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Sense by Meg Faure: Real Life Parenting

Real-life parenting support from pregnancy to the toddler years. Join occupational therapist, bestselling author, and Parent Sense founder Meg Faure for expert insight and honest conversations with real moms and leading parenting scientists. From sleep and weaning to milestones, emotions, and tantrums, this is the calm, trusted, science-backed sense you need to parent with confidence.

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174 - Tasha Perreard's Top 5 Tips for a Confident...

Sense by Meg Faure: Real Life Parenting ·

2025/08/14

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, expert lactation consultant Tasha Perreard provides a practical crash course for expectant and new moms. Tasha shares her top five actionable tips for a confident start, including the importance of the 'golden hour,' latching correctly, and asking for help early. She also discusses the most common breastfeeding battles—from perceived low milk supply to pain—and offers a simple 5-step toolkit for those overwhelming moments when you just need to reset. This episode is

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Episode 173- Finding Your Strength: A Realistic Guide...

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2025/08/07

This week on the "Feeding Sense" segment, guest host and Paediatric Dietitian Kath Megaw is joined by Annéke de Silva, a pre and postnatal fitness expert and founder of Glowfit Training. This episode is a realistic and reassuring guide for mothers navigating exercise during pregnancy and after birth. Annéke shares her professional expertise and personal experience as a mom of two, covering everything from core safety to managing motivation.Key discussion points include:Safe Pregnancy Exercise: Learn

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Episode 172 - Cruising into the First Birthday: An...

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2025/07/31

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we catch up with our regular guest Julia as her daughter, Aurelia, reaches 49 weeks old and prepares for her first birthday! This episode is a candid look at the final, transformative stretch of babyhood, from high-speed crawling and first words to navigating illness and big feeding transitions.Key discussion points include:The Big Milk Question: What happens to milk feeds after 12 months? Meg provides a clear guide on dropping daytime bottles, when to transition

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Episode 171 - Real Talk with Twin Mom Zoe Brown:...

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2025/07/24

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we have an honest and heartwarming chat with media personality and twin mom, Zoe Brown. Her boys are now 16 weeks (three and a half months) old, and she shares the real highs and lows of this dynamic stage, from major sleep victories to the tough reality of finding your community in a new city.This episode is packed with relatable moments and expert advice:The Ultimate Win: Zoe shares the exciting news that her twins slept through the night for the first time! We

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Episode 170 - A Real Conversation About Breastfeeding...

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2025/07/17

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we cut through the myths and pressures for a real conversation about breastfeeding. Meg is joined by the incredible Dr. Sabeen Adil, a GP and internationally board-certified lactation consultant, who brings a wealth of global experience in breastfeeding medicine and perinatal mental health.This episode offers a supportive and honest look at the breastfeeding journey:More Than Milk: Discover why breastfeeding is not just for the baby, but also a crucial and natural

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Episode 169 - Nina's 8-Week Update: Tummy Time, Skin...

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2025/07/10

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we catch up with regular guest Nina Clark, who is navigating the joys and challenges of life with her eight-week-old son, Josh, while on holiday. Nina shares how Josh's sleep is improving, with longer stretches at night, but also discusses his daytime catnaps and love for being held.This episode delves into key topics for this age:Holiday Sleep: Meg offers advice on managing sleep routines while away, the pros and cons of car seat naps, and how to stay flexible

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Zoë's 12-Week Twins: Balancing Different Schedules,...

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2025/07/03

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we welcome back twin mom Zoë Brown and twin expert Tasha Perreard for the Season 7 premiere! Zoë’s boys are now 12 weeks old, and she shares the new joys, like first laughs, and challenges, like managing two very different personalities and schedules.This episode tackles:Different Sleep Schedules: What do you do when one twin sleeps for five hours, but the other wakes every three? Meg and Tasha offer expert advice on whether to wake the sleeping twin, manage

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Episode 167 - Nina & Josh: The 6-Week Check-In...

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2025/06/26

In the much-anticipated Season 6 finale of Sense by Meg Faure, we welcome back regular guest Nina Clark for a 6-week check-in on her newborn, Josh! Nina shares the joys of Josh's blossoming social nature, including those heart-melting early smiles, and the realities of managing a six-week-old alongside her toddler, Max.Meg Faure offers expert advice on navigating this key developmental stage:The 6-Week Fussies: Understanding why babies often experience a peak in fussiness and sleep struggles around

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Episode 166 - Reflective Parenting in the Feeding Space

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2025/06/19

Reflective Parenting in the Feeding SpaceThis month on "Feeding Sense," guest host Paediatric Dietitian Kath Megaw welcomes Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jenny Rose. They explore the profound impact of our own food upbringing on how we parent at mealtimes. Discover how to identify and break unhelpful food cycles through reflective parenting, understand the psychology-nutrition link, and learn practical strategies to foster a healthier, more mindful relationship with food for your family. Dr. Rose

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Episode 165 - Reflections on Fatherhood, Wise Words...

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2025/06/12

This Father's Day, Sense by Meg Faure welcomes a very special guest: Philip Faure, Meg's husband of 30 years. In this unique and heartfelt episode, Philip shares his candid reflections on the journey of fatherhood, from the overwhelming emotions of becoming a new dad in his mid-twenties to the wisdom gained over nearly three decades of parenting.Meg and Philip discuss:The New Dad Experience: The indescribable emotions, the sense of responsibility, and the initial chaos and sleep deprivation that

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Episode 164 - When Twins Have Different Schedules:...

