Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood

Want to know how to emotion coach your child? Help your child to create a healthy understanding of their emotions and create a healthy connection with them?  In this week's episode we do just that. It is only human nature to want to have a close and secure bond with your child and we all try so hard to be the best parents we can be. It can be challenging to understand our child’s emotions and...

Toddlerhood is a time of tremendous development as our little ones develop new skills and discover the world around them. In this episode we welcome back our Child Psychologist Deirdre Brandner to help us understand and navigate some of the common challenging toddler behaviours and learn some tips and tricks on how best to respond and teach to our toddlers. Episode 41: Parents You’ve Got This - Th...

We know that parenting toddlers can be an exhilarating rollercoaster ride, filled with moments of boundless joy and, let's face it, some epic meltdowns. Don't worry, we are here to guide you through it all. In this week's episode of the Podcast Child Psychologist Deirdre Brandner helps us understand why toddlers behave the way they do and how as parents we can respond effectively. List...

Do you want tips and tricks to help with your toddler's nutrition? Toddlers can be unpredictable. One day they adore bananas, the next day they can't stand them and they tell you all about it - "YUCK!"  It can leave you feeling perplexed, frustrated, and at times, downright exhausted.  Don't worry, this week on the podcast we welcome back our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Fryd...

Ears, Tonsils, Adenoids, Allergies and Sleep Apnoea problems with your little ones? Help is here for this week's episode. An Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist plays a crucial role in the healthcare of children by diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of conditions related to the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. In this episode we discuss some of the common conditions and reas...

Toddler sleep is ever changing. During the toddler years our little ones drop naps, they may move to a big bed, battle bedtime and they may begin to experience nightmares or terrors. We are joined by our sleep experts Dr Fallon Cook and Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia to talk all about Toddler sleep. Dr Fallon and Dr Laura hold PhDs in Psychophysiology and Early Child Development respe...

How to Introduce a SiblingGoing from 1-to-2 children is a game changer for all families, it is such an exciting yet also daunting time. In this week's episode we welcome back our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner to help us all ease the transition and share her tips and tricks on the best approach to introduce a sibling to the family. Dr Deirdre Brandner has over 30 years' expe...

Is your Baby weaning from the Breast? Need to stop breastfeeding? Need some expert advice? This week episode of the Podcast is for you. The decision to stop breastfeeding can be an emotional one. For those who've shared those cherished moments of nursing, you know that it's a profound and intimate experience between a parent and child. But as the time comes to transition away from breastfe...

Want to live a more stress free life? Help get some inner peace amongst life's mayhem. Listen to the latest episode with Expert Guest  Tommy Kende. Life is busy and the epic constant jungle of being a parent requires strength and techniques to stay present, all whilst organising and coordinating so many other competing demands and activities. This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert G...

Have pain? Think it might be Endo? Help is here. Endometriosis affects 11% of women between the ages of 15 - 44. It is especially common among women in their 30’s and 40’s and it can make it hard for women to fall pregnant and live a comfortable pain free life. In this episode we welcome back our IVF and Fertility Expert Dr Rachael Knight from Life Fertility Melbourne to share her advice and exper...

Sending your child off to childcare for the first time can be quite frankly daunting, especially if you have had 9-12 months of one-on-one time at home with your little one while on parental leave. In this episode of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood we ask Child Psychologist Deirdre Brandner to share her strategies and advice to ensure a smooth transition to childcare, kind...

Thinking about Returning to Work after having a baby? This weeks episode of the Podcast is for you. Our Return-to-Work Expert Kate Pollard from Circle In shares her tips and tricks to make your transition back into the workforce a breeze. Episode 31: Parents You’ve Got This -The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️ Navigating Your Return to WorkIn this episode we discuss: 👩🏽‍💻Benefits of returning to...

