Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain and the different ways in which people think, learn and process information. In this podcast we talk with Bec, a mother and stepmother to three children, who shares her parenting journey with us, including the challenges and valuable lessons she has learned from her neurodivergent son.

There are many reasons why some children are not able to remain living with their birth families. In Australia, this is referred to as out-of-home care. While it’s intended to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, out-of-home-care can also come with its own set of challenges.

In this podcast we talk with Meryl Klimczack, who has over 20 years’ experience as a foster mum.

Our childhood experiences often shape who we are and how we view the world. Children who grow up with a parent who experiences mental health difficulties can experience challenges that impact and shape their life.

In this podcast we talk with Abbey Clark. She's 18 years of age and is generously sharing her experiences of growing up with a father living with mental health difficulties.

All children deserve to have safe environments where they can thrive. But when a child’s trust is broken and their environment no longer feels safe, this can have significant ramifications for the child’s life and development. In this podcast we talk with Dan Moss, who has a long history of working in support services with children who have experienced trauma. Dan helps us understand what relational trauma is and how it can affect the mental health and wellbeing of the children in our lives.

As a parent or caregiver it can be difficult to know how to help your child manage their big feelings. In this podcast we talk to Ben Rogers, a father and occupational therapist who has spent much of his career looking at emotions and how to help children and parents manage them in a healthy way.

In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, a mother and mental health accredited social worker about our natural instinct to compare ourselves to others, how this can increase for new parents and how to remind yourself that you are doing a good job.

In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, mother and mental health accredited social worker, about bonding with your baby in their first 12 months, and what can help if this doesn’t come naturally.

Many ‘firsts’ happen in a child’s early years, so it's common for them to feel nervous or anxious sometimes. But it's important to understand the difference between children's big feelings and experience of anxiety. In this podcast we chat to psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about understanding your child’s experience of anxiety.

In this podcast we talk to Jason Tyndale, a father of four, on about how to remain connected to your children when you are experiencing mental health difficulties.

In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.