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This episode focusses on the tragic topic of baby loss, as Madeleine is joined by Vicki Culling, a bereaved parent, educator, and support worker.

Vicki shares her invaluable experiences in hopes of helping other bereaved parents to find moments of solace in the midst of sorrow, honour the memory of their children, and discovering unexpected sources of strength along the way.

Growing Around Grief: https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/help-resources/bereavement-support/the-grieving-process/tonkins-model-of-grief

Ring Theory: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/promoting-hope-preventing-suicide/201705/ring-theory-helps-us-bring-comfort-in

Vicki's website: https://www.vca.co.nz/

Whetūrangitia: https://wheturangitia.services.govt.nz/

Sands NZ: http://www.sands.org.nz/

Huggable Hearts: https://www.huggablehearts.co.nz/

Refuge in Grief: https://refugeingrief.com/

Glover Memorials (free plaques): http://www.glovermemorials.co.nz/


Madeleine's website: https://resilientkids.org.nz/

Get in touch: resilientkidspod@gmail.com

This episode features Celia Hogan, an expert on the importance of play and the role it plays in child development. Celia and Madeleine discuss the benefits of nature in play, child-led play, and strategies for enabling the healthy contribution of play to children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being.



Celia's website: https://littlekiwisnatureplay.com/



Madeleine's website: https://resilientkids.org.nz/

Get in touch: resilientkidspod@gmail.com

In this episode, Madeleine is joined by optometrist Keren Dravitzki as they delve into the fascinating world of eye health. Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a growing concern in today's digital age.

Explore the environmental factors that contribute to Myopia, strategies to protect developing eyes, and tips to minimise eye strain and tiredness.



Myopia - for families: https://mykidsvision.org

Myopia - for parents: https://mymyopia.com/for-parents


Madeleine's website: https://resilientkids.org.nz/

Get in touch: resilientkidspod@gmail.com

This week on Resilient Kids Madeleine speaks with specialist Brett Harrington about all things ADHD. This episode is filled with insights and strategies for parents raising children with ADHD. Listen in as Brett shares her expert knowledge and we discover that ADHD is not something to be fought against, but rather a challenge that we must embrace and adapt around.



Brett's website: https://adhdsorted.com/

ADHD New Zealand: https://www.adhd.org.nz/

Additude magazine: https://www.additudemag.com/


Madeleine's website: https://resilientkids.org.nz/

Get in touch: resilientkidspod@gmail.com

In this week's episode, host Madeleine speaks with Te Kahukura Boynton, to explore innovative strategies for imparting financial wisdom to children.


Te Kahukura Boynton is a 19 year old Law Student, Entrepreneur and Activist for Māori. Te Kahukura is on a mission to teach Maori financial literacy because she believes that this will reduce disparities in outcomes. You can learn more about her journey by following @maorimillionaire_ on social media or visiting www.maorimillionaire.com

Te Kahukura shares invaluable insights to help children understand the profound significance of money, delving into topics such as budgeting, teaching kids the value of money, and how to role model positive behaviours in the realm of finance.



How much is too much: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jean-illsley-clarke/how-much-is-too-much-previously-published-as-how-much-is-enough/9780738216829/


Madeleine's website: https://resilientkids.org.nz/

Get in touch: resilientkidspod@gmail.com

This episode we are joined by Sarah Amy Glensor Best, an author, parenting coach, and mother of 3, as she shares her insightful take on the significance of play in a child's life. Madeleine and Sarah uncover the reasons behind play's importance and practical ways to infuse it into daily routines, fostering creativity and resilience naturally. Covering topics such as what is play, why we play, and even how to use play to explore sensitive topics like death, tune in to discover how to make play an integral part of your parenting journey.




Sarah's website: www.powerfulparenting.world

Sarah's book: https://www.amazon.com/Changing-World-Childs-Play-Inspirations/dp/0994114214




Interview with Dr Peter Gray: ⁠https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018902731/more-play-for-young-people



Playcentre: https://www.playcentre.org.nz



Madeleine's website: https://resilientkids.org.nz/

Get in touch: resilientkidspod@gmail.com