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First Nations Parenting

Cultural Understanding about Connection to Country \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares about the cultural understanding about connection to country. The Impact of the Breakdown of the Family System \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares the impact of the breakdown of the family system. How to Introduce and Share First Nations Culture with Your Kids \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares about how to introduce and share First Nations culture with your kids. How kinship works in First Nations Family Cultures \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares about how kinship works in First Nations cultures. Understanding the Impact of The Stolen Generation \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares about understanding the impact of the stolen generation. Embracing the Richness and Beauty of First Nations Culture \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares about home times are changing and we are not starting to acknowledge the richness and beauty of First Nations culture. Being an Aboriginal Dad \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares about being an aboriginal dad. Embedding First Nations culture into family \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares about embedding First Nations culture into family. What Your Kids Need From You As A Dad \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares what your kids need from you as a dad. How First Nations Cultures Hand Information Down \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares how First Nations culture hand information down.

General Parenting

How to have more self compassion as a parent \ \ In this video Maggie Dent talks about the challenges of parenting and the never ending list of things to do and how to have compassion for ourselves in the midst of it all. Do you ever ask yourself is this normal? \ \ In this video Maggie Dent speaks to parents who find themselves asking is this normal when it comes to their kids. Why It's Important to Teach Kids to Fail \ \ Maggie Dent share why it’s so incredibly important to not only let but also teach kids how to fail. Worried and stressed parents this is for you \ \ Have you ever felt worried and stress as a parent. In this video Maggie Dent share some tips to help. What Your Kids Need From You As A Dad \ \ In this video Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man and father Joe Williams shares what your kids need from you as a dad. Talking to kids about sudden, tragic death \ \ When a sudden death occurs it’s never an easy thing for anyone. In this video Maggie Dent shares some ways that can help talking to children when this happens. Supporting Children as a FIFO Parent when You Have Long Absences \ \ Being a FIFO parent can be really hard some days when it comes to your family and kids. You may find yourself wondering what impact this might be having and how you can try and reduce that. In this video Maggie Dent talks through what the research tells us about long absences when it comes to our kids and how you can reduce the impact. Dealing with your child's sadness\ \ ‘I’ll give you something to cry about’\ \ Are you familiar with this phrase? In this video, David Loyst presents ideas of how tears and sadness have a purpose and shares tips on how we can use that to support our children during their sad moments. Why using threats to get cooperation often backfires \ \ Dr Tina Payne Bryson shares insight on why using threats to get cooperation is no-win game for everyone and oftentimes backfires. Maintaining their innocence in a fear-based existence \ \ In this video, Dr Vanessa Lapointe shares insights on how we are parenting in a fear-based existence and suggests tips on how we can create an experience of growing in a love based reality for our children.

Behaviour

How to get your Teens out of their Bedroom \ \ In this video Maggie Dent shares her best tips for helping get your teens out of their bedrooms. Getting Your Child to Play On Their Own \ \ Trying to get your child to happily play on their own can feel impossible. Maggie Dent shares why this is important and how to help your children learn to play without you. What does co-regulation mean and how does it work? \ \ Have you ever wondered what the words co-regulation actually means and how to do it. Maggie Dent shares everything you need to know in this video. Helping build self esteem in our children \ \ In this video Maggie Dent shares strategies to help us build self-esteem within our children. Spoiler alert, so much of developing this is about how we as parents and caregivers model self-esteem to them. It’s the words we use, the way we speak to our children, the way we connect with them that helps build their confidence and competence, which ultimately can help build their self-efficacy, self-acceptance and self-esteem. Understanding and Dealing with Separation Anxiety \ \ In this video, Dr Vanessa Lapointe shares what causes parents to have separation anxiety, how to deal with it and how it can affect our children. My kids are making me crazy! \ \ Have you ever turned into someone you really don’t like? Saying, doing or being a person you swore to never be when you became a parent? In this video, Dr Vanessa Lapointe explains why having children can awaken negative and triggered feelings within ourselves and why this is not a bad thing. What if your kid does something really bad \ \ What if your kids do something REALLY bad?\ \ David Loyst shares a personal story of how to handle a situation when your child does something bad Dealing with Child Anger\ \ “Don’t use that tone of voice with me!”\ \ In this video, David Loyst explains angry emotions, how to deal with a child that is angry and teach them how to accept their anger and the anger of others. Let's talk about moods \ \ Have you noticed that sometimes our little girls, or maybe our tween girls…or even us as adults get stuck in moods?\ \ Maggie Dent shares tips on helping girls to become more optimistic in the face of ruminating thoughts. When I want to feel happy (How to help young children regulate) \ \ How do you help a child regulate and teach them those skills? Chazz talks about breath as a strategy for parents but sometimes telling a child to breath when they are upset is like telling someone to calm down when they are angry. Chazz shares one tool to help teach a child how to regulate. \ \ Listen to Chazz’s Regulation Song or as children call it The Breath Song.

Mental Health

When A Parent Has A Life Limiting Illness \ \ Maggie Dent shares some helpful ways of supporting children for parents who have a life limiting illness. Understanding Your Teens Thoughts \ \ During the teen and tween years, our their minds can get quite overwhelming and crazy. In this video, ParentTV expert, Maggie Dent shares insight on how we can understand what’s going on in our tween and teen’s brains. Feeling like a failure \ \ Comparison is a huge deal when you first become a mum! You can see all the perfect moments of other mums on instagram and wonder why your life isn’t like that. It’s important to remember that social media is a highlight reel and that you’re only going to see the perfect moments. In this video, Mary from Mater Mothers gives some tips on how you can help yourself not going down this rabbit hole! Self care for new mums \ \ Self care is an important practice for all new mums as it increases your ability to cope and change. As well as the many benefits for your mental health! Watch this video to learn why self care is important and for some tips on what you can do. Do I have perinatal anxiety or depression \ \ What is perinatal anxiety or depression and do I have it? It can be quite common with 1 in 6 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers. Pregnancy and the postnatal period, for women, is one of the most vulnerable times in a woman’s life where she may experience these feelings. So how do you know what is normal adjustment and what’s a mood disorder? Watch this video to learn more. What is the difference between the baby blues and postnatal depression? \ \ Post baby blues and postnatal depression are quite different and one is more serious than the other. Watch this video as Den from Mater Mothers explains. What if I have thoughts about harming my baby? \ \ What if I have thoughts about harming my baby? This can be a question asked by both mum and dads. What do you do if you have this thought in your head? Watch this video to learn more. Anxiety during pregnancy \ \ It’s normal to be anxious when having a baby! Watch this video to learn how you can ease this anxiety. How to support someone after a major loss \ \ In this video, expert Maggie Dent gives some insightful tips on how to support someone through major loss and heart break. Anxiety in kids isn't always unhealthy \ \ Did you know that anxiety isn’t always a bad thing? Of course it can be a problem when it interferes in our life in a big way and when the anxiety response occurs without reason. But in most cases experiencing anxiety can actually be healthy! In this video, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson discusses the differences between anxiety as pathology and anxiety as a healthy response to a situation that is anxiety-producing.

Pregnancy

How do we best prepare to become parents? \ \ It’s important to prepare yourself for the day you give birth, but it is also important to prepare yourself beyond that day. We should be asking ourselves questions such as “How do I want to parent my child?” “How is this going to affect my relationship?” as well as being up to date about feeding, settling and more. Watch this video for some tips on what you can do! What exercises can I do? \ \ Being active and exercising is a good way to show self care, reduce worry and depression and all in all improve your mood. Learn more about the exercises you can do in this video. I don't want my tummy to be ruined during pregnancy! \ \ In this video, Shari from Mater Mothers talks about what you can do to help support your stomach muscles during pregnancy. Pelvic and back pain \ \ Watch this video to learn about the type of pain you can get while being pregnant and what you can do to help ease the pain. How to help prepare your body for perineal tearing \ \ Before giving birth, a lot of women can worry about perineal tearing or having an episiotomy. In this videos, Sheri from Mater mothers talks about some strategies that can help birth your baby more easily. Perineal tearing recovery \ \ Most mums will experience perineal tearing when giving birth to their baby. In this video, Sheri from Mater Mothers, discusses what you can do to help with your recovery and to lessen any discomfort through that journey. Watch to learn more! Incontinence during or after pregnancy \ \ In this video, learn how you can strengthen your pelvic floor muscles to help with light bladder leakage or incontinence during or after pregnancy. Sex after birth \ \ Its normal to be apprehensive when getting back to sex after you’ve had a baby. Women’s bodies go through a lot of changes when having a baby, and there are more demands to look after the new baby. What’s important to remember that there is no rush and you don’t need to do it until you’re ready. Watch this video to learn more. Why is it important to eat well during pregnancy? \ \ This video discusses why it’s important to have a well balanced diet when pregnant. Watch to learn what to be fuelling your body with that will be beneficial to both you and your baby. Staying active during pregnancy \ \ During your pregnancy it is important to stay active and keep moving. Watch this video for some ideas on how to stay active.

Labour

How do I know when I’m going into labour? \ \ It is hard to predict when a woman is going to go into labour. Sometimes it’s before the due date, round the due date and even after! Watch this video as Dr Kellie explains more. The third stage of labour and why it's important \ \ The third stage of labour is the time between when the baby is born and when the placenta is delivered. In this video, Dr Kellie explains why it’s important to talk about this stage. Watch to learn more! Instrumental delivery \ \ Before going into labour, it is important to have a discussion with your health care provider about what would happen if you needed to have an instrumental delivery. This could mean having a vaginal birth with the assistance of a vacuum cup or forceps. Watch this video to learn more. VBAC: Vaginal Delivery After Cesarean - Expert Advice \ \ Once you’ve had a cesarean birth, what are the possibilities for having a vaginal birth for your next delivery? There are options for women who want their second delivery to be a vaginal birth as long as it’s safe for both the baby and mum. Watch this video as Dr Kellie from Mater Mothers explains. Experiencing a traumatic birth \ \ If a woman felt or perceived she or her baby was in danger during her labour this is known as a traumatic birth. About 1 in 3 women describe their birth as being traumatic. In this video, Mary from Mater Mothers explains and steps us through a process of signs that a woman may have had a traumatic birth. What your partner can do during labour or a traumatic birth \ \ It’s important to remember the partners that also experience the birth of their child. Which also means if it’s a traumatic birth, they too are experiencing it as they’re in there with the mother. There are common themes when it comes to partners in the room. Watch this video to learn more as Mary from Mater Mothers explains. You can’t be a fixer in the birth suite \ \ There is a lot happening in the birth suite in the preparation of your baby being born. Watch this video for some tips on what you can do as the father to be. When things go wrong in labour \ \ Fathers are a significant support to their partners during both pregnancy and labour. Watch this video for some things you can do if something were to go wrong during labour.

