Em and Mel are back this week, along with Dr Justin Harrison, to discuss the differences between “rewards” and “bribes”, when it comes to child behaviour.

This week Em & Mel are discussing the concept of not focusing on misbehaviour but more so highlighting desirable behaviour.

In this weeks episode, Em and Mel discuss parent guilt. Not spending enough time with the children? Working too much? Struggling to balance your work and home life, and also asking the question, is it ok to have some “Me” time?

This week Em & Mel take a practical approach, to eliminating misbehaviour, by managing the home environment.

This week Em and Mel are talking to Psychologist Dr Justin Harrison about “functional analysis”. Which takes a functional and technical look at behaviour. Please note, at the time of recording this podcast Dr Justin Harrison was a “Provisionally Registered Psychologist”. He has since completed his internship and is now a fully registered Psychologist!!

Struggling to know how best to manage your child’s anxiety at times of separation? This Blooming Child’s Resident Consultants Em & Mel talk about separation anxiety, and discuss ways in which you can support your child to develop the skills required to better navigate separating from you. The difference between separation anxiety, stranger anxiety and anxiety disorders are discussed.

In this introductory podcast, Mel and Em give listeners an overview of what they can expect, from This Blooming Child.

Welcome to the second episode of Season 2. Struggling to get your infant to sleep? In this episode, Em and Mel discuss a range of strategies to help you ease your infant into a sound sleep routine. Part 2 focuses on Gentle techniques.

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2. Struggling to get your infant to sleep? In this episode, Em and Mel discuss a range of strategies to help you ease your infant into a sound sleep routine. Part 1 focuses on Not so Gentle techniques.