The Village Lantern Podcast Anna Oxley Rintoul and Co-Hosts
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- Kids & Family
A podcast for families living with hidden challenges, such as autism and other neurodiverse or hidden conditions...and for anyone else wanting to understand, love and support.
Hosted by Anna Oxley-Rintoul, mum of three neurodivergent kids and founder of Takes a Village. With co-hosts Jordan Sandler, CEO of CareNow, and fellow mums Annabel Rattigan and Char Adorjan.
We talk to individuals, parents, experts and community leaders to bring light and love to families living with hidden challenges associated with neurodiverse conditions.
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S3 Ep 9 - Disordered Eating in ND kids
A conversation with one of our treasured Villagers about navigating eating disorders and neurodiversity. A first hand account and one we know many will relate to.
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S3 Ep 8 - Sleep - The true night terrors
In this ep Char shares her horror story of sleep with her ND kids. We know this is a real thing for many of our Villagers and would love to hear your experiences too.
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S3 Ep 7- ChristMESS incoming!
ChristMESS incoming!…as Anna, Bel and Char drag themselves to the 2023 finish line, they chat about the discomfort and joy of navigating the festive season and long summer hols in neurodivergent families. Grab a sherry/Aperol and a fistful of chocolate and come and have a listen…
Show notes:
Find our script for how to respond to some of the comments we get from family and friends about our ND kids and our parenting. Go to www.takesavillage.com.au, register with your email and go to Village Support. -
S3 Ep 6 - Dr Ross Greene download
Bel interviews Anna on her recent workshop with the incredible Dr Ross Greene. Dr Greene has developed a child-lead, exploratory approach to understanding the root of challenging behaviours and how to address the needs, rather than the behaviours. It's gold.
Show notes:
https://drrossgreene.com/about-cps.htm
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S3 Ep 5 - ADHD musings
Anna and Bel share their thoughts and discoveries about how ADHD shows up in their families.
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S3 Ep 4 - Fit your oxygen mask first
Mental health for parents and carers of neurodivergent kids is hard to prioritise and maintain.
Anna, Bel and Char talk about their own experiences and share some of what they have learned.