Social Wellbeing / Friendship

ELC Educator

Technology

Talking You Through the Social Media Delay \ \ In this video Maggie Dent shares some tips for supporting your children through the social media law changes. How much screen-time is healthy for my pre-schooler 2-5 years old? \ \ One of the main ‘digital dilemmas’ facing modern parents today is, ‘How much screen-time is healthy and harmful for my child?’ Dr Kristy will share the current screen-time recommendations and also why we don’t need to obsess over ‘how much’ screen-time our kids accumulate each day. Instead, she’ll suggest other critical questions that parents and carers must ask to ensure that their little one’s device time is healthy and helpful and will give parents a no-fuss, easy-to-remember formula to calculate an appropriate screen-time limit for your child (so you can finally ditch the guesswork and guilt for good!) [Tik Tok: The Good, Bad & Ugly Webinar \ \ Do you really know what your child or teen is exposed to on TikTok?\ \ This is your opportunity to learn about the TikTok platform so you remain informed and understand the potential risk and impact of TikTok on young minds and what you can do to mitigate them.\ \ Considering over 47% of TikTok users are between the ages of 10-29*, it is most likely your child or teen has been exposed to this platform or even use it daily.\ \ This webinar will give you strength, tools and strategies to navigate the platform with your child or teen safely.\ \ Learn strategies to help you navigate: \ \

What kids are being exposed to constantly and the ramifications\ \
What data is really being collected (and how third party companies monitor movements)\ \
Sinister predators and what they could potentially look like\ \
Australian law regarding kids and social media platforms, like TikTok\ \
When your child is exposed to hurtful comments (or they are the creators of hurtful comments)\ \
How to manage usage without causing a household argument](/content/videos/tik-tok-the-good-bad-ugly-webinar/index.html) Why children under two should not be looking screens \ \ In this video, Nathan Wallis explains why exposing screens to children under the age of two is detrimental to their brain development. What to do instead of technology\ \ Sometimes, getting kids off their devices is a monumental battle. Here’s Jason Gibson’s strategy for making it a little easier to provide good alternatives. How to approach screen time and setting limits with your kids \ \ Is screen time a constant problem in your house? In this video, Susan Stiffelman explains how important it is to be clear on your limits and how to convey them to your children. Why there’s no need for screens in classrooms \ \ Teacher Tom discusses the impact of screen based technology in classrooms and why he doesn’t think screens are necessary for children to learn. The Dangers of Feeding a Child with a Device \ \ Technology wellbeing expert Dr Kristy answers and ParentTV member’s question: “The dangers of feeding your child with a device and when the child will only eat with a device. From a childcare educator’s perspective, how to tell parents in a supportive and firm way that this practice is not okay!” Fortnite, Youtube and balancing screen time \ \ Technology expert Dr Kristy Goodwin answers a ParentTV member’s ‘Ask An Expert’ question: “We try and limit screens during the week but lately we’ve had some issues where Master 11 has snuck devices during the week including today on a sick day, first I caught him with an iPhone, then an iPod, then a Samsung tablet, these are my husband’s devices – clearly he needs to change his password!\ \ My biggest concern in all of this is I am worried that my son lives and breathes Fortnite, he watches it on Youtube when he’s not playing it…he’s getting behind at school, doesn’t read etc. My question is how to encourage him to play or watch you tube less often? I suspect its about us as parents firming the boundaries but how to do this calmly without too much conflict?” When should your kids have a mobile phone? \ \ When should kids have a phone? In this video Dr Justin Coulson assesses the pros and cons in order to help you decide when is a good time for your child to have a mobile phone.

Social Wellbeing / Friendship

Young Kids and their Friendships \ \ Maggie Dent shares about how to help our younger children through when they are having challenges with friends at day care or school. How to help your child experiencing peer rejection \ \ In this video Maggie Dent talks about friendships and why peer rejection is a really big deal and how you can help your child through it. Self-Care: Nurturing Yourself for Effective Parenting \ \ Have you heard the phrase you cannot pour from an empty cup? Chazz explores in this video understanding why the cup is empty. The main reason is because there are holes in the cup and people don’t talk about how we plug up the holes. When the holes are plugged up we can then pour from the cup and our children are able to get all that we can give. Social Emotional Wellbeing - Teaching Positive Behaviours in Schools \ \ Aaron Mardi who is an Assistant Teacher at Jilkminggan School shares their story about their family, being a Dad and a role model in community. Aaron shares the importance of family bond and that it is ok to be sad, angry and to share your feelings. Creating safer and happier classrooms. Support available for NICU parents \ \ It is so important for parents with babies in NICU to get support and there is so much support out there for them. Watch this video to know where parents can go. How to help parents with a baby in NICU \ \ It is hard to see friends, family members or even colleagues with babies in NICU. So how can we help? Watch this video for some ways you can help and support parents. How to help a family with a baby in NICU \ \ Having a baby in NICU can also be difficult for the siblings of the baby. Sometimes it is a bit confusing for other children to understand what is going on and it can be quite overwhelming. If you can, it always helps if you extend a hand to the family and offer to look after these children. This allows space and time for the parents to tend to their new born. How can I support my partner after birth? \ \ For new dads, they have watched their partner go through her pregnancy, given birth and now, together, both are learning how to be new parents. How can you continue supporting your partner now that she’s had the baby? Watch this video for some tips! Networking and friendships for dads \ \ It’s just as important for new dads to stay connected and maintain valuable relationships as much as it is for new mums. Watch this video for some tips on how to stay connected and socialise with others. Our friends are a gift to our kids \ \ One of the best gifts we can give our kids is to develop a life and a set of friendships outside our role as parents. When we have meaningful activities and friendships they free our children from the burden of having to care and worry about us. It is just as important for parents to have friends!

Fostering/Adoption

What is developmental trauma and how can kids recover from it? \ \ When you’re caring for a child who’s experienced trauma, it’s helpful to understand some of the ways it can impact their brain development. Dr Vanessa Lapointe explains developmental trauma and how we can help heal the brains of traumatised kids. How can I support my foster children with family visits? \ \ When you’re caring for a foster child, you may have to help them navigate family of origin visits and all the big feelings that come with these. Dr Vaness Lapointe shares her advice for understanding what your child’s going through and how you can help them through it. How attachment caregiving helps rewire the brains of traumatised foster kids \ \ A 2005 Child Development study showed that an attachment-based caregiving approach to looking after traumatised foster children is instrumental in healing their brains. Dr Vanessa Lapointe explains how and why this works.

Baby

What to do when you leave the hospital with your new baby? \ \ Taking your baby for the first time can bring on so many emotions! It’s both exciting and daunting. In this video, learn some ways that can help you transition to being a new mum. Having a baby in NICU \ \ Being told you’re going to have a baby in NICU can be hard and very unpredictable. It also raises so many questions of what to do, what to expect, how long for, and many more. Parents are encouraged to ask questions and it is super beneficial. Watch this video to learn more about having a baby in NICU. How unpredictable the progress of a baby in NICU can be \ \ Having your baby in the NICU can sometimes be a 2 steps forward and 1 step back when it comes to their progress. It can be quite unpredictable when they will be out of hospital or when they will get better. This can definitely be hard, but it’s important to remember that they are in the best care and best place possible to get better. Watch this video to help understand what usually goes on during this time. Should I consider parental leave? \ \ When your baby is born, the first few weeks to months is one of the most exciting times, yet can also be a very exhausting time. As well as this, your baby grows and evolves so much in those first months. Parental leave gives you this time to spend with your newborn and your partner during this new period. Bonding with Baby: The Power of Skin-to-Skin with Dads \ \ There are many benefits to skin to skin contact with your baby! Watch this video to learn more. The role of a father \ \ Sometimes dads can feel a bit lost when it comes to their role in a newborn’s life. But dads are uniquely and significantly important for the raising of their newborn! Watch this video to learn more.

Nutrition

Why is it important to eat well during pregnancy? \ \ This video discusses why it’s important to have a well balanced diet when pregnant. Watch to learn what to be fuelling your body with that will be beneficial to both you and your baby. Why you don't need to eat for two \ \ Saying “I’m eating for two!” to give in to all your cravings and eat as much as you want during your pregnancy? This could be harmful to both you and your baby. Having a well balanced diet is very important when growing a child. Watch this video to learn some tips and tricks! 5 Simple tips to eating well during pregnancy \ \ Sometimes it can be difficult to know what to eat during pregnancy and to ensure you’re eating well for your growing baby. Watch this video for some handy tips in how to fuel your body with the right foods. Tips for making mealtimes work with little ones \ \ In this video, Tina Payne Bryson shares her experience and gives some tips on what to do with little ones when trying to cook and getting through mealtime. How can I make snack times less stressful? \ \ Snack time is one of those things that can be ridiculously fraught. Dealing with fussy eaters, kids eating out of boredom, constant requests for junk food or for parents to come up with new menu options. These are just some of the issues Jason Gibson’s strategies could help you address. Food allergies and intolerances \ \ What is the difference between allergy and intolerance? What are the signs of food allergies? How to reduce the risk of food allergies in babies? Find out in this video! Cow's milk intolerance in babies and young children \ \ Learn how to recognise the signs of cow milk protein intolerance and how you can treat it. How we unwittingly teach kids to become emotional eaters \ \ We all eat for reasons other than hunger at times, which is totally normal. However, there are many little ways that parents unwittingly teach kids to use food to manage challenging situations and feelings. Learn to recognise them and discover alternatives for yourself and your children. Healthy Eating Habits for Kids: Avoiding Forbidden Foods \ \ Find out how to manage sweets from first taste through childhood. We discuss finding a balance between unlimited access and unnecessary restriction so that sweets don’t become hyper-desired “forbidden” foods. Should you ban soft drinks and sodas? Plan your family dessert strategy so that you can stay in charge. My kid ate everything and now they won’t eat anything! \ \ Did you have a baby who would eat everything and now you have a toddler who is throwing food and pushing the spoon away? Find out why this frustrating stage is a part of normal development and some simple strategies to keep feeding your baby positively, without tearing your hair out.

Health

How can you prepare for a traumatic birth? \ \ A traumatic birth is never part of the birth plan but maybe it’s something we should consider preparing for? Watch this video for some tips in how you can prepare how to help cope better if something unexpected does happen during labour or delivery. Healing and Moving Forward: Overcoming Traumatic Birth \ \ It takes time to recover from a traumatic birth and it’s important to let yourself take this time to heal and process. In this video, Mary from Mater Mothers gives some tips on recovery and how she helps couples during this time. Importance of being active \ \ Healthy mum = happy mum\ \ Happy mum = happy bub!\ \ Being active and exercising is a way that you can show some self-care. It overall improves your mood, the quality of your sleep and reducing worry and depression. It also helps with your recovery after birth. Watch this video for more! How to help your body transition back after birth \ \ Women’s bodies are amazing in what they can do during pregnancy and after! By the end of your pregnancy, your stomach muscles are stretched and firm and after birth your stomach goes down. Your body doesn’t go back to the way it was before you were pregnant straight away. Watch this video to learn about some of the changes your body goes through and how you can help the transition back. The first poo \ \ Yep, you read the title right, the first poo! The first poo after giving birth is a big topic, and one you don’t usually know about until the time comes. Women tend to overthink this stage, but there’s no need to! In this video, Sheri from Mater Mothers gives some quick tips that will help you with the first poo after child birth. Newborn tests and screenings \ \ What are the tests and screens newborn babies go through and why are they important? Watch this video to find out more. Umbilical cord and baby belly button care \ \ After your baby’s birth, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. It is important that you know how to care for it so no infection or pain come to you baby. Staying active during pregnancy \ \ During your pregnancy it is important to stay active and keep moving. Watch this video for some ideas on how to stay active. Simple exercises to do at home during pregnancy \ \ This video includes some easy exercises that will help strengthen your body during your pregnancy. Pelvic floor exercises \ \ Pelvic floor exercises are vital through pregnancy and after birth as they provide benefits such as, support to your growing baby and recovery after birth. Watch this video to find out more.

