Double Strength Mama Power Stuff Audio

When your children are little it’s impossible to imagine what life will be like when you might be taking care of their children. Parenting 102 or grandparenting is the next great phase in the journey, with a real emphasis on the ‘great’. Suzy talks to comedian Michele A’Court, the proud grandparent to two small people as well as being the talented author of a book dedicated to her own daughter.

Tui’s final Mindful Moment is on finding the greatest and deepest well of support in your own body.
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The rise of screen technology has changed the world we live in, both at work and at home. For our children, the first ever generations of digital natives in human history, what level of screen use is really safe? Julie Cullen, founder of the Sensible Screen Use website talks to Suzy about the research being done to assess the effects of prolonged screen time on young children. And she gives advice on setting limits with your children when it comes to playing and learning on a device.

Tui’s Mindful Moment explores the need for connection and reaching out to others.
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A love of music and rhythm seems to come naturally for little kids but for some parents, it’s hard to let go and sing and dance with their children. Suzy interviews composer and music educator Julie Wylie who knows all about the benefits of musical play for kids. For many years she’s been teaching parents and children about how making a song and dance can be the spark for all sorts of rich experiences.
And Tui’s mindful moment featuring vibration and sound therapy works in perfect harmony with what Julie has to say.
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The health of Kiwi kids teeth and how to create healthy mouths is the topic for discussion when dentist turned comedian Sam Smith joins Suzy. They talk about all aspects of dental health and Sam offers some friendly advice to parents on brushing kids teeth. The key to helping kids brush well is to approach the whole thing with a bit of humour.
Tui gets mindful by exploring the ‘ha-ha’ mantra and how laughter decreases stress hormones.

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Keep calm and carry on - it’s what we all set out to do as parents but sometimes life can really get in the way! Suzy talks to authors Michele Powles and Renee Liang who made a pledge to each other to write to one another about all the things that motherhood brings. The result was a book that captures the wonder, the laughs and cries of what it is to be a modern mum and a friendship that has endured well into their kids growing up.

Tui’s Mindful Moment pays tribute to friendship and support.
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As parents, we all want to bring our kids up to be well rounded and successful. There’s growing evidence to suggest that girls who have a close and loving relationship with their dads have an increased chance of achieving more positive life outcomes. For modern dad’s this can be a new responsibility so in this episode Suzy sits down with comedian and TV presenter Dai Henwood on his approach to parenting a son and a daughter.

Also in this episode Tui’s Mindful Moment explores practising the ‘infinity breath’, a chance to fill your cup with infinite love.
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