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Parenting with PLAY!
by Helena Mooney
Join Helena Mooney and guests in this down-to-earth, practical and fun podcast so that you can help your child with everyday challenges such as aggression, anxiety, bedtimes, tantrums, screens and more.Helena is a Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor, Doula and Mum to a 17 & 11 year old. She brings a practical, respectful and effective approach to help you enjoy parenting more and strengthen your connection with your child.To find out more, join a program or book in a session, visit www.helenamooney.comFollow on Instagram: @helenamooney_parentingwithplay
Episodes
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Ever had a CPM (Cr*p Parenting Moment)? If so - do this
Ever done something you KNOW not to do. And yet you can't help yourself?! You know not to shout, and yet you still do. You know your child wants your attention, and yet you just can't give it. These are not signs that you're a bad parent. Instead, they're indications that you need something. And...
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Building Physical and Emotional Resilience
If you ever panic when your child is upset because they've hurt themselves and you don't know how to help them overcome anxiety as a result of their injury, then this episode is going to help. I recently dislocated my shoulder (again) and what I did in one hour the following week transformed my...
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Help Your Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food - with Maru Rojas
Struggling with picky eaters? Worried about your child’s obsession with sweets, constant snack requests, or battles at the dinner table? Helena chats with Maru Rojas, an Aware Parenting instructor and Mum of 2 who specialises in Intuitive Eating. In this super helpful, down-to-earth conversation...
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How to have the best holiday with your child/ren
How are holidays with your children? Relaxing, wonderful and Instagramable? Or stressful and exhausting?! Sometimes it can feel like it would be easier to just stay at home because then the kids wouldn't have as many tantrums, you wouldn't feel so frazzled and frustrated, and it would be cheaper...
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Trusting Yourself As A Mum
Do you trust yourself? Are you gentle with yourself? Can you calm that urgent voice in your head, and bring a strong sense of peace into your mind and your body? Because that is what I want for you. To deeply trust yourself as a Mum, to release trauma, and to feel confident in who you are. Vicki...
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Toilet Training Play to Help with #2's - with Yasmine Bowen
If toilet training has become a battle and your child is refusing to do wees or poos in the potty or toilet, then this episode is going to help. Especially if you're feeling pressure from those around you and you've tried all the things - bribes, threats and listening to lots of upset feelings....
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Understanding Tantrums - with Eva Szorad
One of parenting’s most misunderstood topics—Tantrums! in this episode I chat with Eva Szorad, a Hungarian Aware Parenting instructor, about what tantrums really are, and more importantly, what they are not. I wish I knew this when I first became a mum because I used to think I had failed when my...
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When your child shouts "Go Away" and slams their door - with Michelle Puster
Do you ever struggle to know what to do when your child runs to their room, slams the door and shouts at you to “Go Away!”? If you're like many of my clients, you might feel confused about what to do. On the one hand, you want to respect your child's boundaries and not force yourself in when...
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Connected Parenting with Your Partner - with Joss Goulden
Have you ever argued with your partner about parenting? Most parents have and it's one of the big topics that clients usually want to talk or vent about. This is especially an issue when you're following a different approach to the norm, and maybe you've even questioned whether it's worth...
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How a mundane day could become your child’s “Best day ever!” – with Devon Harris
If you've ever tried to give your child the ideal day by throwing a birthday party or taking them on an exciting trip, only for them to have a meltdown or complain, then this episode is for you. In it, Devon Harris shares about how about a day spent doing mundane things with her son led him to...
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Rage, Shame and Hope – an honest conversation with therapist Michelle Puster
You are going to LOVE this episode. This is a very honest, raw and hopeful conversation with Michelle Puster, a long-term client of mine who is a therapist and Mom of 3 (including twins). Michelle opens up about how challenging life was with 3 children under 2 and the rage, shame, depression and...
