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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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00:33:53

When is the right time? Navigating smartphone use...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/11/17

In this episode host Naida Rossi speaks with Dany Elachi, founder of the Heads Up Alliance, a grass roots organisation supporting parents who want to delay smart phones and social media for their children. Dany talks about complex issue of smart phone use in our children and young people and how building a supportive community can help parents navigate some of the challenges.

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00:28:14

Looking beyond behaviour – part two

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/11/03

This is the final episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. In part twoBilly talks about prioritising building connection with our children over ‘perfect parenting’, how setting boundaries collaboratively and consistently with our children is most effective, and recognising when your family may need to seek extra support.

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00:25:28

Looking beyond behaviour – part one

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/10/20

This is the first episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. In part one, Billy highlights the importance of understanding the emotions behind a child’s behaviour, the concept of emotional regulation, resilience and the role parents play in creating safe and supportive environments for children.

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00:20:29

My family is different to yours: Helping children...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/10/06

Host Alicia Ranford welcomes back psychologist Rachel Samson to discuss the importance of teaching children about diverse family structures and fostering inclusivity. Rachel shares ways we can guide children to embrace difference and be inclusivity champions, both in their peer groups and how they live in the world.

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00:27:45

Supporting emotional development and empathy in boys

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/09/22

In this episode host Alicia Randford and psychologist Rachel Samson explore the emotional development of young boys. Rachel shares ways we can encourage them to express their feelings and navigate through big emotions at any stage of their development.

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00:30:37

ADHD, Autism and food: Supporting neurodivergent...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/09/08

In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives. Anna shares insight into why mealtimes can be tricky for some neurodivergent children and the best ways we can support them.

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00:22:30

How a speech pathologist can support your child

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/08/25

In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Sally Venus, a paediatric speech pathologist, to unpack what a speech pathologist does and how they play a vital part in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

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00:29:33

Talking about periods: Ending shame and building...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/08/11

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi is joined by Rochelle Courtney, founder of Share the Dignity, a national charity with the mission to ensure that no woman, girl or person who menstruates has to choose between food and period products. Rochelle talks about the reality of period poverty and how we can better educate our children with the right language about periods to eliminate shame and stigma while supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

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00:32:42

Nurtured by nature: Outdoor play for children’s...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/07/28

In this episode our host Nadia Rossi is joined by Amy Saunders, the Wellbeing Impact Lead from Nature Play SA. Amy talks about how playing outside in nature can help to support the mental health and wellbeing of children while providing moments of connection for families.

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00:18:34

Exploring the role of grandparent carers

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/07/14

Many children and young people in Australia are currently being cared for full time by their grandparents. People who take on this role are known as ‘grandparent carers’. In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Mike Feszczak, the CEO of Grandcarers SA, to learn more about this lesser-known caring role.

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00:25:53

Five ways to support your children’s mental health

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/06/30

Emerging Minds consulted with practitioners and families with lived experience to develop ‘the PERCS of parenting’, which outline five key ways to support your children's mental health. The PERCS provide guidance on: parent-child relationships, emotions and behaviours; routines; communication and meaning-making; and support networks. In this episode our host Alicia Ranford is joined by Emerging Minds Practice Development Officer, Jacquie Lee. Jacquie talks through each key area and how parents

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00:31:29

Building a support network for your gender diverse child

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/06/16

In this episode, guest host Nicole Rollbusch talks to Arianne, a parent of six. While supporting her child through coming out and transitioning, Arianne and her daughter found their social and family supports significantly challenged. She shares her family’s experience of supporting their daughter and sister, navigating support services and the benefits of creating strong support networks around the whole family.

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00:27:13

Supporting children’s wellbeing during a separation...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/06/02

Navigating through separation and divorce can understandably be one of the hardest and most stressful experiences for a family. As a parent it can be hard to know how to talk to your children about what is going on. In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with family law counsellor Alesha Akintoye about how we can best support our children and ourselves during this difficult time.

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00:30:12

Talking to children and young people about the...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/05/18

In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with Neil Davis from the Sammy D Foundation. Neil and his wife Nat Cook started the foundation after their teenage son Sam fell victim to a one punch attack. Neil shares their story and how the Sammy D Foundation works tirelessly to build confidence in children to speak up for themselves and each other, with the message that using violence can have consequences which can’t be undone.

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00:14:44

Supporting gender and sexual diversity in children...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/05/05

Many parents struggle to navigate gender and sexual diversity with their children and young people. They might feel unsure of how to best support their family in what can seem like a rapidly changing landscape. In this episode, host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Jason Tyndale to share his experience of supporting his child on their journey.

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00:32:12

Tricky topics: Masculinity and raising boys to be...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/04/21

In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They discuss some of the issues that young people are sharing with Daniel, including ideas about masculinity. He also talks about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people's lives can be there for them.

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00:19:21

My journey as a transgender parent

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/03/24

In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Jason Tyndale about his journey as a transgender parent. Jason shares how he navigated his transition with his family and friends, and the unique strengths that come with being a transgender parent.

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00:33:00

Talking about family mealtimes, nutrition and food...

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/03/10

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives, where her role includes providing online nutrition resources and support for nourishing infants, toddlers and children.Anna talks with Nadia about how we can manage expectations at family mealtimes to make them enjoyable for everyone. Anna shares ways to create balanced meals and insights in to how we can manage food refusal in children.

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00:36:22

Talking to children and young people about consent

Emerging Minds Families ·

2025/02/24

In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Kirsty, Schools Coordinator at Shine SA, to talk about the differences between consent and sexual consent. Kirsty shares how and why it is important to talk to children and young people about consent, how adults can model consent to children and how it supports a child’s wellbeing to be informed about consent.

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