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Emerging Minds Families

Welcome to the Emerging Minds Families podcast. Each fortnight, we chat with parents, family members and practitioners from all over Australia. They generously share with us their experiences and the knowledge, strength and the skills they’ve developed while navigating the ups and downs of parenting, raising a family and the tricky things that life can sometimes throw at us. We discuss a range of topics close to families hearts and always with a mind to supporting children’s mental health and

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00:32:19

Gaming: Finding a healthy balance for children and...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/08/01

Gaming is a big part of many young people’s lives. As a parent it can be hard finding the right balance (or even knowing what that is) when it comes to both gaming and screen time. In this episode we talk with Nikki Taranis who was recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation, as she draws on her experience as a social worker and therapeutic specialist, as well as her own interest in gaming.

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00:27:17

Parenting in rural and remote Australia

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/07/17

Parenting is an adventure no matter where you are located, but it can bring unique challenges and opportunities when you are raising a family in the remote areas of outback Australia. In this episode we talk to Petie, a mother to four children who lives with her family in a beautiful and unique part of the country.

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00:17:52

Building a strong and positive relationship with your...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/07/02

For many parents and caregivers, it can be hard to know how to foster a strong and positive relationship with their child, while also allowing them space to explore and grow. In this podcast, we talk to Lyndsay Healy, Director of the Children’s Program at Gowrie South Australia. Lyndsay has over 20 years experience in helping parents respond to the needs of their children in a way that allows children to feel safe and secure, while helping build strong relationships between family members.

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00:25:14

A GP’s role in supporting the family

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/06/19

When it comes to the health of children and families, general practitioners, or GPs, are often the first port of call for parents seeking advice and treatment for their child's health concerns. In this podcast we talk with Dr Andrew Leech who has over 12 years experience as a GP, and a special interest in child mental health and wellbeing.

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00:33:20

How you can support your neurodivergent child

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/06/02

Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain and the different ways in which people think, learn and process information. In this podcast we talk with Bec, a mother and stepmother to three children, who shares her parenting journey with us, including the challenges and valuable lessons she has learned from her neurodivergent son.

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00:26:15

Looking after the mental health and wellbeing of...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/05/18

There are many reasons why some children are not able to remain living with their birth families. In Australia, this is referred to as out-of-home care. While it’s intended to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, out-of-home-care can also come with its own set of challenges. In this podcast we talk with Meryl Klimczack, who has over 20 years’ experience as a foster mum.

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00:20:08

Growing up with a parent who experiences mental...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/05/08

Our childhood experiences often shape who we are and how we view the world. Children who grow up with a parent who experiences mental health difficulties can experience challenges that impact and shape their life. In this podcast we talk with Abbey Clark. She's 18 years of age and is generously sharing her experiences of growing up with a father living with mental health difficulties.

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00:23:44

Supporting children who have experienced trauma

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/04/25

All children deserve to have safe environments where they can thrive. But when a child’s trust is broken and their environment no longer feels safe, this can have significant ramifications for the child’s life and development. In this podcast we talk with Dan Moss, who has a long history of working in support services with children who have experienced trauma. Dan helps us understand what relational trauma is and how it can affect the mental health and wellbeing of the children in our lives.

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00:26:53

Supporting your child’s emotions

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/04/10

As a parent or caregiver it can be difficult to know how to help your child manage their big feelings. In this podcast we talk to Ben Rogers, a father and occupational therapist who has spent much of his career looking at emotions and how to help children and parents manage them in a healthy way.

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00:21:33

Tips for new parents: How to avoid comparing yourself...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/03/24

In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, a mother and mental health accredited social worker about our natural instinct to compare ourselves to others, how this can increase for new parents and how to remind yourself that you are doing a good job.

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00:25:26

Tips for new parents: Bonding with your baby in their...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/03/10

In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, mother and mental health accredited social worker, about bonding with your baby in their first 12 months, and what can help if this doesn’t come naturally.

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00:21:17

Understanding your child’s experience of anxiety

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/02/24

Many ‘firsts’ happen in a child’s early years, so it's common for them to feel nervous or anxious sometimes. But it's important to understand the difference between children's big feelings and experience of anxiety. In this podcast we chat to psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about understanding your child’s experience of anxiety.

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00:13:57

Staying connected to your kids while experiencing...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/02/13

In this podcast we talk to Jason Tyndale, a father of four, on about how to remain connected to your children when you are experiencing mental health difficulties.

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00:19:31

How to find the right health professional

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/01/30

In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.

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00:32:43

Talking to your child about your mental illness

Emerging Minds Families ·

2023/01/16

In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.

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00:30:52

What families can do to look after themselves...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2022/12/05

In this episode, we talk to one of the leading experts in disaster recovery: educator, psychologist and the director of the Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma Loss and Grief Network at the Australian National University, Michelle Roberts. Michelle explores what families can do to look after themselves following a flood event, along with advice on how to talk to children about planning for natural disasters.

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00:20:46

Learning how to parent when you weren’t parented well...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2022/11/22

In this podcast, we talk to Flick, a mother of four about how she learnt to parent when she wasn’t parented well herself.

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00:00:40

Emerging Minds Families podcast introduction

Emerging Minds Families ·

2022/11/16

Welcome to the Emerging Minds Families podcast. Each fortnight, we chat with parents, family members and practitioners from all over Australia. We discuss a range of topics close to families hearts and always with a mind to supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.

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