Is your little one about to start solids? Our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg has you covered with this week's episode with her step-by-step approach for everything you need to know to start solids for your baby with confidence. Episode 30: Parents You’ve Got This -The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️ Starting SolidsDr Lexi covers: 🥣Is there a certain age when we should start solids?🥣Ho...

Every parent wants the best for their child, and ensuring healthy physical development is a key aspect of their wellbeing. In this episode we speak with our Paediatric Physiotherapist Francyne Finlayson from Physiotherapy for Children. Fran works with children of all ages with movement and developmental difficulties to help them achieve their best functional outcomes.  Episode 29: Parents You’ve G...

There is nothing more important than keeping our little ones safe. In this episode we discuss how to do just that with Melanie Courtney our Childhood Injury Prevention Expert and the CEO of Kidsafe Victoria. Listen to learn how to babyproof your home. Episode 28 - Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️ How to Babyproof Your HomeI In this week's episode we cover: 👉🏽Common...

Your baby goes through tremendous growth in the first few years and one of the ways to check that your baby is on track is to look at their milestones. Today we welcome back our Paediatrician Dr Lexi Frydenberg. Dr Lexi is an experienced general Pediatrician specialising in the care of children (and their families) from birth-18 who experience a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions o...

Getting your baby to sleep and in a good sleep rhythm can be one of the most challenging parts of the baby stage, but once your little one has developed a good sleep routine, it can be life changing for the whole family. In this episode our Sleep Experts Dr Fallon Cook and Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia share all you need to know about naps, so that your little one is napping like a c...

Baby Massage can be beneficial and enjoyable for the whole family. Baby Massage Expert Stephanie Hedditch from Tranquil Health Hub joins us to discuss the many benefits of Baby Massage and how you can incorporate baby massage into your little one's routine. Parents, this special time with your baby might just become the highlight of your day! Episode 25 - Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert G...

Whether you're a new parent navigating the world of feeding your baby or a seasoned pro looking for tips and insights, this episode is for you.  We know that feeding choices are very personal and it can sometimes be a challenging journey. We're here to provide you with the expert advice you need to make the best decisions for you and your little one. Today we welcome back our Lactation Exp...

Vaginal, Prolapse, Pelvic Floor, Incontinence Surgeries and Abdominal Repairs (Diastasis Recti) are topics not talked about enough. We are joined by Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Peter Jurcevic who talks about some of these conditions caused by pregnancy and childbirth, which ultimately may require surgery. This episode covers these issues, how they are diagnosed and possible treatments and re...

Birth trauma is the physical and/or psychological injury caused to the birthing person and non-birthing parents. It is as a result of a negative birth or experiences related to childbirth which can result in ongoing overwhelming distressing emotions or physical problems which negatively impact their health and wellbeing. Today we welcome back our Obstetrician Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic back to discu...

Sleep has to be one of the biggest challenges parents face. On average a new parent loses 3 hours of sleep every night of a baby's first year. That's 133 nights lost before baby turns 1. We ask our Sleep Experts Dr Fallon Cook and Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia about what we can expect sleep wise from our little ones and how we can help create great sleeping habits Episode 21:...

For something that is instinctive and natural, breastfeeding can difficult and can come with a raft of challenges which you may not have expected. Lactation Expert Rowena Gray discusses some of the common problems she sees as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and offers suggestions on what might help. T Episode 20: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Po...

Want to know how to share your pregnancy news with your employer and navigate parental leave? In this episode Kate Pollard from Circle In talks all things parental leave. Telling your employer and colleagues that you will be having a baby and would like to go on maternity or paternity leave can be a worrying experience. In this episode Kate Pollard from Circle In talks all things parental leave. T...

If you want to ensure your little one's sleep environment is safe you must listen to this podcast episode. Every year sadly many babies lose their lives to SIDS. Today we talk with Tiffany Fryett Safe Sleep Expert from Red Nose, to help give you practical advice around setting up your nursery and implementing Red Nose Safe Sleep practices to help significantly reduce the chance of SIDS and ens...