Kiddipedia Podcast

Making mistakes as a new parent is normal. Every parent has done it & no-one is an exception.

Parenting a newborn in particular is a complex activity that requires skills & knowledge: the more we have the greater we are equiped to make better parenting decisions.

To help share her skills, knowledge, expert information & advice we welcome our special guest, Elsha Young, one of Australia’s leading family therapists, mother & co-owner/founder of The Peninsula Nest.

We ask Elsha questions including:

1. How can the pressure to be a perfect parent take you away from being present & connecting with your baby?
2. Why should parents follow their gut instincts? How can parents learn to trust themselves?
3. Why is it important for new parents to put boundaries in place?
4. Why is it so important for Mums to Stay Connected & not be afraid to ask loved ones for help?
5. Why is self care difficult for mothers to make a priority? Why should they make it a priority? 
6. How is play a great opportunity to teach your baby things like attachment, safety & predictability?
7. Do you have any tips for parents how they can best read their babies cues?
8. What is the best sleep advice you can provide new parents that won’t leave them feeling overwhelmed?

 

For Elsha’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/top-tips-for-new-parents/

For more information: https://thepeninsulanest.com.au/

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Today we’re doing something a little different, an open discussion with a Mum about her experiences with Post Natal Depression (PND) and the strategies she used in supporting her recovery.

This is in the hope it will support parents facing similar challenges and to testify that recovery is always possible with the right support and advice.

To share her deeply moving and personal story we welcome our special guest Josephine Smyth, a mother who experienced post natal depression twice each after the birth of her two children.

Since recovering, Josephine uses her experience to raise awareness, reduce shame and stigma and encourages affected people to seek help through her social enterprise ‘Smiling after PND’.

We ask Josephine questions including:

1. What is Post Natal Depression?
2. Perinatal, antenatal and postnatal depression – what’s the difference?
3. Depression during pregnancy and early parenthood doesn’t just affect new mums – dads are also at risk too, what can you tell us about this?
4. How did your experience make you a healthier, happier person?
5. Can you suffer with PND without a family history of depression?
6. What were the early signs of your PND that may help parents facing the same challenges identify the same?
7. How did you overcome these feelings?
8. You had great support from friends and family, how did this help you at the time?
9. You’ve mentioned you were afraid to be alone with your own thoughts, can you expand?
10. How to parents know if they are just exhausted, and if it’s not PND?
11. You’ve mentioned that you experience PND with both of your children. How was your experience different the second time round?

For Josephine’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/smiling-after-postnatal-depression/

For further information: www.smilingafterpnd.com

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The COVID-19 era we are living through has seen us more informed and concerned about our health and well being than any other time in recent history.

With good reason, we now live our lives each day taking precautionary measures to protect ourselves and loved ones against contracting COVID

Today we are going to discuss 2 topics relating to COVID

Firstly, nutrition and how the use of vitamin D can help to combat Covid-19.

Secondly, the detection of Covid 19 in sewerage and what that means

To discuss we welcome our special guest Sarah Smith, Dietitian from Bayside Dietetics.

Sarah works in private a practice in Bayside Melbourne after working for an extensive period within a Monash Children’s Hospital. Today she is going to discuss the benefits of Vitamin D and also link between our poo, waste water and COVID-19. I know what you’re thinking, but stick with me on this one.

 

We ask Sarah questions including:

1. What is the key (nutritional) thing we can do to help reduce our risk with Covid-19?
2. I believe there has been a recent study in Spain that supports some of these results, can you explain what those results are? 
3. Is it worth supplementing with vitamin D to reduce my risk?
4. Do you think there could be any link between this and the struggles that Melbourne has had with COVID?
5. How can we ensure we’re getting enough sun exposure for adequate vitamin D levels while being Sun Smart?
6. In your second article you speak at the wonders of the gut. You mention that there are scientists in Brisbane that have made a cleaver discovery but what is all this about Covid-19 in the sewerage? Can you please explain what this discovery is?
7. You speak a lot about bugs and their relation to our lives, can you expand on this?
8. How do bugs help our digestive system?
9. How do the by-products keep us healthy then?

 

For Sarah articles, please go to : https://kiddipedia.com.au/whats-in-your-poo-and-how-can-it-help-during-covid-19/  

https://kiddipedia.com.au/can-a-nutrient-save-your-life-during-covid/

 

For further information, please visit :

www.baysidedietetics.com.au

 

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Did you know approximately 40% of first-time mums are not intimate a great deal after a baby is born? The good news is that this is just a phase many relationships go through.

Also, that more marriages break up in the first 18 months after childbirth then at any other time? Although there are no surveys, it’s safe to assume that the lack of intimacy is a major contributing factor.

