Parenting Collective

Donna Moala
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Hey beautiful parents, welcome to the Parenting Collective Podcast! I am your host, Donna Moala and around here we believe it takes a village, so I have brought to you a village of experts who give you all the tools around anything parenting and beyond. Each episode, I invite brilliant minds in parenting, health, relationships, and beyond to share their knowledge and support you in creating calmer homes, stronger connections and more rested nights. Think of this as your weekly coffee date with people who really get it and who can give you the tools to thrive, not just survive. I am Certified Secure Sleep and Conscious Parenting Coach, certified with the incredible Dr Shefali Institute, wife & mother of 3 teenage girls.  Empowering and supporting families throughout the WORLD with my 1:1 guidance,  via in home consults or zoom. Nurturing & supportive and NEVER Cry It Out.  Working with expectant parents through to children 10 years old.  I am the founder  @parentingcollective.au Reach out for your free 15 minute phone chat CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat

  1. 21 hrs ago

    Ep: 101 Baby Milestones, Development Created By A Paediatric OT

    Are you worried about your baby’s milestones? Googling every little thing and wondering, “Is my baby on track?” In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala chats with Alaskah Hindry, a paediatric Occupational Therapist, mother and founder of Evergrow App, about baby development, developmental milestones and the overwhelm so many parents experience. Alaskah shares why baby milestones have such a wide range, when parents should seek professional support, and why comparing your baby to other children can create unnecessary anxiety. They also talk about the reality of parenting in the age of information overload, from endless Googling and social media comparisons to feeling like you need the perfect toys and activities to support your child’s development. Alaskah created Evergrow, a parenting app designed to give parents simple, evidence-based information, realistic play ideas, developmental support and practical wellbeing tools, without adding to the overwhelm. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Understanding baby developmental milestones   ✨ What’s normal when it comes to tummy time, rolling, sitting and walking   ✨ When to worry about your baby’s development   ✨ Why comparing your baby to other babies can create anxiety   ✨ How social media contributes to parenting overwhelm   ✨ Simple, realistic play ideas that support child development   ✨ Why you don’t need expensive toys for meaningful play   ✨ Supporting parent wellbeing and nervous system regulation   ✨ How Evergrow helps parents navigate baby development with more confidence  ✨ Trusting your parental instincts and knowing when to seek help   If you are a new parent feeling overwhelmed by developmental milestones, parenting advice or the constant pressure to “get it right,” this conversation is for you. Follow Alaskah Hindry: Website: https://alaskahhindry.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaskah-hindry-ot/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlaskahOT/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alaskahhindry/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alaskahhindry Follow Evergrow App: https://www.instagram.com/evergrowapp_/ Download Evergrow App: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/evergrow-for-baby-you/id6774455485 I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

  2. 4 Oct

    EP: 100 Losing a Child: A Mother’s Journey Through Grief, Healing & Hope

    What happens when a parent loses their child? How do you keep going, navigate grief, and find a way to carry your child’s memory forward? In this deeply moving episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Jess Yugovich, Founder and CEO of The Aliyah Mae Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established following the tragic and unexpected loss of her daughter, Aliyah Mae, in 2024 at just three years old. Jess shares her deeply personal journey through child loss, grief and healing, including the story of Aliyah, the special meaning behind Bunny, and how she continues to honour her daughter while supporting other families experiencing unimaginable loss. The Aliyah Mae Foundation was created to support families navigating the paediatric healthcare system and families experiencing child loss, helping provide connection, advocacy and support during some of the most difficult moments a parent can face. In this conversation, Donna and Jess talk about: • The unimaginable grief of losing a child • Parenting and living through profound grief • Keeping a child’s memory and spirit alive • The importance of support after child loss • Navigating the paediatric healthcare system • Turning personal grief into purpose and advocacy • How Jess transformed her experience into support for other families This is a powerful conversation about motherhood, grief, love, loss, resilience and hope — and a beautiful reminder that a child’s impact can continue long after they are gone. Follow The Aliyah Mae Foundation: Website: https://thealiyahmaefoundation.com.au/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thealiyahmaefoundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealiyahmaefoundation/ Follow Jess Yugovich: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-yugovich/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessyugovich I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

