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In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with award-winning musician, writer and disability advocate Eliza Hull. Eliza shares her story about parenting with a disability and the stigma that many parents with a disability, and their children, have to navigate.
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In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Masha, a single mother who migrated to Australia alone, and is a survivor of domestic violence. Masha used her connection with spirituality and nature to help her build strength when connection with other people didn't come easily. She talks about how when she felt alone, this connection with faith and nature actually made it easier to connect and build the relationships that she was seeking with others.
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Relationships can provide us with a wonderful feeling of connection and shared experiences but they can also be challenging at times.
In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jess, a foster parent and youth worker who knows firsthand how complex it can be helping children and young people navigate the relationships in their lives. -
Even when we really care about each other, feeling or staying connected with family can be hard. This can be especially true when a family or family member is experiencing difficult times.
In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Emi (or Mumza as Elliot refers to them as) and their son, Elliot, about how they worked to rebuild connection after time apart. -
In our fast-paced, digitally-connected world, the importance of building meaningful relationships within our local communities often gets overlooked. In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with mother and son, Debbie and Sam, along with Sarah from the local council, about how they teamed up to create a beautiful Butterfly Garden for their community.
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In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Leigh and her daughter Charlotte. Leigh is a mother of two who separated from her husband when she was pregnant with their second child.
Leigh talks to us about how she navigated the separation and her husband’s new relationship while supporting her children to reconnect with their father and build connections with his new family. Charlotte offers her own insights on this time in their lives and how she remains connected to her whole family. -
Experiencing homelessness and unstable housing can be an incredibly difficult journey, and when children are involved it can become even more complex. In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Susie Lukis and Savannah West from Statewide Children’s Resource Program about how to talk to children about experiencing family homelessness.
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In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Flick, a mother of four who has navigated the child protection system and managed to stay connected with her children through difficult circumstances.
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In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.
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In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be.
John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family. -
Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure.
In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this holiday season and finding ways to make it work for you and your family. -
The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.
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In this episode we talk to Justin McArthur about understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma. Justin is an early years educator who has a special interest in working with children who have experienced trauma. He offers strategies educators and families can use to support the children in their care.
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When your family experiences a loss, each of you may process grief differently. As a parent, it can be hard to juggle supporting children and helping them understand their feelings while managing your own grief.
In this episode we speak with Kaz Amos. She's a provisional psychologist at the Hummingbird Centre in New South Wales and has spent many years helping people address grief and loss. -
This episode is the final in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part two focuses on when a child engages in bullying behaviour and how parents can approach this behaviour with their child.
In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour. -
In a society that often places importance on achieving unrealistic body standards, many children and young people struggle with their relationship between food and their bodies.
In this episode we welcome back Ellen Murray. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports children and young people who experience disordered eating and also helps them and their families navigate through what can be an incredibly difficult time. -
This episode is the first in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part one focuses on how parents and schools play a role in supporting and creating safe spaces when a child experiences bullying.
In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour. -
In this episode we chat with Ellen Murray about how parents can support the children and young people in their lives as they explore their gender identity. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports young people and their families to embrace their children's authentic selves.
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Children encounter screens from a very early age and for many parents it can be hard to know how to manage screen time in a healthy way.
In this episode we welcome back Nikki Taranis. Nikki is a social worker and therapeutic specialist, and until recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation. We talked with Nikki about screen time and how to find a healthy balance for the children and young people in your care. - Visa fler