction of their life's events and the quality of their experiences of them.  So even if you didn't have positive experiences of this in your childhood, there are ways you can help provide this for your little ones, which is what we're here to discuss today with our special guest Charlotte Ziff Charlotte Ziff is the founder of Sunchild Affirmation Cards. A Wellness and holistic brand focusing on constructive thoughts that encourage positive thinking and boost self-esteem in children. She is also a trained Steiner educator and has worked as a nanny her whole life. We ask Charlotte questions including: Why do you think it's so important to help children create a positive internal belief system? Why do you think affirmations are so important for a healthy body and mind at any stage of life? Do you think that positive affirmations require regular practice if we want to make lasting, long-term changes to the ways that children think and feel? How often do you think parents should speak affirmations to their children to help make a change? and from what age? What are your top 3 affirmation suggestions parents can say to their child every morning/night during the early stages of growth? Tell us about the deck of cards SunChild sells and how parents should use them best? How do the cards help children grow confidently with a strong sense of self? I understand you faced multiple challenges throughout your youth which resulted in the inspiration behind your brand SunChild. What was your inspiration for creating these cards? SunChild is very passionate about helping children who are experiencing grief? How do your cards support children going through grief? We understand you are a Steiner trained teacher - can you tell us a bit about that and did you incorporate some of those learning principles/ philosophies into the brand For Charlotte's article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/the-top-6-affirmations-to-say-to-your-child-every-morning-night-during-their-early-stages-of-growth/ For further info: Charlotte Ziff is the founder of SunChild Affirmation Cards. Each deck of cards come with 27 Positive Affirmations to nurture children of all ages. To learn more head-to-head to: https://sunchild.co Each deck of SunChild cards include 27 positive affirmation statements created in Australia using recycled paper. 5% of all profit is donated to ‘Feel the Magic' charity; supporting children suffering from grief, offering bereavement education and support. The cards retail for $34.95 and can be purchased online at www.sunchild.co   Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/disco-street License code: IGZTUXCJRKDDMRAL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Emotions are the fuel to our thoughts and actions. How we feel helps form the lens in which we see the world around us and gives credence to our individual point of view. If our emotions have us in a happy mood, even on a cloudy day we are going to feel positive and cheerful. On the flip side, if our emotions have us feeling pessimistic, we are more likely to see the world around us unfavourably and a little gloomy. So, how can we help children best identify what they are feeling and what it means? How can we help educate them to set them up for a life of success, well lucky for us our special guest is here to help give us expert information and advice. Today we welcome our special guest Rachel Tomlinson, a Registered Psychologist, mother, parenting expert and author of two internationally published books. Rachel is a sought-after expert for print and broadcast media on topics such as parenting, child development and relationships. We ask Rachel questions including: What have you learnt most from those experiences when it comes to the importance of emotional intelligence, especially when it comes to parenting young children?  Why is it important that parents find ways to optimise children's abilities to express their feelings, explore and resolve troubling thoughts?  Do you have any tips on how parents can encourage and inspire kindness and compassion in children? It is common that parents will do everything in their power to protect their children from being upset, distress or discomfort. Are there any consequences to protecting children from experiencing adversity? When should parents try to fix issues for their children how could it result in children losing confidence? Why is it important not to rush and fix our kids' feelings? Why is it important to validate children's feelings? If ignored, can this lead to developing some unhealthy habits? If so, how? Why is emotional regulation important? What can parents do to support their kids to manage big feelings   For Rachel's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/why-its-important-not-to-rush-and-fix-our-kids-feelings/   For further info: Rachel is a Registered Psychologist, mother, parenting expert and author of two internationally published books, “Teaching Kids to be Kind” (Skyhorse) a parenting book focusing on how to encourage kindness and compassion in children and “A Blue Kind of Day” (Penguin) a picture book about the sensory experiences of depression in children. Website: https://www.towardwellbeing.com/   Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/disco-street License code: IGZTUXCJRKDDMRAL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every parent wants to give their children the life they deserve and positive future. It's possible that during our childhood we experienced educational gaps where our parents have missed passing down knowledge and important life lessons. It's not their fault, they most likely weren't taught those lesson by their parents, who weren't taught by their parents and the list goes back generation by generation. So, how is it that we can we teach children lessons about something that we never learnt ourselves as a child? Well, we learn how to as an adult, from people like our special guest. Today we welcome John Hattie, one of the world's best known and most widely read education experts. His Visible Learning series of books have been translated into 29 different languages and sold over 1 million copies. John is passionate education experts who will help us learn how we can close that gap through their newly launched book that is aimed to help support parents in children with a successful and happy life. We ask John questions including:  You have a new book out, 10 Steps To Develop Great Learners - Visible Learning For Parents, tell us what the book is about in a nutshell? What's the major theme? What can concerned parents and carers do to ensure their children, of all ages, develop great learning habits? Tell us a bit about your visible learning research John, and how you have applied that coparents this time around? In the book you offer a 10 step plan for nurturing curiosity and intellectual ambition - based on strong research, can you take us through some of those steps? How can we help parents and students communicate effectively with teachers? How do we promote a language of learning in the home? What do you say to parents who have high expectations of their children academically? Many parents are concerned about their children's learning post covid, what advice would you give them? Why is failure most important to your child's learning and development? What is the Goldilocks principle? For John's full article, please go to:https://kiddipedia.com.au/10-steps-to-develop-great-learners/ For further info: https://visible-learning.org/ https://technologyforlearners.com/summary-of-john-hatties-research/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we all know, a well-balanced meal contains a combination of vegetables, protein and carbohydrates. When encouraging and supporting children who are fussy eaters you can be lucky for them to eat one of these alone, and that could be on a good day. Pre-plating children's meals have long been known as a practical way for parents to try and provide a solid nutritional foundation however, but, how beneficial is this method? Is there something else can we be doing to try and help encourage and foster fussy eaters' interest and enthusiasm toward food? Well, that's what we're here to discuss today with our special guest and resident expert in fussy eating, Marie-France Laval. Marie-France Laval is a Dietitian-Nutritionist, Home Economist and Counsellor originally from France. Marie France is also the CEO of Fussy Eater Solutions where she offers a range of online and in-home programs to support fussy eaters and their families. We ask Marie-France questions including: Where does pre-plating come from? Pre-plating seems practical, so what's wrong with it? hat causes pre-plating to go from practical to problematic? What is the difference with the family style, otherwise known as the European way of serving meals? How is that not equally nutritionally obsessed and focused? Family style of serving, is this, not more work? How does the family way of serving meals support fussy eaters? How can parents introduce this? How does pre-plating equally influence obesity and an unhealthy relationship with food that can last an entire lifetime? You've always recommended the inclusion of a second course such as bread/crackers with cheese or yoghurt, fruit or dessert. Why is this? For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/are-pre-plated-meals-failing-your-fussy-eater/ For further information, please go to: https://fussyeater.com.au/online-fussy-eating-group https://fussyeater.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we all know, each families' race, ethnicity, and culture are important parts of their identity. Children, including very young children, understand and want to have a sense of belonging to their families' racial, ethnic, and cultural group or groups. Iconic children's television program Sesame Street recently introduced a new Korean American character called Ji-Young to encourage empathy and acceptance of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Ji-Young will be making her debut on Sesame Street here in Australia on ABCKids on March 21.  Ji-Young's introduction is part of an initiative by Sesame called ‘See us Coming Together', which aims to support families to have ongoing conversations about race with young children. So, if you've ever wondered how we can help children feel pride and confidence in their own skin and develop positive racial attitudes about other children, then you are in the right place! Today, I'm so excited for our 200th Episode to welcome two very special guests all the way from Sesame Street in New York City, Autumn Zitani, who is a Content Producer at Sesame Workshop, and Ji-Young, the newest resident of Sesame Street! We ask Ji-Young and Autumn questions including:  Ji Young, you recently celebrated Neighbour Day on Sesame Street - can you tell us about that? You also met some celebrities like Naomi Osaka, who else have you met? What were they like and what did you learn from them? Do you enjoy learning about different cultures? We hear you love electric guitar, tell us about your music? You also love sharing some of your favourite foods with your Sesame Street friends? Can you tell us about that? You also spend a lot of time with your Grandma, don't you? Can you tell me about your relationship with her, and the special things that you do together? How do you help friends feel like they belong? Ji-Young, how have you settled into Sesame Street? It must be such a fun place to live – what do you love most about living there? What have you learnt from any of the other Sesame Street residents, like Elmo or Big Bird? Why did Sesame Workshop decide to create a character like Ji-Young? Why was it important for Sesame Street to represent Asian and Pacific Islander communities? The introduction of Ji-Young is part of an initiative called See Us Coming Together. Can you tell us about that? How important is it that parents start having conversations with children at a young age about race and identity, and where do they start? What other advice would you give to families wanting to start having conversations about race and racism with their children? Last year, Sesame Street also introduced two characters called Wes and Elijah. Could you tell me a little about them? Why is it important that children see people like themselves represented on screen and in stories?   For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/tips-for-talking-about-race-with-your-child/   Ji-Young's Sesame Street debut in See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special will debut on Monday 21st March at 9.30am on ABC Kids and will also be available on ABC iview and the ABC Kids app.  Additional videos and articles for adults to explore on what racial justice can mean for young children. Can be found See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a link between nutrition and our mood? More importantly, does the food we eat impact our mental health? Well… that's exactly what we're here to discuss today. In particular, we're talking to any new Mum, or a Mum to be, as we endeavour to answer the question 'How can nutrition benefit postnatal depression?' To help share her expert evidence-based advice on this topic we welcome our special guest Lana Hirth Lana is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist who helps women enhance their nutrition with the power of good food to live life to the full.  We ask Lana questions including: Why should expectant Mums, and new Mums, consider their nutritional needs equally as much as how foods affect our mental health? Also, the possible effects food has on developing post-natal depression? What is Post Natal Depression? What are some key signs that might be associated with postnatal depression according to Beyond Blue? What factors can influence postnatal depression? What is Maternal nutrient depletion and what causes it? I understand there was a landmark study in 2017 that led to how we can improve depressive symptoms, can you tell us about those findings? So the million-dollar question, what is the role of nutrition in managing our mood, depression and potential PND? What are your top 3 foods that you would recommend? Are there foods we need to pay attention to for postnatal depression? If a Mum had postnatal depression with her first, is there anything she can do to reduce it? How did you become a dietitian with a special interest in pregnancy and postnatal health? For Lana's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/how-can-nutrition-benefit-postnatal-depression/ For further info: Website: www.lanahirth.