  3. 27 Sept

    EP: 99 Speech Delays, Mouth Breathing & Early Intervention: What Parents Need to Know

    What if the signs your child is struggling with speech, breathing, sleep, or development are easier to miss than you think? In this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Luba Patlakh, a passionate child and family advocate, dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist, Myofunction Therapist, and Founder & Director of Kidology, Inc.  Luba is also the host of The Growth Lab Podcast, where she has real conversations about speech delays, feeding, IEPs, sensory processing, and everything in between. Together, Donna and Luba explore: ✨ Speech delays and when parents may want to seek support ✨ How to advocate for your child when something doesn’t feel quite right ✨ The connection between mouth breathing, sleep, speech, and development ✨ Tongue ties and myofunctional therapy ✨ Why some children may struggle with feeding, breathing, or articulation ✨ The importance of early intervention and getting the right support ✨ How parents can move beyond “wait and see” when they have genuine concerns ✨ Creating supportive communities where parents don’t have to navigate these challenges alone Luba also shares how her personal experiences as a mum helped shape her work and her passion for helping families understand their children’s needs without fear, shame, or judgement. This is an important conversation for parents wondering, “Is this normal?”, “Should I be getting help?”, or simply feeling that something isn’t quite right with their child. Because asking for support doesn’t mean something is wrong with your child. Sometimes, it simply means you’re giving them the tools and support they need to thrive. Follow Luba Patlakh: Personal Website: https://lubapatlakh.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubapatlakh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=18908878 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lubapatlakh Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@thegrowthlabpodcast  Kidology Website: https://kidologyinc.com/ Buy the book- Bobo Wears a Bowtie: https://amzn.asia/d/09bwEFDT I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

  4. 20 Sept

    EP: 98 Kids, Smartphones & Social Media: How to Keep Them Safe Without Fear

    Kids, smartphones, social media and AI are changing the world our children are growing up in. But how do we help our kids navigate technology safely without parenting from fear? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Kirra Pendergast, Founder and Chief Strategist of Safe on Social and Ctrl+Shft, and one of the world's leading voices on digital safety, online harm and AI-era risk. Kirra has spent decades working in technology, cybersecurity and digital safety, helping families, schools and communities understand the risks and opportunities of our digital world. She recently co-authored Digital Freedom: A Guide to Less Screen Time for Safer, Happier and Healthier Families with Maggie Dent.  In this episode, Donna and Kirra talk about: When is the right time to give your child a smartphone?Kids, social media and online safety, what every parent needs to know.How algorithms work and why algorithmic literacy matters for children.The impact of technology, AI and digital risk on our kids’ mental wellbeing.Cyberbullying, online harm and the importance of creating a safe space for children to ask for help.How parents can guide their children through technology without needing to be a tech genius.Why connection, communication and learning alongside our kids matter more than fear-based rules.The positive side of technology, from creativity and learning to citizen science and environmental innovation.Kirra’s incredible personal journey from experiencing online bullying to building a career helping millions of people navigate digital safety.This conversation is about more than screen time. It’s about raising confident, safe and resilient kids in a world where technology isn’t going anywhere. As Kirra shares, we can’t stop technology, but we can help our children understand it, question it and navigate it with confidence. And as parents, we don’t need to know everything. We just need to stay curious, keep the conversation open and walk beside our kids. If you’re a parent navigating smartphones, social media, screen time or the digital world, we hope this conversation helps you feel more informed, supported and confident. 💛 Calmer homes. Stronger connections. Follow Kirra Pendergast: Website: http://www.safeonsocial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirra-pendergast-2938361 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this_is_kirra/ Substack: https://substack.com/@kirrapendergast Buy The Book: Digital Freedom: A guide to less screen time for safer, happier and healthier families - Maggie Dent, Kirra Pendergast: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761902871/ Downloadable Resources:  Image Guidance for Schools Australia and New Zealand The Smartphone Readiness Project I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

