Parenting Collective

How does childhood trauma shape the way we parent? And how can we break generational cycles to build stronger, healthier connections with our children? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, conscious parenting coach and secure sleep specialist, sits down with Dr. Kalyani Gopal , Founder and President of the SAFE Coalition for Human Rights and President of the Psych...

Are you worried about your baby’s milestones? Googling every little thing and wondering, “Is my baby on track?” In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala chats with Alaskah Hindry , a paediatric Occupational Therapist, mother and founder of Evergrow App , about baby development, developmental milestones and the overwhelm so many parents experience. Alaskah shares why ba...

What happens when a parent loses their child? How do you keep going, navigate grief, and find a way to carry your child’s memory forward? In this deeply moving episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Jess Yugovich , Founder and CEO of The Aliyah Mae Foundation , a not-for-profit organisation established following the tragic and unexpected loss of her daughter,...

What if the signs your child is struggling with speech, breathing, sleep, or development are easier to miss than you think? In this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Luba Patlakh , a passionate child and family advocate, dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist, Myofunction Therapist, and Founder & Director of Kidology, Inc.   Luba is also the host of Th...

Kids, smartphones, social media and AI are changing the world our children are growing up in. But how do we help our kids navigate technology safely without parenting from fear? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Kirra Pendergast , Founder and Chief Strategist of Safe on Social and Ctrl+Shft, and one of the world's leading voices on digital safety,...

How to be a better dad, become a more intentional father, and balance fatherhood with a successful career — what does modern fatherhood really look like for ambitious men? On this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Jeff Hittner, leadership expert, executive coach, and founder of Ambitious Dads , for an honest conversation about modern fatherhood, parenting...

What if being a good parent doesn’t mean being a perfect parent? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala is joined by Monique Cohen , a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist and Play Therapist, and author of Planet Parent , for a warm and honest conversation about playful parenting, parent-child connection, emotional regulation and the pressure to get parenting “right...

What does it really feel like to become a dad for the first time? On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Zachary Perez , first-time father, screenwriter and author of Becoming Dad , for an honest and deeply relatable conversation about the side of parenthood men don’t always talk about. Zachary became a dad at 41 and began documenting his journey through pr...

What if your child’s path to success has very little to do with getting straight A’s? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with @Margot Machol Bisnow , author of Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams, 99 Stories from Families Who Did , to explore what it really takes to raise confident, resilient and fulfilled children. Margot...

Choosing the right education path for your child can feel like one of the biggest parenting decisions you'll ever make. Should you choose mainstream school, homeschooling, or another alternative education option? And how do you know which path truly suits your child and your family? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Emma Gentle , an Emotional Intelligence &a...

Are rising grocery bills putting pressure on your family budget?  In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Carol Ann Kates , award-winning author and grocery shopping expert, to uncover the grocery shopping secrets that can help families save money, reduce food waste, and make every dollar go further. Drawing on decades of experience as a former grocery store...

Pregnancy, birth and postpartum can be some of the most transformative and vulnerable seasons of a mother’s life. But no mother was ever meant to do it all alone. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Deyana Salib , Midwife, Owner & Director of Pregnancy Practice Perth , for a heartfelt conversation about why mothers need a village before, during...

Why do so many children lose their authentic selves and what can parents do to protect them? In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Alexander Kopelman , social entrepreneur, advocate, whole-being coach, and author of For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting World , to explore how modern parenting can either nurture or...

In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with @Annabel Karmel MBE , the world's best-selling children's cookbook author, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices in child nutrition. Annabel shares the deeply personal story that changed her life forever. After the heartbreaking loss of her baby daughter, Natasha, she transformed...

What if raising emotionally resilient children begins with transforming ourselves first? In this episode of Parenting Collective Podcast, Conscious Parenting Coach Donna Moala explores the power of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and conscious parenting with special guests Mayra Clay , author of The Boy and the Pink Light , and Marc Krusin . Mayra and Marc are meditation teachers with The Bright...

Are you a working parent struggling to balance career, family life, and your own wellbeing? You are not alone. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with workplace and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine to explore the hidden crisis facing working parents today: burnout, stress, mental load, and the impossible pressure to "do it all." With more...

School refusal. Anxiety. Bullying. Neurodiversity. If your child is struggling in traditional school, this conversation may give you hope. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Alexander Cork from Crimson Global Academy (CGA) to talk about online schooling, accidental homeschooling, and why more families are exploring flexible education options for children with ADHD...

What if the same patterns and cycles showing up in your relationships aren’t the problem, but an invitation to understand what is under them and work towards healing. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala is joined by two incredible women she is fortunate to call both colleagues and dear friends: Lauren Dry , founder of RISE , and Lieve De Lint , psychologist, educator, and head...

What happens when two passionate educators combine music, movement, storytelling and play to help kids learn? In this beautiful conversation, Donna Moala sits down with Sarah and Manny Kechayas, educators, musicians, and the creators behind Pevan & Sarah , to talk about how they went from primary school teaching and working out of their garage to becoming one of Australia’s most loved educatio...

If you are a parent wondering whether @Roblox is safe for kids, this conversation is a must watch. In this episode, Donna Moala sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Roblox’s Global Head of Parental Advocacy, to unpack Roblox’s biggest child safety update yet,  including the launch of Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) and Roblox Select (ages 9–15). Australia is the FIRST country to receive these new safety...

If your child is hitting, yelling, refusing, or melting down, this conversation will completely shift how you see their behavior. In Part 2 of this powerful episode, parenting expert Gen Muir, founder of @connectedparentingau joins Donna Moala to break down what’s really going on beneath “bad behaviour” and why boundaries are not about control, but safety. You’ll learn: Why anger is often a “bodyg...

Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you know the kind of parent you want to be, but at the moment, your reactions do not match. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Connected Parenting founder and expert @GenMuir to unpack what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviour, for both kids and parents. Together, they explore: – Why...

Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent , CEO of @theparenthood , to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before. From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations,  this conversation dives deep into the real...

In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox , to unpack one of the biggest concerns modern parents face, keeping kids safe online without fear-based parenting. With over 15 years in digital safety, Dr. Elizabeth shares what’s really happening behind the scenes at Roblox, from advanced AI moderati...

Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher ( @heldbydominique ) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system...