Kiddipedia Podcast

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:

1. Why is it so important to keep talking about SIDS?
2. What are the 6 Safe Sleep Recommendations? Why they are so important?
3. What are the Top 10 Baby Safe Sleep Questions Red Nose receives from new parents on how to keep baby safe while sleeping?
4. 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? 
5. My 4-month-old baby is rolling, but still has startle reflex – how long should I take to transition out of a swaddle? 
6. Can I sleep my baby in a hammock or similar device?
7. Are all products sold in Australia safe for baby to sleep in – e.g bouncinette, nests? 
8. What about bassinets? Are they safe? 
9. What is the safest/most effective way to swaddle/wrap a baby?
10. What is SUDI? 
11. Are there any specific safe products designed for baby to sleep in?
12. My parents smoke, but only smoke outside, then wash hands before picking up my baby. Is this safe? 
13. 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

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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:

1. What impact do our reactions to mealtime mess have on raising confident eaters who can tackle most foods?
2. 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?
3. Typically what type of parental behaviours can impact the chances of a child being raised as a confident eater?
4. 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?
5. Why is it unwise to clean a fussy eater’s face during meal times?
6. Why is avoiding sauce and dips no a good idea?
7. How can not allowing a child to self-feed backfire?
8. Why is it so important that children learn to explore food with all their 5 senses?
9. Does this mean a child could struggle from a sensory perspective?
10. 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/

 

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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:

1. What is the impact of extended remote learning on student’s education?
2. From your research, has remote learning created a negative impact and secondary traumatic stress on children, if so how?
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. In your article you provide 3 strategies that adults can action at home that teachers and teacher assistant do every day in the classroom?
6. What is a strengths-based classroom?
7. 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/

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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:

1. What is the difference between remote learning and homeschooling?
2. You’ve mentioned that the current state of home learning through traditional schools is a bit like ‘Panic learning’ can you elaborate on this?
3. What have been the biggest outcomes/ benefits that you have experienced since homeschooling you children?
4. Can you tell us a little bit about the process of registering and transitioning into homeschooling?
5. What things would you say are your ‘homeschooling best friends’ in terms of apps/ books/ activities etc?
6. How do you manage your Childs social and social wellbeing now that they don’t have access to friend’s everyday at school?
7. What do you think are the biggest problems with the traditional schooling system?
8. 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/

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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:

1. Do you think we will experience a hybrid / remote learning model post-lockdown? If so, what are the benefits?
2. 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?
3. 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?
4. Just how important are literacy and numeracy skills for children to succeed in their future workplace?
5. What are your expert tips for navigating hybrid in classroom/remote learning?
6. 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/

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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:

1. Can you explain how parents positively framing experiences can help children in stressful scenarios?
2. What strategies should parents apply and work through with children after a meltdown?
3. How does communication with young children support their thinking and learning?
4. Why is it important to explain to children ‘why’ we are doing things?
5. Do children learn how to react to stressful situations by mirroring their parent’s emotions and reactions to high-stress scenarios?
6. How and why are the early years critical for language development?
7. How does voicing your thoughts out loud provide labels for children’s emotions?
8. 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?
9. 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?
10. Why do children need to both think and feel their emotions?
11. 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

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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:

1. You’re an expert in providing separating couples with a peaceful Pathway. How easy can this be achieved?
2. When communication issues are the most common cause of marriage breakdowns, how difficult would it make it to work through them amicably?
3. In your article you list 4 tips to help assist with achieving amicable settlement, could you go through them with us now?
4. 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?
5. What are some of the biggest mistakes couples make when separating?
6. What is “the peaceful pathway” that you talk about in your book?
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. 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/

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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:

1. As a parent, how do you know you need support?
2. Can this journey be very lonely for many parents?
3. What has this been the experience of the families you work with this?
4. What are some of the common issues parents experience with this situation?
5. What type of support is there for parents and children? (a parent or a child may deal with trauma, negative experiences etc)
6. What is co-regulation?
7. What is responsive feeding?
8. 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/

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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:

1. What is CMV?
2. Is CMV Highly Contagious? Is CMV an STD?
3. What are the symptoms in mothers?
4. What are the typical symptoms of CMV who are sick at birth?
5. Who does CMV affect?
6. How do you test and diagnose CMV?
7. How does someone contract CMV?
8. How can you prevent it?
9. How can we better educate maternity health professionals?
10. 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/

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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:

1. How important do you think it is for parents to understand the importance of STEM for their children in today’s increasingly digital world?
2. How important do you think it is for educators to find ways to ignite enthusiasm when teaching digital technologies to school aged students? 
3. What is coding – in simple terms?
4. Why should kids learn to code- isn’t that something to worry about in Uni?
5. Why are you, Adam, excited about this?
6. Why is not all screen time a bad thing?
7. With kids spending so much time on gaming and platforms like ROBLOX, how can we get them to actually do something educational instead?
8. What have you been surprised to discover by teaching coding online
9. But isn’t learning face to face more efficient?
10. What kind of software can kids actually develop? Or what kind of apps?
11. 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

[email protected]

2 projects of note: 

1. 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
2. Deadly Coders: Free STEM programs for indigenous youth! We were recently on NITV.

 

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