Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood

Whether due to space limitations, a new baby on the way or a desire to encourage sibling bonding, many families have their little ones sharing a room. But when is the right time for siblings to share? Will it disrupt everyone's sleep? And how can parents make the transition as smooth as possible?This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood we welcome back our sleep Expert Dr Laura Conway, one part of Infant Sleep Australia to share her tips and tricks on how to make sharing a room as smooth as possible and to ensure everyone gets some sleep.We discuss:- How many families have siblings sharing a room- Is it a good idea for siblings to share a room- The benefits of siblings sharing a room- The downsides of sharing a room- How to handle the bedtime put down (when the kids outnumber the parents)- How to handle siblings when they are razzing each other up. I.e Jumping from bed to bed- How do you handle different aged kids sharing a room? Particularly if one needs more sleep than the other.- What to do when one child wakes up earlier than the other-  How do you stop one sibling waking up the other sibling when they are sharing a room.- Strategies if one sibling falls asleep more easily than the other child- The ideal age for sharing a room- If sharing a room is new, how long should you expect the adjustment period to last- Dr Laura's advice for parents wanting a baby to share with a toddler or older childNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis_______________________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠

This week on Parents You’ve Got This The Expert Guide to Parenthood we are discussing a topic which is one of the most challenging parts of parenthood - and that is Sibling Rivalry. This is a totally normal part of family dynamics but it is incredibly hard. How should parents handle it? When as a parent should you step in? Gosh, it is exhausting to be the referee! We welcome back our Child Psychologist Dr Deirdre Brandner to help us all navigate this tricky topic . We discuss:- Is sibling rivalry normal- The common reasons children argue- If sibling rivalry happens more at certain ages and are there certain age gaps between children that make it more common- Is sibling rivalry healthy- As a parent what should we do when children argue- When to step in during an argument and when to leave alone- The biggest mistake Dr Deirdre sees parents make when children are arguing- How to teach our children conflict resolution- How to not take sides when children argue- What to say to your children if they say "you love him more than me”, "You always take his side"- How parents can proactively strengthen sibling relationshipsNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis_______________________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠Freya and ChristyParents You've Got This [email protected]

This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood we are talking all about options available for Same Sex Couples wanting to become parents. From fertility treatment and donor options to surrogacy there is so much to navigate.To talk us through all the different options we are interviewing our IVF and Fertility Expert, Dr Hector Georgiou. We discuss:- How seeing an IVF Expert helps same sex couples become parents- Different options available for lesbian couples wanting children- Common pathways for gay males wanting to become parents- How donor sperm, donor egg, surrogacy and reciprocal IVF works- Misconceptions people have about fertility for same-sex couples- Family building for same sex couples- The emotional challenges which may arise during the fertility journey for same sex couples- What Dr Hector wishes every same sex couple knew before starting their journey- Resources and networks recommended for same sex couplesNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis_______________________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

Ahh the dreaded bedtime battle! Getting your child to go to bed - and stay there - can be a nightly battle that leaves you feeling completely exhausted when you have no energy left. This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Sleep Expert Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia to help with those dreaded bedtime battles. In this episode we discuss:- How common bedtime battles are- Why children resist sleep when they need it so much- What some of the most common causes of bedtime struggles are- If there is a particular age where bedtime battles are worse than others- As a sleep expert, the funniest bed time battles Laura has heard about- How to get your child to stay in bed when they just keep coming out again and again- How over tiredness and under tiredness affect the bedtime- How important a bedtime routine is when it comes to bedtime battles- The important elements of a bedtime routine- How to help a child who worries at bedtime- Advice for parents whose child needs you to lie there in order for them to fall asleepNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis____________________________________________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

In this episode of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood we are talking about Sex and Babies. We discuss the common concerns and questions our community has about this topic. From physical recovery and hormonal changes to body confidence, relationship shifts, and simply finding the energy after sleepless nights, intimacy can look very different after becoming a parent.So how do you know what’s normal? When should things start feeling better? And what can you do if sex feels uncomfortable, painful, or just completely off the radar? To answer all of your questions we welcome our Women’s Physio Expert Annette Beauchamp.We discuss:- How long after having a baby can you return to having sex- How hormones and birth recovery such as perineal wounds impact returning to sex - How long do most couples actually wait - Many women experience pain when returning to sex after having a baby, why does this occur?-  Are there any positions that may be more comfortable returning to sex after having a baby?- Why limited penetrative depth can help - Tips to help couples return to sex after having a baby- Lubricant tips - Why gentle scar massage can help reduce pain and make sex more comfortable Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

