Need help navigating a separation or divorce with kids? Around 30% of all marriages in Australia end in divorce. Divorce and separation is an extremely hard situation to go through and even more challenging with children. This week we welcome our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner back into the podcast chair to talk about divorce and separation with children.
In this episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are discussing episiotomy – what it is, why you might need one, what the recovery is like and if an episiotomy is required, how it may affect future births and your quality of life going forward. We welcome back our Obstetrician Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic to discuss this procedure and why it is performed during some births. We discuss: - What an episiotomy is - Why a woman may need an episiotomy - How an episiotomy performed - Pain relie...
As a parent, feeling guilty would have to be one of the top issues all parents face, as we can't be in 100 places giving 110 per cent all the time. Parenthood often comes with some high expectations on how we would like to parent and if we can't live up to our, our family or society’s expectations, we can often be left feeling guilty. So how do we tackle parenting guilt? Today we welcome back Psychologist Expert Dr Carrie Hayward to talk about parenting guilt and how we can lose it. In this epis...
Is there anything more stressful than your baby not wanting to feed? This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we discuss what to do if your baby fusses at the breast or goes on a breast strike. Our Lactation Expert Rowena Gray is back in the podcast chair. We discuss: - What is breast refusal - Some of the reasons your baby may have breast refusal - Some of the ways your baby will show you that they are refusing to breastfeed - Some of the strategies to coax them back to the breast if...
Kinder and school transition is just around the corner. This week’s episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast has you covered. New stages can bring big emotions for us as parents and for our little ones too. For parents and children alike, with every transition and each new stage there is a lot to process. Our Child Psychologist Deirdre Brandner is here to help to smooth the transition to kinder or primary school for the whole family.
Becoming a new parent is arguably one of the biggest challenges we will ever undertake in our lives. The transition to parenthood is monumental. In this episode we welcome psychologist Dr Carrie Hayward on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast, to talk about navigating the transition to life as a parent. In this week's episode we discuss: - How do we know that we are ready to become a parent? - As our pregnancy progresses and our due date nears, it's normal to think about how becoming a new par...
Could you be perimenopausal? It could be sooner than you expect! This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are excited to welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic to talk about Perimenopause.
We have our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg back in the podcast chair to explain how to care for your baby’s genital area. Dr Lexi shares some common conditions and considerations that all parents should look out for. In this episode we discuss: - How to care for a baby boy's genitalia - How to care for a baby girl's genitalia - We discuss some common issues to look out for with baby male genitalia and how to care for these conditions: *Smegma *Minor redness *Balanitis *Phimosis *Undesce...
September is PCOS Awareness Month and we are hosting a special edition of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast. In this week’s episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are joined by Dr Rachael Knight, one of our IVF and Fertility Experts from Life Fertility Clinic Melbourne. Dr Rachael Knight was previously head of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Clinic at the Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. She shares her expertise with us today.
This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we discuss childhood anxiety. Unfortunately, anxiety is something that impacts many little people and it can be mild, moderate or really debilitating. It can be triggered by everyday things or by specific events and as parents it can be a maze to navigate the best way to support your child through their anxious thoughts. We are joined by our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner, and we discuss: - What is anxiety? - How can it manifest ...
This week’s episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast may just save your child’s life. When it comes to the safety of our little ones there really is nothing more important. Many accidents and incidents actually occur in and around the home. This makes sense when we spend the majority of the time at home when our babies and children are little. In this week’s episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome our First Aid Expert Nicole Gleeson from Rhythm First Aid talk us thr...
This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome the CEO of Red Nose Keren Ludski to talk to us about SIDS and what to do if the unthinkable happens. If you or someone you know sadly loses a baby or child, Red Nose is there to offer support and help. In this week’s episode we interview Keren Ludski the CEO of Red Nose about the incredible services Red Nose offer and just how to access them if you or someone you know needs them.
Toilet training can feel like a huge milestone and the journey to dry days and dry nights is not always a smooth one. In this week’s episode of the Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast, our Toilet Training Expert Monica Ferrier from Toilet Training Educators troubleshoots some of the most common toilet training problems.