Breast / Bottle Feeding

Breastfeeding benefits and essentials \ \ Breastfeeding is essential to a newborn baby’s growth and development. As well as bringing many health benefits to the mother’s health. Watch this video to understand these benefits as well as learning how to track your baby’s health in the first week. Understanding and Overcoming Baby Blues \ \ What is the baby blues and how do you deal with it? Watch this video from Mater Mothers to learn more. Breastfeeding journey \ \ Breastfeeding is a journey and there is a lot you can experience in the first few weeks! It’s important to remember to always seek help or medical advice if you’re unsure about something or need help. Watch this video to understand more. What to do with your extra breast milk? \ \ Sometimes you may extra breast milk that you may need to store. Extra breast milk can be really handy when you want to go out and socialise and have to be out for a longer period of time. Watch this video for some tips on what to do with your breast milk! Breast changes after birth \ \ There are a few changes your breasts can experience after having a baby. Watch this video to learn more as Kathleen from Mater Mothers explains. Breast milk when you first have a baby \ \ Some mums can get worried in the early days of having a new baby when it comes to producing enough milk for their new born baby. Watch this video to learn more about your breast milk in the first few days of having a baby. Being unsuccessful in your breastfeeding journey \ \ It can be disheartening when a mother isn’t successful in their breastfeeding journey. It’s important to get some support during this time and get some tips that can help you. Watch this video to learn more. What is vasospasm? \ \ A vasospasm is a condition some women can get while breastfeeding. Watch this video to learn more about what it is and for some strategies you can use to help. Clicking noises during breastfeeding \ \ What does it mean when you hear clicking noises while you’re breastfeeding? Watch this video to learn more. Preparing for your breastfeeding journey \ \ It’s so helpful to be ready and prepared for when you start breastfeeding. This helps take away the stress of it all once your baby is born. Watch this video for some tips!

Education

What to do about School Refusal after The Pandemic \ \ School refusal has been a major issue many schools and families have been facing after the past few years of the global pandemic. In this video Maggie Dent talks about the impact of the pandemic and ways you can support your child to get back to school. Supporting a Child Feeling Anxious about Going on School Camp \ \ Is your child is struggling at the thoughts of going to school camp? In this video Maggie Dent shares her advice for parents who may be struggling with a child who doesn’t want to go to school camp. Cómo preparar a tu hijo para empezar la escuela (Preparing Your Child To Start School) \ \ Comenzar la escuela es una gran transición para nuestros hijos. Algunos niños parecen tomarlo todo con calma, pero muchos encuentran que el tamaño de los edificios, la cantidad de niños corriendo, la “novedad” de todo, muy abrumador. Acompaña a la psiquiatra infantil, experta en crianza y madre de tres hijos (¡quienes han comenzado la escuela con éxito!) mientras comparte sus mejores consejos para preparar a tu hijo para iniciar el año escolar. Is homeschooling a good option for my child? \ \ As parents, one of the areas that will cause us to lay awake at night is around the education of our children. In this video, Maggie Dent will explain the alternatives of schooling to help you come up with a decision of what system would be the best option for your child. Montessori's Three-Period Lesson: Enhancing Learning \ \ In this video Chazz shares a Montessori technique that teachers and parents can use anywhere to teach children anything. It is also a good way to assess where a child is in their learning and development and therefore where you may need to go next with their learning. This process is called the ‘Three Period Lesson’. Preparing for Back to School for Parents \ \ It is a new year or a new school and you are wondering how best to prepare yourself as a Parent to build connection with the teacher. Chazz shares some great questions that you can ask your child’s teacher that will assist everyone for the rest of the year and encourage a partnership in your child’s learning. What is Montessori? Is Montessori the right education for my child? \ \ Montessori is a program that focuses on helping children choose work individually and take control of their learning independently while the teacher provides the environment so that children can do that optimally. It is a philosophy created by Maria Montessori. Chazz in the video discusses Montessori education and is it the right educational fit for my child. Feeling together (spoken word) \ \ In this video Chazz talks about how we can make lessons real and relevant for children and how we should adjust the way we teach to match the way children learn. \ \ Chazz shares a wonderful spoken word (poem) as an example of an alternative way to teach. Common Mistakes parents make when HomeSchooling (Preschool) \ \ What are some of the common mistakes parents make when they start to homeschool their children? A lot of the time it is similar mistakes that teachers make when they first start teaching. Chazz shares some wonderful tips on how parents can engage in homeschooling with their child that brings out the best for both child and parent. Effective Strategies for Redirecting Children's Behavior \ \ Have you heard of the term redirection before? As Chazz shares a simple explanation is when you help a child think of something else. So why is redirection important? This video by Chazz explores the different levels of redirection and how to put them in place in your classroom and/or home. The process helps them identify their needs and take action to meet their needs in a healthy and appropriate way.

Sleep

A routine is not essential in the first 18 months \ \ Is it the baby or the parents who benefits from being in a set routine in the firs 18 months? Nathan Wallis discusses how a routine, is perhaps, not necessary for a baby in the first 18 months of their life. Tips to help kids fall asleep at bed time \ \ Sleep is so crucial to growth and development, yet bedtime can be one of the hardest times of the day! In this video, Tina Payne Bryson provides some tips and tricks to help with your bedtime routine. How to wrap your baby \ \ In this video, learn about how to wrap/swaddle your baby and understand why it’s important for your baby within the first three months. Does my baby need to sleep through the night? \ \ Teaching your child to sleep through the night is a secret all parents want the answer to! In this video, Nathan Wallis discusses sleep cycles and how these relate to teaching your child to sleep through the night. Understanding tonsillitis and snoring in kids \ \ Tonsillitis is a common childhood illness, but enlarged tonsils could also cause problems with snoring and sleep. In this video, Dr Andrew Leech discusses how to treat tonsillitis and how to tell when it might indicate that something bigger is going on with your child’s health. How to harness your child’s imagination to help them stop bedwetting\ \ If you’re ready to watch this video, you’ve probably tried a whole lot of techniques and products to help your child stop wetting the bed. But, have you tried using their imagination? Is breastfeeding my baby in bed ok? \ \ In the middle of the night, it is not uncommon for a mother to breastfeed their baby in bed for convenience. But is this the best practice, or is it, in fact, okay to fall asleep in your bed with your baby? Sleep Regression and Developmental Milestones \ \ What do you do if your baby was sleeping eight hours and has suddenly started waking up twice a night? What do you do when your baby was sleeping through the night and now has suddenly started waking up twice a night? Pinky discusses sleep regression and developmental milestones. How can I prepare a breastfed baby for childcare? \ \ There is always going to be a transition period for a baby who is starting childcare. If you breastfeed your baby to sleep or they haven’t started taking a bottle yet, Pinky has some tips on what you can do to prepare for this transition. My baby won’t self-settle. Will they ever be able to fall asleep on their own? \ \ Can you teach your baby to fall asleep on their own and is this the right approach? Pinky explores the concept of self-settling and looks at how babies fall asleep.

Developmental Milestones

Why it is important to find a balance between firm and kind \ \ In this video, Dr Vanessa Lapointe shares the importance of relationship in the healthy development of your child and shares why rules, boundaries and expectations are super important. Why you should set up a backyard nature play area \ \ In this video, Lukas Ritson shares why setting up a backyard nature play area can be beneficial for your little one’s development. How attachment parenting helps child development \ \ Relationship-based care, or ‘attachment parenting’ is at the heart of what allows us to grow our children up in the best possible way. In this video, Dr Vanessa Lapointe shares the assumptions of this popularised culture, what attachment parenting REALLY means, and how it helps a child’s development. How to handle climbing with a young child \ \ How do we handle climbing with a young child? It can be frustrating as it is a safety issue and we want to protect them from getting hurt. As Chazz highlights, children intuitively know that their brain and body needs to grow, this includes climbing. So how do we manage children’s need to climb? Chazz in the video shares strategies on how to show children where they can climb to ensure they are safe while still providing opportunities for their development and growth. Why repetition is important for your baby \ \ Why is it so important to keep singing that same song or playing that same game over and over for your baby? Yes, it may drive you insane, but think about how much growth it is adding to your baby’s brain! Watch this video to understand why repetition is essential. Benefits of skin to skin contact \ \ For a newborn, early skin to skin contact holds a lot of benefits for the baby. It encourages movement and response from the baby as well as supporting successful breastfeeding. Watch this video to learn more. What is key to your baby's brain development? \ \ Have thought about letting your baby lead the conversation? It’s a bit odd to think about! In this video, Nathan Wallis explains and discusses how responsiveness is key to the brain development of your baby. Understanding the brain structure \ \ Learning the structure of the brain is highly beneficial to understanding how your child’s brain develops. Watch this video of Nathan Wallis to find out more. The best way to develop your baby's motor skills \ \ Why isn’t my baby sitting up or walking yet? In this video, Nathan Wallis explains how it’s important to let your baby develop their motor skills naturally rather than forcing them with certain toys and other positioning. Why is there a race for you baby to reach milestones earlier? \ \ As a parent, it’s important not to get wrapped up in the race for your child to hit their milestones earlier than other children. Nathan Wallis explains why it’s crucial not to force anything on your child earlier than it needs to be.

Sexuality Education

Tips for talking to your kids about consent, appropriate behaviour \ \ This video is a live Q&A that took place on Facebook with Sexuality Education expert Vanessa Hamilton in response to a school sexual abuse incident that was in the news giving tips for talking to your kids about consent, appropriate behaviour. What is Consent? \ \ In this video, Vanessa Hamilton shares insights on consent and enthusiastic consent. She provides tips on how we can incorporate this subject into conversations about human sexuality and reproduction and further encourages us to think about the language we use when we’re talking about consent. What is LGBTIQ+ \ \ In this video, Vanessa Hamilton explains the part of human sexuality related to people identified in the LGBTIQ+ community and talks about gender diversity. Starting parenting conversations on Sex and Sexuality \ \ In this video, Sexuality Educator, Vanessa Hamilton shares tools and languages to start the conversations around sex and sexuality. She will debunk the main myths and fears that stop parents from having these ‘talks’ and shares insights on what specific age is appropriate to begin having these conversations. Teaching kids about consent \ \ In this video, Holly-ann Martin, Managing Director of Safe4Kids and child abuse prevention educator, talks about the importance of teaching children consent and allowing them autonomy over their bodies. What are the actual statistics on child abuse? \ \ In this video, Holly-ann Martin, Managing Director of Safe4Kids and child abuse prevention educator, gives an outline of the current statistics on child sexual abuse. Teaching body safety using the concept of public and private \ \ In this video, Holly-ann Martin, Managing Director of Safe4Kids and child abuse prevention educator, talks about why it’s important to use the correct anatomical names for body parts when talking to kids, and how the concept of ‘public and private’ can help them understand. What should I know about gender? \ \ What should I know about gender? Learn the basics in this educational video for parents of kids ages 4-9. What should I do when my kid is exposed to, or asks questions about, mature topics? \ \ What should I do when my kid is exposed to, or asks questions about, mature topics? Learn how to respond in this educational video for parents of kids ages 4-9. How can I teach my kids my values? \ \ How can I teach my values? Learn how to teach kids your values in this educational video for parents of kids ages 4-9.

