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Feed Play Love

From nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between. Produced and presented by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.

kids & family parenting

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17:40

What are the developmental milestones in the first year?

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2022/05/25

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15:23

Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue on the changing face...

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2022/05/24

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10:11

Another myth about cesareans debunked

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2022/05/23

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16:56

How to teach your toddler emotional self regulation

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2022/05/22

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14:38

Do we need to use more inclusive terms in pregnancy...

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2022/05/18

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14:57

When motherhood leads to burn out (and how to avoid it)

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2022/05/18

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17:39

How to help an anxious child

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2022/05/18

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17:39

Can we avoid coughs and colds?

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2022/05/15

And if we can't, how can we make our children more comfortable? Paediatrician Deb Levy and former emergency nurse Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids join us to talk about how we can try to dodge the dreaded lurgy this winter, and what to do if we get hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:26

How to talk to kids about Australia's history

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2022/05/12

How should we talk to our kids about Australia's history? How much do we share about the dark and tragic events that came with colonialism for the First Nations of Australia? Anita Heiss is a member of the Wiradjuri Nation of Central NSW and a prolific author. Her latest book isAm I Black Enough For You-re-released after 10 years. Anita explains how parents can explain our history to kids, including the parts we should celebrate.In this interview Anita talks about Magabala books. Individual books

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25:16

Navigating the tricky world of texting tweens

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2022/05/11

During the lockdowns of the past few years children used technology even more to stay connected with their friends. Now that they are back at school, you may have noticed that they're texting each other more than ever before. Texting can be a very nuanced medium, and not one that tweens really understand. Dana Kerford is the founder of URSTRONG, an organisation that helps educate children about healthy friendships. Dana shares her insight to how kids communicate through text and how we as parents

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12:19

What you need to know about kids and genital exploration

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2022/05/10

What's your most awkward parenting moment? Perhaps you were out to dinner when your toddler decided it was a good time to play with themselves. Adults can find it uncomfortable when our children start to explore their bodies, but Vanessa Hamilton says it's all developmentally appropriate. Vanessa is the Founder of Talking the Talk Healthy Sexuality Education. Vanessa explains why kids play with themselves and how parents can handle their own emotional response. In this episode Vanessa talks about

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26:00

How to have a positive caesarean

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2022/05/09

When you're thinking about where you'll give birth, chances are you're not thinking of fluorescent lights, beeping noises and lots of metal surfaces. Janet Purcell is a registered nurse and positive birth advocate. Janet believes that whether you're having a vaginal birth in a birthing suiteor a planned or emergency caesarean, there are ways you can make the experience a more positive one. Janet runs through the ways you can make a hospital feel more like home, ever when your birth hasn't gone to

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10:24

A new way to make motherhood easier

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2022/05/08

Melanie Corlett had a toddler and a baby on the way when she decided that something needed to be done about the kind of support being offered to new mums. So in the thick of the 2020 lockdown she started to develop the appMumli a place where new mums can collate the information most relevant to them. Melanie talks about raising a business and a baby at the same time and why she thinks this app will make things easier for mums.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:44

What you need to know about parents with a disability

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2022/05/05

Even as we head towards greater choice when it comes to having children, there is one group of people who are still fighting against prejudice when it comes to having children. Eliza Hull is a contemporary musician, disability advocate and the editor ofWe've Got This, Stories by Disabled Parents.Eliza says that despite the judgments parents with a disability often get from those around them, they're actually really well equipped to raise children. She debunks some myths about parents with disability

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10:17

The best way to deal with bullying and bullies

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2022/05/04

There is a lot of advice out there on how to deal with bullies. But when you're confronted with the experience in real life it can feel incredibly nuanced and even awkward. Dr Vanessa Lapointe is a psychologist and author who leads from the heart. In this interview she gives us some excellent advice on how to identify if you child is being bullied, how to respond appropriately, and what to do ifyourchild is the bully.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:07

A mindful way to return to work after kids

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2022/05/03

Our priorities around work can shift a lot after having a baby. Which is not to say that our jobs are no longer important, just that they may no longer have top billing. And even if they do remain high on the priority list, the question of how to manage work with sleep deprivation can be a tricky one to solve. Chelsea Pottenger is the founder and director of EQ Minds, a company that helps businesses address mental wellbeing for their workforces. Chelsea talks about how we can cope with sleep

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15:34

Is it possible to be pregnant and not know it?

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2022/05/02

Imagine not knowing you're pregnant until you go into labour. For many women that seems impossible, but it's a rare phenomenon thatdoes happen. These types of pregnancies are referred to as hidden, concealed or cryptic pregnancies. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She attended a labour of a hidden pregnancy, and talks about how women can go through nine months without knowing they are pregnant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:35

Adjusting to parenthood can be hard: here's how to do...

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2022/05/01

Becoming a parent can be a mixture of big feelings - both joy and sorrow. It can also be physically demanding attending to a newborn's needs. Sharlene Vlahos is the Director of Education at Karitane, a non-profit organisation supporting parents raising children. Sharlene gives us her top tips on transitioning to parenthood. Additional resources if you're struggling: PANDACOPEThe Gidget FoundationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:45

Why a little bit of mess might just save your sanity

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2022/05/01

Kerri Sackville is on a mission. The author and journalist wants women everywhere to know that allowing some mess and clutter might just be the secret to a happy life. Her latest book is called The Lifechanging Magic of a Little Bit of Mess.Kerri talks about why no self-respecting parent should have a white lounge, and the joy of collecting (and keeping) little cows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:08

How far would you go to have a baby?

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2022/04/28

Jess Moore ended up travelling halfway around the world in order to have a baby, but along the way she went through over ten rounds of IVF and attempted to use eggs from a friend. After several years and a lot of heartache she finally fell pregnant with her little boy at 45 years of age. Jess talks about her experience, including how she was able to keep going after so many set backs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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