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Trust the Process: Raising Teens with Trust and Awareness - with Vivian Viester
When you first start parenting this different way, you're probably worried about how your children will turn out and whether you can trust the process. In this episode, I have a heartfelt chat with Vivian Viester about the challenges and revelations of parenting, especially with teenagers. Vivian...
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Parenting Doesn't Have to Be Serious All The Time
Parenting is such an important job and of course you want to do it really well. But sometimes you don't know what to do when your child is being challenging. And sometimes you can focus so much on the serious things, that you lose sight of what life and parenting is actually about - which is to…
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"No One Will Play With Me" - Helping Your Child with School Playground Friendships
If your child has ever said "Nobody will play with me" you'll know how heart-wrenching it is to hear your child struggling. Especially when you remember what it was like for you at school. So in today's episode I share what I did when my son (6) said that to me and how I helped him. This episode…
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Prioritise this in 2024 (It'll make parenting easier & more fun)
Are you having the same old New Year Resolutions such as lose weight or earn more money? They can feel a bit boring and uninspiring, don't they? Instead, how would it be to instead focus on the one thing that actually determines the quality of your life? In this episode we dive into just that....
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Anger to tears to laughter. Setting a limit about dinner with my 8 year old
Unless it's pesto pasta, fish & chips or pizza, George, 8, will complain about what I've cooked for dinner. Earlier this week, I could see that he needed to offload some big feelings he was carrying. He'd been quick to temper for a while and so I used his refusal to eat my (delicious!) dinner to...
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If You Ever Feel Like You're Failing As A Mum
There's so much pressure to be the "perfect" mum. But, what is "perfect"? And is your desire to be perfect resulting in you feeling like a failure? This episode will dive into what most mum's feel, and how you can turn that around. Helena Mooney is a Parenting & Life Coach dedicated to helping…
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How to Be a More Playful Mum
If you find it hard to be playful with your child, then this episode is going to help. Because it's hard! And often you probably would rather do anything - ANYTHING! - than sit and play with your child one more time..... You're not alone and it's totally understandable. And.....there are things…
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Are Tantrums "Normal"?
Do you worry whether your child is "normal", especially when they're having a meltdown (again!)? If so, you're not alone. Tantrums have been seen as unacceptable for hundreds of years and very harsh methods were used to stop them - "spoil the rod, spare the child". But tantrums ARE normal. In…
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Repair after shouting at my kids - from grovelling apologies to confident reconnection - with Chiara Rossetti
If you've ever been stuck in the anger > guilt > shame cycle, then this episode is perfect for you. Chiara Rossetti is an amazing Aware Parenting Mum and Instructor who shares how she has struggled with her feelings of frustration and rage with her children, and how she now uses playfulness to...
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When Your Child Refuses To Go To School
Whether it's Preschool, Primary or High / Secondary School, at some point your child is not going to want to go. Which is completely understandable. But it's also concerning and frustrating for you. So this episode gives you strategies & insights for what to do in the heat of the moment in those...
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3 Things NOT To Do When Your Child is Having a Big Cry or Tantrum
When your child is crying or having a tantrum, it can be hard to know what to do in the heat of the moment. After working with many parents, these are 3 common mistakes I see that impact on children's ability to effectively process their upset emotions. Listen in to this episode to find out what...
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What YOU Want Is Important & Makes You A Better Mum. So How Can You Get it?
You spend so much time thinking about what others want, but what about YOU? Find out how to uncover what you REALLY want and how to make it happen In this episode Helena will take you through 2 processes to help you get clear about what you want in your life so that you can make it happen.…
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Playdates - how to help your child and their friend
Playdates can be fun and a great way to entertain your child. And...they can also be chaotic, noisy and end in tears. Discover how to help your child and their friend have a great time and deal with any friction or fights that may arise. For more help with your child, join me inside Annoying to...
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How Play Will Help Your Anxious Child
Discover why play is more effective than talking & reassurance when your child is anxious. You can play games in a therapeutic way that will help your anxious child become much more confident and able to cope with difficult situations. Find out more ways play can help & more games inside my FREE...
