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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. 4d ago

    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 ...

  2. Sep 13

    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 ...

  3. Sep 6

    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 ...

  4. Aug 30

    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 ...

  5. Aug 23

    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 ...

  6. Aug 16

    EP: 93 SCHOOL: Mainstream v’s Homeschooling - How to Choose What’s Right for Your Child

    Choosing the right education path for your child can feel like one of the biggest parenting decisions you'll ever make. Should you choose mainstream school, homeschooling, or another alternative education option? And how do you know which path truly suits your child and your family? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Emma Gentle, an Emotional Intelligence & Nervous System Coach and former school leader, to explore the growing conversation around homeschooling vs mainstream school. Drawing on her experience as a teacher, school leader, coach and mum, Emma shares why more parents are questioning traditional education and what she believes families should consider before making such an important decision. Together, we discuss: ✅ Homeschooling vs mainstream school and how to weigh up the options ✅ How emotional intelligence shapes the way we parent and make family decisions ✅ Why understanding your child's nervous system and emotional needs matters ✅ The difference between making parenting decisions from fear versus self-trust ✅ What children really need to thrive, both academically and emotionally ✅ Why conscious parenting is about connection, boundaries and understanding behaviour, not permissive parenting ✅ How parents can tune into their family values instead of simply following what society expects This is not an episode telling parents which education path to choose. Instead, it's an honest and compassionate conversation about slowing down, getting curious, and making choices that align with your child's needs and your family's values. Whether you're considering homeschooling, navigating school refusal, questioning the mainstream education system, or simply wanting to better understand your child's emotions and behaviour, this episode offers plenty of food for thought. If this conversation resonates with you, I'd love you to share it with another parent who may be quietly asking the same questions. Sometimes knowing you're not alone is exactly where clarity begins. Subscribe to the Parenting Collective Podcast for honest conversations about conscious parenting, children's sleep, emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation and raising resilient, connected children. Follow Emma Gentle: Website: https://emmagentle.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/em_gentle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gentle-469099263 Learn more about The Grad Guide Mentorship: https://emmagentle.com.au/tggmgrow 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. Aug 9

    EP: 92 Grocery Shopping Secrets - Save Your Family Hundreds

    Are rising grocery bills putting pressure on your family budget?  In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Carol Ann Kates, award-winning author and grocery shopping expert, to uncover the grocery shopping secrets that can help families save money, reduce food waste, and make every dollar go further. Drawing on decades of experience as a former grocery store owner, Carol Ann shares practical tips on how to shop smarter, choose the freshest produce, store food correctly, and plan meals that stretch your grocery budget, without sacrificing healthy family meals. Whether you're a busy mum, looking to cut your grocery bill, or simply want to make smarter shopping decisions during the cost of living crisis, this episode is packed with simple, actionable advice you can start using today. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: • How to save money on your weekly grocery shop • Why seasonal produce is better for your budget • Grocery shopping habits that waste money • Simple ways to reduce food waste at home • How meal planning can help busy families save time and money If this episode helped you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with another parent who could use these grocery shopping tips. Follow Carol Ann Kates: Website: https://www.carolannkates.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Carol-Ann-Kates-Kitchen-100069557423361/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolannkates/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolannkates X/Twitter: https://x.com/carolannkates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-ann-kates-0aa5123 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carolannkates/ Buy Carol Ann’s Books here: https://www.carolannkates.com/books 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. Aug 2

    EP: 91 Newborn Mothers Need a Village: Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Support

    Pregnancy, birth and postpartum can be some of the most transformative and vulnerable seasons of a mother’s life. But no mother was ever meant to do it all alone. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Deyana Salib, Midwife, Owner & Director of Pregnancy Practice Perth, for a heartfelt conversation about why mothers need a village before, during and after birth. Deyana shares her journey as a midwife and the inspiration behind Pregnancy Practice Perth , a community-focused model designed to support women from early pregnancy through birth and into postpartum. Together, Donna and Deyana talk about: • Why pregnancy support needs to begin from the moment you find out you’re pregnant • The importance of continuous midwife-led care throughout pregnancy and birth • Why postpartum support is just as important as pregnancy and birth preparation • The mental load, anxiety and loneliness many new mothers experience • Why mothers need practical help, emotional support and sometimes simply someone to give them a hug • The importance of building a genuine “village” around mothers • Birth support, breastfeeding, newborn sleep and the professionals who can help • Supporting mothers who have experienced miscarriage, infertility or difficult births • The impact of isolation and the growing need for connection in modern motherhood • Deyana’s charity I’m With You, supporting vulnerable pregnant and postpartum women • The role of spirituality, faith, hope and surrendering fear during motherhood One of the biggest messages from this conversation is simple: you are not failing, you are not meant to do this alone. Whether you are pregnant, preparing for birth, navigating those early newborn weeks, or supporting a new mum in your life, this episode is a reminder that mothers deserve to be cared for too. If this episode resonates with you, subscribe to The Parenting Collective Podcast, share it with a mum who needs to hear it, and let us know in the comments: Who is in your village? Follow Deyana Salib: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deyana-salib-b0a4ab24a/ Website: https://pregnancypracticeperth.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560860396055 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancypracticeperth/ Book your FREE 15 minute consultation: https://pregnancypracticeperth.com.au/book-your-free-15-minute-consultation-below/ 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
    98
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