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanahirthdietitian New Mums Nutrition Podcast: www.lanahirth.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that sensory play is important for babies' and toddlers' brain development and the most critical period of time for children to be exposed to sensory play is within their early postnatal years? Why? It's because over 90% of a child's brain development happens before the age of 5 years. We've all seen babies and toddlers in insatiability to interact, touch or bite whatever they have the ability to reach in front of them, and it's through these sensory explorations they learn to perceive the world around them, and their role in it. So what are the benefits of Sensory Play for Babies and Toddlers? To help discuss this, and how Sensory Play is a gateway to children's crucial learning milestones,  we welcome our special guest Claire Behrmann, Owner and Managing Director at Jellystone Designs. Claire is the driving force behind the ever-evolving innovative award-winning products at Jellystone Designs and a busy Mum to 3 young children. Jellystone Designs are experts in facilitating children's sensory play, with a trusted range of sensory toys and devices to facilitate babies' and toddlers' development, including teethers and chew pendants, sensory balls and stackers. We ask Claire questions including: As a busy Mum, where did your inspiration come from to work in this industry? What are the most important features parents should identify when looking for safe silicone toys, teethers and jewellery? What have you learnt most from the Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and experts you work with in developing your award-winning range? What is sensory play? Why is it important? The article features 10 benefits of sensory play, what are your top 3 favourites? Why do you think our insta feeds are so full of parents creating sensory play setups at home?  Does sensory play have to be complicated? What are your favourite quick and easy sensory play activities? For the full article, please go to:  https://kiddipedia.com.au/10-amazing-benefits-of-sensory-play-for-babies-toddlers/ For more info please see: Instagram: @jellystone.designs Pinterest: @jellystonedes Facebook: Jellystone Designs Tik Tok: @jellystone.designs Linkedin: Jellystone Designs Spotify: Jellystone Designs   Music from Uppbeat  https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/funk-style License code: CH7VBXXNXWQEPCNP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are planning to have a baby, are currently expecting or are with a newborn, and are navigating the complexities of parenting in a pandemic, then this chat is for you. The first moment you discover you're expecting a baby is one of the most significant and momentous experiences of anyone's life. Naturally, you experience overwhelming feelings of euphoria and elation at the wonder that is about to unfold. However, bringing new life into a world that is navigating its course through a pandemic comes with its own additional set of challenges So, if this is you, and you could do with a little bit of support along, with evidence-based expert information and advice, well you're in the right place as today we welcome our special guest, Belinda Joyce Belinda is a midwife, maternal & child health nurse with over 20 years of experience. She is also a mother of four and author of 'Survive and Enjoy Your Baby'. Her passion is in providing safe, evidence-based advice & options to parents so they can find their own path to parenthood. We ask Belinda questions including: What are the differences in pre and postnatal experiences for new parents pre-pandemic and now? As a maternal and child health nurse, what are some of the most common questions and concerns new parents ask? What are new parents missing out on most during this COVID-era? What are the benefits of Parent Groups when run Face to Face as opposed to online appointments? What health professionals would you suggest new Mums continue to use as telehealth appointments? Which health professionals do you suggest they should choose to see face to face? How can new parents look after their mental health?  You're starting a new program to support new Mums, can you tell me about it? For Belinda's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/surviving-a-new-baby-in-the-pandemic/ For further details: https://belindajoyce.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SurviveAndEnjoyYourBaby/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is Red Nose Australia's 6th Safe Sleep Week, an annual national awareness campaign to help save little lives. As Australia's leading baby safe sleep organisation Red Nose's Safe Sleep week was created in 2017 to raise awareness of their 6 Safe Sleep Recommendations to equip new parents with the practical information they need to keep baby safe while sleeping. In support of this, we are honoured to welcome our special guest Jane Wiggill - Chief Midwife Red Nose Australia We ask Jane questions including: Why is it so important to keep talking about SIDS? What are the 6 Safe Sleep Recommendations? Why they are so important? What are the Top 10 Baby Safe Sleep Questions Red Nose receives from new parents on how to keep baby safe while sleeping? My 5-month-old baby is rolling when sleeping & wants to sleep on his tummy. I have tried tucking the sheet & blanket in really tightly, but he still rolls. What do I do?  My 4-month-old baby is rolling, but still has startle reflex – how long should I take to transition out of a swaddle?  Can I sleep my baby in a hammock or similar device? Are all products sold in Australia safe for baby to sleep in – e.g bouncinette, nests?  What about bassinets? Are they safe?  What is the safest/most effective way to swaddle/wrap a baby? What is SUDI?  Are there any specific safe products designed for baby to sleep in? My parents smoke, but only smoke outside, then wash hands before picking up my baby. Is this safe?  My mother told me she always placed me for sleep on my tummy and I was ok. She said my baby is more likely to choke on her back. Is this true?   For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/safe-sleep-week-top-10-bedtime-worries-of-new-parents/ For more info, please go to: https://rednose.org.au/news/safe-sleep-week-2022 Every dollar Red Nose raises helps to fund research, support families and save little lives. If you would like to learn more, fundraise, get involved visit https://rednose.org.au/ Red Nose encourage anybody affected by the death of a child to contact their 24/7 Bereavement Support Line on 1300 308 307 or visit rednosegriefandloss.org.au #safesleepweek See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picture this scenario with me for a moment if you will. Your toddler, sat in their highchair, feeding themselves surrounded by food mess. Their meal is equal parts on the table in front of them, on their clothes, face, it's everywhere. As a parent, what is your first instinct? How reactive to mess at mealtime are you? Do you a) let your child be to explore their food's textures and take in the experience for what it's worth? Or b) do you grab the first sponge or wet wipe you can get your hands on and frantically clean their face and surroundings? Which of those two would you do?  It's good for us to know, that whatever your reaction is, it may in fact influence your child's eating habits later on life, which is exactly what we are here to explore today with our special guest and resident expert in fussy eating, Marie-France Laval. Marie-France Laval is a Dietitian-Nutritionist, Home Economist and Counsellor originally from France. Marie France is also the CEO of Fussy Eater Solutions where she offers a range of online and in-home programs to support fussy eaters and their families. We ask Marie France questions including: What impact do our reactions to mealtime mess have on raising confident eaters who can tackle most foods? In your years of experience, have you found there is a correlation between parents who are super clean and have children who are fussy eaters? Typically what type of parental behaviours can impact the chances of a child being raised as a confident eater? Some parents really cannot stand the mess, what does this look like during a meal? Why is this behaviour not helpful when a child is fussy? Why is it unwise to clean a fussy eater's face during meal times? Why is avoiding sauce and dips no a good idea? How can not allowing a child to self-feed backfire? Why is it so important that children learn to explore food with all their 5 senses? Does this mean a child could struggle from a sensory perspective? What tips can you share that can limit the toll on parents? For Marie France's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/freaky-clean-parent-fussy-eater-child/ For further details: https://fussyeater.com.au/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know all too well the pressures for parents and carers who have been supporting their children's education through remote learning over the last 18 months has been intense. Especially for families in Victoria due to the ongoing and extended sixth lockdown. Naturally all parents and carers are concerned about their children's education, and the impact extended periods away from classrooms will have on them. Thankfully we have commenced a slow transition back to the classroom, however it has been noted that there may be a hybrid model for sometime. If you could do with expert tips to help with this transition, you're in the right place. Today we welcome our special guest Dr Tom Brunzell, Director of Education at family service organisation Berry Street, co-author of Creating Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Classrooms, and Honorary Fellow at the University Of Melbourne Graduate School Of Education. We ask Tom questions including: What is the impact of extended remote learning on student's education? From your research, has remote learning created a negative impact and secondary traumatic stress on children, if so how? What have been your personal observations of this with the students and families you've been working with at Berry Street and the wrap-around support of children and young people? How long do you think the hybrid / remote learning model will continue post-lockdown and parents will be required to continue supporting their children's education at home? In your article you provide 3 strategies that adults can action at home that teachers and teacher assistant do every day in the classroom? What is a strengths-based classroom? Why do you believe trauma awareness is important in schools - for teachers, parents, and school leaders? What does that look like post-lockdown? For Dr Tom's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/teacher-assistant-101-strategies-that-every-parent-and-carer-can-learn-to-support-at-home-learning/ For further details: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/berrystreet1877 Twitter https://twitter.com/berrystreet Instagram https://www.instagram.com/berrystreetorg/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/berrystreet LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/berry-street/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the back of marathon restrictions and extended lockdowns, countless parents around Australia will be overjoyed at the thought of children returning back to school for good. But, did you know that from 2019 to 2020 in Victoria alone homeschooling students increased by 1,224. Yep, you heard me right, parents choosing to homeschool their children has increased. Data from the Victorian government suggests that there has been a 20% increase in children being registered to homeschool, with home learning support networks say the trend is continuing nationally with an increased number of enquiries. Today we're speaking with Melbourne mother of two, Carlie Maree who has has been homeschooling her children for some time, about the benefits of homeschooling and learn how parents can begin this transition. Carlie Maree is an international best-selling author, thought leader and industry disruptor with a deep understanding of how women work – what motivates them, what drives them and what holds them back. Her book, Soul Modes is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling book. We ask Carlie questions including: What is the difference between remote learning and homeschooling? You've mentioned that the current state of home learning through traditional schools is a bit like ‘Panic learning' can you elaborate on this? What have been the biggest outcomes/ benefits that you have experienced since homeschooling you children? Can you tell us a little bit about the process of registering and transitioning into homeschooling? What things would you say are your ‘homeschooling best friends' in terms of apps/ books/ activities etc? How do you manage your Childs social and social wellbeing now that they don't have access to friend's everyday at school? What do you think are the biggest problems with the traditional schooling system? What would you say to parents considering homeschooling or who are struggling with homeschooling in the wake of the Covid19 pandemic in general. For Carlie's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/to-the-parents-who-have-struggled-with-remote-learning-you-are-not-alone/ For further details: https://www.carliemaree.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think it's fair to say parents are completely over extended lockdowns and homeschooling. As we emerge from this point in time, it's important for us to reflect: What has this time taught us?  