Safety

Let's get practical about saying no to teens and tweens \ \ At this stage, parents of tweens or teens have to navigate a lot of ‘firsts’ together. The first time they want to go to the shops alone, the first boyfriend or girlfriend, the first party…Here’s how to make those decisions! Let's get practical about social media for tweens \ \ It’s crunch time…Michelle Mitchell gives her best tips for getting off on the right foot with your tween and social media. Help explaining George Floyd's death and why it matters to your kids \ \ Dr Chris Townsend has a long history working as a licensed professional counselor and shares some of his thoughts and insights in this interview about how to talk with our kids about racism and tragedy and in particular helping explain George Floyd’s death and why it matters. How parents can help kids feel safe during bushfires \ \ In this video Maggie Dent speaks directly to parents about how they can talk with their kids when tragic bushfires happen. She gives practical tips and guidance to parents to ensure kids are supported as best they can be to reduce anxiety for everyone. How to help your children build a network of safe people \ \ In this video, Holly-ann Martin, Managing Director of Safe4Kids and child abuse prevention educator, talks about building a Safety Team with kids. Their Safety Team is a network of trusted people that children can confide in. Teaching kids about consent \ \ In this video, Holly-ann Martin, Managing Director of Safe4Kids and child abuse prevention educator, talks about the importance of teaching children consent and allowing them autonomy over their bodies. What are the actual statistics on child abuse? \ \ In this video, Holly-ann Martin, Managing Director of Safe4Kids and child abuse prevention educator, gives an outline of the current statistics on child sexual abuse. How can I teach my kids to recognise the physical symptoms of feeling unsafe? \ \ In this video, Holly-ann Martin, Managing Director of Safe4Kids and child abuse prevention educator, gives her suggestions for how to teach children to recognise the physical sensations that could warn them they’re unsafe. Why do I need to talk to my six-year old about pornography? \ \ In this video, Holly-ann Martin, Managing Director of Safe4Kids and child abuse prevention educator, gives us some of her strategies for talking abut pornography with kids and helping them to understand what it does to their brains. Teaching body safety using the concept of public and private \ \ In this video, Holly-ann Martin, Managing Director of Safe4Kids and child abuse prevention educator, talks about why it’s important to use the correct anatomical names for body parts when talking to kids, and how the concept of ‘public and private’ can help them understand.

Developmental Conditions

Signs and Symptoms of ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) - Part 1 \ \ This 2 part video series covers the signs of ADHD, the natural history of executive functions, and when an intervention may be required. Effective communication \ \ In being an advocate it is important to be an effective communicator. Maria shares some key strategies to assist you in communicating and using your voice. Practical strategies that help you build an effective support team \ \ Parenting a child with a disability can sometimes feel extremely lonely. So it is important to build an effective support team and community of like minded people who understand what you are going through. Practical Strategies that help you work more effectively with your child \ \ How to implement practical strategies in your home that support your child once they have received a diagnosis? Maria shares the importance of implementing the same strategies used in the school. The Power of being your own advocate \ \ When you have a child with a disability you are ushered into the role of advocating for your child though sometimes you need to remember how to empower yourself to advocate for your need also. Siblings of a disabled child \ \ If you are a parent of more than one child and one of your children has a disability we know that we can tend to hyper focus on the child with the disability. This can sometimes leave the sibling feeling they are not getting that attention. Raising a Disabled Child \ \ Whether in a relationship, marriage, partnership or co-parenting communication is very important. Maria shares some helpful tips for parenting your child with a disability. Self Care \ \ What you can do daily to intentionally implement self care in your life daily. The ins and out of special education \ \ Understanding the ins and outs of special education, legislation and Individual Education Plans (IEP) so parents can advocate for the specific needs of their child. Inclusive Education: Empowering Black Disabled Children \ \ When advocating for black children with disabilities it is important to acknowledge that race is going to be at the forefront. Therefore when advocating in certain settings for black children it is important to keep this in mind.

Parenting Girls

Parenting Teen / Tween Girls in the Modern World Week 4: Establishing healthy boundaries Live Q&A \ \ In this live bootcamp webinar replay live Q&A host Sam Jockel asks Michelle Mitchell a range of questions that came in from participants after watching the Week 4 video where Michelle explains how to establish healthy boundaries with your tween and teen daughters. [Parenting Teen / Tween Girls in the Modern World Week 4: Establishing healthy boundaries \ \ Although the drive for independence is such a normal and healthy part of growing up, it can be confusing, and difficult for parents to know how to respond to. In this week’s topic we explore practical strategies to help parents stay connected to girls, and build positive influence during their challenging moments. We will explore why we want our girls to push boundaries, and how to respond in ways that strengthen them and preserve your connection.\ \

How to set boundaries they are more likely to follow\ \
What to do when they break the rules\ \
How to talk to tweens and teens about high-risk decisions and guide them towards a safer path](/content/videos/parenting-teen-tween-girls-in-the-modern-world-week-4-establishing-healthy-boundaries/index.html) Parenting Teen / Tween Girls in the Modern World Week 3: Supporting positive body image Live Q&A \ \ In this live bootcamp webinar replay live Q&A host Sam Jockel asks Michelle Mitchell a range of questions that came in from participants after watching the Week 3 video where Michelle explains how to support positive body image in your tween and teen daughters. [Parenting Teen / Tween Girls in the Modern World Week 3: Supporting positive body image \ \ Body dissatisfaction is an incredibly normal part of growing up. We want to be alert, not alarmed, if their confidence begins to wobble. This week’s topic focuses on tools to help build self-acceptance, responsibility and body confidence in our girls. We talk about the importance of balanced conversations, creating a positive narrative around food and exercise and the significant role parent’s play in girl’s lives.\ \
What body dissatisfaction is and how it impacts our girls. \ \
How to set up balanced discussions.\ \
The significant impact that mothers have in their girls’ lives.\ \
The hurdles girls face through social media, peer pressure, diets, exercise fads, cosmetic injectables and the beauty industry.](/content/videos/parenting-teen-tween-girls-in-the-modern-world-week-3-supporting-positive-body-image/index.html) Parenting Teen / Tween Girls in the Modern World Week 2: Managing technology Live Q&A \ \ In this live bootcamp webinar replay live Q&A host Sam Jockel asks Michelle Mitchell a range of questions that came in from participants after watching the Week 2 video where Michelle explains managing technology with tween and teen daughters. [Parenting Teen / Tween Girls in the Modern World Week 2: Managing technology \ \ Social media can be a minefield of drama and judgement for our girls, and be anything but helpful to their development and mental health. It’s also a place where they so often explore, take risks and make mistakes. This week’s topic offesr you insights into how to ensure screens don’t railroad your teens’ wellbeing. We talk about sexting, bullying and the importance of protecting their journey.\ \
When are screens a problem\ \
Crystal clear agreements and why they are important\ \
Dealing with mistakes](/content/videos/parenting-teen-tween-girls-in-the-modern-world-week-2-managing-technology/index.html) Parenting Teen / Tween Girls in the Modern World Week 1: Navigating Friendships Live Q&A \ \ In this live bootcamp webinar replay live Q&A host Sam Jockel asks Michelle Mitchell a range of questions that came in from participants after watching the Week 1 video where Michelle explains navigating friendships with tween and teen daughters. [Parenting Teen / Tween Girls in the Modern World Week 1: Navigating Friendships \ \ Friendships are an integral part of our girls lives, and have a profound impact on the person they become. In this week’s topic we discuss the “school social scene”, and unpack the myths and obstacles that can make friendships tricky. We cover practical strategies to help girls avoid unnecessary drama, communicate needs, deal with conflict and most importantly, find themselves.\ \
Finding their own voice and how to champion it\ \
Female friendship myths and obstacles\ \
Practical tips and wisdom – controlling your own space, handling conflict, communicating needs, pushing back with truth.](/content/videos/parenting-teen-tween-girls-in-the-modern-world-week-1-navigating-friendships/index.html) What you need to know about 7 and 8 year old girls – when the social nastiness gets going \ \ What is happening in our 7 and 8 year old girl’s development that causes changes in behaviour around this age? Claire discusses what is going on in their brains and the importance of setting boundaries for girls in this age group. Helping your daughter to not become a 'mean girl' \ \ Behavioural specialist Stephanie Wicker answers ParentTV members questions: “My 4 year old girl is in kindy and her teacher has told me that she is picking on other kids, mainly those less capable. She is a leader and fairly confident in herself. She is also an only child. We stress to her the importance of being a kind person and a good friend, and have downloaded Maggie’s good friend podcast. Please – how do I help her to not become the “mean girl”.”