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Travelling with Babies & Children
How to make travelling much easier when you have a baby or a child. Travelling long distances on planes, trains or in your car doesn't have to be super stressful. Discover what practical things you can do to make it more enjoyable for you and your child. If you'd like to learn how to incorporate...
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What do you tell yourself when your child is having a tantrum?
What do you tell yourself when your child is having a tantrum? That you're a bad mum That you've done something wrong - That there's something wrong with your child That they're being ridiculous If they're like this now, what are they going to be like when they're a teenager Is it always going to...
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Homeschooling in Lockdown - with Joss Goulden
With lockdowns being extended in Melbourne & Sydney as well as other parts of Australia, it's important we figure out the best way to help our children with their school work. This episode is going to help you to do just that. Whilst lockdown parenting is nothing like normal homeschooling, in…
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How To Make Lockdown Parenting Easier
As much as I hate to say this, lockdowns seem to be a part of our lives now. As the rest of the world opens up, here in Australia we're still in them. And there's a high possibility of lockdowns coming back in the Northern Hemisphere's winter... Mental health issues, particularly for teens, are...
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Helping Siblings Get Along Better - with Belynda Smith
I know it may not seem like it, but your children do not want to fight each other. They want to get along with each other. But there are times when it's really hard for them to do that. Their upset feelings take over and they lash out. Discover how you can help your children at a deep, emotional...
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How to Choose the Best Daycare & Help your Child with Separation Anxiety - with Steph Fleeton
Sending your child to daycare is a big time for both of you. So what do you need to look for in a centre and how do you help your child adjust to being away from you? In this episode I interview Steph Fleeton, an Early Childhood Educator, Aware Parenting Instructor who runs a Family Day Care, to...
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The Importance of Rough & Tumble Play - with Stacy Wilson
Physical play helps to build your child's physical and emotional confidence. So be inspired with playful ideas for more high-energy, rough and tumble play with your kids with Stacy Wilson, a fellow Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor & Primary School Teacher. This type of play is perfect for...
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When You're Not Happy With Your Child's School Report
Getting your child's school report can be exciting and affirming, or it can be stressful and demoralising. So in this episode I offer you ways to best manage your reactions and responses if you are disappointed or worried about your child's report. When you do this, you'll be you'll be calmer &...
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Playful Inspiration for Toddlers to Teens - with Chiara Rossetti
Be inspired with silliness and discover ways to be playful with your kids from toddlers to teens. With Chiara Rossetti, Aware Parenting Instructor You are going to LOVE this episode! So much fun & silliness with the fabulous Chiara Rossetti who's an Aware Parenting Instructor with 2 teenage...
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Picky Eating - how play can help
How are mealtimes in your family? Fun & easy? Or a battleground?! If you're struggling to help your child eat normal, healthy food and you're using TV to distract them, or offering the reward of pudding / dessert, or any forms of coercion, then this episode will help. Find out how to use play to...
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Listening to My Baby Cry In My Arms “changed my world” - with Vivien Tawse
How do you feel about listening to your baby or child cry with you? Hear how one mum felt and the transformation she experienced with her baby In this interview with Vivien, she shares the impact Aware Parenting has had on her 13 month old daughter Nina especially around bedtimes, nappy changes,...
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Co-Sleeping with your Baby or Child
Do you co-sleep with your baby or child? If so, are you confident or embarrassed about it? If you don't co-sleep, but you think you'd might like to, what's your concerns about it? Are you worried that your child needs to become an independent sleeper by a certain age, or when you go back to work,...
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Why You Need to Stop Distracting Your Baby or Child When They're Upset
It's horrible seeing your baby or child upset, especially when they've hurt themselves. So you can think you're doing the right thing by distracting them from the pain or the upset: "You're OK" "It's only a scratch / small bump" "Brush it off" "You're such a brave boy/girl" "Do you want a…
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ENCORE Episode: Overcoming School Struggles - with Shelley Clarke
It's heartbreaking when your child struggles to start or return to school. There's so much pressure on them to behave, learn, make friends and deal with new surroundings and it can all be overwhelming for them. It's a big time for them AND for you. So how can you best prepare and support them...