This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about safeguarding our families. Dr Rachael Knight, our IVF and Fertility Expert from Life Fertility Clinic Melbourne joins the podcast to talk all about egg freezing. We discuss: What is egg freezing Why would you consider egg freezing? What does the process entail? How are the eggs stored? Is there an optimal age to freeze your eggs? What lifestyle factors increase the quality of eggs? How long can you store eggs for? What ha...
Need solutions for your sleep problems? Sleep is one of the most underrated luxuries. It is crazy to think that something we so vitally need to function is so hard to come by in the early parenting years. Parenting is exhausting yet it is probably one of the hardest times to get any sleep. Well in this episode we welcome back our Sleep Expert Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia to help us with some Toddler Sleep Troubleshooting. Dr Laura Conway discusses some of the common sleep problems sh...
Gestational Diabetes affects around 1 in 6 Australian women who are pregnant. Around 41,000 women are diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes each year. Gestational Diabetes is the fastest growing form of diabetes in Australia, with the average age of women bearing children increasing, excessive weight gain during pregnancy and Australia’s changing ethnic makeup all being contributing factors. Women with Gestational Diabetes are at a higher risk of serious complications during labour and birth that ...
How do you choose the right contraception for you, for your stage of the parenting journey? This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast 🎙️ we discuss contraception with our Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic.
Need Sleep? We have you covered with this week’s episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast This week we tackle sleep associations and sleep difficulties in babies with our Sleep Expert Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia.
How can we create peace as busy parents? As parents we like to feel like we’ve got this - we have some form of control over the unpredictability of parent life. Unfortunately, not everything always goes to plan. Sometimes we are juggling a million balls, tossing and turning with busy minds, worrying and waiting for results, berating ourselves for not doing things differently. It’s all part of parenthood. We are joined by Denis Orloff, our Mindfulness, Yoga and Self Care Expert and founder of Yog...
Our children are all born with different temperaments. How do we know what temperament our child has? How do we best support their temperament appropriately? Child Psychologist Dr Deirdre Brandner is back to talk to us about a child’s temperament and nature vs nurture. We discuss: - Are our children born with their temperament or is it developed from their environment?- Different temperaments our children can have- How to bring the best out of our children based on their temperament- The role en...
Set your child up for success by following our Toilet Training Expert's How-to guide. In this week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood we welcome Toilet Training Expert Monica Ferrie from Toilet Training Educators. We discuss:- The best age to start Toilet Training- What the Toilet Training readiness signs are- Do boys and girls need to be Toilet Trained differently?- What equipment is best for Toilet Training (I.e What do you need to start? Do you have to use a potty? Do you need toilet...
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. Child behavior and Emotion Coach Expert Dr Christiane Kehoe, co-author of the Tuning in to Toddlers and Tuning in to Teens programs and Tuning in to Kids to discuss emotion coaching, what is it and how do we do it and ways in which we can build a strong connection with your children.
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.We discuss: What are some of the ‘typical’ challenging behaviours we can expect to see with toddlers? At what age do toddlers develop the noti...
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 episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast Child Psychologist Deirdre Brandner helps us understand why toddlers behave the way they do and how as parents we can respond effectively. Listen in for invaluable insights, practical tips, and strategies for handling the toddler years...
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 Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast we welcome back our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydneberg to talk all about toddler nutrition and how to help them have a healthy diet by providing ...
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 reasons children need to see an ENT during their childhood with our ENT Expert Dr Eric Levi. Dr Eric is a Specialist Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgeon. He treats general ENT conditions such as hearing loss,...
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 respectively, and specialise in paediatric sleep. They listen carefully to the voices of parents – who are...
Going 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 of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Bradner to help us all ease the transition and share her tips and tricks on the best approach to introduce a sibling to the family.
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 breastfeeding, it can bring about a mixture of emotions and questions. Our Lactation Expert Rowena Gray is back in the podcast chair to talk to us all about how to wean from breastfeeding.
This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we chat with intuition, mindful living, greatness coach and fellow podcaster and yoga teacher Tommy Kende to talk to us all about Mindfulness and Meditation and how we can incorporate these important practices into our every day to get the most out of life.