Parenting Boys

Raising our Boys in a Modern World Week 4 Q&A: Understanding boy play \ \ In this live bootcamp webinar replay live Q&A host Sam Jockel asks Maggie Dent a range of questions that came in from participants after watching the Week 4 video where Maggie explains how to understand boy play. Raising our Boys in a Modern World Week 3 Q&A: When boys muck up \ \ In this live bootcamp webinar replay live Q&A host Sam Jockel asks Maggie Dent a range of questions that came in from participants after watching the Week 3 video where Maggie explains when boys much up. Raising our Boys in a Modern World Week 2 Q&A: Real boy communication \ \ In this live bootcamp webinar replay live Q&A host Sam Jockel asks Maggie Dent a range of questions that came in from participants after watching the Week 2 video where Maggie explains real boy communication. Raising our Boys in a Modern World Week 1 Q&A: Why boys are not tough \ \ In this live bootcamp webinar replay live Q&A host Sam Jockel asks Maggie Dent a range of questions that came in from participants after watching the Week 1 video where Maggie explains why boys are not tough. [Raising our Boys in a Modern World Week 4: Understanding boy play \ \ In this week’s topic video Maggie Dent will cover why: \ \

Most boy and girl play is different\ \
Proximity matters in building friendships\ \
Rough and tumble, super hero and risky play matters\ \
Boys are on the hunt for dopamine (and that can look funny, silly and implusive)\ \
Natural consequences and painful moments teach boys about making better choices\ \
Movement matters for all levels of development](/content/videos/raising-our-boys-in-a-modern-world-week-4-understanding-boy-play/index.html) [Raising our Boys in a Modern World Week 3: When boys muck up \ \ In this week’s topic video Maggie Dent will cover why we need to: \ \
Stop seeing boys as being bad or naughty\ \
Understand movement and impulsivity is normal for most boys\ \
Learn to read the intention when we ask “What was he thinking?!”\ \
Stop hitting, hurting and shaming little boys\ \
Be their coach](/content/videos/raising-our-boys-in-a-modern-world-week-3-when-boys-muck-up/index.html) [Raising our Boys in a Modern World Week 2: Real boy communication \ \ In this week’s topic video Maggie Dent will cover why: \ \
Verbal communication can be tricky for boys\ \
Often boys’ behaviour is their communication\ \
We need to avoid using too many words\ \
They don’t listen well\ \
Boys need connection before communication](/content/videos/raising-our-boys-in-a-modern-world-week-2-real-boy-communication/index.html) How to create a community for boys as they grow up \ \ Maggie Dent, parenting expert and mother of 4 boys, explains the importance of boys having a tribe or community around them as they grow up. She unpacks who should be in that community and how to foster that as a parent. Helping your child regulate their emotions in the playground \ \ Parenting Educator Claire Orange discusses an Ask An Expert question from a ParentTV viewer: “My 10-year-old son has always struggled with emotional regulation. He sees a child psychologist, an OT, has ADHD, ODD, DCD, and GAD, and is a warm, sensitive and funny little guy. It breaks my heart and his that he struggles to maintain friendships. He just can’t seem to get a hang of self-regulation in a playground environment. Please help.” How can I help my child focus and pay more attention in school? \ \ Parenting expert Claire Orange answers a ParentTV member’s question: “My son in year 4 has problems focussing. He’s able to perform at school if instructions are on the board and the teacher has had a one-to-one chat. Is there any advice you have that could assist him?”

Ask an Expert

Tips for talking to your kids about consent, appropriate behaviour \ \ This video is a live Q&A that took place on Facebook with Sexuality Education expert Vanessa Hamilton in response to a school sexual abuse incident that was in the news giving tips for talking to your kids about consent, appropriate behaviour. My child is experiencing separation anxiety \ \ In this video, Jodie Lowinger answers a members question about separation anxiety: “ My 5 year old is experiencing separation anxiety at night, if she needs to go to the bathroom and when she needs to brush her teeth, what do I do in this situation?” Are you mad Mommy? \ \ Our children are so attuned to how we are feeling, whether we’re upset or frustrated. It’s important to be authentic and truthful with kids and in this video, Tina Payne Bryson discusses how we can still be truthful with our children without it being discouraging. Should I make my daughter practice piano? \ \ What can I do to get my child to practice their instrument? Sometimes it can be hard to motivate our kids to practice their instruments and it can turn into a big drama! In this video, Tina Payne Bryson shares some quick tips to get your child to practice. How to deal with BIG emotions from your little one after daycare \ \ Parenting expert, Dr Justin Coulson, addresses a ParentTV members Ask an Expert question: “I would love some information about kids decompressing after daycare. I find my 1 year old is an emotional rollercoaster after daycare and would love some guidance around what he is feeling and how to help him through it. I think it could be from all the stimulus at day care or maybe a lot of little things that might not go to his plan and once he is home he is letting it all out.” The Dangers of Feeding a Child with a Device \ \ Technology wellbeing expert Dr Kristy answers and ParentTV member’s question: “The dangers of feeding your child with a device and when the child will only eat with a device. From a childcare educator’s perspective, how to tell parents in a supportive and firm way that this practice is not okay!” Fortnite, Youtube and balancing screen time \ \ Technology expert Dr Kristy Goodwin answers a ParentTV member’s ‘Ask An Expert’ question: “We try and limit screens during the week but lately we’ve had some issues where Master 11 has snuck devices during the week including today on a sick day, first I caught him with an iPhone, then an iPod, then a Samsung tablet, these are my husband’s devices – clearly he needs to change his password!\ \ My biggest concern in all of this is I am worried that my son lives and breathes Fortnite, he watches it on Youtube when he’s not playing it…he’s getting behind at school, doesn’t read etc. My question is how to encourage him to play or watch you tube less often? I suspect its about us as parents firming the boundaries but how to do this calmly without too much conflict?” Helping your child regulate their emotions in the playground \ \ Parenting Educator Claire Orange discusses an Ask An Expert question from a ParentTV viewer: “My 10-year-old son has always struggled with emotional regulation. He sees a child psychologist, an OT, has ADHD, ODD, DCD, and GAD, and is a warm, sensitive and funny little guy. It breaks my heart and his that he struggles to maintain friendships. He just can’t seem to get a hang of self-regulation in a playground environment. Please help.” How can I help my child focus and pay more attention in school? \ \ Parenting expert Claire Orange answers a ParentTV member’s question: “My son in year 4 has problems focussing. He’s able to perform at school if instructions are on the board and the teacher has had a one-to-one chat. Is there any advice you have that could assist him?” How to support children when a parent is really sick \ \ This video discusses the challenging topic of what happens when a parent (or another close family member) receives a health diagnosis and how to help your children process the challenges and changes that it can bring.

Coparenting

Worried and stressed parents this is for you \ \ Have you ever felt worried and stress as a parent. In this video Maggie Dent share some tips to help. Parenting on the Same Page \ \ In this month’s Maggie moment, she discusses the subject of co-parenting in the same house and parenting on the same page. Helping your child cope with divorce \ \ Loss is a fact of life, it’s not going away. The same goes with divorce…\ \ In this video, Dr Charlotte Reznick shares the difficulties of divorce on children and how to help your children cope during these times. How can I get my partner to parent in the way I want them to? \ \ Sometimes, your parenting style can really conflict with the style of your partner or spouse. Vanessa Lapointe and David Loyst explain how to reach understanding about why each of you parents the way you do, and move forward from there. Co-Parenting: Navigating Life After Separation \ \ At first, it might seem like successfully co-parenting with the other parent of your children after separation or divorce is impossible, but it can be done, if you commit to doing your inner work. David Loyst and Vanessa Lapointe have both been in this situation, and they have a whole lot of wisdom to share. How to minimise the negative impacts of divorce on your children \ \ Divorce is never going to be easy for your kids, but there are ways you can minimise the negative impacts of it for them and help them to heal, feel loved and grow throughout it. How to navigate introducing your new partner after separation \ \ With about two thirds of marriages ending in separation and divorce, there are a lot of mums and dads out there who eventually end up back on the dating scene and wondering how to handle that with their children. Dr. Vanessa, who herself is no longer married to the father of her children and is navigating the co-parenting world with him, discusses when to introduce your new partner and what to keep in mind while you do so. Why your “ex” isn’t your “ex” at all \ \ Having separated from the father of her children Dr Vanessa Lapointe talks from personal experience about why your “ex” isn’t really your “ex” at all. After the separation \ \ Here’s how to explain a relationship breakdown to your children and make choices that put them first. Also, some strategies for continuing to model healthy relationships, even when yours has broken down. When parents are absent \ \ Here are some simple strategies to help families where a parent is away for a length of time. This might apply to families in the military, where one parent has to travel for work or works FIFO (fly in, fly out), or when a parent is away caring for other family members, for example.

Single Parenting

Worried and stressed parents this is for you \ \ Have you ever felt worried and stress as a parent. In this video Maggie Dent share some tips to help. How to navigate introducing your new partner after separation \ \ With about two thirds of marriages ending in separation and divorce, there are a lot of mums and dads out there who eventually end up back on the dating scene and wondering how to handle that with their children. Dr. Vanessa, who herself is no longer married to the father of her children and is navigating the co-parenting world with him, discusses when to introduce your new partner and what to keep in mind while you do so. After the separation \ \ Here’s how to explain a relationship breakdown to your children and make choices that put them first. Also, some strategies for continuing to model healthy relationships, even when yours has broken down. When parents are absent \ \ Here are some simple strategies to help families where a parent is away for a length of time. This might apply to families in the military, where one parent has to travel for work or works FIFO (fly in, fly out), or when a parent is away caring for other family members, for example. Tips for step-parents - Part 1 \ \ Here are some how-tos for having a cohesive relationship as a step-parent, particularly when embarking on the relationship early on. Finding support as a single parent \ \ Here’s a look at the challenges of sole parenting and some tips for parents to look to their community to find support in places they may least expect it. Fathering alone \ \ Here are some tips to inspire fathers who are sole parenting to be the best dads they can be.

