Sense by Meg Faure: Real Life Parenting

In this episode, 24-week old Max is suffering from his first proper cold. Meg chats about how immunity builds in babies and why exposure to some germs is necessary. Cass shares that while he's been feeling poorly he hasn't wanted to eat many solids and the mums chat about whether Max could be teething at the same time. Cass also shares some of her tips for helping Max sleep while his nose is block...

In this episode, Meg is joined by OT, Nanny'nMe founder and play advocate, Lara Schoenfeld. Often, by the time we become parents, we've completely forgotten how to play! But play isn't just something we encourage to keep our little ones busy and occupied - it's essential to their development. Lara is an early years expert who co-founded Play Sense with Meg in 2016. Lara developed the franchise's p...

In this week's episode, Cass is back to chat about Max's weaning journey so far. At nearly 6 months old, Cassidy admits to feeling like it's a bit of a juggle to get in three meals a day & four milk feeds, plus sticking to his routine and working and all the other things that moms have to do. Meg shares some advice to help Cass take the pressure off herself when it comes to getting everything 'rig...

In this week's episode, regular mom on the show, Cass, shares Max's first experience at the playground. She chats to Meg about his fascination with watching other children and her concerns that he may need more interaction with little ones his own age. Meg discusses social development in little ones, and what sort of play to expect at each stage of development. This then leads Meg & Cass to talk a...

In this episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Cass is back from holiday and gives us an update on travelling with Max. She talks about noticing so much more development having had him out of his familiar surroundings and her and Meg chat about the importance of setting up routines early to free you up later on. This leads them onto discuss awake times that Cass now swears by. They also talk about self so...

Cass is back on the show this week with Max, who's now 20 weeks old and has officially gone on his first holiday. Cass shares how the actual travelling was, the practical changes to his routine and how they managed to be out and about in the evenings and during Max's typical bath and bed time. Meg talks about using awake times effectively to manage changes in routine and even time zones. She also...

Max has started solids this past week & is loving exploring new flavours and textures. Meg & Cass talk about the when, where, what & why of weaning based on the science-based research in the Weaning Sense and Allergy Sense books. Cass has made a personal decision to start Max on more bitter green veggies as first foods and discusses her choice with Meg. Meg also shows Cass the variety of recipes w...

This week's episode is about every new parents' nightmare...COLIC. Meg chats to Bailey to dispel some of the myths about colic, the difference between colic and reflux and how the sensory system impact prolonged crying spells. Join Meg & Bailey as they talk sense about crying and colic.

Cass is back this week to give us an update on 17-week old Max. Baby Max has dropped in weight by 50grams and was referred to the pediatric team to understand why. This prompted Cass to stop breastfeeding so she could more accurately monitor how much Max was taking in at each feed. She shares the emotional impact of stopping breastfeeding vs the practicalities of ensuring that Max is healthy and g...

Four month old little Max has been going through the 17 week sleep regression for a few weeks now. Meg & Cass talk about the basic principles of gentle sleep training and how to approach sleep coaching sensibly and realistically. Max is also starting rolling and is making great progress on reaching this important milestone. Cassidy is also returning to work soon and chats to Meg about the emotiona...

In this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg is joined by fellow Occupational Therapists and founders of Connect with Me, Taryn Schneider & Cornelia Liebentritt. As parents, we often focus on gross motor milestones to gauge our baby's development but as the professionals explain, there is an emotional component to development. Taryn & Cornelia share a keen interest in how the emotional connec...

In this week's podcast, Cass confirms what we discussed a few weeks ago...the 17 weeks sleep regression. Baby expert & best selling author, Meg Faure, discusses what causes sleep regression and what we can do to manage it. Max's sleep regression also happens together with a viral infection and a dip in weight gain - so it's complicated. But it also gives Meg and Cass the chance to unpack weig...

Bailey Georgiades joins Meg Faure again this week to talk about routine. Meg discusses why routine is important, what really makes a routine meaningful & how to ensure your baby is in the right routine for them. As Meg reveals, routine is really a mechanism to ensure your baby gets enough sleep. She talks about the importance of consistent bedtime routines and using awake times to guide a flexible...

