Introducing Dr Shane Langsford who is the founder and creator of the psychprofiler. This online tool, provides an accessible and affordable screener that can be used in the early identification of disorders crucial to formal diagnosis, intervention and prevention of mental health or educational problems. The Psych Profiler is only $5 and produces a pdf report you can take to your GP. It is valid for children and adults. Today we talk to Dr Langsford about why it might be important to screen yourself or a family member for a concern and what concerns we should be considering. For those of you c ..read more

Episode 42: Starting School Starting at a new school can be daunting for both parent and child.  In this podcast we meet Annie Gerhardy. Annie has a passion for fostering young minds and supporting their development through her role in the early learning years.  We discuss the links between education and health, as well as mental health.  We talk about how to help kids become interested in school when they might be dis-engaging or suffering separation anxiety.  We will also look at the challenges faced by kids and their families when starting school for the first time.&nb ..read more

Happy Sleeping Families  Experienced Paediatric nurse and sleep consultant, Tara Mitchell, talks to us on this episode about the gentle sleep approach. Tara is a trained sleep consultant and has become increasingly popular across her social media platforms. She offers range of packages online and face to face. We talk about important sleep strategies for babies and toddlers, and some tips that might help your journey.   For more information check out https://gentlesleep.com.au/ You can find Tara on Instagram and Facebook at: https://www.instagram.com/thegentlesleepspecialist/ https ..read more

Clark Wight is an internationally renowned teacher and expert in the area of engaging teenagers, in particular teenage boys and supporting their needs when facing adversity. Todays podcast will cover this area along with communication with children and teens. We also discuss some of the tricky areas of dealing with phones, gaming and pornography as well as alcohol and drug use.  Clarks approach is very common sense and practical and will help both parents and educators of children. We also discussed the idea of building resilience in children through being vulnerable ourselves and tellin ..read more

In this podcast we welcome back Miriam Kirby, a developmental paediatric psychologist who has extensive experience working with children with autism.  Rates of autism prevalence suggest that boys are, on average, 4 times more likely to have autism than girls. But this figure may hide the true incidence of autism in girls and women as it can be harder to diagnose and even go unnoticed in some. New research suggests that current diagnostic methods overlook girls. Parents with daughters on the spectrum will often share frustrating tales of how difficult it was to get a proper diagnosis for ..read more

When someone dies, your child might have strong feelings – sadness, despair, anger, confusion and anxiety. These feelings are normal. In this discussion with Maddison Pike, child psychologist, we look at some of the feelings children experience following the loss of a loved one. We also discuss how to talk about grief with a child and when to seek help from a health professional ..read more

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental-health condition in children and is present in most countries around the world. Although there is an abundance of literature on ADHD with plenty of scientific information, this condition remains controversial and often under diagnosed. In this episode we meet developmental paediatrician (Prof Desiree Silva) and an ADHD coach (Dr Michele Toner), both of whom are passionate about improving the lives of children with ADHD and their families. They both have over 20 years of experience in the field and recognise the need for ..read more

 Staying in hospital with a child can be a daunting experience. Today we try to break this down into understanding how it affects children, and what might help prepare them for a happier stay.  We chat to paediatric nurse, Marie, about a child’s journey through a hospital and what she sees as useful tips for parents. Marie also tells us about inspiration that children can provide to healthcare professionals and how rewarding it can be to take care of them.  https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/health-daily-care/health-care/hospital-planning-ahead ..read more

Welcome Donna Moala, sleep consultant from bub2sleep! Today we meet sleep expert, Donna, who is highly passionate and experienced in dealing with challenging sleep routines and behaviours. The stress caused by a screaming child at night can be like nothing else. Today we talk about types of problems Donna has come across and how it impacts families. We also discuss the sleep sense method and some quick practical tips you can implement at home. Check her out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bub2sleep/?hl=en and on her website at https://bub2sleep.com.au/ to hear more about the Bub ..read more

Today in our final episode on Covid-19, we talk to a developmental child psychologist, Poh Gan to complete our chat around coping from home. She has some handy tips on how to handle stress in your house and be more fully present in your life. We also meet Leon Grey, television actor and father of 2 young children. It is great to hear a parent perspective on the lockdown period. This episode includes: - Home schooling tips - Working from home and juggling parenting - How will we get out of this? How do we go back to normal? - Further tips on communicating with children - Creating ‘calmness’ Be ..read more