Listening to Families

Listening to Families
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Listening to Families podcasts provide answers to everyday questions about health and wellbeing challenges facing children and adolescents. The questions the podcasts answer are real - they come directly from families. The answers are provided by trusted specialists.

  1. 12/02/2024

    Vision - Esotropia

    This episode was recorded in August 2024 Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/ Anna, a parent, talks with Dr. Liz Conner, Paediatric and General Ophthalmologist, about esotropia and exotropia. They discuss what this means, how glasses help, when surgery may be needed, follow-up care, patching, use of drops, nystagmus, and what parents can do if a child refuses to wear glasses.

    41 min

  2. 12/07/2024

    Trauma- Post Traumatic Mental Injury (PTMI)

    This episode was recorded in November 2023 Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/ Shelley, a parent of neurodivergent children, talks with Dame Sue Bagshaw, GP and Canterbury youth health champion, about how trauma affects brain development, the difference between disorder and injury, safe environments, strengthening family communication, sibling inclusion, and everyday routines like eating together that support recovery and wellbeing.

    38 min

  3. 12/27/2024

    Supporting Children Through Suicidal Distress

    This episode was recorded in September 2023 Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/ Child and Family Psychologist Jessica Caldwell sits down with James, a parent, to talk about what families can do if a child expresses suicidal thoughts. They discuss how to keep a child safe in the moment, what to expect after emergency care, and strategies that help with communication, routines, and self-care while supporting recovery.

    33 min

  4. 01/01/2025

    Suicide, Self-Harm, and How Families Can Respond

    This episode was recorded in September 2023 Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/ This Listening to Families episode features suicidologist Annette Beautrais in conversation with James, a parent. Together they explore suicide and self-harm, what puts young people at risk, and how families can respond. Annette also shares key habits that protect wellbeing and guidance on finding professional help.

    53 min

  5. 01/06/2025

    Specialty Topic – Biliary Atresia

    This episode was recorded in June 2024 Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Professor Andrew Day, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, answers families’ questions alongside Viv, mother of an 18-month-old daughter. They discuss the Kasai operation, recovery, nutrition, signs to watch for, parental advocacy, and considerations around liver transplant, offering supportive guidance for families navigating this condition.

    41 min

  6. 01/11/2025

    Sexualised Behaviour – Children

    This episode was recorded in February 2024 Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/ Alisha Keith from Stand Children’s Services talks with Betty Gallagher and Lyn Jansen from Stop Services. They explore what “age-expected behaviours” look like, when to be concerned, and how to support children with additional needs. They also share ways to start conversations about safe touch and boundaries, along with practical information for families and where to access support. Stop provides free and confidential help for children and young people with concerning or harmful sexual behaviours.

    1h 13m

  7. 01/16/2025

    Sexualised Behaviour- Adolescents

    This episode was recorded in April 2024 Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/ Alisha Keith from Stand Children’s Services – Mana Ake is joined by Lara Beskeen and Joel Agnew from Stop Services. Together they talk about how families can support young people, strengthen communication, and have conversations about topics like pornography and online safety. They also share practical advice on where to find support. Stop provides free and confidential help for young people who are showing concerning or harmful sexual behaviours.

    43 min

  8. 01/21/2025

    Sexual Abuse – Part 2

    This episode was recorded in March 2024 Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/ Clinical Psychologist and START Practice Manager Catherine Gallagher, together with Registered Child Psychologist Sam MacGibbon, continue their conversation with Liz Reilly, Kaiārahi Team Leader at Mana Ake. They explore the questions families often face after a disclosure—how to talk about it, how to navigate the reactions of others, and where and when to access services like START to help with recovery.

    54 min
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Listening to Families podcasts provide answers to everyday questions about health and wellbeing challenges facing children and adolescents. The questions the podcasts answer are real - they come directly from families. The answers are provided by trusted specialists.

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  • Creator
    Listening to Families
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Listening to Families
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