How is it likely to affect our children's future? What can we do to best support our children? To help answer these questions we welcome our special guest Greg O'Connor. Greg is an Australian educator with over 30 years of experience and is the Educational Technology Manager for Texthelp. The company works with a range of institutions including Western Sydney University and The ACT Department of Education to improve literacy and numeracy skills through technology. We Greg questions including: Do you think we will experience a hybrid / remote learning model post-lockdown? If so, what are the benefits? In your article you share a homeschooling tip that parents should ensure they're setting clear boundaries. Also how parents can show children what's expected of them, rather than just telling them. Can you please expand? It's been said that you have stated that “we all need to work together to integrate educational technology into family and school life to ensure all Australian students are digitally literate.” Could you please expand on this? Just how important are literacy and numeracy skills for children to succeed in their future workplace? What are your expert tips for navigating hybrid in classroom/remote learning? What technologies are available to parents and kids to help aid their learning? For Greg's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/learning-to-learn-during-lockdown/ For further details: https://gregoryoconnor.com/ @gregoconnor @texthelp #texthelp #aussieED #EquatIO  #Read&Write See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard the saying, ‘The way we speak to children become their inner voice' It's true, the way we speak to children matters as the tone and feeling they experience from our words imprints in their hearts and becomes the internal inner voice and dialogue that plays over continuously, both conscious and subconsciously in their minds. What we choose to say out loud, will shape a child's way of thinking, so… why not use this to our advantage? It's for us to help ensure the little voice in our children's heads is being kind to them and will help support them along their life's journey.  So, how can we help make children's inner voice positive, to help empower them to confidently live the optimistic life they deserve, well that's what we're here to discuss today. To help we welcome our special guest Lili-Ann Kriegler Lili-Ann is an education consultant and author and has taught at all levels from toddlers to adults. Her expertise is in early childhood education (birth-9 years), leadership and optimising human thinking and cognition.  We ask Lili-Ann questions including: Can you explain how parents positively framing experiences can help children in stressful scenarios? What strategies should parents apply and work through with children after a meltdown? How does communication with young children support their thinking and learning? Why is it important to explain to children ‘why' we are doing things? Do children learn how to react to stressful situations by mirroring their parent's emotions and reactions to high-stress scenarios? How and why are the early years critical for language development? How does voicing your thoughts out loud provide labels for children's emotions? How do you foresee that parents' expectations and how they interface with their kids have long term effects on how children think, relate to others and view themselves? How do children use different parts of their brain in stressful situations, how can parents help children respond to stressful events using their thinking brain? Why do children need to both think and feel their emotions? Do you have any tips you would like to share with parents and educators to support the development of children's concept-based understanding of the world around them? For Lili-Ann's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/what-you-say-and-how-you-say-it-can-elevate-your-childs-thinking/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liliann.kriegler/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lili-ann-kriegler-7a7298199/ Kriegler Education: https://www.kriegler-education.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relationships can be complicated and complex. I don't think anyone enters into a marriage with the intention of wanting it to end in divorce, especially when there are children involved. Divorce can be very unfortunate however not all uncommon. Did you know that 33% of all Australian marriages are expected to end in divorce? There's no doubt the toll of ongoing lockdowns has put a strain on many couples over the past year and will be contributing factor to an anticipated rise divorce rates. So, if you currently going through a separation or considering it, and or want to support someone going through this, are looking for tips how you can help achieve it amicably, you're in the right place. To help share her expert tips and advice we welcome our special guest Kirsty Salvestro, Family Lawyer, Mediator and Divorce Guide and the author of the book What are we fighting for? We ask Kirsty questions including: You're an expert in providing separating couples with a peaceful Pathway. How easy can this be achieved? When communication issues are the most common cause of marriage breakdowns, how difficult would it make it to work through them amicably? In your article you list 4 tips to help assist with achieving amicable settlement, could you go through them with us now? Stats show mental health and behavioural problems are twice as likely to be reported by separated a divorced individuals, what has been your experience with this? What are some of the biggest mistakes couples make when separating? What is “the peaceful pathway” that you talk about in your book? There are concerns the COVID crisis general and highly anticipated recession could cause divorce and separation rates to rise in the coming months and years. What are your thoughts on this? Relationships Australia released a survey in 2020 that found 42% of respondents stated being stuck at home in lockdown and prolonged periods of isolation had negatively impacted their relationship with their partner. What has been your professional experience with this? Divorce can be expensive, what would be the average cost of family law litigation? For Kirsty's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/4-tips-to-achieve-an-amicable-settlement/ Weblink: https://www.flourishfamilylaw.com.au/book Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlourishFamilyLaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishfamilylaw/ www.thekindlawyers.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Witnessing your child's struggle with eating difficulties can be somewhat traumatising, equally for you and your child. If this situation isn't counselled and supported effectively you may be at risk of developing anxiety and stress feeding for years to come which can have a lasting impact on your family. However, like many things in life, knowledge is power, the more we know, the better we can prevent these behaviours from happening. So if you're a parent that has found that feeding your child has become a challenging and nerve raking activity, and you are looking for support and additional help and advice, you're in the right place.   To share tips to help you raising a happy, healthy eater and empower you feel more in control we welcome our special guest, Marie-France Laval, Dietitian-Nutritionist, Home Economist and Counsellor originally from France. She is also the CEO of Fussy Eater Solutions where she offers a range of online and in-home programs to support fussy eaters and their families Marie-France will be sharing her expert advice how to best mange fussy eaters. We ask Marie-France questions including: As a parent, how do you know you need support? Can this journey be very lonely for many parents? What has this been the experience of the families you work with this? What are some of the common issues parents experience with this situation? What type of support is there for parents and children? (a parent or a child may deal with trauma, negative experiences etc) What is co-regulation? What is responsive feeding? How do you establish it? Especially if your child has been showing little interest in feeding? For Marie France's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/feeding-baby-nightmare-is-it-doing-you-harm/ For further info, visit: https://fussyeater.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of CMV? If this is the first you've heard of it I'm sure you're not alone. Did you know that CMV is the most common infectious cause of disability in newborn babies? So, why do we know so little about it and what are the simple steps we can take to minimise the risk of contracting it? That's what we're here to discuss today with our special guest Dr Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, With a long list of qualifications, Dr Hayley Smithers-Sheedy is a Senior Research Fellow Cerebral Palsy Alliance The University of Sydney and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Epidemiology, Australasian Clinical Trials Network. She has expertise in epidemiology, congenital infection, neurodevelopmental disability and consumer involvement in research. We ask Dr Hayley questions including: What is CMV? Is CMV Highly Contagious? Is CMV an STD? What are the symptoms in mothers? What are the typical symptoms of CMV who are sick at birth? Who does CMV affect? How do you test and diagnose CMV? How does someone contract CMV? How can you prevent it? How can we better educate maternity health professionals? How do we get CMV prevention messaging out to parents and carers? For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/cmv-awareness-month-pam-and-christophers-story/ For further info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/cerebralpalsyalliance/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the midst of this COVID-19 crisis, a lot of us are thinking about the world we are leaving the next generation and what we need to do to help children be prepared for their future. Your child's employability in the workforce may be the last thing on your mind right now, but did you know that in a Dell Technologies report they stated that 85% of the jobs in 2030 that Generation Z and Alpha will enter into have not been invented yet. Also, according to a World Economic Forum report, 65% of primary-school children today will be working in job types that do not exist yet. So, what skills can we be teaching our children today to help open the doors to 21st Century skills and prepare them for job opportunities in the future? That's what we're here to discuss today with our special guest Adam Jacobs, Managing Director of Junior Engineers.  As an experienced leader in the education and edtech sectors, Adam has been a multiple industries, ranging from corporate finance to film and television to education. But education is by far the topic he is most passionate about. Since its founding in 2013, Junior Engineers has educated over 40,000 students [also internationally!] and delivers over 120 classes per week and over 55 workshops during the school holidays at over 110 schools and corporate organisations via a network of qualified and engaging instructors. We ask Jacob questions including: How important do you think it is for parents to understand the importance of STEM for their children in today's increasingly digital world? How important do you think it is for educators to find ways to ignite enthusiasm when teaching digital technologies to school aged students?  What is coding – in simple terms? Why should kids learn to code- isn't that something to worry about in Uni? Why are you, Adam, excited about this? Why is not all screen time a bad thing? With kids spending so much time on gaming and platforms like ROBLOX, how can we get them to actually do something educational instead? What have you been surprised to discover by teaching coding online But isn't learning face to face more efficient? What kind of software can kids actually develop? Or what kind of apps? Who is teaching the classes? For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/what-is-the-secret-value-of-your-child-learning-coding-and-stem-in-online-classes/ For further details: https://www.jnrengineers.com.au/online   1300 089 344 admin@jnrengineers.com 2 projects of note:  Digital Access Program: In partnership with Substation33, an IT recycling company in QLD, we can now sell a laptop with each program for only $165 Deadly Coders: Free STEM programs for indigenous youth! We were recently on NITV.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ancient art of storytelling has been around since time began. As a tribal species, humans have relied on storytelling to help people connect, learn and communicate, with ourselves and others. The voice of narration has always had a place and purpose in our lives. The evolution of storytelling goes way back to cave painting and primitive art, through to tribes of people sat around a open fire listening to an elder passing down life lessons from generations before. Over time through to the 21st century, the mediums of communication have changed to books, audio books, social media, feature films and subscription TV amongst many. Throughout this time, the core concepts of using a sequence of events in an exciting nature has remained the same, so what are these core concepts? and how can children benefit from them? Well we're here to today to find out, with our special guest Emma Mactaggart, a mother and an award-winning author and publisher, and one of our partners here at Kiddipedia. For the last 15 years Emma has been teaching the craft of writing and illustrating to children and adults via her Child Writes program. Her publishing business Boogie Books is the largest publisher in the world on Amazon of children's picture books written by children for children. For five years, these same books also flew with Jetstar as part of their in-flight entertainment system! Emma is a regular guest on ABC Southern Queens-land Radio and she is also the Founder of International Read to Me! Day: a reimagined global event this year, encouraging readers to share the love of story via Facebook live. We ask Emma questions including: How do you think tales and storytelling can teach children basic life lessons? How do books help children strengthen their imagination? What do you love about teaching children how to write and illustrate their own books? What are the seven plots used in storytelling? How can books help children build resilience? Do you think listening to stories can help children develop empathy? If so how? How do you think books can children develop how to deal with their fears and insecurities? How can parents use storybooks to help open conversations with their children to learn about how they view and experience the world around them? How can you test if a child has high self-efficacy? Do you think the idea of increasing self-efficacy can help create a child's resilience? If so, how? What's your #1 book to help support your children's fears and build adversity? For Emma's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/overcoming-the-monster/ For further details: https://www.emmamactaggart.