This episode is all about school readiness and helping you answer the question of whether your child is ready to start school.

Our expert guest is Kirsty Gibbs, founder of Learning Blocks.

In this episode we talk about everything from the absolute essentials that your child needs to know before starting school, to things you can do at home to help your child’s development.

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Mum 8 - Is your child ready to start school? with Kirsty Gibbs

The MumLife Australia Podcast brings you fortnightly interviews with expert guests discussing everyday parenting dilemmas and the latest scientific research. Each episode is full of evidence based information that will empower you to make informed parenting decisions for your family.

This episode is all about school readiness and helping you answer the question of whether your child is socially and emotionally ready to start school.

Our expert guest is Penny Gibson, founder of Capacity Therapeutic Services.

In this episode of the podcast we talk about everything from how to talk to your child about rejection, through to red flags and where to go for help.

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Mum 9 - Is your child emotionally ready for school? with Penny Gibson

This episode of the MumLife Australia podcast is all about the importance of having a Will.

Our expert guest is Jacqui Brauman. Jacqui has written In Case of Emergency, a practical guide for young families in the case of injury or death, and Death and Social Media, a guide to your digital estate planning.

 Jacqui discusses everything from the consequences of not having a will in place to protecting the best interests of your child. Plus she shares her tips for choosing guardians for your childr

MUM 7 - Planning ahead: Importance of a Will with Jacqui Brauman

This episode of the podcast is all about what mums can really expect from the first 48 hours of their parenting journey. Our expert guest is MumLife Australia’s Birth & Babies expert Hayley Patsalou. As a midwife and MAMABirth educator, Hayley has supported countless women in their transition to motherhood. In this episode, Hayley discusses everything from the optimal timing of cord clamping to common challenges faced by new breastfeeding mums.  Plus we discuss the importance of well-informed support networks. You can find the shownotes for this episode, including links to all of the studies discussed, at www.mumlifeaustralia.com/podcast-the-first-48-hours. And don't forget to join the MumLife Australia community on Facebook to have your questions answered by our Tribe of experts and our podcast guests.   Website: www.mumlifeaustralia.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mumlifeaustralia Email: info@mumlifeaustralia.com  

MUM 6 - The First 48 Hours: What To Expect with Hayley Patsalou

This episode of the MumLife Australia Podcast is all about the 10 age-linked predictable mental leaps known as The Wonder Weels.   Our expert guest is Dr Frans Plooij. Dr Frans is a researcher, professor and co-author of The Wonder Weeks.     In this episode, Dr Frans discusses everything from timing, frequency and duration of leaps and fussy phases, to the mastering of skills based on personality and preference.   Plus Dr Frans gives us some insight into what happens after the 10th leap in The Wonder Weeks.   You can find the shownotes for this episode, including links to all of the studies discussed, at www.mumlifeaustralia.com/podcast-the-wonder-weeks. And don't forget to join the MumLife Australia community on Facebook to have your questions answered by our Tribe of experts and our podcast guests.   Website: www.mumlifeaustralia.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mumlifeaustralia Email: info@mumlifeaustralia.com

Mum 8 - Is your child ready to start school? with Kirsty Gibbs

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