Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood

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The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is brought to you by Parents You’ve Got This. Parenting can be overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. The Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast is designed to help you prepare for pregnancy, birth, baby and parenthood. Each week Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen interview leading experts who share the essential information you need to know for each stage of the parenting journey. With this podcast you’ll feel you’ve got this parenting gig.

  1. 6d ago

    Fourth Trimester Explained: Preparing for Birth and Beyond

    This week on Parents You've Got This The Expert Guide to Parenthood we delve into the Fourth Trimester. While there are officially three trimesters, the fourth trimester deserves more conversation, when women are recovering from birth and parents are discovering and learning their new roles and identities. The fourth trimester is the 12 weeks immediately following birth where you go through a whirlwind of physical recovery, and hormonal changes and you navigate life with a newborn. To talk us through exactly what happens and tips to get through the fog we have our Positive Birth and Midwife Expert Narelle Tsiros in the podcast chair. We discuss: - What the fourth trimester is - It takes a while to adjust to life with a newborn, Narelle shares her tips around dealing with visitors during this time  - Feeding in the early days is a huge part of the fourth trimester. Narelle tell us about what mamas can expect with feeding during this time - Why you will never feel more ravenous and thirsty after birth and while you breastfeed - After birth pains - what these are and what is happening in women's bodies when they experience these - The huge hormonal shift that happens after birth  - The baby blues - How women feel in the early postpartum days  - Postpartum bleeding - what to expect and when you should worry - The weird things mamas may experience after having their baby - The importance of pelvic floor exercises postpartum  - Days can pass like a blur between feeding, settling and changing nappies. Narelle shares her tips for this time to help parents adjust. Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠ Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

  2. Sep 21

    Helping Kids Deal with Bullying Without Making it Worse

    This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood we are discussing bullying. This is a big word - and a loaded one - and something that as a parent, you never want your child to experience. Bullying behaviour can take numerous forms, from verbal teasing to physical threats, exclusion, mean comments, online threats, or malicious posts or messages in chat groups. It is intentional, repetitive and reflective of a power imbalance. We welcome our Child Psychologist Dr Deirdre Brandner to help us all navigate this tricky topic and provide us with a tool kit to help our children build the skills and resilience they need if they see or experience bullying behaviour.  We discuss: - Bullying happens in different ways, shapes and forms. What actually counts as bullying? - What are some signs that your child may be experiencing bullying - We don't always know when our child is being bullied. Why it can be hard for our child to tell us? - If you suspect your child is being bullied, Deirdre shares suggestions to help your child to open up, especially if they keep saying “I'm fine” - What a parent should say or do if their child opens up to them and says that they are being bullied  - How to maintain trust with your child if they don't want you to speak with the teacher or the child’s parents but you know they can't make the bullying stop - How role play can be used to give your child some phrases to respond to a bully - The best way to advocate for your child without escalating the situation - If your child is the one doing the bullying, how do you best handle this - How online bullying should be treated and if it is a different approach to in person bullying - How to tell if your child needs professional supportNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social:  Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠ Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

  3. Sep 14

    How to Get Your Baby Talking: Understanding Speech & Language Development in the Early Years

    This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about speech and language development in babies and children. From first words to full sentences there is nothing more magic than hearing your little one talk for the first time. Equally it can be really challenging if your child has difficulties speaking and communicating.  Joining us this week as we interview Speech Pathologist Danielle Swinnerton who shares her practical tips to help support your child's speech development.  We discuss: - What is considered normal speech development for babies and young children - When should we expect our child to begin talking - The first sounds/words your baby may make - Key milestones when it comes to speech in a baby, toddler and preschooler - When a parent should be concerned if their child is not talking - Danielle's tips to help your child develop their speech  - Common sounds which children find more difficult to say - Lifestyle factors which could be impacting your child's speech - Do dummies and screen time impact your child's ability to talk - When a speech therapist might be a good idea for your child - Do speech delays resolve on their own or do parents need to seek support - What a typical speech therapy consult entails - Bilingual parents - the impact on a child's language and speech development - Tips for children who have stutters or lisps  Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social:  Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠ Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

  4. Sep 7

    Labour and Birth Without Fear: Stress-Reduction Tips for Parents-to-be

    It is only natural to feel stressed and a little fearful of giving birth, especially when everyone seems to tell you how much it is going to hurt and random strangers walk up to you in the supermarket to tell you their horror birth story. Don't worry; this week's episode of Parents You’ve Got This: The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast will dive into how to reduce stress during labour and birth with our Midwife and Positive Birth Expert Narelle Tsiros This episode will help you feel less stressed and more confident as you get closer to meeting your baby. In this week's episode, we discuss: - Narelle's top tips to reduce stress in labour. - How to prepare your home to help reduce stress during labour  - Why a hospital dry run, a birth bag packed and a full tank if petrol can help reduce stress - Practical tips to ensure your bed and car are protected from amniotic fluid & reduce the stress of the mess - How understanding the birth process can help reduce stress - How understanding your birth choices can help avoid stress on the day - How to reduce stress in the birth suite and turn a hospital room into a birthing sanctuary  - How breathing, conection and oxytocin and weapons againts stress and how to harness these tools in labour and birth  Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social:  Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠ Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