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/ChildWrites/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evolution. By definition, biologically, is defined as ‘change in the gene pool of a population from generation to generation by such processes as mutation, natural selection, and genetic drift.  The recent increase in climate change awareness has increased a global shift towards plant based diets which have become identified as critical in helping reduce and preventing climate breakdown.  Did you know in January 2021 that high-profile international scientific journal EMBO Molecular Medicine published results from a recent study, which showed that Vegan diets are continually gaining in popularity especially among young adults, and through the choices of the families vegan diets are becoming more common in young children, too? Through this, and recent challenges like COVID, have brought about a shift and lift in consciousness. One of the many changes includes that many of us, children included, are choosing to eat less or no meat and animal products as we become more sensitive to our environment and what it means when we eat animals.  However the choices for families choosing vegetarian or vegan diets for their children have been rife with criticism which is what we're here to discuss today with 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.  We ask Sarah questions including: What are some of the key findings from this study?  What should parents make of these findings? What should parents be aware of should they wish for their children to live on a vegan diet?  Where do vegans get their protein from? How can kids thrive on a vegan diet? No doubt this requires a lot of planning?  Do you think that the more we have access to information and advice as to how we can eat healthily on plant-based diets the more people would be likely to give it a go?  For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/a-response-to-recent-reports-about-the-dangers-of-vegan-eating-for-infants-and-children/ References: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210121132300.htm https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/diet/a-new-study-looks-at-the-dangers-of-a-vegan-diet-for-infants/news-story/6a30cb922c79ed197334b488c7ff0e87 For further details: http://www.baysidedietetics.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever thought, that as we sleep we are in our most vulnerable and defenseless state. For this reason, it's no surprise that many children crave the companionship, support and comfort of their parents as they wind down for bedtime. For those with common sleep issues, it's characteristics that many children will make their way in your bed by way of habit and or to simply help comfort their fears.  Broken sleep patterns and sleep deprivation for parents is a very real health risk, for this reason and may others it is important that a healthy sleeping routine and guidelines are set in the entire family. But what do you do when your child refuses to sleep in their bed alone and throughout the night? Well, our special guest, Deb Herdman, is here to tell us exactly what that is. Deb Herdman is a mother, registered nurse, sleep practitioner with over 10 years experience and one our partners at Kiddipedia. She is also an author of 2 e-books, composer and developer of the Nigh Nigh Lullaby and ever growing nigh nigh brand. On a regular basis presents on radio and podcast, locally and internationally on how parents can get good quality sleep by providing sleep solutions that work.  We ask Deb questions including: How difficult can it be for parents to identify why their children won't stay in their own bed? How important is it for parents to set boundaries for children's night time routine? Can situations like this help build resilience in children? It's common when transitioning from a co-sleeping scenario that children may cry worried they are going to miss their parents. What should parents do in this instance? How important is it to have nighttime routines structured?  Should parents reduce the amount of choices for children and not ask too many questions before the children's bedtime?  Do you have any tips for children that have separation anxiety in extreme cases? What about when siblings observe their brother or sister throwing a tantrum, how can we limit this to one child and prevent other children from getting upset also? How can parents get children to cooperate?  How would you best describe the dos and don'ts in this situation, starting with the don'ts?  For Deb's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/my-child-refuses-to-sleep-in-their-bed-i-need-help/ For further details: https://www.nighnigh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discovering that you are expecting a baby is one of the most uplifting and thrilling experiences any couple could encounter. Whilst a mother is carrying a baby, naturally, we focus on her health and wellbeing. With ongoing prenatal checkups and classes we are eager to know, almost daily, how she is feeling. With the spotlight on the mother, sometimes her partner can feel a little like a third wheel, however, this shouldn't be the case. Dads are an equally important pillar in the development of a child's cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing and development. This all starts as early as in utero. Today we're here to help break old stereotypes and discuss how dads can be equally involved as mothers in the preparation for their newborn baby's arrival, and beyond. So, what can Dads do now to help get ready for the baby's arrival? Lucky for us our special guest is going to tell us what they are. Today we welcome Keren Ludski, CEO of Red Nose Australia Keren has over 30 years of clinical and business experience, having spent the last 18 years as Director of a counselling service specialising in the area of grief and loss. However, Keren's life changed forever in 1998 when her third child Ben died from SIDS. Following this, Keren turned her professional energy to supporting other bereaved parents and families providing clinical supervision and educating other professionals in the field. We ask Keren questions including: Why do you think fathers are so important during a baby's first year of life? What benefits can be obtained when both father and mother take care of the baby equally? Do you think that strengthening fathers confidence in the early stages, by showing them how they can help support the baby' arrival and what activities they can do, that it could foster the father's positive parenting skills? Do you think the earlier the father is involved with the preparation of the babies arrival could possibly contribute to strengthening the bond the father has and the depth of connection with the baby? How can Dads get ready for baby arrival? In your article you list your top 10, could you share them with us now? A new Red Nose Australia poll of 120 dads has found that around 65% had not received any newborn safe sleep advice from a health professional. Tell us more about safe sleep advice? How can they reach out for support More broadly, tell us about Red Nose Day on Friday 13th of August, 2021 Why is it important to raise awareness about SIDS? Why do you personally think that Red Nose Day is so important and why everyone should do their bit to help support parents living through the nightmare of losing a baby or child? For the Red Nose article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/10-things-dads-can-do-now-to-get-ready-for-babys-arrival/ For further details: Website: https://www.rednoseday.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedNoseAus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rednoseaustralia/ Get silly for a serious cause and support Red Nose Day - Friday 13 August Donate now rednoseday.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a soon-to-be parent, with questions about baby bottles and teats, then you're in the right place.  Irrespective if you intend to breastfeed, use formula or a combination of both, it's a great idea to learn as much as possible about the products available and how they will help benefit the health and well-being of your baby.  The information we'll share with you today is with the view of supporting you in what can be a steep learning curve for many parents. To help share expert information and advice we enlist the wisdom of Belinda Joyce  Belinda is a midwife, maternal & child health nurse with over 20 years of experience.  She is also a mother of four and author of 'Survive and Enjoy Your Baby'. Her passion is in providing safe, evidence-based advice & options to parents so they can find their own path to parenthood. We ask Belinda questions including: How do parents know which bottle size is right for their baby? What are the benefits of different baby bottle materials? What's the difference between ‘wide neck' and ‘slim neck' bottles and teats?  When may a wide neck or slim neck bottle/teat might be more suited to a baby? How do parents know which size of teat and opening is right for their baby? I understand there is the round and Y cut, why is this? What features are very important for a parent to consider when deciding on a teat? Is it the shape? surface texture? air ventilation system? or all of the above?  What other features are important when choosing a teat? How do parents know when is the right time to change their baby's teat size?  How do parents know when teats and bottles should be replaced? For Pigeon's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/baby-bottles-and-bottle-feeding-101-for-new-parents/ To prepare for the arrival of your little one or to enhance your current bottle-feeding experience, it's worthwhile looking out for Pigeon, their range can be found on the Pigeon website or at your local pharmacy or baby retailer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Undoubtedly, being a parent is the most honourable, righteous and wonderful role known to women or man. One that is filled with selfless sacrifices yet an undeniable, unconditional love that no words could ever describe.  For that reason, it's understandable that a parent puts the health and wellbeing of their newborn before anyone or anything else, especially their own.  In order to give our chidren the life they deserve and a positive future, we must first be the best version of ourselves at all stages throughout our parenthood, in mind, body and spirit. The first and most common of these that we neglect is our mental health, which is what we are here to address today with our very special guest.  We're honoured and thrilled to welcome Dr Harvey Karp, America's No.1 Paediatrician and one of the world's most trusted and renowned baby and sleep experts. For the last 25 years Dr. Karp practiced paediatrics in Los Angeles for the likes of Madonna and Pierce Brosnan. He is on the faculty of the USC School of Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Paediatrics. Dr Karp is the founder and CEO of Happiest Baby, an award winning smart-tech and parenting solutions company, author of several celebrated books including the Happiest Baby on the Block, and creator of the 5S's. Dr Karp is also the inventor of the SNOO baby bassinet that A-listers like Beyoncé, and Jay-Z, Natalie Portman, Dwayne Johnson – The Rock, Khloe Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Mila Kunis, Jessica Biel and Serena Williams have all used to help their newborn babies get a more restful sleep. Dr. Karp has devoted his life to helping families raise healthy and happy children, we're thrilled to ask him the following questions:   As one of the world's most renowned baby and sleep experts, and of all your achievements to date, what are you most proud achieving?  What can you share with us from your 25+ years of research about the importance of quality sleep for babies and parents alike?  What is the calming reflex in babies?  How can we learn to trigger the calming reflex with your 5S's method? Why are they so important?  How does your 5S' method relate to parents getting more sleep? Through your research, what have you found about the causes of sleep deprivation and the importance of parents maintaining a healthy sleep routine?  Why is it so important to look after your mental health as a new mum or parent? Why is it so important for new parents to ask for help when they need it? What are the causes of perinatal depression or anxiety?  What are some tips to look after your own mental health as a new mum or parent?   For Dr Harvey's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/5-tips-to-look-after-your-own-mental-health-as-a-new-mum-or-parent/   For further details: Facebook: @thehappiestbaby Instagram: @happiest_baby Website: https://happiestbaby.