Miscarriage affects around one in four pregnancies, but when pregnancy loss occurs repeatedly, the emotional and physical impact can be overwhelming.This week on Parents You’ve Got This: The Expert Guide to Parenthood, we are talking about recurrent miscarriage with IVF and Fertility Expert Dr Hector Georgiou. We discuss:- What is considered recurrent miscarriage or pregnancy loss- How common a miscarriage is- How common recurrent miscarriages are- What the most common causes of a miscarriage is- If stress can cause a miscarriage- How age plays a role in recurrent miscarriage- How genetics can play a role in miscarriage- If exercise can cause a miscarriage- Particular medical conditions which increase miscarriage chances- When someone should seek help from an IVF or Fertility Expert - The role of male sperm in recurrent miscarriage- What PGT-A testing is and does it reduce miscarriage risk- How soon can you try again after a miscarriage- If the chances of miscarriage increase with each miscarriageNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

This week on Parents You've Got This The Expert Guide to Parenthood we delve into the Fourth Trimester. While there are officially three trimesters, the fourth trimester deserves more conversation, when women are recovering from birth and parents are discovering and learning their new roles and identities.The fourth trimester is the 12 weeks immediately following birth where you go through a whirlwind of physical recovery, and hormonal changes and you navigate life with a newborn. To talk us through exactly what happens and tips to get through the fog we have our Positive Birth and Midwife Expert Narelle Tsiros in the podcast chair.We discuss:- What the fourth trimester is- It takes a while to adjust to life with a newborn, Narelle shares her tips around dealing with visitors during this time - Feeding in the early days is a huge part of the fourth trimester. Narelle tell us about what mamas can expect with feeding during this time- Why you will never feel more ravenous and thirsty after birth and while you breastfeed - After birth pains - what these are and what is happening in women's bodies when they experience these- The huge hormonal shift that happens after birth - The baby blues- How women feel in the early postpartum days - Postpartum bleeding - what to expect and when you should worry- The weird things mamas may experience after having their baby - The importance of pelvic floor exercises postpartum - Days can pass like a blur between feeding, settling and changing nappies. Narelle shares her tips for this time to help parents adjust.Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood we are discussing bullying. This is a big word - and a loaded one - and something that as a parent, you never want your child to experience.Bullying behaviour can take numerous forms, from verbal teasing to physical threats, exclusion, mean comments, online threats, or malicious posts or messages in chat groups. It is intentional, repetitive and reflective of a power imbalance.We welcome our Child Psychologist Dr Deirdre Brandner to help us all navigate this tricky topic and provide us with a tool kit to help our children build the skills and resilience they need if they see or experience bullying behaviour. We discuss:- Bullying happens in different ways, shapes and forms. What actually counts as bullying?- What are some signs that your child may be experiencing bullying- We don't always know when our child is being bullied. Why it can be hard for our child to tell us?- If you suspect your child is being bullied, Deirdre shares suggestions to help your child to open up, especially if they keep saying “I'm fine”- What a parent should say or do if their child opens up to them and says that they are being bullied - How to maintain trust with your child if they don't want you to speak with the teacher or the child’s parents but you know they can't make the bullying stop- How role play can be used to give your child some phrases to respond to a bully- The best way to advocate for your child without escalating the situation- If your child is the one doing the bullying, how do you best handle this- How online bullying should be treated and if it is a different approach to in person bullying- How to tell if your child needs professional supportNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about speech and language development in babies and children. From first words to full sentences there is nothing more magic than hearing your little one talk for the first time. Equally it can be really challenging if your child has difficulties speaking and communicating. Joining us this week as we interview Speech Pathologist Danielle Swinnerton who shares her practical tips to help support your child's speech development. We discuss:- What is considered normal speech development for babies and young children- When should we expect our child to begin talking- The first sounds/words your baby may make- Key milestones when it comes to speech in a baby, toddler and preschooler- When a parent should be concerned if their child is not talking- Danielle's tips to help your child develop their speech - Common sounds which children find more difficult to say- Lifestyle factors which could be impacting your child's speech- Do dummies and screen time impact your child's ability to talk- When a speech therapist might be a good idea for your child- Do speech delays resolve on their own or do parents need to seek support- What a typical speech therapy consult entails- Bilingual parents - the impact on a child's language and speech development- Tips for children who have stutters or lisps Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

It is only natural to feel stressed and a little fearful of giving birth, especially when everyone seems to tell you how much it is going to hurt and random strangers walk up to you in the supermarket to tell you their horror birth story.Don't worry; this week's episode of Parents You’ve Got This: The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast will dive into how to reduce stress during labour and birth with our Midwife and Positive Birth Expert Narelle Tsiros This episode will help you feel less stressed and more confident as you get closer to meeting your baby.In this week's episode, we discuss:- Narelle's top tips to reduce stress in labour.- How to prepare your home to help reduce stress during labour - Why a hospital dry run, a birth bag packed and a full tank if petrol can help reduce stress- Practical tips to ensure your bed and car are protected from amniotic fluid & reduce the stress of the mess- How understanding the birth process can help reduce stress- How understanding your birth choices can help avoid stress on the day- How to reduce stress in the birth suite and turn a hospital room into a birthing sanctuary - How breathing, conection and oxytocin and weapons againts stress and how to harness these tools in labour and birth Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: ⁠⁠parentsyouvegotthis.com.au⁠⁠Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This