  5. 13 Sept

    EP: 97 How to Be a Better Dad: The Modern Fatherhood Guide for Ambitious Men

    How to be a better dad, become a more intentional father, and balance fatherhood with a successful career — what does modern fatherhood really look like for ambitious men? On this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Jeff Hittner, leadership expert, executive coach, and founder of Ambitious Dads, for an honest conversation about modern fatherhood, parenting for dads, fatherhood and career, emotional regulation, intentional parenting, and becoming a better dad. After interviewing more than 200 fathers, Jeff noticed a pattern: ambitious men often feel pulled between the career they’re building and the family they don’t want to miss. Many dads know exactly what they want to achieve professionally, but have never stopped to think about what kind of father they want to be. In this episode, Donna and Jeff explore: • Why successful men often struggle to define their goals as fathers • The biggest challenges modern dads face, from time and confidence to connection • The difference between being a present dad and an intentional dad • How to stop being the “default dad” and become a more conscious father • How emotional regulation can help dads respond rather than react • How your own childhood experiences influence the way you parent • Why so many fathers experience a dad confidence gap • Why dads need more honest conversations, role models and community • How becoming a better father can make you a better leader • How to balance fatherhood, family and career without feeling like you’re failing at one of them • Why Jeff sees fatherhood as the ultimate leadership lab — and ego detox If you’re a new dad, ambitious dad, working father, first-time father, or a dad trying to balance career and family, this conversation will give you plenty to think about — without the pressure to be a perfect parent. Follow Jeff Hittner: Website: https://www.ambitiousdads.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhittner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambitiousdads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousdads Substack: https://ambitiousdads.substack.com/ I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

  6. 6 Sept

    EP: 96 Stop Trying to Be a Perfect Parent: Play & Connection Matter More

    What if being a good parent doesn’t mean being a perfect parent? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala is joined by Monique Cohen, a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist and Play Therapist, and author of Planet Parent, for a warm and honest conversation about playful parenting, parent-child connection, emotional regulation and the pressure to get parenting “right.” Together, Donna and Monique unpack the myth of perfect parenting and explore how play can help children feel connected, safe and understood. They talk about child-led play, emotional regulation, anxiety, school refusal, neurodiversity, strong-willed children, parenting guilt and why children need more downtime and unstructured play. They also explore the importance of recognising when a child may need additional support, why asking for help doesn’t mean you’re failing as a parent, and how parents can break cycles of guilt and perfectionism. Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that your child doesn’t need a perfect parent. They need a connected, loving and present one. If you are a parent who wants less guilt, less pressure and more connection, this episode is for you. 💛 Follow Monique Cohen: Website: https://www.journeypsychology.com.au/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/planet_parent_mc/ Buy the book, Planet Parent - https://www.harryhartog.com.au/products/planet-parent-monique-cohen-9781398461192?_pos=1&_sid=f88099366&_ss=r I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