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watching children, or a loved one experience challenging times and emotional hardship is extremely tough, especially when you don't know how you can or should help them A common self-destructive habit and behaviour that people find hard to support loved ones through are abnormal or disturbed eating habits. Eating disorders are complex and come in various forms. Today we're here to chat about warning signs and offer tips to help you, help those you love. Eating disorders affect people of all walks of life, however is becoming increasingly common in adolescents and young people. As a disclaimer this is assumed due to social pressures and stereotypes with the help of social media. Despite that the term disordered eating refers to food, and is observed as a physical condition, eating disorders are in fact more commonly associated with complex mental health conditions. It's a very raw, and unpleasant topic to approach but necessary if we are truly committed to doing all we can to offer our support to those in need. So if you think your child is showing signs of an eating disorder, or a loved one in your life, it's important to seek support as soon as possible. Today, to help show our support and address this challenging topic we welcome our special guest, and one of our partners here at Kiddipedia, Stel Coombe-Heath, a leading authority in binge and emotional eating recovery. Stel leads various programs on changing mindsets around eating and healthy food choices. She supports her clients to cultivate healthy eating habits and to build trust with food. We ask Stel questions including: What are eating disorders and how may they start? We usually assume an eating disorder is related to anorexia or bulimia, however it's rarely spoken about the cases of emotional eaters that can lead to a disorder. Could you please expand on this for us now? What can you share with us about your experiences? As a holistic health coach, what are some of the some of the self-transformation health practices and techniques you apply to help your clients? What is the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating?  What are the signs and dangers of disordered eating?  How can we look for the warning signs? How can anyone listening support someone with disordered eating? Do you think the best way to avoid these problems getting out of hand is by early recognition and early treatment? If we're concerned about a loved one suffering with disordered eating, a child, adolescent, relative or friend, how should you best approach it? Why is it important to talk about it? For Stel's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/how-to-support-someone-with-disordered-eating/ For further details: https://wholesomelifestyleproject.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholesomelifestyleproject/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WholesomeLifestyleProject Podcast: https://kite.link/Beyond-Overeating-by-Wholesome-Lifestyle-project Kids help line 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/ Bufferly foundation help line 1800 33 4673 https://butterfly.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every parent, and caregiver, wants to give their children the best chance to succeed in life. A crucial ingredient in experiencing a joyful happy life lies within the quality of our relationships, fuelled with emotion. Many psychologists over time have confirmed that the ability to manage our emotions in a healthy way will determine the quality of our life, much more fundamentally than our IQ. Psychologists call this ability EQ, or Emotional Intelligence Quotient, which is what we are here to discuss today. To help we welcome our special guest Stephanie Pinto, a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and Trainer, Co-Founder at EQ Culture, and Emotional Intelligence trainer for Zen Tea Lounge Foundation Her passion is helping parents and their children to have a more calm and connected life, and better relationships with those around them. We ask Stephanie questions including: How important do you think it is to train EQ skills early on in life? Are we born with EQ or does it have to be taught? Would you say a child's EQ starts with their relationship with their parents? What are the 4 core areas that makeup EQ? I believe the first two are related to our awareness of our and others' emotions? And the second area of EQ relates to how we manage emotions, both our own and others. What are the benefits of teaching children EQ? How can I teach my children emotional intelligence? Did this impact your schooling as a child, and or your adult life at all, if so, how? For Stephanie's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/how-teaching-our-kids-eq-can-lead-to-better-individual-and-societal-outcomes/ For further details: https://www.stephaniepinto.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first gift we give a newborn baby is a cherished and loving symbol of welcoming them into the world and our lives. It is very rare for a baby gift to stand the test of time, 60 years to be exact, whilst continuously growing in popularity loved and adored by millions of families, with over 70 million units sold, in over 85 countries, right around the world. The emotional bond children develop with this toy last a lifetime - far beyond their newborn years And for so many of us, gifting her to friends and family who are expecting a baby becomes our own tradition as we wish to pass her joy on and for them also to experience the love and priceless moments only she can give If you haven't guessed already who I'm speaking about, it's none other than Sophie The Giraffe To share with us today the rich history and story of Sophie The Giraffe as we celebrate her 60th Birthday, we welcome our special guests, the passionate duo who have brought the french flair to Australia, and who are responsible Sophie's distribution, and other Vulli products, here in Australia none other than French entrepreneurs Isabelle Gardy and Cecile Boston We ask Isabelle and Cecile questions including: What do you think has contributed to Sophie's success for so long? Why do you think people love her so much? Tell us the story about how you came to distribute Sophie out here in Australia? How and when was Sophie created? How has Sophie changed over the 60 years, or not? Has she remained the same? Why is Sophie so unique? What are Sophie's developmental benefits? How to look after Sophie? How does Sophie provide parents with environmental peace of mind as a pioneering toymaker? I understand Sophie has made a commitment to help giraffe conservation, what can you tell us about this? For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/5-reasons-to-celebrate-the-iconic-sophie-la-girafe-toy-on-her-60th-anniversary/ For further details: https://www.lesfolies.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/sophielagirafe.officialAUSTRALIA https://www.instagram.com/sophiethegiraffeaustralia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salt: as a natural resource it's found everywhere from our tears, perspiration to the ocean Would you believe the earliest evidence of humans producing salt dates back to 6000 BC in northern China? So, it's been part of our lives for thousands of years. Much like sugar, however, salt is also hidden in so many of our everyday foods. Without knowing it, three-quarters of the salt we eat is already in everyday foods such as bread, breakfast cereal, and ready meals, so for this reason, it's very easy for us to exceed our daily intake without knowing it For better health, we all need to limit our daily salt intake to the recommended amount, because as we know, the side effects of too much salt are detrimental to adults, but we also need to take into consideration the impacts it has on children and babies To help talk to us about some tasty and healthy salt alternatives we welcome back our special guest Siobhan Boyle, CEO of Jamie The Good Foundation We ask Siobhan questions including: How important is it for parents to reduce salt content in their household diets and home-cooked meals to the recommended amount? How much salt is the right amount? Is it true that some foods with a high salt content won't taste very salty at all? Why is too much salt bad for both an adult and a child's diet? What are some easy alternatives to ensure meals still taste delicious? What are your go-to herbs that every parent should have in their kitchen to flavour up meals? For Siobhan's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/salt-alternatives/ For further information, please go to: https://www.jamiesministryoffood.com.au/ You can visit the Heart Foundation and VicHealth's website Unpack The Salt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered does a child's birth order help shape their personality? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the average amount of children per family is 1.8. So even though it's not as common that families are as large as they used to be, it is fascinating to understand the psychology behind first, second, third, and subsequent children's birth order. Also, how science and research determines what the birth order says about the child's personality To help share her expert information and advice we speak with Dianne Gramp, a Senior Registered Psychologist from Positive Mind Works Dianne has 20 years of experience in private practice working with children, adolescents, and adults. We ask Dianne questions including: Does birth order really affect a child's personality? What are some of the assumptions about firstborns that we should know about? Could you please share with us the common assumptions about Middle-born children? What does science tell us is actually true about them? Are there any common assumptions about younger or last-borns? What are the commonly claimed characteristics of all children we should know about? What does science tell us is important for parents to know about their child's births order? Should parents treat children differently depending on their birth order? What do psychologists know is important in family dynamics for raising psychologically healthy children, regardless of their birth order? How are attachment styles a powerful predictor of a child's later social and psychological outcome? What are parental personality styles and how can they become a powerful parenting tool? For Dianne's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/your-childs-birth-order-what-matters-and-what-doesnt/ For further details, go to: https://www.positivemindworks.co/au/team_member/dianne-gramp/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newborn babies are everything we optimise with perfection. An impeccably sublime exquisité symbol of hope and faultlessness. Every newborn parent, at one time or another I'm sure, has held their baby and realised how delicate and fragile they are. Depending on how sleep-deprived you are, most parents are eager to build their bond with their newborn and find out more about their personality, and eager to engage in play. But how can we play with something as feeble and vulnerable as a newborn? Well our special guest Belinda Joyce is here to tell us how Belinda is a midwife, maternal & child health nurse with over 20 years experience. She is also a mother of four and author of 'Survive and Enjoy Your Baby'. Her passion is in providing safe, evidence-based advice & options to parents so they can find their own path to parenthood. Today Belinda is going to share expert ways how you can play with your newborn baby. We ask Belinda questions including: Is it true that a large portion of a baby's early brain development is dependent on activity and that they learn through play? What would be some of the first intentional movements a parent would see their baby engage in? What is Flat Head Syndrome and is there any way of preventing it? How do you play with a newborn baby? Why is hearing your voice so important for a newborn baby? At what age do babies start to smile and show you a positive response? How can visual play and simple sensory input for babies help with development? Is visual tracking a skill that is born with, and or is it something that is learnt? Can activities such as reaching out to catch bubbles help with progressing hand eye-foot coordination and gross motor skills? How can this help self-confidence later on in life with activities such as walking, running, climbing, jumping, etc? Why is tummy time so important? Why is it important to start tummy time as early as possible? What should parents do if their baby dislikes tummy time? Is it right that even short bursts of tummy-time of up to 1 minute can help, and it's more about the frequency? What is your opinion of a baby swing or bouncy bouncers? What are some good toy options for newborn babies? What are the dangers of introducing screen time to babies and toddlers under 2 years of age? How do you prevent your newborn from becoming overstimulated? For Belinda's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/how-to-play-with-your-newborn-baby For further details: https://belindajoyce.