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When Your Child's Being Aggressive
It can be super frustrating and bewildering when your child is being aggressive. Especially when you’re not modelling that behaviour and you’ve told them many times that it’s not kind, or to be gentle. So what’s going on for your child to causes them be aggressive? And what can you do about it?...
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Building Resilience
Things are going to inevitably happen to your child that are going to upset, frustrate, annoy and disappoint them. So how do you help them to become more resilient in the face of challenges? Your job as a parent is not to prevent everyday disappointments or hurts - that's just not possible or...
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Aware Parenting helped me be better at my job - with Caroline Ryan
You know how this approach can help you with your children. But how about in the workplace? In this week's podcast episode, I chat with Caroline Ryan about how Aware Parenting / Parenting by Connection not only helped with her children, but also with her colleagues too. If your baby is under 1,...
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Helping babies when they cry - with Jenna Bujaroski
When your baby cries it can feel really stressful and most people do everything possible to stop their tears. But is that the best way to help them? And how does it impact their ability to sleep well? High School Teacher, Jenna Bujaroski, shares how she has helped her children when they've cried…
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Bedtimes: Why External Factors Aren't The Answer in Helping Your Baby or Child Sleep Better
How are bedtimes for you? Are you focusing on finding the right routine & creating the perfect environment, thinking that that's the answer to better bedtimes for your baby or child? In this episode you'll discover that it's not the external factors that ensure your baby or child sleep better....
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The nervous system and helping your child recover from sensory overload - with Shelley Clarke
Does your child get overwhelmed in certain situations, or struggles with certain items of clothings or sounds? If so, chances are your child is experiencing some form of sensory overload or sensitivity. So how can you help them to process it well, to come back into balance, and to return to calm...
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When Your Partner Parents Differently
Does your partner parent differently to you? Does it really annoy you?! Parenting can become a huge source of conflict within a relationship. It's super easy to find fault in what your partner does or doesn't do and berate them in not doing things 'right'. So listen in for ways on how can you...
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Coming out of Lockdown - with Nicky McGrath
How are you feeling about coming out of Lockdown? Delighted? Anxious? How are your kids feeling about it? After spending the past weeks at home, telling your children that they can't go to school or day care, play in the local playground, see friends or Grandparents, etc, now you're telling them...
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Understanding Your Child's Behaviour
Do you ever wonder why your child does the things they do? Why they are fine one minute, and then hitting their sibling the next. Why they come home and kick the dog. Why they refuse to do what you ask them to do something they were happy to do the day before. It can sometimes seem to be a…
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Something I Want You To Know
I want you to know how amazing you are. I want you to know that everything you do as a mum is incredibly important and valuable - for your family, for yourself and for the world in general. I want you to celebrate yourself. Don't wait for others to acknowledge you. Start celebrating yourself,...
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Parenting Your Strong Willed Child - with Gemma Keane
Would you describe your child as 'strong willed'? Probably! Children have an innate desire for self-autonomy - to do what they want & be how they want to be. Which is fantastic for later in life as they're needing to make decisions out in the world, but it means they can be very hard to live with...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Helena Mooney and guests in this down-to-earth, practical and fun podcast so that you can help your child with everyday challenges such as aggression, anxiety, bedtimes, tantrums, screens and more.Helena is a Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor, Doula and Mum to a 17 & 11 year old. She brings a practical, respectful and effective approach to help you enjoy parenting more and strengthen your connection with your child.To find out more, join a program or book in a session, visit www.helenamooney.comFollow on Instagram: @helenamooney_parentingwithplay
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Join Helena Mooney and guests in this down-to-earth, practical and fun podcast so that you can help your child with everyday challenges such as aggression, anxiety, bedtimes, tantrums, screens and more.Helena is a Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor,...
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