Practicing Mums

This segment is all about travel tips when travelling with young children.After recently returning from her family's first international holiday with two little ones, Althea joins Nadia to share the highs, the challenges and the lessons they learnt along the way. Together, they chat about what helped make travelling with kids more enjoyable, including expecting change, making the most of overnight flights, packing lots of snacks and having a few tricks up your sleeve for those tougher moments.Whether you have a trip coming up or are simply dreaming of one, this conversation is packed with practical tips and honest reflections from two mums who know that travelling with kids isn't always easy, but the memories made along the way are so worth it.Tried & TrueEach week, we share something we're loving (or not loving!) in motherhood, business or everyday life.Nadia's recommendation:Travel Pram from Facebook MarketplaceAlthea's recommendation:Kmart inflatable seat extenderhttps://www.kmart.com.au/product/inflatable-seat-extender-grey-43403806/?sku=43403806Links mentioned in the episode:Practicing Mums is hosted by Nadia Bachler (@nadiainpractice) and Althea Smith (@evolvewithalthea) — two mums, business owners and clinicians navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood, work and everything in between.Come say hi over on Instagram and let us know what resonated with you from today's episode.If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with a friend, leave a review, or follow along for future episodes.

How Do We Help Kids Thrive in Sport Without Burning Out? | With Lara Perret, Founder of MaxFitWhat does it look like to support children in high-level sport while protecting their wellbeing, confidence and love of movement?In this episode of Practicing Mums, we sit down with Lara Perret, founder of MaxFit and mum of four, to talk about the realities of raising children involved in competitive sport. Lara shares her family's personal journey, the lessons she's learned as both a parent and coach, and why movement can have such a powerful impact on children's physical and mental wellbeing.This is an honest and thoughtful conversation about balancing ambition, enjoyment and family life, while helping children develop confidence, resilience and healthy relationships with sport.We discuss…Lara's experience raising children involved in high-level sportThe benefits of movement for children's mental health and wellbeingHow sport can build confidence, resilience and life skillsSupporting children through setbacks, disappointments and challengesFinding the balance between encouraging and pushingWhen competitive sport becomes too muchHelping children stay connected to the joy of movementThe role parents play on the sidelinesNavigating family life around training schedules and competitionsWhat children really need from us when they're striving for big goalsWhy every child deserves opportunities to move their bodyCreating environments where children can thrive, regardless of ability or performanceTried & TrueEach week, we share something we're loving (or not loving!) in motherhood, business or everyday life.Nadia's recommendation:YOTO Player https://au.yotoplay.comAlthea's recommendation:Scoot & Ridehttps://discounttoyco.com.au/scoot-ride-highwaykick-1-ash/?srsltid=AfmBOor18Q0eS1qElRrSSZA2X2KQlH5fJFJ1Pqnz7k7YtRgHC764nJm7hhILinks mentioned in the episode:MaxFit The Hills:https://maxfitthehills.comPracticing Mums is hosted by Nadia Bachler (@nadiainpractice) and Althea Smith (@evolvewithalthea) — two mums, business owners and clinicians navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood, work and everything in between.Come say hi over on Instagram and let us know what resonated with you from today's episode.If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with a friend, leave a review, or follow along for future episodes.

In this episode, Nadia shares the story of becoming a mum through two homebirths. From preparing for birth and navigating the unknowns of labour to welcoming her babies into the world and adjusting to life postpartum, this is an honest and heartfelt conversation about motherhood, identity, and the early years of parenting.

We’re kicking off Practicing Mums by sharing a little about who we are, how we got here, and what inspired this podcast. From motherhood and business to friendship, chaos, and lessons learned along the way, this episode is a relaxed conversation to help you get to know us.