In this episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg sits down with midwife, childbirth educator and leading expert in ante natal wellness, Tina Otte. Tina has spent 36 years preparing couples for birth and early parenting. Because as she says, "There's no epidural for post partum.'  Tina and Meg discuss the fear of childbirth and how with the right guidance and attitude, women can do more than they th...

In this week's episode, Meg and Cass are back to chat about Max's changing sleeping patterns now that he's 14 weeks old. Cass asks Meg about whether Max is starting his 17 week sleep regression early and what she can do to manage it. They also talk about Max's developmental changes and Cass shares some of Max's favourite toys. Meg shares why these are the best toy choices for Max's age. She also s...

In this episode, Meg sits down with expert pediatric dietician, Kath Megaw, to talk all about the hot topic of picky eating. Is your little one a picky eater? Are you worried about their eating habits & health? Kath is a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to helping parents understand and take a realistic approach to fussy eating. She talks through the physiological and emotional rea...

In this episode, Meg chats to regular mom on the show, Cassidy. Cass's little 12 week old Max is starting to become much more interactive and interested in the world around him. While Cass is delighted with all the grins and giggles, it does make breastfeeding more challenging. Meg and Cass also share their experiences of breastfeeding - the highs and the lows. Meg suggests some changes to Max's f...

In this podcast, Meg chats to Bailey Georgiades about toddler behaviour, how to manage temper tantrums and what they actually mean for your little one's development. It's a fantastic chat full of practical insights for how to stay sane while your toddler develops their sense of autonomy and independence.

In this episode, Meg Faure chats to founder of the Go Diaper Free company, Andrea Olson. She finds out more about what Andrea calls 'Elimination Communication' or 'EC' and how she tuned into the cues of her 5 children to potty train them from birth. It's a fascinating chat between two super moms that you don't want to miss! Listen now.

No parent wants to think about being in a situation where their child is choking. But part of our jobs as mums and dads is to be prepared for everything we can control. In this podcast, baby specialist, Meg Faure, chats to registered nurse and certified first aid trainer, Sammy Davies, about her passion for empowering parents to deal with emergencies. Sammy is a mum of three and after years as a c...

In this episode, we chat to regular mom on the show, Cassidy, as her little Max reaches 11 weeks. Cassidy shares how he is starting to experience some changes that indicate that he's growing out of the Fourth Trimester and entering a new phase of infanthood. Meg gives Cassidy some practical tips about some new challenges that have come up - changes in Max's feeding routine and hunger patterns, whe...

Is your little one a picky eater? From weaning to toddlerhood and beyond, picky eating can stress & frustrate parents. We want our children to be healthy - so why can it be so challenging? In this episode, Meg chats to media personality, Bailey Georgiades, about a subject that's close to her heart - picky eating. As the mom of two young boys, she's experienced all kinds of changes and challenges w...

This week, we continue our chat with first time mum to baby Max, Cass. She shares the practical changes they've made to bedtime to ease Max's transition to sleep. Cass also talks about the fact that Max has discovered his hands and he is fascinated! Meg explains the importance of this milestone and she and Cass discuss how it's the start of teaching your little one to self-soothe for longer stretc...

Colic in babies is enough to bring on inconsolable crying in new parents. You don’t know what to do or how to stop it or why your baby is so unhappy. It’s one of the most frustrating parts of caring for a newborn. In this week’s episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg chats to first-time mum Kate. Kate was previously a guest on episode 16 Finding your Mum Tribe with Cassidy Mason. This week, she joins...

Weaning your baby onto solids is a stage that every parent (and child) must go through. But for some mums and dads, it’s a confusing subject with a huge amount of conflicting advice about when to start weaning, what should be your baby’s first foods & how to encourage a varied, healthy diet from the get-go. In this week’s episode of SENSE by Meg Faure, Meg sits down with her co-author on the best-...