Arabic

كيف يمكنك التواصل مع أطفالك بشكلٍ يجعلهم يفهموا أنك تحبهم (How To Relate To Your Kids So That They Get That You Love Them) \ \ هل تعلم أن هناك ست مراحل من التعلق يمر بها جميع الأطفال بشكلٍ مثالي في السنوات الست الأولى من حياتهم؟ ويمكن أن يكون لعدم تجربة واحدة أو أكثر من هذه المراحل تأثير فعلي على تصرفات الطفل وسلوكياته في وقت لاحق من حياته وحتى مرحلة البلوغ! في هذا الفيديو الرائع، تناقش الدكتورة فانسيا مراحل التعلق، وكيف يمكنك التواصل مع طفلك خلال كل مرحلة وما هي العواقب المحتملة لاحقاً في الحياة على الأطفال الذين فاتتهم مراحل معينة! فهم طفولتك يؤثر عليك كأم أو أب (Understanding your own childhood influences you as parent) \ \ هل سمعت من قبل القول، “من شابه أباه، فما ظلم؟” (حتى لو لم تفعل، أراهن أنك تستطيع فهمه..). هذه حلقة رائعة ومثيرة للتفكير مع طبيبة الأطفال النفسية وخبيرة التربية الدكتورة كايلين هندرسون تهدف فيها إلى مساعدتنا في فهم سبب كوننا نربي أولادنا بهذا الشكل ولماذا يجب علينا استبعاد الحكم على طريقة التربية. كيف يمكنك الاستمتاع أكثر مع أطفالك... ولماذا نحتاج جميعاً إلى أخذ الأمور ببساطة (How you can have more fun with your kids... why we all need to lighten up) \ \ إليك بعض الطرق البسيطة والصغيرة للاستمتاع بمزيد من المرح في منزلك – ولماذا قد يساعد إنشاء المزيد من الذكريات والطقوس الممتعة عائلتك على العيش بسلاسة أكبر. نصائح للتدريب السريع على استخدام المرحاض (Tips for rapid toilet training) \ \ هل بدأتم مؤخرًا مرحلة تدريب طفلكم على استخدام الحمَّام؟ شاهدوا هذا الفيديو للاستفادة من بعض النصائح والحيل الهامة للنجاح في تلك المهمة سريعًا! الأطفال الذين يرفضون تناول الخضروات أو الفواكه (Kids who won’t eat veggies or fruit) \ \ لماذا يكون من الصعب جدًا على الأطفال أن يتقبَّلوا تناول الخضروات (وفي بعض الأحيان الفواكه أيضًا)؟ شاهدوا هذا الفيديو الذي يتضمَّن نصائح هامة للآباء والأمهات الذين يعانون من رفض أطفالهم لتناول الخضروات والفواكه، حتّى ينجحون في مساعدتهم على تقبّلها بشكل أسهل. يتضمَّن هذا الفيديو أيضًا وسائل مقتَرَحة جديدة ولا تمثّل ضغطًا عصبيًّا على الأطفال أو على الآباء والأمهات، من أجل مساعدة الأطفال على تقبّل الخضروات والفواكه بصورة سهلة، وبالتالي يستمرّون في تناولها طوال حياتهم. لماذا يجب علينا أن نتقبَّل أوقات الخلاف بين الأطفال وبعضهم (Why We Need To Become Comfortable With Conflict) \ \ يعتبر التعامل مع الخلافات جزءًا هامًا من الحياة، ولذلك يجب علينا كمعلِّمين وأيضًا كآباء وأمهات، أن نحرص على عدم التدخّل في كل المناسبات عندما نلاحظ بدء حدوث مُنَاكَفَةْ أو مشاجرة غير عنيفة بين الأطفال وبعضهم. يشرح لنا المعلّم “توم” في هذا الفيديو كيفيّة استخدام أسلوبه الذي يُسَمّيه “أسلوب الخمس عشرة دقيقة”. أشباح ما قبل النوم - ما الأسلوب الأمثل؟ (Bedtime Monsters – What’s The Best Approach?) \ \ ما أفضل أسلوب للتعامل مع الأشباح التي يتخيّل الأطفال وجودها؟ هل نمثّل معهم أننا نطرد تلك الأشباح بعيدًا؟ أم الأفضل هو محاولة طمأنتهم بأنه لا توجد أشباح من الأساس؟ يكون الوضع صعبًا عندما تكون هناك لدى الطفل مخاوف غير عقلانية تؤثِّر على هدوئه واسترخائه قبل النوم، ولكن لا داعي للقلق؛ فهذا الفيديو يتضمَّن أفضل الأساليب المقتَرَحة للتعامل مع الخوف من الأشباح. الأطعمة "المحرَّمَة"! ("Forbidden" Foods) \ \ تعرّفوا في هذا الفيديو على أهم النصائح الممكنة للتعامل مع تناول الأطفال للحلويات منذ تذوّقها لأول مرة. يتناول هذا الفيديو كيفيّة إيجاد التوازن الصحيح بين الإفراط في تناول الحلويات وبين المنع التام لها، حتّى لا تتحول إلى أطعمة “محرَّمة” مرغوب فيها بدرجة رهيبة. هل الصواب هو حرمان الأطفال نهائيًا من المشروبات الصناعيّة والمشروبات الغازيّة؟ شاهدوا هذا الفيديو لمعرفة كيفيّة تخطيط استراتيجية أطعمة ومشروبات التحلية للأسرة حتّى تظل الأمور دائمًا تحت السيطرة. أفضل الوسائل لتهيئة رضيعك لميلاد طفل شقيق جديد (Preparing your toddler for the birth of a new baby sibling) \ \ يعتبر حصول الأطفال على شقيق جديد لهم هدية رائعة، ولكن ما يثير دهشتنا أن الأطفال الصغار لا يشعرون دائمًا بذلك الإحساس كما نعتقد. (في الواقع، أغلب الأطفال الصغار يرغبون في أن يكون بإمكانهم “ردّ الهدية” وإرجاعها إلى من حيث أتت!) شاهدوا هذا الفيديو للاستفادة من النصائح العمليّة المفيدة للدكتورة كايلين هندرسون، أخصائية الطب النفسي للأطفال، وخبيرة التربية وأم أيضًا لثلاثة أطفال. تشرح لنا كايلين أهم النصائح الممكنة التي تساعدنا على تهيئة الطفل الصغير لاستقبال شقيقه الجديد وتكوين رابط نفسي صحيّ معه. نصائح هامة لاسترخاء الأطفال الصغار وقت النوم (Bedtime Wind Down Tips For Young Children) \ \ كلُّنا نعلم أن نظام ما قبل النوم هو أمر شديد الأهمية، ولكن ما هو أفضل ترتيب لتنفيذ النظام؟ وكيف يمكننا مساعدة أطفالنا على الهدوء والاسترخاء حتّى يكونوا مستعدين للنوم بسلاسة في الموعد الصحيح؟

Hindi

एक 3 साल की उम्र के साथ विचारों को खेलने के लिए (Play Ideas with a 3 year old) \ \ तीन साल का बच्चा अपने पसंदीदा खेल विकल्पों का प्रदर्शन करना शुरू कर देगा।वे गतिविधि से गतिविधि में जल्दी से आगे बढ़ेंगे, लेकिन फिर भी ट्रकों और घर के कोने जैसे उनके पसंदीदा हैं। रोते हुए बच्चे - क्या सामान्य है? (Crying babies - what is normal?) \ \ सभी बच्चे रोते हैं, लेकिन बच्चे के रोने की मात्रा में काफी अंतर होता है। एक बच्चे के अलग-अलग रोने के बारे में और क्या करना चाहिए, इसके बारे में कुछ सुझावों के बारे में जानने के लिए यह वीडियो देखें। गर्भावस्था के दौरान अस्पताल जाने के कारण (Reasons to go to the hospital during your pregnancy) \ \ गर्भावस्था के दौरान आपको अस्पताल जाने के कुछ कारण क्या हो सकते हैं? इस वीडियो को देखें, जिसमें मेटर मदर्स की डॉ केली बता रही हैं। नवजात शिशु के साथ संबंध (Relationships with a newborn) \ \ एक बार बच्चा होने के बाद अपने रिश्ते में ताज़गी को कैसे जिंदा रखें? जब आपका नवजात शिशु साथ आएगा तो आपका रिश्ता बदलने वाला है और एक-दूसरे के साथ खुले और ईमानदार बने रहना महत्वपूर्ण है। आप क्या कर सकते हैं इसके लिए यह वीडियो देखें। कोई नई माँ वास्तव में नहीं जानती कि वे क्या कर रही हैं। (No new mum really knows what they’re doing) \ \ यह महसूस करना पूरी तरह से सामान्य बात है कि जब आप पहली बार माँ बनती हैं, तो आप नहीं जानती कि आप क्या कर रही हैं और यह ठीक है! गर्भावस्था से लेकर प्रसव, ब्रेस्टफीडिंग और नई मां बनने तक हमारे शरीर को बहुत कुछ झेलना पड़ता है। यह कई बार बहुत भारी हो जाता है। नई मां बनने पर कुछ टिप्स के लिए यह वीडियो देखें। जब आप अस्पताल में प्रसव पीड़ा में हों, तो क्या होता है? (What happens once you’re in labour at the hospital?) \ \ लेबर रूम में जो कुछ भी होता है, वो लेबर रूम में ही रहता है! तो आपके वाटर ब्रेक हो जाने के बाद आप क्या करते हैं, आप प्रसव पीड़ा में हैं और आप अस्पताल में हैं? इस वीडियो को देखें क्योंकि मेटर मदर्स के डॉ केली थोड़ा ब्रेकडाउन दे रही हैं! 'गुड बेबी' क्या है ? (What’s a good baby?) \ \ हम कभी-कभी इस बात में फंस जाते हैं कि एक ‘अच्छा’ बच्चा क्या होता है या एक ‘अच्छे’ माँ या पिता क्या होते हैं। सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है कि आप अपने बच्चे के साथ किस तरह से संबंध बनाते हैं। और अधिक जानने के लिए यह वीडियो देखें! मुझे कैसे पता चलेगा कि मैं कब प्रसव पीड़ा में जा रही हूँ? (How do I know when I’m going into labour?) \ \ यह अनुमान लगाना कठिन है कि एक महिला कब प्रसव पीड़ा में जाने वाली है। कभी-कभी यह ड्यू डेट से पहले, ड्यू डेट के आसपास और उसके बाद भी होता है! इस वीडियो को देखें, क्योंकि इसमें डॉ केली अधिक विस्तार से बता रही हैं। लेबर के लिए तैयार होना (Preparing for labour) \ \ लेबर की तैयारी करते समय कुछ बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए। इनमें से कुछ में ऐसे मेडिकल प्रोफेशनल्स को ढूंढना शामिल हो सकता है, जिन पर आप भरोसा करते हैं, इसके अलावा खुद को पढ़ना और शिक्षित करना, फिट और सक्रिय रहना और बहुत कुछ हो सकता है। इस वीडियो को देखें क्योंकि मेटर मदर्स की डॉ केली कुछ टिप्स दे रही हैं! नई माताओं के लिए स्वयं की देखभाल (Self Care for New Mums) \ \ सभी नई माताओं के लिए स्वयं की देखभाल करना एक महत्वपूर्ण अभ्यास है, क्योंकि यह आपकी सामना करने और बदलने की क्षमता को बढ़ाता है। साथ ही आपके मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए कई लाभ हो सकते हैं! स्वयं की देखभाल करना क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है और आप क्या कर सकते हैं, इसके बारे में कुछ सुझावों के लिए यह वीडियो देखें।

Mandarin

كيف يمكن أن يساعد توفير بيئة قابلة للتنبؤ أطفالك على النمو (How Predictability Helps Children Function) \ \ إن اكتساب أطفالنا لمهارة قابلية التنبؤ أكثر من مجرد نظام. تشرح لنا أليسون في هذا الفيديو كيف أن خلق بيئة قابلة للتنبؤ حول الأطفال يمكن أن يساعد في تشكيل سلوكياتهم وكيفية عمل أدمغتهم. 为幼儿园或学前班做准备 (Preparing toddlers for childcare or preschool) \ \ 当你准备让你的孩子上学前班的时候，这里有三个方面值得关注，也许和你想的不太一样。 什么是自闭症？-医学诊断以外的理解 (What is autism? - beyond the clinical diagnosis) \ \ 在这个视频中，在儿童自闭症领域，有着25年工作经验的大卫（David）将和你分享到底什么是自闭症，对于现实世界有哪些影响。 当孩子的愤怒超越理性 (When anger turns physical) \ \ 这里有一些实用的方法教您的孩子如何在不伤害他人的情况下驱散愤怒的能量。此外，我们还将探讨三个简单的规则，以及一些简单的步骤来帮助指导化解您的家庭问题，也帮助您在您的孩子非常愤怒的情况下依然保持冷静，并化解这种情况！ 儿童如何在受伤中学习 (How kids learn through their injuries ) \ \ 你会允许孩子伤害到他们自己吗? 汤姆老师将告诉你这样做的重要性，孩子如何从中有所收获。 电子产品的使用可以作为奖罚孩子的工具吗？(Learn if it's okay to use screen-time as a digital reward or punishment tool) \ \ 许多家长通过电子屏幕来吸引孩子，或激励他们，或作为一种惩罚禁止孩子玩游戏机或看电视。克里斯蒂博士（Dr Kristy）阐述了我们是否应该将使用屏幕时长作为一种奖励或惩罚工具。如果您也是这样做的，那也不需要为此感到内疚。通过视频您将会了解为什么将使用屏幕时长作为对孩子的奖励只在短期内有效，以及这样的举措对你和孩子的关系将产生什么影响，以及为什么用控制屏幕时长的方式惩罚孩子会产生消极影响。 3到5岁的儿童需要多少睡眠？(Sleep - How much is needed at age 3-5 years?) \ \ 在儿童迅速发育生长的年纪，充足的睡眠能够保证孩子的健康成长。他们也将在这个年龄段开始不再小睡。所以很有必要去了解这个阶段会对夜晚的睡眠有哪些影响。 培养孩子社交和情感的方法 (5 Ways to grow your child's social and emotional brain) \ \ 我们都知道如何促进孩子的身体发育，但你知道如何提升他们的心灵和灵魂吗? 瓦内萨博士（ Dr. Vanessa）将探讨孩子社交情感的发育，这对父母来说很有必要去学习了解，她还将提供一些切实的方法来帮助父母去培养孩子在这方面的成长。 安抚焦虑的孩子 (Calming anxious kids) \ \ 你的孩子知道焦虑的感觉是什么样的吗?当焦虑出现时，他们能做些什么呢?这里有一些判断孩子感到焦虑时的身体反应的简单的方法，他们的触发因素，以及一些很好的平静方法。 孩子身上的不同类型的焦虑以及何时需要寻求帮助 (Different types of anxiety that present in children and when to get help) \ \ 每个孩子都会经历焦虑(和成年人一样)，然而有些孩子比其他人更容易受到焦虑的影响。值得信赖的儿童精神病学家和育儿专家凯琳·亨德森博士（Dr Kaylene Henderson ）将和您一起了解焦虑在孩子身上的不同表现，还有焦虑是何时形成的，以及何时寻求帮助最好。