  5. Aug 31

    IVF Unpacked: From Diagnosis to Pregnancy

    Freya Owen11:01 AM (6 hours ago)to me This week on Parents You’ve Got This The Expert Guide to Parenthood we are talking about IVF - what it is, the reasons that you might need or consider IVF, and what exactly is involved.  There are so many questions and emotions surrounding this topic. Even though IVF has helped more than 12 million people around the world grow their families, it is a deeply personal topic. We are excited to welcome our IVF and Fertility Expert Dr Hector Georgiou into the podcast studio to help us all better understand this topic. We discuss: - What is IVF is - How IVF works - Who IVF is typically recommended for - At what point patients should move from trying naturally to trying IVF - What is involved in a typical IVF cycle - What patients can expect physically and emotionally during a IVF cycle - The typical success rates for IVF - The factors which come into play when discussing success rates of IVF - Potential risk factors with IVF - Dr Hector's tips for coping with the uncertainty of having IVF - If IVF pregnancies higher risk - What happens to unused embryos Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social:  Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠ Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

  6. Aug 24

    Understanding Food Allergies in Kids: Facts, Myths & Practical Tips

    Could your child have a food allergy? In this episode of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood, we're covering Allergies in Children, a topic which affects many families. Joining us in the podcast studio is Dietitian Karman Liu from Happy Bellies Nutrition, who will break down the facts about allergies and give you the confidence to navigate allergies as a parent. So, whether you are dealing with a recent diagnosis or just want to be prepared, this episode is packed with essential insights every parent needs to know about allergies in children.  We discuss: - Why food allergies have become more common - The percentage of children experiencing food allergies - What the 9 common allergens are - The most common ages food allergy symptoms appear - How to introduce allergens to your child - Are food allergies hereditary? Or are children more likely to have a food allergy if their parents do? - What are the symptoms children experience if they have a food allergy? - How to tell the difference between an intolerance and an allergy - How allergies affect children - What is involved in food allergy testing  - Karman's view and thoughts on commercial allergen starter packs on the market - Rashes and other reactions - Anaphylaxis - What Karman wants all parents to know about food allergens and children Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social:  Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠ Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

  7. Aug 17

    Navigating Childhood Friendships & Friendship Drama: Coaching Kids without Taking Over

    Friends have to be one of the best things about life and our childhoods, but it can be incredibly hard as a parent to watch your child navigate friendships. If you see your child being left out or dealing with friendship drama, we just want to be able to fix it for them, but should we? We are excited to have Psychologist Deirdre Brandner back on the podcast to help us unpack how friendships develop through childhood and how we can support our children along the way. In this episode we discuss:  - Navigating friends in the early years from kindy, to primary school to high school  - The role of the parent in helping children navigate friendships - If a child comes home with a friendship issue, what is the best approach for a parent to take - Some common mistakes parents make when trying to help their child navigate a tricky friendship situation - Deirdre's tips if your child isn't making friends - What you can do to support your child make friends - Tips for parents if your child has chosen a friend that you don't like - If there is a "normal” level of friendship drama that parents can expect their child to go through  - If there is a particular gender more likely to experience friendship drama over another - Sometimes little ones will come home and say ‘no one played with me’. Deirdre shares her advice on what we should say if they say this - Deirdre's advice for parents wanting to help their child build friendship skills - Do playdates and birthday parties help to build children's friendship circles or can they make them feel more left out? - What to do if you see your child’s behaviour dramatically change as a result of hanging out with a child whose family may have different values to your family. Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social:  Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠ Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

  8. Aug 10

    Growth Spurts and Growth Pains in Kids

    The rate of growth of your child over the early years is quite extraordinary; they really do grow before your eyes. During this time, they have key growth spurts and can experience painful growing pains. This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast, we welcome back our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg to talk about growth spurts and growing pains and to share her expertise on when these occur and how you can help give your little one some relief. We discuss: - What a growth spurt is  - The key ages when children experience growth spurts or mini growth spurts - Key growth spurt stages - Infancy, Toddler and Early Childhood, and Puberty - How girls and boys differ in their growth timetable  - Signs your child is going through a growth spurt - When boys and girls typically stop growing - What is a growth pain? Do children actually feel themselves growing? - If your child wakes in the middle of the night crying out in pain are they likely to be experiencing growing pains? - What causes growth pains? - Symptoms of growth pains - How common growth pains are - Key ages children will experience growth pains - Key body parts where your child may experiences growth pains - Dr Lexi recommends specific treatments or strategies which can be used to help provide relief Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠ Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

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The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is brought to you by Parents You’ve Got This. Parenting can be overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. The Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast is designed to help you prepare for pregnancy, birth, baby and parenthood. Each week Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen interview leading experts who share the essential information you need to know for each stage of the parenting journey. With this podcast you’ll feel you’ve got this parenting gig.

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