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every generation hopes the legacy we leave our children, and the state the world they are left to live in, is one that is bigger and better than what we lived in before. We aspire to provide due diligence providing them the best opportunity to live the life they deserve and a positive future. Not only for our children, but for their children's children and generations to come. However, due to the escalating mental health crisis facing our children, the ability for us as parents and careers to provide this is slightly questionable. Disappointingly, the statistic of childhood obesity, mental health conditions, self-harm and suicide are all greater than ever before Did you know almost fifty per cent of the factors that determine children's psychological wellbeing and happiness come from the environments in which they are raised? So, this tell us that we do have the power to positively influence our children's lives and help raise a mentally fit generation. To help explain how we can do this, welcome our special guest and beautiful human being, Kari Sutton Kari is an expert in fostering children's positive mental health. Kari has helped over 25,000 children, parents, and educators with evidence-based strategies, tools and approaches as well as common sense tips that help kids stop worrying so much and to manage their anxiety. Her expertise has made her an in-demand conference speaker, author and consultant in wanting to foster children's positive mental health. She launch her second book “Raising a Mentally Fit Generation” in November 2020. We ask Kari questions including: Having worked as a teacher and guidance counsellor for the past 25 years, how have you seen the dramatic rise in anxiety disorders, depression and suicide affecting our kids? What are the 10 key components to mental fitness mentioned in your book? What is Mental Fitness and how can it benefit our children? How can Mental Fitness impact a child's mental health? You draw a distinction between Mental Fitness and Resilience - what's the difference? You have a strong view that a lot of our children are struggling to develop resilience, why do you think that is? What are some of the successful strategies and tools your clients are implementing with their children that we can learn from? What are your best tips for future-proofing the next generation? What is the effect if childhood mental illnesses are left untreated? For the full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/raising-a-mentally-fit-generation/ For further details: https://karisutton.com/ https://www.facebook.com/karisutton https://www.instagram.com/karisuttoninsta/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the start of every year, we aspire to live the next 12 months bigger and better than ever before. It's common that our goals include living a healthier life, less stress, create more time for the things we want to do, and increase our savings. What if I told you one thing that could help you with achieving all those four I just mentioned. As hard as it is to believe, we're at the halfway point of the year. In saying this, it's never too late to revisit the hopes and dreams we set out for ourselves and finish the year off strong. So, what is this mystifying idea and notion? Well, it's the possibilities that meal prepping by freezing our foods can and does provide us. To help share inspiration and expert tips on this subject we welcome back Siobhan Boyle, CEO of Jamie Oliver's The Good Foundation. We ask Siobhan questions including: Why do you think Jaime is such a big fan of planning ahead with the use of our freezers? Why do you think that winter is a great time for freezer-friendly dishes? Are frozen vegetables as good as fresh? Which contain more nutrients and are healthier for us? In your article, you share 3 top tips on how we can integrate meal prepping through freezing, can you go through them with us now? Why are frozen meals healthy and convenient for families? What is your go-to winter meal to freeze? In your article you share a list of freezer-friendly recipes, can you share some of your inspirational ideas with us now? What are some ‘freezer' do's and don'ts? How long can you freeze meals like soup and stews for? For Siobhan's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/freezer-faves/ For further information, please go to: https://www.jamiesministryoffood.com.au/     Reference: https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2009/07/24/Research-says-frozen-is-as-good-as-fresh-for-school-meal-nutrition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fatherhood and newborns, a topic not nearly covered enough.  Providing new Dads with practical emotional and social support is something that we can consciously become better at achieving, and purposefully do much more of. It's not uncommon that when you arrive home with your newborn many new dads feel overwhelmed, trying to figure out their role and place among the changes in the household. Among all the wonderful changes a newborn baby brings, many dads doubt their parenting skills and can feel unprepared questioning if their parenting knowledge is enough. Before you know it, Dads are back at work which presents new challenges as acute stress can build due to sleepless nights and ongoing sleep deprivation. This is all whilst Dads are will-fully wanting to be strong as the backbone of the family. Dads we feel you, that's why we're here to show our support with encouraging tips from our special guest Belinda Joyce. Belinda is a midwife, maternal & child health nurse with over 20 years experience. She is also a mother of four and author of 'Survive and Enjoy Your Baby'. Her passion is in providing safe, evidence-based advice & options to parents so they can find their own path to parenthood. **As a disclaimer, during this interview we use the terms ‘Dad' and ‘Father' broadly as we acknowledge and support the broad spectrum that includes all modern families including co-parenting and rainbow families ** We ask Belinda questions including: In your 20+ year career to date, have you seen an increase of dads attending maternal and child health sessions?  Do you think Dads should be supported and this issue should be addressed more? What are some of your suggestions how Dads can help support a mother with their Newborn? How can Dads support Mum while feeding? How should Dads play with their newborn baby? Why is it important for Dads to have 1 on 1 time with their baby? How else can Dads bond with their baby? What can Dads do to ensure they are also making time for their self-care? How long does the perinatal period run for? For Belinda's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/the-importance-of-dads/ For further info, visit: https://belindajoyce.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The loss of a baby or a child is undoubtedly the most devastating, heartbreaking experience anyone could possibly endure. It's common for many parents to experience intense and profound feelings of despair, loss, and heartache and is left living their lives like a piece of it is missing It's the deep feelings of maternal and paternal love for a child you never had the chance to know If you're a parent who has lived an experience such as this, and or a friend or family member who is supporting a grieving family or someone who would love to have greater knowledge and perspective on what parents live through, then this chat is for you To help talk to us about this today we welcome our special guest special guests Amelia Walker and Chris Barnes from the Gidget Foundation We ask Amelia and Chris questions including: What has been your exposure to parents who have experienced the trauma of baby or child loss? Is there a difference in which a mother mourns to how a father emotionally lives through life events? If so, how? How long can the acute mourning stage of grief last? In some cases, this process can last for years? What types of perinatal loss does Gidget Foundation assist with? How important do you think it is to commemorate and pause to remember the lives of babies who have died during pregnancy, or soon after birth and in infancy? What are some of the most common feelings and experiences parents face? Why is it important to allow yourself to grieve in your own way and in your own time? How can rituals be an important part of dealing with grief? What are some of the common triggers for parents? How do they differ from male to female, mother to father? What is the impact of grief and loss on families? For Gidget Foundation's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/a-guide-to-coping-with-reminders-of-your-pregnancy-and-child-loss/ For further details: Get Support: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/get-support/where-do-i-start/ Website: www.gidgetfoundation.org.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GidgetFoundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gidgetfoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GidgetFndation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gidgetfoundationaustralia   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting children to eat their vegetables has been the bane of parent's existence for eons. A dilemma that almost all parents face at one point. It's common that, amongst your frustration, you worry if your child is getting enough nutrients from the foods they're eating to help support their growth and development. One way to overcome this is the age-old trick of sneaking the veggies into the foods that they already love eating. Even if this is something you're already doing, there's no harm in acquiring some new and creative tips. To help share some inspiration we welcome back Siobhan Boyle, CEO of Jamie Oliver's The Good Foundation. Who, Kiddipedia is honoured to be in partnership with. Siobhan is going to share her expert tips on how you can include veggies in your kid's favorite recipes. We ask Siobhan questions including:  Why do you think it is so hard to get kids to eat their veggies? Do you think that it's important for parents to persist and continue trying to give their children whole fruits and vegetables with the view of trying to make them familiar with new foods? Do you think that it's valuable to expose children to this wisdom especially during this time in history with COVID? Do you think it's important for kids to understand, with age-appropriate information, why eating their veggies is crucial to their long-term health? Do think that children's palettes can change over time, and for that reason, it's important for them to have exposure to many different foods as early as possible? What is the easiest kid-friendly dish to sneak some veggies into? Do you think that getting children to explore and understanding food is the basis for healthy eating choices? What are some ways to get your kids to have fun in the kitchen and love their veggies? Which veggies should one always have in their fridge? For the full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/including-veggies-in-your-kids-favourite-recipes/ For further information, please go to: https://www.jamiesministryoffood.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our earliest experiences in childhood form the foundation of who we become in adulthood. Did you know that 90% of a child's brain develops by age 5? During this time, a child's neural pathways are formed based on their everyday experiences, and what they are exposed to. Once the brains connections are formed, they last a lifetime. For this reason, we need to protect children's vulnerability and preserve their true authentic self. Re-assess the environment our children are growing up within and reduce any exposure to stress and trauma. The most common affliction for mental, chronic illnesses, physical disease and abusive behaviours, is trauma experienced in childhood. The average childhood experience that has developed into abusive behaviours are a result of adverse experiences at home as generational trauma passed down from generation to generation. As an example, this is exposure to unbearable circumstances at home of raised voices, parents swearing, insulting or putting the child down. Aggressive behavoiurs of throwing things at them, hitting or injuring them. Even as simple as feeling unloved, no-one in their family is that safe person for them. It doesn't have to be this way. We need to put a stop to the endless cycle of generational trauma that fosters behaviours later on in the life such as domestic violence. To help talk to us about how we can stop this, we welcome our special guest, Kari Sutton Kari is an expert in fostering children's positive mental health. Kari has helped over 25,000 children, parents, and educators with evidence-based strategies, tools and approaches as well as common sense tips that help kids stop worrying so much and manage their anxiety. Her expertise has made her an in-demand conference speaker, author and consultant in wanting to foster children's positive mental health. She is launching her second book “Raising a Mentally Fit Generation” in May 2020. We ask Kari questions including: Do you think suppressed trauma from childhood can foster abusive behaviours later on in life which in turn inflicts suffering on others? Do you think that the responses to trauma from childhood isn't our true selves, rather they are learnt behaviours and survival instincts? How do you think we can make a start on freeing ourselves from this cycle and manifesting real change to a more positive future? How does a child develop from a kind 4-year old into someone who, 20 years later, is violent to a person they love? What can we do to change it now and in the future? Can we teach young children the skills, behaviours and attitude to cultivate respectful healthy relationships? Could you give us some examples of things people might say that inadvertently excuse disrespectful behaviour? How do we teach our kids to set really clear limits and boundaries? For Kari's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/stopping-domestic-violence-starts-in-early-childhood/ For further details: https://karisutton.com/ https://www.facebook.com/karisutton https://www.instagram.com/karisuttoninsta/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've arrived at the point of the year where parents need to make the decision if their preschooler is ready to commence primary school next year, or not. This is determined by the cut-off dates for your state or territory meaning that your child must turn five by that date to start school. This decision determines if your child will be among the older, more mature, taller students, and depending on their academic level can determine their level of confidence. Not only throughout primary but their secondary education also. So the decision is no mean feat If you're a parent with a child, especially a boy, who was born in one of the months before the cutoff date for enrolment at school and could do with some expert advice, this is for you. Today we welcome Andrew Oberthur, a father of two teenagers and a Primary School Principal with over 30 years' experience teaching and leading primary schools in Brisbane. Andrew is here to share expert age, gender, and school readiness tips to help you make informed decisions that are right for you. We ask Andrew questions including: In your article you see 5 assumptions on this topic, what are they? What are the qualities that would indicate a child is ready to cope with the rigours of primary school? Are age and gender enough to determine if a child is ready to start school? Can it be detrimental to a child if they start school before they are ready? If so, how? In your opinion, do you think the introduction of 3 year old kinder will help with increasing children's age-appropriate level of skills in communication, socialisation and independence? Or that is inbuilt in the child's and their personality which in turn can't be developed? Why can't Australian governance structures agree on when children should start school? What can parents do to assist in preparing their children to be most ready for school? Who is best placed to give parents advice about their child's readiness for school, especially at this time of the year? If my child, especially my son, is born just a month or less from cut off date, should they have a second year at Kindy? What are the 3 factors that may influence a child's communication, socialisation and independence? I understand there are many conditions that provide children with the experiences to have them prepared for school, what are they? For Andrew's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/age-and-gender-and-school-readiness/ For further details: https://www.creativecollaborativesolutions.net/creativecollaborativesolutions Andrew's book is available from his website www.creativecollaborativesolutions.