Cantonese

寶寶哭鬧--- 什麽爲之正常？(Crying babies - what is normal?) \ \ 所有寶寶都會哭，但哭鬧的數量可以有很大的差異。觀看此視頻了解嬰兒的哭鬧以及處理貼士。 分娩時，在醫院會有什麼事發生？(What happens once you’re in labour at the hospital?) \ \ 產房裡發生什麽事都不會傳出去的！所以當你破羊水、在醫院等待分娩時，該如何是好？來自 Mater Mothers 的 Dr Kelly 會在此視頻為你一一揭曉。 如何與孩子玩得更開心...為什麼我們需要放鬆點 (How you can have more fun with your kids... why we all need to lighten up) \ \ 這裡有一些簡單方法可以讓你在家裡獲得更多的樂趣，以及為什麼創造更多歡樂回憶和慣常活動可能會幫助你的家庭變得更和諧。 為什麼應該鼓勵孩子冒險？(Why Should Kids Be Encouraged To Take Risks?) \ \ 在這段視頻中，Safe4Kids的常務董事兼兒童虐待預防教育工作者霍莉安·馬丁（Holly-ann Martin）討論父母鼓勵年幼孩子冒險的重要性。 為什麼孩子不再傾聽？(Why children stop listening) \ \ 我們會在這段視頻中分析孩子不再傾聽的三大原因，以及我們如今可以如何應對。 了解你的童年如何影響自己成為一個怎樣的父母 (Understanding your own childhood influences you as parent) \ \ 你有沒有聽過“孩子就像父母的鏡子”？即使你沒有聽過，我相信你也會有同感。這一集引人入勝、激發思考。兒童精神科專家兼育兒專家凱琳·亨德森醫生（Dr Kaylene Henderson）幫助我們理解為什麼我們會像自己的父母般育兒以及為什麼我們應該要擺脫育兒的批判。 無傷害地紀律孩子並不代表沒有限制、界限和成長 (Discipline without damage doesn't mean without limits, boundaries or growing up) \ \ 很多時候，聽說到不應該讓孩子承擔後果或者以time out懲罰，而是要同情理解和擁護孩子的發展時，父母都會感到擔憂! 通常他們擔心，這樣的育兒方法就像帶孩子們去迪士尼樂園狂歡，全由他們話事。凡妮莎博士（Dr Vanessa）告訴我們事實並非如此，富有同理心的育兒方法是擁有許多規則和界限的。她會教你如何做到這一切，讓你能夠在堅定和友善之間找到平衡。 與你的伴侶在育兒上達成共識 (Parenting on the same page as your partner) \ \ 可能很難與你的伴侶維持同一陣綫，但是這樣做能讓家庭生活變得更輕鬆。這裡有一些讓父母達成共識的好方法。 工作和親子關係的平衡 (Balancing Work And Parenthood) \ \ 難以達成的工作和生活平衡。在有孩子之前，似乎已經很難，現在似乎更是不可能達成！兒童精神專科醫生、育兒專家兼三個孩子的職場媽媽凱琳·亨德森 (Kaylene Henderson) 分享如何在每一個重要角色中做到最好的秘訣。 如何幫助你的孩子定位和釋放體內的負面情緒 (How To Help Your Child Locate And Release Difficult Emotions In Their Bodies) \ \ 兒童及教育心理學家兼ParentTV專家夏洛特•雷茨尼克 (Charlotte Reznick) 博士，通過一個練習告訴我們如何幫助自己的孩子找到身體內負面情緒的位置，以及如何釋放和減少這個負面情緒。

Spanish

Cómo hablar sobre el comportamiento de tu hijo con su maestro (How to talk about your child's behaviour with their teacher)\ \ ¿Cómo hablar con los maestros sobre el comportamiento de tu hijo? Puede ser muy fácil para ambas partes llegar a esta interacción con una actitud defensiva debido a la manera en que ambos se sienten. Entonces, ¿Cómo podemos ponernos de acuerdo para colaborar y unirnos cuando hay desafíos en el aula? Chazz comparte algunas ideas para padres y maestros. Cómo hablarle a los niños sobre la muerte (How to talk to your child about death) \ \ En este video encontrarás algunas formas de usar el “duelo anticipado” para ayudar a los niños a procesar la idea de la muerte, y algunas cosas que los padres pueden hacer para apoyar a sus hijos si han experimentado una pérdida. Cómo manejar las críticas y los consejos indeseados de los abuelos (How To Handle Criticism And Unwanted Advice From Grandparents) \ \ A nadie le gustan los consejos no solicitados, pero puede ser particularmente difícil de manejar cuando provienen de tus padres o de parientes. Susan explica la mejor manera de abordar esto manteniendo una buena relación. Cómo preparar a tu hijo para empezar la escuela (Preparing Your Child To Start School) \ \ Comenzar la escuela es una gran transición para nuestros hijos. Algunos niños parecen tomarlo todo con calma, pero muchos encuentran que el tamaño de los edificios, la cantidad de niños corriendo, la “novedad” de todo, muy abrumador. Acompaña a la psiquiatra infantil, experta en crianza y madre de tres hijos (¡quienes han comenzado la escuela con éxito!) mientras comparte sus mejores consejos para preparar a tu hijo para iniciar el año escolar. La importancia de las tradiciones familiares (The Importance Of Family Traditions) \ \ Las tradiciones familiares unen a las familias y crean recuerdos poderosos. ¿Qué cuenta como tradición y cómo podemos construir mejores tradiciones para nuestros hijos? ¿Cómo puedo hacer que la hora de la merienda sea menos estresante? (How Can I Make Snack Times Less Stressful?) \ \ La hora de la merienda es una de esas cosas que pueden ser ridículamente abrumadoras. Tratar con comensales quisquillosos, niños que comen por aburrimiento, solicitudes constantes de comida chatarra o que los padres ofrezcan nuevas opciones de menú. Estos son solo algunos de los problemas que las estrategias de Jason Gibson podrían ayudarte a abordar. ¿Por qué mi hijo siempre está inquieto y necesita moverse constantemente? (Why Does My Child Constantly Need To Move And Fidget?) \ \ Si bien aceptamos que los niños pequeños y en edad de preescolar estén ocupados y en movimiento, cuando comienzan la escuela, el “fidgeting” o necesidad de moverse constantemente durante el tiempo de clases puede convertirse en un problema. Hay maneras en las que puedes ayudar a los niños pequeños con lo que sus cuerpos necesitan para poder concentrarse y escuchar y todas están relacionadas con las experiencias sensoriales. ¿Mi hijo necesita gatear antes de caminar? (Does My Child Need To Crawl Before They Walk?) \ \ Investigaciones han indicado que gatear tiene muchos beneficios para el desarrollo, como la integración de ambos lados del cerebro de los bebés, la coordinación ojo-mano, el desarrollo de la visión binocular y la construcción de la confianza en sí mismo. Cuando tu bebé esté listo, puedes comenzar a animarlo a gatear en cuatro patas antes de que comience a caminar, pero gatear durante el primer año y los cinco continúa teniendo beneficios adicionales. Ideas de juegos para niños de cinco años (Play Ideas With A 5-Year-Old) \ \ El juego para los niños de cinco años es todavía una parte muy importante de su desarrollo. Aunque estén en preescolar o en la escuela durante el día, ellos todavía necesitan tener oportunidades y libertad para jugar. Algunos juegos podrían ser saltar en un trampolín, hacer una casita con cobijas y ganchos de ropa o hacer un desorden con pintura y slime. Experimentos de ciencia fáciles y actividades de causa y efecto son especialmente interesantes para los niños de esta edad. ¿Cómo hago para que mi pareja críe de la manera que quiero? (How Can I Get My Partner To Parent In The Way I Want Them To?) \ \ A veces, tu estilo de crianza puede entrar en conflicto con el estilo de tu pareja o esposo. Vanessa Lapointe y David Loyst explican como llegar a comprender por qué cada uno de ustedes cría de la forma en que lo hace y cómo continuar a partir de ahí.

