Parenting children with Autism or ADHD is a very special job and requires a unique set of skills. Tash is not only living this, but has created her own products to help other parents in the same situation.

The Psychprofiler has been the most widely used Australian psychiatric, and educational global screening instrument since 2004. We meet the creator and ask about children and adults who should be using the tool.

The PsychProfiler can be self-administered; or administered by parents, education, or health professionals.

Starting at a new school can be daunting for both parent and child. 

In this podcast we meet Annie Gerhardy. Annie has a passion for fostering young minds and supporting their development through her role in the early learning years. 

We discuss the links between education and health, as well as mental health.  We talk about how to help kids become interested in school when they might be dis-engaging or suffering separation anxiety.  We will also look at the challenges faced by kids and their families when starting school for the first time. 

 

 

Experienced Paediatric nurse and sleep consultant, Tara Mitchell, talks to us on this episode about the gentle sleep approach. Tara is a trained sleep consultant and has become increasingly popular across her social media platforms. She offers range of packages online and face to face. We talk about important sleep strategies for babies and toddlers, and some tips that might help your journey.  

For more information check out https://gentlesleep.com.au/

You can find Tara on Instagram and Facebook at:

https://www.instagram.com/thegentlesleepspecialist/ https://www.facebook.com/gentlesleepspecialist/

Clark Wight is an internationally renowned teacher and expert in the area of engaging teenagers, in particular teenage boys and supporting their needs when facing adversity. Todays podcast will cover this area along with communication with children and teens. We also discuss some of the tricky areas of dealing with phones, gaming and pornography as well as alcohol and drug use. 

Clarks approach is very common sense and practical and will help both parents and educators of children. We also discussed the idea of building resilience in children through being vulnerable ourselves and telling our real life stories. 

To find out more about Clark visit:

https://www.maggiedent.com/raising-gorgeous-boys/about-clark/

For family cyber safety visit:

https://www.familyzone.com/anz/families

In this podcast we welcome back Miriam Kirby, a developmental paediatric psychologist who has extensive experience working with children with autism. 

Rates of autism prevalence suggest that boys are, on average, 4 times more likely to have autism than girls. But this figure may hide the true incidence of autism in girls and women as it can be harder to diagnose and even go unnoticed in some. New research suggests that current diagnostic methods overlook girls. Parents with daughters on the spectrum will often share frustrating tales of how difficult it was to get a proper diagnosis for their daughters, some take until adulthood to reach this. 

So how does autism affect girls? How do girls with autism cope at school?  

In this episode we discuss why autism can be difficult to diagnose in girls and why they often present late. We also discuss the effect of later diagnosis may have on treatment and what treatment is available.  

When someone dies, your child might have strong feelings – sadness, despair, anger, confusion and anxiety. These feelings are normal. In this discussion with Maddison Pike, child psychologist, we look at some of the feelings children experience following the loss of a loved one. We also discuss how to talk about grief with a child and when to seek help from a health professional.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental-health condition in children and is present in most countries around the world. Although there is an abundance of literature on ADHD with plenty of scientific information, this condition remains controversial and often under diagnosed.

In this episode we meet developmental paediatrician (Prof Desiree Silva) and an ADHD coach (Dr Michele Toner), both of whom are passionate about improving the lives of children with ADHD and their families. They both have over 20 years of experience in the field and recognise the need for this practical guide.

I ask them about practical tips for how you can manage and advocate for your child in different settings, with or without medication. We discuss many aspects of ADHD from how it is diagnosed through to parenting and teaching tips and ideas. We also discuss evidence to date for medication and alternative therapies, most importantly considering myths that parents might be concerned about. 

I also discover that many (30%) parents of children with ADHD may also have underlying ADHD themselves. 

Allied health workers, general practitioners and others who have contact with these children will also benefit from this podcast along with their fantastic book. 

Check out and subscribe to their new facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ADHDgo2guide

And website https://www.adhdgo2guide.com/

https://uwap.uwa.edu.au/products/adhd-go-to-guide-facts-and-strategies-for-parents-and-teachers-1

 Staying in hospital with a child can be a daunting experience. Today we try to break this down into understanding how it affects children, and what might help prepare them for a happier stay. 

We chat to paediatric nurse, Marie, about a child’s journey through a hospital and what she sees as useful tips for parents. Marie also tells us about inspiration that children can provide to healthcare professionals and how rewarding it can be to take care of them. 

https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/health-daily-care/health-care/hospital-planning-ahead

Welcome Donna Moala, sleep consultant from bub2sleep!

Today we meet sleep expert, Donna, who is highly passionate and experienced in dealing with challenging sleep routines and behaviours. The stress caused by a screaming child at night can be like nothing else.

Today we talk about types of problems Donna has come across and how it impacts families. We also discuss the sleep sense method and some quick practical tips you can implement at home.

Check her out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bub2sleep/?hl=en and on her website at https://bub2sleep.com.au/ to hear more about the Bub2Sleep program.