That’s why it’s important to understand why it’s happening & have open honest conversations about it. This is why we’re here today with our special guest Debbie Rivers who will be sharing insights to support new parents to help keep your relationship strong & make choices towards consideration, compassion & empathy.

 

We ask Debbie questions including:

1. What are common reasons for the lack of intimacy with new parents?
2. How can couples stop tiredness affecting their intimacy?
3. Why do you think expectations are the root of all heartache?
4. What should new mums do to help establish realistic expectations?
5. What tips can you share to help women communicate to their partner in a way that they would be most open to?
6. What changes do men go through after the birth of a baby? How can women best recognise what’s going on for him?
7. Do you have any advice to help Mums keep the connection equally strong with the father to help prevent any long lasting issues from developing? Is communication the key?
8. Why do you think that having honest conversations about housework is so important?
9. Lastly you share some helpful tips about the need for kindness in a relationship, can you expand on what they are?

For Debbie’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/sex-after-childbirth/

For further information: https://www.debbierivers.com.au/

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For some time now there has been a global debate about the prospect & probability of children contributing to the spread of COVID-19. 

As we know people of all ages can be infected by coronavirus, & as medical professionals have confirmed the symptoms are milder in children & they are less likely to develop severe illness.

Children interacted & are connected through schools, social & hobbies so it’s natural that this issue has been of concern.

Today, we share a story about a world-first algorithm a Melbourne-based tech start-up, namely ‘Class Solver’, has developed that can reduce the spread of COVID-19 outbreaks by 36% in schools.

To discuss we speak with Geoff Craig, Class Solver’s General Manager & statistician, who developed the modelling.

We ask Geoff questions including:

1. How does Class Solver reduce the spread of COVID-19 in a school?
2. How will Class Solver’s intuitive software work with schools & educators in the planning for the 2021 school year?
3. Class Solver has worked with schools & educators across Australia, New Zealand, the USA & Canada, can you tell us a little bit about this?
4. How do schools create their class lists today
5. Why are class lists important?

For Geoff’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/aussie-start-up-develops-ground-breaking-modelling-to-reduce-covid-19-outbreaks-in-schools-by-36/  

For further info, visit: https://classsolver.com/au/

@Class-Solver

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There’s no doubt that Christmas 2020 will look & feel a bit different this year.

Amongst many of these changes, many may experience financial challenges due to the effects of COVID putting undue stress & pressures on families.

To show our support, & help ignite a little added Christmas spirit, we share our top tips for a healthy Christmas spread that won’t blow the budget with our special guest Nicola Moore, Clinical Manager & Dietitian at LifeShape Clinic.

Nicola shares a selection of supportive messages to help save money, & stay health this festive season.

 

We ask Nicola questions including:

1. Why do you think planning is key to ensure you don’t blow out the budget at Christmas?
2. What are your tips for creating a healthy Christmas feast on a budget?
3. Everyone loves homemade edible gifts, what are your favourites?
4. For those with big families do you have any tips to help keep costs down & fair?
5. What is Christmas Wishing Well & how can they help keep costs down?

 

For Nicola’s full article, please go to:

https://kiddipedia.com.au/tips-for-a-healthy-christmas-spread-that-wont-blow-the-budget/

 

For further info, visit:

http://lifeshape.com.au/

https://facebook.com/wesleylifeshape/

https://www.instagram.com/lifeshapeclinic/

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The COVID-19 crisis is having an alarming effect on Australians’ mental health.

New research by the University of Melbourne reports high levels of mental distress across the ‘general population’ has doubled since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is an especially worrying trend emerging for a large and important sub-group of Australians: that being parents.

It’s a profound moment when we realise nearly 4 in 5 Australians say their mental health has deteriorated since the COVID-19 pandemic began, starting with the feeling of overwhelm and exhaustion which is what we are here to discuss today.

To do so we welcome our special guest Tina van Leuven, a Tina is Joyful Soul Business Coach, Abundance Mindset Mentor and International Bestselling author with over 30 years experience.

 

We ask Tina questions including:

1. How can parents minimise stress?
2. How can we support Fathers and the mental distress they are under?
3. In tip #1 you mention that everyone has their own way of recharging. Can you explain further?
4. How can the art of gratitude and appreciation help families during this time?
5. You talk about asking your body what it requires. What are some questions to ask and how do you train yourself to hear the answers?
6. In tip #4 you share what may seem like a strange question... ‘Who does this belong to? If it’s not mine, return to sender.’ Can you expand on this?
7. Why should couples be writing their bucket list with top 100 new or different things to experience now?

 

For Tina’s full article, please visit:

https://kiddipedia.com.au/feeling-exhausted/

    

For further information, please go to:

https://tinavanleuven.com/

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It has become increasingly pre-valence over the past half-a-century that there has been a steady increase in the number of children being diagnosed with autism. That being new diagnoses per year and the total number of affected individuals in the total population.

