19 episodes

Presented by Dr Melissa Harrison and Good Night Nurse Emma Pollard, 'This Blooming Child' was created to assist parents to decipher the wealth of parenting information available on the market.

*Disclaimer : The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. The content of this podcast should not be considered professional advice specific to your particular situation.

This Blooming Child Dr Melissa Harrison

    • Kids & Family

Presented by Dr Melissa Harrison and Good Night Nurse Emma Pollard, 'This Blooming Child' was created to assist parents to decipher the wealth of parenting information available on the market.

*Disclaimer : The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. The content of this podcast should not be considered professional advice specific to your particular situation.

    Season 2 Episode 9: Dr J to Counter Control

    Season 2 Episode 9: Dr J to Counter Control

    Read all the books on child discipline?  Tried everything and nothing seems to work? Perhaps a relationship reboot is what is required!  In Season 2 Episode 9, Em and Mel speak with special guest, Dr Justin Harrison, on the important (yet rarely discussed) topic of “Counter Control”.

    • 25 min
    Season 2 Episode 8: Top Mum (Hercules versus Helicopter Parenting)

    Season 2 Episode 8: Top Mum (Hercules versus Helicopter Parenting)

    You’ve probably heard of “Helicopter” parenting, but have you heard of  “Hercules” parenting?  Em and Mel explain all in Season 2 Episode 8.  To help your child excel, you may just find a flight upgrade is in order!

    • 19 min
    Season 2 Episode 7: Going the Distance

    Season 2 Episode 7: Going the Distance

    Struggling to figure out why your approach to discipline is not working?  In Episode 7 of Season 2, Em and Mel talk about the importance of “consistency” when it comes to managing child misbehaviour.

    • 15 min
    Season 2 Episode 6: Just Do It (Compliance Routines)

    Season 2 Episode 6: Just Do It (Compliance Routines)

    Struggling to get your child to comply with your requests? Getting stuck in an escalation trap with your child?  Perhaps you need a script to increase the chance your child will follow your instructions.  In Season 2 Episode 6, Em and Mel speak with special guest, Dr Justin Harrison, on the topic of “compliance routines”.  

    • 25 min
    Season 2 Episode 5: Reasoning with the Drunken Leprechaun

    Season 2 Episode 5: Reasoning with the Drunken Leprechaun

    Effectively managing tantrums is a universal challenge for parents.  In Episode 5 of Season 2, Em and Mel discuss tantrums, what they are all about, and how best to manage them. 

    • 26 min
    Season 2 Episode 4: The Food Fighters

    Season 2 Episode 4: The Food Fighters

    Is your child’s diet limited? Find yourself gearing up for a battle at mealtime?  In Episode 4 of Season 2, Em and Mel address the topic picky eating, and introduce strategies to prevent your child turning into a fussy eater.

    • 24 min

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