Parental Well-Being Podcast

Shirena Vasan
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The Parental Well-Being Podcast founder and host Shirena Vasan aims to support parents to gain insights into parenting challenges & stresses & provide tools, techniques, & resources to manage these.

  1. 10/11/2023

    Ep 19. The Cost of Raising a Young Family (0-5 years)

    When you are thinking about having a family, have you ever considered the cost of raising this family? What do you need to think about? With the rise in the cost of living, and the effect this is having on household budgets, I thought it would be a good time to look at the cost of raising young children. Join me and Stephanie Pow from Crayon as we talk about day to day baby expenses, parental leave, returning to work, childcare expenses. We also talk about having a will, and discuss insurance to help you prepare financially for becoming a parent.

  2. 09/26/2023

    Ep 18. Mental Load

    When you have children there seems to be unending things to think about. Feeding times, nap times, playtime, transitioning to solid food. Organising kindergarten or daycare, making packed lunches and deciding what to put in it. Managing the household needs such as the constant washing and cleaning. Mental Load is this invisible work that goes behind childcare and managing household and domestic duties. The planning, managing, anticipating needs. and the cognitive load and emotional labour that goes with it. In this episode I talk to psychologist Christina Bond about Mental Load, what it is, and how to manage it. Christina is the co-founder of Matrescence NZ https://www.matrescence.nz/ You can also contact Christina via https://www.maternalpsychology.nz/

  3. 06/21/2023

    Ep 17. My Story. Raising Twins!

    In this episode I talk with Georgie Manning, a mum of four children, including twins. She opens up about the joy and the struggles of being a mum to twins. We chat about preparing for the birth of twins, the regular check ups, early deliveries, sleep schedules, needing two of everything, breastfeeding pillows for tandem feeding, feeling trapped, support networks, asking for help, and also talk about how dads can support mum and babies, particularly in the early days. Resources: https://multiples.org.nz/

  4. 06/14/2023

    Ep 16. My Story. Parenting infants with food allergies

    Food allergies are a common concern for many parents with babies and young children. In this episode I talk with Aleshia Dearlove, a mum of two children who have had food allergies since they were babies. She discusses her journey as a parent identifying and managing food allergies and what she aims to teach her children about food.

  5. 06/07/2023

    Ep 15. The process of becoming a mother - Matrescence

    Matrescence is defined as the process of becoming a mother - those physical, psychological and emotional changes we go through after the birth of a child. The concept relates to the expected changes such as how our bodies change during pregnancy and to some extent, that life will change. Many mothers struggle with identity after having children. We may feel forgotten by friends, isolated, wondering if our careers are over, or if it is ok to 'just be a mum.' Some mothers miss their old life and wonder were they fit in. In this episode we discuss matrescence, the common feelings new mothers have, strategies to help with this motherhood journey, and also touch on some differences between matrescence and postnatal depression. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa https://pada.nz/ PADA Matrescence https://pada.nz/matrescence/ Wellington Breastfeeding http://www.wellingtonbreastfeeding.co.nz/ Liora Noy email: lioranoy3@gmail.com

  6. 05/31/2023

    Ep 14. Baby Loss

    Over 600 babies die between 20 weeks gestation and 12 months of age. It is also estimated that 1 to 2 out of 10 pregnancies result in a miscarriage. When a young baby is lost, parents are faced with so much grief, questions, and a process you never think you would go through. How do bereaved parents cope in the days, month and years after such a loss of a loved one, and what support do they need? In this episode I talk to Vicki Culling, a bereaved parent who has been actively involved in Sands for over 15 years. Vicki has presented at numerous national and international conferences on grief, and perinatal and infant loss, and currently runs support meetings both in-person and online for Sands as well as online learning for midwifery students. Resources: Article on supporting bereaved parents: https://capsulenz.com/be/dont-let-it-be-the-elephant-in-the-room-how-to-support-a-friend-or-family-member-who-has-lost-a-baby/   Whetūrangitia – government website on baby loss https://wheturangitia.services.govt.nz/   Sands NZ http://www.sands.org.nz/   Baby Loss NZ http://www.babyloss.co.nz/   Miscarriage Matters https://www.miscarriagematters.org.nz/   Book – What’s Happened to Baby? https://skylight-trust.myshopify.com/collections/skylight-publications/products/bb   Skylight https://www.skylight.org.nz/topics

  7. 05/24/2023

    Ep 13. Parental Burnout

    Parental Burnout is that long-term emotional, physical and mental exhaustion many parents experience. It can affect 2% - 12% of parents. A recent study has also found that up to 66% of working parents suffer from parental burnout. How do we know if we are suffering from parental burnout, and what can we do about it? Find out in episode 13 where I discuss parental burnout with Helen Gatland. In this episode we discuss a programme Helene offers and the Parental Burnout Facebook group she has started. See her website and Facebook link below. Helen Gatland - website https://www.helenegatland.com.au/#/ Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentalburnoutprivategroup

  8. 05/17/2023

    Ep 12: Screen time

    Many children watch programmes on various forms of ‘screens’ such as TV, ipads, smartphones, laptops. We also know many children in New Zealand watch a screen for longer than the recommended time. Is excessive screen time bad for children? Find out in episode 12 where I am joined by Dr Felicia Low and we chat about screen use from babies to teenagers. Report: Screen time: The effects on children's emotional, social, and cognitive development

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The Parental Well-Being Podcast founder and host Shirena Vasan aims to support parents to gain insights into parenting challenges & stresses & provide tools, techniques, & resources to manage these.

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