But how much do we really know and understand about Autisms Spectrum Disorder and how to best support affected children.

And secondly, how can we best support them during this pandemic.

Let’s face it, most adults are finding this an extremely challenging time, it’s mindful for us to be empathetic how it is affecting them.

To help we welcome our special guest Portia Gunn, an Occupational Therapist from Youthrive Integrated Therapy Services.

We ask Portia questions including:

1. What are some of the common challenges that children with autism face?
2. Why might the stress and uncertainty of COVID-19 be particularly challenging for children with Autism?
3. What are some tips to help parents support their child with Autism through COVID-19 and other stressful events?
4. How can parents explain mask wearing to children with special needs?
5. What questions are you getting from parents or caregivers of special needs children?
6. What are some of the more common challenges children would experience with social communication and lack of interacting with others during this time?
7. How should parents best communicate the information about COVID to children?
8. How should parents best leave their children to feel after the conversation?
9. How can a parent best communicate social distancing rules to children with Autism?
10. What about behaviour, people with autism can often exhibit behavioural issues.

For Portia’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/covid-19-supporting-children-with-autism/

For further information: https://www.youthrive.com.au/

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The world around us is forever evolving, changing, and growing. Technology has most definitely accelerated this for our generation in the last few years. 

As much as we love new experiences, something has to be said about the feelings of nostalgia and the long to relive feelings, emotions, and long-gone moments from our childhood. 

But what if you could combine the two?!?!

Today we here to discuss a new initiative that is just that.

If you're a parent who was part of an old school book club, and or still part of a traditional book club today and would love to introduce the concept and benefits to your children then this chat is for you.

You may have heard that Messenger by Facebook recently launched Messenger Kids, a new and free video chat and messaging app that helps kids connect with friends and family in a fun, parent-controlled space.

To help parents encourage their kids to engage in reading, Booktopia has teamed up with Messenger Kids – to show parents how to set up and run a successful virtual kid’s book club.

To help talk to us about this today we welcome our special guest Sarah McDuling, Booktopia, Category Manager Kids & Young Adult Books 

We ask Sarah questions including:

1. What are the benefits of a virtual book club? 
2. Why do you believe it is so important to instil a love of books for children in this digital age? 
3. What do you see the advantages are of kids reading?
4. Why do you think that online book clubs will be sticking around for the better? 
5. Why do you think it’s important to integrate reading into kid’s social time?
6. So how does Messenger Kids and Booktopia work together to deliver a virtual kids book club online?
7. How can parents get their kids involved?
8. Typically bookclubs meet every month or two. How often are you suggesting that a virtual book club should meet?

For Sarah’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/messenger-kids-and-booktopia-are-reinventing-the-kids-book-club-virtually/

For further details, please visit: https://twitter.com/sarahmcduling

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Did you know that over 90% of a child’s brain develops by aged 5?

Incredibly, it doubles in size in the first year, keeps growing to about 80 percent of adult size by age three and 90 percent by age five.

While the field of neuroscience is still growing rapidly, we already have a lot of great information that can help us understand our children’s early brain development.

To help share expert tips to help you support your babies development we welcome our special guest, Simone Myskiw Curriculum Mentor, at Guardian Childcare and Education.

Simone explains how babies learn from birth with expert how-to-tips to help new parents to be confident with the quality of their interactions. Also, to help support babies development during these critical and formative years.

1. Why are the 1,000 days of life so important in a child’s development?
2. How can improving this critical time frame provide the best long-term outcomes for children?
3. Why is it important to send your baby or toddler to childcare?
4. How can parents’ best evaluate the efficacy of a preschool/kindergarten curriculum when deciding on childcare providers?
5. What are the long term benefits of sending your baby to a childcare with a preschool program?
6. How do babies learn through their senses?
7. What can parents do at home to help their baby to develop their senses through different environments and open-ended materials?
8. What is an open ended play experience is for a baby?
9. How can parents bring more open ended play to their baby’s lives?
10. How can bubbles help support babies healthy cognitive, physical and vocabulary development?
11. How do babies learn through the secure and trusted relationships with their parents, friends and family close to them?
12. How can parents help their baby identify their sense of self?
13. How can parents help their babies to develop their communication skills?

 

For Simone’s full article, please go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/did-you-know-babies-learn-from-birth/  

For further info, visit: https://www.guardian.edu.au/

Here’s a link to Guardian’s ‘book a tour’ site

https://www.guardian.edu.au/book-a-tour/?utm_source=Kiddipedia_Sept&utm_medium=Digital&utm_campaign=PR

And a link to their Kindy / Preschool program site: https://www.guardian.edu.au/childcare-and-education/preschool-and-kindergarten-program/

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