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2025/06/05

On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, we're joined again by media personality and new twin mom, Zoë Brown, and twin expert, neonatal nurse Tasha Perreard. Zoë’s twin boys are now 10 weeks old, a stage filled with new milestones like first smiles, but also new challenges, particularly around individual sleep and feeding needs.This episode tackles:Navigating Different Schedules: What do you do when one twin is ready to sleep longer stretches at night, but the other still wakes every three

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163 - Hello, 10 Months! Mastering Milestones, Sleep &...

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2025/05/29

Is your 10-month-old suddenly treating nighttime like party time? You're not alone! In this episode, Meg Faure reconnects with regular guest Julia, mum to 10.5-month-old Aurelia, to tackle those frustrating twice-a-night wake-ups.We dive deep into the three primary culprits behind disturbed sleep at this age:Nutrition: Is your baby getting enough iron and the right balance of nutrients to see them through the night? Meg shares tips on meal timing, iron-rich foods (like a fantastic quinoa, spinach,

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Episode 162 - Nina's Newborn Journey (4 Weeks):...

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2025/05/22

On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, we reconnect with Nina Clark, mom of two, as her new baby, Joshua (yes, "Tiny" officially has a name!), hits the four-week mark. Nina shares the sweet story behind his name reveal.Meg and Nina then explore the common challenges of this tender age:Decoding Fussiness: Why do 4-week-olds get fussy? Meg discusses newborn communication, gut immaturity (and how it relates to lactose digestion), and the often-overlooked impact of overstimulation, especially in

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Constipation in Kids: Why Posture & Play Matter as...

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2025/05/15

In this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, we launch our brand new "Feeding Sense" segment! Paediatric dietician Kath Megaw takes over as guest host. She is joined by Nicole Comninellis, a paediatric physiotherapist. Nicole has a special interest in neurodevelopment and infant digestion. Together, they tackle one of parenting's most common challenges: constipation in babies and toddlers. Understanding Constipation from a Physio's Perspective Kath Megaw introduces the topic, noting that dietary

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Episode 160 - Breast vs Bottle? The Honest Mom Chat...

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2025/05/08

On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we welcome back twin mom Zoe Brown and twin specialist Tasha Perreard. Zoe's twins are now five weeks old. This stage often brings confusing topics like crampy tummies and breastfeeding decisions. This episode unpacks digestive issues and feeding choices. If your baby is fussy, gassy, or has reflux, this is for you. We discuss real reasons for discomfort. Topics include lactose intolerance versus cow's milk protein allergy. Solutions like drops and body

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EPISODE 159 - Navigating the Journey to Two: A Mom's...

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2025/05/01

On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we welcome Nina Clark. Nina is a mom of two young children. She shares her real and relatable parenting journey. Nina joins Meg to discuss the transition from one child to two. She offers insights that resonate deeply with parents navigating this stage.Moving from One to Two Children Nina candidly shares her experience welcoming her second baby, nicknamed Tiny. Her first son, Max, is nearly three years old. Falling pregnant with Tiny was surprisingly

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Episode 158 - When the Wheels Fall Off | Julia 10...

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2025/04/24

Join Meg Faure and regular guest Julia this week as they catch up on life with 10-month-old Aurelia and nearly four-year-old Santi. Julia shares the exhaustion of navigating Aurelia’s current sleep disruptions, likely caused by a combination of illness, teething, and developmental leaps towards walking. Meg offers practical tips and reassurance for getting through these common 10-month hurdles.Decoding 10-Month Sleep ChallengesAurelia, usually an easy baby, has been struggling with night wakings and

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EPISODE 157- IVF for Baby #3: Caitlyn De Beer on...

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2025/04/17

On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, join us for a deeply insightful conversation with the inspiring Caitlyn De Beer – life coach, author, speaker, NPO founder, and mum of two, now expecting her third baby after a significant gap. Caitlyn shares her unique and honest journey through secondary infertility and IVF, intertwined with her strong faith and evolving perspective on motherhood.Caitlyn's Journey to Baby #3 Having conceived her first two children (now 8 and 9) spontaneously (though

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EPISODE 156 - Zoe Brown's Empowering Twin Birth Story...

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2025/04/10

On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, we welcome back radio personality Zoe Brown, just weeks after the birth of her twin boys, Jordan and Luke! Joined by specialist midwife and twin mum Tasha Perreard, Zoe shares her incredibly raw, real, and ultimately empowering twin birth story. If you followed our last chat, Zoe was hoping for a vaginal delivery despite one twin being in a transverse position – listen now to hear how her journey unfolded.The Birth Story: Trusting Instincts & Strong

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EPISODE 155 - 9 Month-Old on the Move & the Busy Baby...

Sense by Meg Faure: Real Life Parenting ·

2025/04/03

Podcast Summary: 9-Month-Old on the Move – Busy Baby PhaseIntroduction On this week's episode of Sense, by Meg Faure, we dive into the exciting world of a 9-month-old baby. At this stage, babies are becoming more mobile, curious, and eager to explore their surroundings. They are constantly on the move, discovering new skills and testing their independence. This phase is full of milestones, from crawling and standing to babbling and engaging with the world. Parenting a baby at this stage can be both

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