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Just because you have the same equipment as your daughter doesn't mean you know all the things. Human bodies are curious things that can be surprising. Which is probably why Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead had so many questions to answer on this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse all about female genitalia. 

Our next episode is all about poo! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to [email protected]

Websites mentioned in this episode:
https://bravehearts.org.au/about-child-sexual-abuse/personal-safety-for-children-young-people/ 

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The year has well and truly started- as have the new releases across streaming platforms. Justin Hill, host of The Streaming Service gives the low-down on the best viewing this month. 

https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/the-streaming-service-with-justin-hill

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The Covid-19 pandemic changed a lot of things. It changed how we felt about being out in public, how we communicated online. But it also had an impact on things like how we care for those we love. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute led a study across 10 countries and over 600 babies to find out how safety measures during the pandemic impacted on birthing families. Murdoch Children's Group Leader, Neonatal Research Professor David Tingay reveals the surprising insights into the measures applied in most countries - and what we can learn from this experience should we face different pandemics in the future.

The article published in the Lancet: thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(22)00551-X/fulltext

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To state the obvious: when we care for our babies we care for every little part of them - and that includes their genitalia. Sometimes where we're caring for a child that's the opposite of the sex we were born with, there can be quite a few unknowns.

Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answer your questions about all the things related to penises, testicals and scrotums - plus give some valuable awareness around the potentially dangerous situations to be aware of. 

Our next episode is all about girl bits! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to [email protected]

Websites mentioned in this episode:
https://bravehearts.org.au/ 
https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/foreskin 

 

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What do you know about manifestation? You might think it's a bit "woo woo"- out-there and not relevant to your parenting life, but Sarah Grynsberg would disagree. She says it's a powerful tool that can help your child feel confident and loved. Sarah is the host of the LiSTNR podcast The Greatness Within. On this episode of Feed Play Love Sarah explains how manifestation can work for kids.

The Greatness Within- https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/unlock-the-greatness-within
Sarah's meditation for kids- https://sarahgrynberg.com/shop/kids-manifestation-meditation 

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When we're pregnant we take such good care of ourselves. We watch what we eat, what we do, all in the name of birthing a healthy baby. But once we have our babies in our arms our own self-care seems to go out the window. Jessica Prescott is a postpartum doula who, along with doula Vaughne Geary, has created a book called Life After Birth. Jessica wants mums to take better care of themselves. In this interview she explains why self care is so important and how we can do it well.

To get your mitts on a copy of the book: https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/life-after-birth-by-jessica-prescott/9781743798195 

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Crying babies are no laughing matter. When you have a child, it can be difficult to try and figure out what their cries mean, which can be exhausting for both mother and baby.

Paediatrician, Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse, Sarah Hunstead translate what a baby is trying to tell you when they cry, why mums sometimes need to tend to their own tears and why crying can be a good thing.  

https://www.drdeblevy.com/the-purple/

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As parents our instinct can be to shelter our children from the hard things that we might think of as “adult problems”. 

Whether we realise it or not, our children pick up on these worries, so staying silent isn't an option. Starting conversations about the tricky things in life might not always be comfortable but it lays the foundation for resilience. 

 

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There’s a lot of information out there about what to do with a tantruming toddler and a trove of support for dealing with a moody teen.

The tween years – defined as being between the ages of 8 and 12 – seem neglected in the mountains of parental advice. 

A new book aims to shed light on this important period, to help parents and their tweens alike. 

https://michellemitchell.org/tweens-book/

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Is it just a sniffle? A cold? The flu? What does that rash mean? Should I be worried about that cough that won't go away? 

As parents, we're the first line of defence when it comes to helping our kids through sickness. But how can we tell if we should prescribe rest and TLC or if we need to seek medical attention? 

In episode 2 of Mother Doctor Nurse, we look at the common childhood illness: how to spot them and what to do about them. Plus tips on how to keep your little ones healthy. 

• Red flags to look out for in babies: https://www.cprkids.com.au/2022/03/09/how-many-of-the-8-red-flags-for-unwell-babies-and-children-do-you-know/

• Foods for immunity: https://www.drdeblevy.com/beat-bugs-boost-child-immune-system/

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