Recipes

[Fruity Chickpea Cookies \ \ Healthy cookies made from chickpeas, chia seeds and fruit. No refined sugar and sweetened only with fruit.\ \ Prep Time: 10 minutes\ \ Cook Time: 15 minutes\ \ Total Time: 25 minutes\ \ Servings: 12 cookies\ \ Calories: 107 kcal\ \ Ingredients\ \

2 tbsp chia seeds\
80 ml (1/3 cup) water\
1/2 tsp vanilla extract\
400 g can chick peas (drained and thoroughly washed)\
1 small ripe banana\
95 g (1/3 cup) apple puree\
70 g (3/4 cup) rolled oats\
25 g (5 small) dates**\
75 g (1/2 cup) frozen raspberries\
45 g (1/4 cup) frozen blueberries\ \ Instructions\ \

Pre heat oven to 180c /350 F / Gas 4 and prepare two baking trays with baking paper / re usable baking sheets.\
Combine the chia seeds, water and vanilla extract together in a bowl.\
Add the chickpeas, banana, apple puree, oats and dates to a food processor and blitz until smooth. Add the chia seed mixture and pulse until combined.\
Remove blade and stir through the raspberries and blueberries.\
Form table spoon sized cookies onto the baking sheet.\
Bake for 15 mins.\ \ Recipe Notes\ \\ You may wish to add more dates / sweeter of choice if you are looking for a sweeter cookie.\ \ Nutritional Information is a GUIDE only and is calculated using an online nutrition calculator.](/content/videos/fruity-chickpea-cookies/index.html) [Carrot Stars (only 4 ingredients) \ \ A high protein snack with a little carrot goodness. Great for kids.\ \ Prep Time: 5 minutes\ \ Cook Time: 16 minutes\ \ Total Time: 21 minutes\ \ Servings: 14 stars\ \ Ingredients\ \

200 g grated carrots (around 1 1/2 packed cups)\
1/2 cup water\
70 g grated cheddar cheese (1/2 cup)\
2 eggs\
4 tbsp oat flour\ \ Instructions\ \

Pre heat oven to 180C / 350F / Gas 4\
Mixed the carrot and water in a bowl, cover and microwave on high for 3 mins\
Drain the carrots and then place them on a clean cloth / absorbent paper and squeeze out the liquid. (You need to get the carrots quite dry)\
Place the carrots back in the bowl and mix with the remaining ingredients\
Prepare a baking tray with baking paper or use a silicon baking sheet\
Form star shapes of the mixture onto the sheet using a cookie cutter. (Mine were around 1/2 cm thick)\
Bake for approx. 13 mins (until crispy on the sides)](/content/videos/carrot-stars-only-4-ingredients/index.html) [Carrot Apple Muffins (No added sugar) \ \ These Carrot Apple Muffins are sweetened only with fruit.\ \ Prep Time: 15 minutes\ \ Cook Time: 35 minutes\ \ Total Time: 50 minutes\ \ Servings: 12-16\ \ Ingredients\ \

2 tbsp (46g) coconut oil\
1 ripe banana (mashed)\
1 apple (grated)\
1 packed cup (145g) grated carrot\
1/3 cup (80g) apple puree\
1/2 cup milk\
2 eggs (beaten)\
1 1/2 cups spelt flour\
1/2 cup ground almonds\
1 tsp cinnamon\
1/2 tsp powdered ginger\
1 1/2 tsp baking soda\
1/2 tsp salt\
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)\ \ Instructions\ \

Pre heat oven to 190c/375f and prepare muffin tin with liners. (I made 16 muffins)\
Melt coconut oil and add to the mashed banana, stir to combine.\
Add the apple puree, apple, carrot, eggs, milk and combine.\
Mix the flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt together\
Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir.\
Fill each muffin case to the top with the mixture and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts (optional)\
Bake for approx. 35 mins (until golden brown and you can stick a knife in and it comes out clean.)\
Leave to cool for 10 mins.\ \ Recipe Notes\ \ Store at room temperature in an airtight container\ \ Can be frozen](/content/videos/carrot-apple-muffins-no-added-sugar/index.html) [Blueberry Breakfast Balls \ \ A vibrant, healthy breakfast. Perfect for kids and babies.\ \ Prep Time: 10 minutes\ \ Total Time: 35 minutes\ \ Servings: 14 balls\ \ Calories: 85 kcal\ \ Ingredients\ \

1 cup (110g) Rolled Oats\
1 cup (150g) Frozen Blueberries\
1 tbsp Peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)\
1/3 cup (25g) desiccated coconut (+ extra for coating)\ \ Instructions\ \

Add oats, blueberries and peanut butter to a food processor, mix until combined and until you have a thick paste. Stir through the coconut.\
Form into balls (I made 14) and roll in some more coconut.\ \ Recipe Notes\ \ This is not a sweet ball and I have deliberately made it this way. If you want more sweetness then add some maple syrup, honey or a few dates to the recipe.\ \ Nutritional information is an ESTIMATE only, calculated using an online calculator. The facts should be used as a rough guide only and are based on 1 ball when it makes 14.](/content/videos/blueberry-breakfast-balls/index.html) [Tuna and Potato Cakes \ \ Great for baby-led weaning and the whole family will enjoy too.\ \ Prep Time 10 minutes\ \ Cook Time 40 minutes\ \ Total Time 50 minutes\ \ Ingredients\ \

500 g Potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)\
2 x 160g (120g drained) Tinned Tuna chunks in water\
2 Spring Onion (finely chopped)\
Juice of one lime\
Small handful of chopped Coriander (cilantro)\
Bread Crumbs (super fine)\
Oil for coating / frying\ \ Instructions\ \

Cook the potatoes until tender, drain and mash.\
Add the tuna, spring onion, lime juice, coriander and stir until combined.\
Shape the cakes with your hands (I made around 16 cakes)\
Roll in the breadcrumbs until coated.\
Heat a non stick frying pan and lightly spray with oil, fry on both sides until golden.\ \ Alternatively spray the fish cakes with oil and cook in a pre heated oven (200c / 400F) for 20-25 mins or until golden. Turn halfway through cook time and spray the other side of the fish cakes before returning to oven.](/content/videos/tuna-and-potato-cakes/index.html) [Sweet and Sour Quinoa Balls \ \ Sweet and sour quinoa balls are perfect for a lunch box, finger food or as part of a main meal. Great for kids and for baby-led weaning (blw)\ \ Prep Time 10 minutes\ \ Cook Time 40 minutes\ \ Total Time 50 minutes\ \ Ingredients\ \

1 tbsp oil\
1 red onion finely chopped\
2 garlic cloves finely chopped\
1 tsp finely chopped ginger\
2 tbsp white wine vinegar\
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce* (optional)\
1 tbsp tomato paste\
1/2 cup pineapple juice\
1/2 cup water\
1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed)\
100 g (approx. 2 rings) pineapple chopped into small pieces **\
1 beaten egg\ \ Instructions\ \

Pre heat oven to 180c/ 350f / Gas 4.\
Heat oil in pan over medium / high heat. Reduce heat and gently fry the onion until softened (approx. 5 mins). Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a further min. To the onions and garlic, add the vinegar, soy sauce, tomato paste, pineapple juice, water and quinoa then stir.\
Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 15 mins.\
Turn the heat off and leave the quinoa to sit covered for a further 5 mins.\
Stir in the chopped pineapple.\
Allow to cool and then stir in the beaten egg.\
Form approx.13 heaped tablespoon sized balls and place on a silicon mat / lined baking tray.\
Cook in the oven for 20 mins or until golden.\ \ Recipe Notes\ \* If making for baby then you can leave out the soy sauce to reduce sodium level\ \\ If making for a baby / young toddler then make sure to chop the pineapple finely to avoid choking.](/content/videos/sweet-and-sour-quinoa-balls/index.html) [Mini Blender Muffins \ \ Mini blender muffins perfect for baby-led weaning, toddlers or to pop into lunch boxes.\ \ Course Breakfast, Snack\ \ Servings Twelve mini muffins\ \ Ingredients\ \

1 banana\
80g (1 cup) oats\
125g (1/2 cup) natural yoghurt\
1 egg\
1 tsp baking powder\
20g (approx 3) dates\
12 raspberries / blueberries to top (optional)\ \ Instructions\ \

Pre heat oven to 180c / 3350 f and lightly grease a mini muffin tray (this mixture fills 12 of a 24 mini muffin tray)\
Add all the ingredients to a blender (in the same order as the ingredient list) and blend until smooth.\
Fill each muffin tray insert, to the top, with the mixture.\
Top with a raspberry / blueberry or fruit of choice.\
Bake for 15 mins. Remove from oven and allow to cool before removing from the muffin tray\ \ Recipe Notes\ \ These ingredients only make 12 mini muffins. My mini muffin tray will hold 24 but my blender is only big enough to hold the ingredients stated. If you have a large blender you may wish to double the recipe or you could just make two batches to fill a 24 tray.](/content/videos/mini-blender-muffins/index.html) [Rainbow Fritters \ \ Fritters packed full of different coloured veggies made with chickpea flour.\ \ Course Lunch / snack\ \ Prep Time 10 minutes\ \ Cook Time 8 minutes\ \ Total Time 18 minutes\ \ Servings 10\ \ Ingredients\ \

1 medium zucchini (courgette) grated (1 cup / 130g)\
1 small carrot grated (1/2 cup / 60g)\
1/2 red capsicum pepper finely diced (1/2 cup / 60g)\
1/2 cup (65g) corn kernels\
1/4 cup (30g) grated parmesan\
1 tbsp chopped parsley\
2 eggs\
1/4 cup (40g) chickpea flour\
Oil for frying\ \ Instructions\ \

Place the carrots and zucchini on a clean cloth and squeeze as much water out of them. Place in a mixing bowl.\
Add the peppers, corn, parsley and parmesan and mix until combined.\
Add the egg and stir until mixed. Finally add the flour and mix until combined.\
In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium low heat. Fill up an ice cream scoop with the mixture and drop into the pan. Flatten slightly with a fork. Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.](/content/videos/rainbow-fritters/index.html) [Fruity Oat Breakfast Bites \ \ Oats baked with fruit to make little hand held breakfast bites or a healthy kids’ snacks. Great for blw (baby-led weaning).\ \ Course Breakfast / Snack\ \ Prep Time 5 minutes\ \ Cook Time 18 minutes\ \ Total Time 23 minutes\ \ Ingredients\ \

2 ripe bananas\
2 cups (195g) rolled oats\
1 egg (beaten)\
3/4 cup (180ml) milk of choice\
150 g frozen mixed berries\
A couple of drops of good quality vanilla extract (optional)\
Coconut oil (or butter) for greasing.\ \ Instructions\ \

Pre heat oven to 180c / 350F / Gas 4\
Mash the bananas and then stir in the oats.\
Add the milk, egg & vanilla and stir until fully combined.\
Add the berries and stir until evenly distributed through the mixture. I like to break up some of the bigger berries through the mixture.\
Grease muffin tray using oil or butter (or use a silicon tray) and pour mixture to the top of each section.\
Bake until cooked through (a cocktail stick should come out clean) approx. 18 mins if using a mini muffin tray or approx. 25 min if using a standard tray.](/content/videos/fruity-oat-breakfast-bites/index.html) [Sweetcorn Quinoa Fritters \ \ Made with store cupboard / freezer ingredients and easy to make. Great for baby-led weaning, toddlers and for lunch boxes\ \ Prep Time 10 minutes\ \ Cook Time 30 minutes\ \ Total Time 40 minutes\ \ Servings 12\ \ Ingredients\ \

1/2 cup (95g) quinoa (I used tri colour)\
1 cup (250ml) low sodium chicken stock (can use water if you prefer / cooking for baby)\
3 cups (360g) frozen sweetcorn\
4 spring onions finely chopped\
2 eggs\
1/2 cup (70g) buckwheat flour (can use plain if you prefer)\
1 tsp baking powder\
oil for frying\ \ Instructions\ \

Heat the chicken stock in a pan. Once at the boil add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 mins. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 mins with the lid still on.\
In a large mixing bowl add the sweetcorn and quinoa and stir to combine. (This will defrost the sweetcorn and cool down the quinoa)\
Add the spring onion and the eggs and stir again\
Add the flour and baking powder and stir until combined.\
Heat a little oil in a frying pan and add in a heaped tablespoon of the batter. Press down gently with a spatula and repeat until the frying pan is full.\
Fry the fritters on a medium heat for approximately 3/4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.](/content/videos/sweetcorn-quinoa-fritters/index.html)

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