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fatherhood is one of the most challenging, yet profoundly fulfilling jobs there is. It's common that on the outside Dads portray that they are fine, however on the inside many silently carry the weight of worries and acute stresses as they balance family life and commitment to work. As we know, sleepless nights and ongoing sleep deprivation is a horrible experience, so imagine that all whilst wanting to fiercely be strong as the backbone of the family. If you're a Dad and can relate, and would like some helpful tips and advice, then today is your day. To help we welcome our special guests Amelia Walker and Chris Barnes from the Gidget Foundation who will share tips on how new Dads can improve their work/life balance. Chris Barnes is a Clinical Psychologist and has been in private practice for over 25 years. Amelia Walker is a Program Clinician and Registered Counsellor with 12 years of clinical management and inception of clinics in London. As a disclaimer, during this interview, we use the terms ‘Dad' and ‘Father' broadly as we acknowledge and support the broad spectrum that includes all co-parents and rainbow families  We ask Amelia and Chris questions including: What insight can you share into the challenges father's experience? Do you think that Dads are far too hard on themselves? Thankfully, open discussions about mental health are now on the table for discussion without prejudice. Have become you experienced Dads being more open to receiving help and support? How has a father's role changed in recent years? How can Dads best-overcome feelings of discouragement and money worries when providing for their family? In your article you share your top 5, what are some tips and support services you can share with new and expectant parents? How can The Gidget Foundation help families nationally with services like telehealth?   For Gidget Foundations full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/improving-your-work-life-balance-as-a-new-dad/   For further details: Website: www.gidgetfoundation.org.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GidgetFoundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gidgetfoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GidgetFndation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gidgetfoundationaustralia   Fact Sheets: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/about-pnda/fact-sheets/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/gidgetvirtualvillagedads/   (peer support for dads) https://www.facebook.com/groups/gidgetvirtualvillage/  (peer support for mums)   Gidget Perinatal Support Centre powered by Sonder, 24/7. This app is available via any app store. Once downloaded use the code 'Gidget' for FREE access. For more information, check out our website: www.gidgetperinatalsupportcentre.org.au https://mensline.org.au/being-a-dad/changing-face-fatherhood-family-time/ Busydads.com.au (a website all about balance in fatherhood – from nutrition & exercise to being a partner & parent)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think we'd all agree that life is all kinds of crazy busy and consistently unpredictable. There never ever seems to be enough hours in the day, or a sufficient amount of calm, peaceful moments that have us feel that life under control. No matter what, time is a finite resource. We are always left with only 24 hours to squeeze everything in. No wonder the weeks and months fly by so fast. I don't know about you but I'm a big fan of working smarter not harder and ‘buying time' so to create less stress with the hope of creating more quality, memorable moments. So what is it that can give freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind? Babysitting is a great option, and no not palming off the kids to your parents. This is also about giving them a break. So, what are the benefits and advantages? To help talk to us about that and answer any other questions on this topic we welcome our special guest, Tara McTeigue, Founder, Mumaco   We ask Tara questions including: Have you found an increased interest in babysitting as it allows childcare in a home environment? Are you finding more parents are opting for in-home care and babysitting rather than the rush of having to drop off and pick up external childcare? Your article highlights the key things to consider when booking a sitter.  Why is it so important to be prepared? What is the legal age to babysit in Australia? Do the legal babysitting rules differ change state to state? If so, how?  What do parents have to legally provide to a babysitter? Is there a Babysit COVID-19 policy? If so, what do we need to know about it? What are babysitter's rights? What are the main issues families encounter when looking for a babysitter? What questions parents should ask their babysitter? How do parents best prepare their children for a new babysitter they have never met before? Typically, what activities should babysitters do with the children they're looking after? Is that the responsibility of the parent to provide activities for them? What rules should parents have in place when inviting a babysitter into their home for the first time? What are common issues parents encounter with babysitters?   For Tara's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/five-things-to-consider-when-booking-a-babysitter/   For further information: https://www.facebook.com/mumacoapp https://www.instagram.com/mumacoapp https://mumaco.co/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navigating behaviours and triggers of fussy eaters has long been an enigma for many parents. Frustratingly many fussy eaters can eat well at childcare, however not at home. Why is this the case? What strategies and techniques can be learnt from childcare centres and applied at home to help incentivise your fussy eater at home? Our special guest, Marie-France Laval, Dietitian-Nutritionist will tell us how. Marie-France shares her expert advice to help us understand what there is to learn from childcare centres to help to remove barriers and take a step closer to raising healthy, happy eaters. We ask Marie-France questions including: Why do some children eat well at childcare and not a home? How do childcare centres use routine and structure that suit fussy eaters? How can parents model this technique at home? How do childcare centres provide more independence to fussy eaters? How can parents adapt this technique at home? How does the childcare environment provide less attention and pressure to fussy eaters? What about peer modelling from other children, is that useful? How has eating at the canteen shown to help children with becoming more adventurous with food? What did Birch study show? What should parents do if their children refuses to eat at childcare and also at home?   For Marie-France full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/my-child-eats-well-at-childcare-but-wont-eat-at-home/   For further details: https://fussyeater.com.au/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say to never work with animals and children, so naturally, today's interview is about… both. For anyone who has had pets in their life will know how much love and joy they bring. There are very few things in the world as perfect as the two, so naturally, they belong together. The benefits of children growing up with pets are wildly documented. To help discuss what some of those are, we welcome our special guest first nation's people, indigenous entrepreneur, and father, Morgan Coleman. Morgan is the CEO and founder of the startup app - Vets On Call: an app that brings the vet to you in your home making it stress-free for pets and their owners to receive quality veterinary care. Morgan was also 7News Young Achiever Award (2020) and the Ernst & Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Achiever Of The Year Award (2019).   We ask Morgan questions including: How beneficial are animals in the emotional development of children? What are the top 5 benefits for children who have a pet? What life lessons can animals teach children? How has having animals in your life help shape your development of empathy, sense of responsibility as a child, and work ethic now as an adult? As a Torres Strait Islander, I understand you experienced challenges growing up Indigenous. What can you tell about the challenges you faced? I've read you would like to be an example to other Indigenous kids (and your son in particular) that business and entrepreneurialism is absolutely something they can pursue, can you expand on this? How do Vets On Call help time-poor parents? Where can parents access Vets On Call?   For Morgan's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/the-benefits-of-children-growing-up-with-pets/   For further info, visit: https://vetsoncall.pet/about-us.html https://vetsoncall.pet/ @vetsoncall @righteous_pr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the life experience of living through a pandemic has taught us anything, it's to appreciate what's important in life. Slowing down to enjoy quality time outdoors in the elements was most definitely one of them. For many, it awakened the primal instincts ingrained within us as a reminder of our deep-rooted connection to mother earth and all living things. Today we will re-awaken some of those reminders, in particular about how they relate to the wellbeing and education of our children.                                                                        We'll be speaking about the benefits of the outdoors and what lessons it provides children, along with how and why we should continue to integrate daily outdoor activities into our lives to experience the natural world post-COVID and beyond. To talk to us about this today we welcome our special guest, Sally Gillespie. Sally is a writer and lecturer in the fields of eco-psychology and climate psychology. She gained her PhD at Western Sydney University, researching the psychological experience of engaging with climate issues. She then wrote her book Climate Crisis and Consciousness: Reimagining our world and ourselves (Routledge) to make what she learned accessible to the general public. We ask Sally questions including: How has the COVID experience changed families' relationships with the outdoors? What does the outdoors teach our young ones? Can time spent in the outdoors help boost children's academic performances, if so how? What can our children learn through outdoor activities and play? How can parents increase children's outdoor learning? Do you think it's important that we continue having conversations like this as a reminder that these problems are not a quick fix, and need consistent attention and diligence? Do you think with everything we've lived through in 2020, bushfires, drought, climate disruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic, that there has been a shift in consciousness about the need for action to protect the environment, or not?    For Sally's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/outdoor-education-the-school-for-life/ For further info on Sally: https://twitter.com/SallyMGillespie https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-gillespie-b5752480/ https://www.facebook.com/sallygillespieauthor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a parent looking for an easy way to support your child's education and ability to do better in school, then you're in the right place. Today, we take a closer look at our diet and what foods can help boost a child's brain function, growth, concentration and memory. Did you know that the brain is the first of the body's organs to absorb nutrients from the food we eat? So, what are the crucial brain foods children need to boost brain function? Susie Burell answers this and shares her expert advice on the best brain-boosting foods for children's brain development and cognitive function. Susie Burrell is one of Australia's leading dietitians, with 2 Honours degrees in Nutrition & Dietetics and Psychology. We ask Susie questions including: What are the best foods to positively impact children's cognitive development? What are some of the key nutrients children don't get enough of? What are some of the worst foods for a child's brain development? What are some of the behavioural traits of children with a poor diet vs a child with a healthy one? What about fussy kids, can parents best manage picky eaters? What tips do you have for parents that have kids adverse to trying new flavours and food experiences? Why is fish so important for kids? For busy parents, how do you make healthy eating at home easier? What about children without nut allergies,  should they be eating or avoiding them? How often should kids have meat vs. chicken vs. fish? What fruit is best for children's brain development? I understand that the more intense the colour in fruits and vegetables, the more nutrition in the food, is that right?   