  7. 30 Aug

    EP: 95 First-time Dad: The Side Men Rarely Talk About

    What does it really feel like to become a dad for the first time? On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Zachary Perez, first-time father, screenwriter and author of Becoming Dad, for an honest and deeply relatable conversation about the side of parenthood men don’t always talk about. Zachary became a dad at 41 and began documenting his journey through pregnancy, birth and the first 50 days of fatherhood, capturing the emotions, uncertainty, anxiety, joy and complete overwhelm of becoming a new dad in real time. From the moment he discovered he was going to be a father, to supporting his partner through birth, bringing his newborn son home and navigating those first sleepless days, Zachary shares what fatherhood actually looked and felt like from a dad’s perspective. In this conversation, Donna and Zachary explore: • The emotional reality of becoming a first-time dad • The anxiety and uncertainty that can come with pregnancy and impending fatherhood • What it feels like for dads watching their partner go through labour and birth • The surreal moment of bringing your newborn baby home • Why new dads can feel completely unprepared, even when they think they have done their research • The importance of support, community and connection for fathers • Why dads need spaces where they can talk honestly about fatherhood • How Zachary’s experience inspired his book, Becoming Dad • The raw reality of the first 50 days of life as a new dad Zachary also shares the story behind his dads’ walking group, an initiative that began with just a few dads and grew into a community of more than 50 fathers and their children. Because becoming a parent isn’t just a huge transition for mothers. Becoming a dad changes your world too. This is a conversation about fatherhood without the filter, the beautiful moments, the unexpected emotions, the anxiety, the humour and the things no one quite prepares you for. If you're a new dad, expecting dad, partner of a new father, or simply interested in the realities of modern fatherhood, this conversation is for you. Follow Zachary Perez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonpractisinggenius/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nonpractisinggenius Buy the book, Becoming Dad. An honest companion for new and expecting dads - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/becoming-dad-9781761625107 I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

  8. 23 Aug

    EP: 94 Stop Chasing Grades. Instead Help Your Child Find Their Passion & Purpose

    What if your child’s path to success has very little to do with getting straight A’s? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with @Margot Machol Bisnow, author of Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams, 99 Stories from Families Who Did, to explore what it really takes to raise confident, resilient and fulfilled children. Margot spent years interviewing successful entrepreneurs and their families to uncover the common threads in how thriving entrepreneurs were raised. What she discovered may challenge the way many parents think about academic success, achievement and the future. From encouraging curiosity and nurturing passions to allowing children to experience failure, Margot shares the parenting lessons she discovered across hundreds of stories. In this conversation, Donna and Margot explore: ✨ Why grades aren’t the only measure of a child’s potential ✨ How to recognise and nurture your child’s natural passions ✨ Why children need space to discover what brings them joy ✨ How sports, music, creativity and other passions can build grit, resilience and confidence ✨ Why parents need to rethink their fear around failure ✨ The importance of believing in your child,  even when their path looks different from yours ✨ How to support children who don’t fit the traditional school system ✨ Why curiosity may be one of the most valuable qualities we can nurture ✨ How to give children greater independence while still being there to guide them Margot’s message is simple but powerful: pay attention to your child. Instead of forcing them into a predetermined version of success, notice what they love, what they’re naturally drawn to and where they come alive. 💛 If you’ve ever worried that your child isn’t following the “right” path, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Catch the full episode and discover how we can move beyond chasing grades and start helping our children discover their own passions, purpose and path. Follow Margot Bisnow: Website: https://raisinganentrepreneur.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margotbisnow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-machol-bisnow-a29550b5/ Buy the book - Raising an Entrepreneur - How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Entrepreneur-Children-Achieve-Families/dp/1098377745/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1649777585&sr=8-5 I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

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Hey beautiful parents, welcome to the Parenting Collective Podcast! I am your host, Donna Moala and around here we believe it takes a village, so I have brought to you a village of experts who give you all the tools around anything parenting and beyond. Each episode, I invite brilliant minds in parenting, health, relationships, and beyond to share their knowledge and support you in creating calmer homes, stronger connections and more rested nights. Think of this as your weekly coffee date with people who really get it and who can give you the tools to thrive, not just survive. I am Certified Secure Sleep and Conscious Parenting Coach, certified with the incredible Dr Shefali Institute, wife & mother of 3 teenage girls.  Empowering and supporting families throughout the WORLD with my 1:1 guidance,  via in home consults or zoom. Nurturing & supportive and NEVER Cry It Out.  Working with expectant parents through to children 10 years old.  I am the founder  @parentingcollective.au Reach out for your free 15 minute phone chat CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat

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  • Creator
    Donna Moala
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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    Clean
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    © 2026 Parenting Collective
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    Parenting Collective

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