For Susie's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/super-brain-foods-for-busy-kids/   For further info, visit: https://susieburrell.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not uncommon for many cultures around the world to practice postpartum rituals to help protect the mother, and her wellbeing, after she has given birth. Cultures including Indian, Chinese, Moroccan, Vietnamese and African amongst many.  Disappointingly, and by stark contrast, in the western world we tend to focus on the mother during her pregnancy, however not as much after she has given birth. Whilst a mother is pregnant, she will have people dotting on her offering to open doors or carry things and or offer a seat so she doesn't have to stand. We throw baby showers, and have prenatal checkups and classes whilst loved ones are eager to know daily updates on how she is feeling. Post birth, a mum can be discharged from hospital within 24-48 hours for natural birth and up to 4 days for a c-section. If she is lucky her partner will have paternity leave, but soon enough she will be left to breastfeed / bottle feed and recover from the birth, before possibly having to shortly return back to work. So, how can we adapt traditional postpartum practices to help support our modern mama's? Lucky for us our special guest, Amy Pasfield, will share how we can create nourishing and supportive postpartum experiences. Amy is a Holistic Nutritionist, Postpartum Doula, mama to two beautiful girls and the owner of Mother Unearthed – A holistic model of care for women to unearth the Mother within by providing nutritional, emotional and educational support in a time that we need it the most. We ask Amy questions including: Do you think we, in the western world, we should support mothers more during the postpartum period? How can we gather our village support as a modern mother? Why do you think practicing seclusion is important? How can practicing 40 days of confinement help a mother heal after birth? During this period of time mothers are quite vulnerable, do you think this is something we should recognised more? How will retreating to the confinement of your safe space help a new mum? What are realistic ways a modern mother can support her healing?   For Amy's full article, please go to:https://kiddipedia.com.au/traditional-postpartum-practices-for-the-modern-mama/ For further info: https://instagram.com/mother_unearthed https://www.motherunearthed.com/ https://m.facebook.com/motherunearthed/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a parent, despite being an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest role anyone will ever undertake, not to say with the greatest amount of responsibility. When you find out you're going to be a parent for the first time, at some point your focus and attention completely shifts from who you were to who you need to be. During this, there's a change processes where you let go of the old parts of you behind as you move forward to make room for the new and exciting change ahead. But, at some point have you asked yourself the question, does parenthood change us completely? Or is it just “add” something to our existing life? To become something greater than we already are, something's have to change. Parenting is the perfect example of a reason to evolve and grow to better version of yourself. Do we lose these old parts of ourselves, or do they lay dormant for us to awaken them again when the time is right? To help answer this, and so much more, we welcome our special guest Anneliese Braendle: certified Health & Wellness Coach and kick-ass motivator, as well as the face behind Spark Courage. Other than her coaching qualifications she also holds a Bachelor and Master of Business – both with a major in Change Management which ties nicely together, as Courage and Change is what she works on with her clients. We ask Anneliese questions including: Do you think that having children changes a person's personality? If so, how?  When we experience pressure, do you think that it puts us under a microscope and we become more of who we already are? How common have you found parents ask themselves the question “Is this my life now, am I really just going to be a mum / dad? I understand that recent studies have confirmed that having your first child does change your personality, what can you tell us about the study? How does someone lose themselves? Where do you suggest we start on the journey of finding ourselves? If you could only implement one of the tips you mention in your blog, which one would it be?   For Anneliese's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/losing-yourself-finding-yourself/   For further info: @sparkcourage Instagram https://www.sparkcourage.com.au  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sparkcourage/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a parent with a newborn baby, and are concerned if your baby is putting on enough weight, then you're in the right place. Did you know that it is common for a newborn baby to lose up to 10% of their birth weight? Do you know how long it takes for your newborn to get back to their birth weight? And what you can do to help support this? Well lucky for us our special guest, Belinda Joyce will tell us this, and many other expert tips related to your newborn's health, weight and feeding. Belinda is a midwife, maternal & child health nurse with over 20 years' experience. She is also a mother of four and author of 'Survive and Enjoy Your Baby'. Her passion is in providing safe, evidence-based advice & options to parents so they can find their own path to parenthood.   We ask Belinda questions including: How normal is it for newborns to lose weight? How long does it take a healthy baby who is feeding well to get back to birth weight? How often should there be weight checks in the early weeks to help avoid unnecessary worry? Scales can notoriously have discrepancies, which can cause unnecessary stress for parents. How can parents try to avoid this? For Mums who are breastfeeding, what tips and advice can you share to help ensure babies are receiving enough nourishment? What about mothers who are bottle feeding, what techniques can you share that are helpful? How do parents know which formula is best for their baby? What is the average weight gain for babies? Should babies' growth follow the growth charts? Most parents want their baby to gain above the 50% percentile, what percentage is considered to be normal? Other than weighing your baby, what are some other ways to know your baby is gaining weight? Should there be any problems with the baby putting on weight, which health care professional should parents go to see?   For Belinda's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/is-my-newborn-baby-putting-on-enough-weight/   For further details: https://belindajoyce.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SurviveAndEnjoyYourBaby/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not every day that you get to speak to not one, but two dynamic women who are inspirational to many of us. Both are former policewomen and mothers with two children. These super-talented twins sisters have demonstrated to all Aussie Mums how following your heart and true passion can and does pay off. You may remember them from winning the block in 2013, and returned for The Block Fans vs Fav's in 2014. Since then, they have continued their success as accomplished interior designers and now launched their personal care brand al.ive body and expanded with al.ive body baby, both during COVID. Today we are thrilled to welcome Lysandra and Alisa Fraser We ask Lysandra and Alisa questions including: How do you look back retrospectively at your accomplishments to date? What tips do you have for parents with a great idea, and who aspire to launch their own business? How do you balance quality family time with your workload? What do you do to keep your sanity? What are your best hacks for coping with mum's stress? What kind of Mums are you? Lysandra, as a divorced mum who shares custody with your ex, how do you navigate the ‘one week on, one week off' living arrangements? What's been some of your hardest parenting moments? What do you find are the biggest challenges with raising boys?  did you ever want to have girls? What are your favourite ways to enjoy quality time with your kids? Tell us about the journey of Al.ive Body Baby – how did it come about and why?   For Lysandra's full article: https://kiddipedia.com.au/mum-guilt-and-how-tv-reno-queen-lysandra-fraser-rode-out-the-covid-storm/   For further details: Insta - @al.ive_body Insta - @al.ive_body_baby Facebook - al.ive body Facebook - al.ive body baby www.alivebody.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consent has most certainly been the hot of 2021 so far. If you're a parent who would like helpful tips on how to talk with your children about consent, you're in the right place Today we aim to help you help your children fully understand concepts like bodily autonomy and verbal consent, with tips on how you can comfortably open conversations on the topic. We also address recent issues in the media as examples of what can happen when and if we don't have age-appropriate conversations with children which can eventuate to larger problems in their teens and adulthood. If we can start with addressing basic concepts, and open up conversations about consent at an early age, it will make it much easier to talk about the hard stuff with children as they grow.  Whilst there is no silver bullet to solve the issues Australia is experiencing with domestic violence and abusive behaviours, we can make a conscious decision to educate children about consent and what respectful, healthy, happy relationships are. Prevention is always better than a cure.  Let's raise respectful children to become respectful adults.  THIS is where can start and help do our part to put issues like this to an end.  To help discuss this we speak with Kari Sutton, an expert in fostering children's positive mental health. Kari has helped over 25,000 children, parents, and educators with evidence-based strategies to help manage their anxiety. Her expertise has made her an in-demand conference speaker, author, and consultant in fostering children's positive mental health.   We ask Kari questions including: Are lessons about consent more than a conversation about physical/personal relationships and more about teaching children about the basic principles of respect?   Do you think if we start age-appropriate conversation early, it can stop issues developing into larger ones, and from potentially developing at all? How early can we start talking to our children about consent? What language do we use when we are talking to children about their bodies? What are some basic examples parents with preschoolers can use? How can this behaviour also help cultivate consent? How can we talk to family, friends even our GP about the concepts we are teaching our children? What are your thoughts on the recent issues in the media ie the online petition in NSW, to Australian Government's Respect Matters program ‘The Good Society' short educational videos to sexual harassment allegations in parliament? Do you think if consent isn't addressed properly, it can make it difficult for children to address the subject seriously? Do you think parents need to be respectful of children's level of intelligence and general awareness? or not?   For Kari's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/consent-education-needs-to-start-early/   For further details: https://karisutton.com/ https://www.facebook.com/karisutton https://www.instagram.com/karisuttoninsta/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're dad-to-be with a baby on the way, and or wanting to start a family, this interview is for you. Today we speak with Dr. Scott Zarcinas (aka DoctorZed) who shares tips on how you can prepare your parenting mindset. He also shares new rules by which you can be a success at being a great dad Dr. Scott Zarcinas is a medical doctor, author of 8 books, and transformologist. Dr. Scott helps pro-active people to be happier, more confident, decisive, and effective so they can activate their fullest potential and become the person, and parent, they are capable of being. We ask him questions including: What are some of the most common self-belief issues that you find men have and you help overcome? Why do men struggle with those issues? Typically, what are some examples of how someone can make a positive difference to their life through positive action? Speaking generally of course, how would you suggest dads-to-be find some clarity, direction, and confidence as they approach fatherhood? Tell us a little about your experience of being a 'first time' dad and how prepared or 'under' prepared you were. Why do you call the first child "The Game Changer"? You've described "7 Rules of Fatherhood", tell us a bit more about each of them.   For Dr. Scott's full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/thinking-of-starting-a-family-guys-heres-how-to-prepare-your-parenting-mindset/   For further details: https://www.facebook.com/YNSOB.by.Dr.Scott.Zarcinas/ T: https://twitter.com/DrScottZarcinas L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-scott-zarcinas-6572399/ I: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-scott-zarcinas-6572399/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.