The Kind Parenting Company
by The Kind Parenting Company
Welcome to The Kind Parenting Company Podcast. Our mission is to provide a resource for parents and carers to turn to for reliable, evidence based and most importantly truly kind parenting techniques. We are the Kind Parenting Company, not the perfect parenting company. We are all just doing our best and we can’t wait to explore a variety of topics with you right here!
Episodes
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Cultivating Connection With Your Kids
Today’s podcast is a solo episode sharing thoughts on 10 ways that you can cultivate a strong connection with your child or children. We live a fast paced life and often little moments pass us by. This replay episode from The Frae Podcast will assist you in strengthening your connection even...
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Let Kids Be Kids & Let Perfectionism Go 🧘♀️
What is truly important? What will truly bring you fulfilment and align with your true values when it comes to parenting? Letting kids be kids can mean something different to everyone. To me, it means playing, joining in, fun, flexibility and making memories while we can. This replay episode from...
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Motherhood: Identity, Pressure & Purpose
Today’s episode is a conversation with Dr. Sophie Brock about motherhood, identity, how society views women and why women struggle with “feeling like themselves” and our purpose. This is a replay from The Frae Podcast. Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother living in...
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Doing Dangerous Things Carefully & Contribution
Today's podcast is a replay of a solo episode from The Frae Podcast chatting about the importance of contribution in the family unit, and the idea of doing dangerous things, carefully. Follow Kylie Camps on Instagram @kyliecamps Follow Jacquie Ward on Instagram @the_brave_space_ Follow The Kind...
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Uncovering & Pursuing Passions Outside Of Motherhood
Motherhood often comes hand-in-hand with big shifts in our identity. It can be difficult to navigate those shifts and many find themselves feeling uncertain, or even lost as they adjust to their new sense of self. Uncovering and pursuing passions outside of Mothering can be a beautiful way to…
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Birth Trauma With Dr. Erin Bowe
Today’s podcast is a conversation about birth trauma with Dr. Erin Bowe, where we speak about: What birth trauma is How to know if you may be experiencing birth trauma How partners can also experience birth trauma How to approach pregnancy and delivery post trauma and so much more. Dr. Erin Bowe…
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Boundaries Are The Ultimate Display Of Love
‘Boundaries’ is one of those topics that can stir up mixed emotions. For some, boundaries are a non-negotiable; something that is embraced wholeheartedly without reservation. Others can find them a little more challenging to implement and hold. Wherever you sit on that continuum, this episode…
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Postnatal Depletion & How To Handle It
Today's podcast is a conversation with Dr. Hilary Claire on the topic of postnatal depletion. We discuss the contributing factors of postnatal depletion and how to improve this syndrome. Dr Hilary is a clinical psychologist specialising in nutritional and environmental medicine. Her book ‘The...
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Choosing Childcare - 5 Things to Know
Choosing the best childcare for your little one can feel like a daunting decision. What should you look for? How will you know they are in good hands? Are there any red flags you should consider? In this week’s episode, Jacquie answers all of these questions, and more. Stepping you through the…
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There Are Things We Would Do Differently - with Jacquie
This week's episode is a conversation with Jacquie Ward. Jacquie and Kylie answer a variety of questions covering mum life, having a 3rd child, the perfect blow-dry, things we would do differently and advice for our younger selves. The episode we mention on 'highly sensitive children' can be…
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Unpacking Your Family Of Origin
Have you ever considered the impact your own childhood has on the way YOU parent? Perhaps you've identified things you'd like to do differently when raising your own children, compared to the way you were raised? This week's episode is a conversation about the impact our family of origin has on…
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Tips To Move From The Cot To A Bed
When the time comes to help your little one move from their cot to a big bed, it can feel really daunting! In this episode you will hear some quick, easy and sensible tips for helping your little one make this transition as smooth as possible. Don't forget to head to…
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The Power Of Consequences
Today’s podcast is a solo episode chatting about the differences between punishment, discipline and consequences. Parenting feels like an endless pursuit of finding the sweet spot between guiding, upholding, nurturing and preparing. It’s a mix of being a safety net and stepping aside to let a…
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Is Rough Play Okay??
Does your children’s rough and tumble play panic you? Do you find it hard to control? Find yourself yelling? Does it always end in tears? In this week’s episode of the podcast, Jacquie speaks with Conscious Parenting Coach Alita Blanchard about these questions and so much more, including why kids...
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How Much Of Our Personality Is Shaped By Birth Order?
Does the order in which we are born into or enter a family impact our personality? How much does it influence the way we show up in the world? Today's replay episode from The Frae Podcast, is a conversation with Michael Gross, who explains how birth order can influence and establish different...
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What No One Has Told You About Stuttering
Did you know that between 5 and 7% of ALL preschool-aged children stutter? That some stutters will resolve on their own, while others persist and need professional speech therapy? How can you tell the difference when it’s your child who’s stuttering? When do you seek help and when do you ‘wait…
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Introducing A New Sibling
Welcoming a new baby sibling can be one of the most joyful and exciting times for any family, but it’s not uncommon for it to also be challenging, especially for big brothers and sisters (who are still young themselves!). Regressions, big feelings and behaviours and the practical side of juggling...
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Biting, Hitting & Communication Frustration
Today’s podcast is all about navigating through toddlerhood with a kind approach to understand and support our little ones. Toddlerhood is one tough hood!! It often doesn't seem to make sense. It’s a time that can be filled with meltdowns, confusion, tears for the whole family and it’s tricky to...
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3 Common Baby Sleep Mistakes
Today's podcast is a solo episode with Kylie, discussing 3 common sleep mistakes parents often make, when it comes to their baby's sleep. Follow Kylie Camps on Instagram @kyliecamps Follow Jacquie Ward on Instagram @the_brave_space_ Follow The Kind Parenting Company on Instagram...
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What Nature Play Is & Why It Matters
Have you noticed that ‘nature play’ has become a bit of a buzz word lately? If you’ve noticed people raving about it and wondered what that’s all about (or perhaps thought ‘isn’t it just playing outside!?’) then this week’s episode is for you! This week, Jacquie is talking all about Nature Play…
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A Baptism Of Fire: Having Multiples
Today's podcast is a solo episode in honour of Multiple Birth Awareness Week last week (20/03/2022 - 27/03/2022). I speak about my experience of falling pregnant with twins, the pregnancy, delivery, hospital stay and early weeks. I share my “baptism of fire” of having two babies at once and the...
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When Your Child Is Bullied
Bullying is one of those things that strikes fear into the hearts of parents everywhere. None of us want our children to experience it, nor be the perpetrator! In acknowledgement of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence (March 18th), Jacquie speaks to Clinical Psychologist…
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Tricky Questions: Floods & War
Natural disasters, a global pandemic and the outbreak of war… most will agree that we are living, and parenting, through some very challenging times right now. Events of this nature and scale can have a significant impact on children, causing confusion, fear and anxiety. It can be difficult to…
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Tricky Questions: Body Safety & Stranger Danger
In this week’s episode, Jacquie is joined by Registered Counsellor Crystal Hardstaff to talk about teaching children about body safety and stranger danger. Inspired by Steve Biddulph’s new book Fully Human, Crystal and Jacquie explore the importance of teaching our children about the power of…
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Tricky Questions: Explaining Death
This week’s episode is the first in a series on handling tricky conversations in parenting; the type that leave you wondering what to say & how to say it! Talking to kids about death and helping them manage grief was a highly requested topic. In this episode, Jacquie offers strategies and...
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How To Handle Criticism Of Your Parenting
A recent poll we conducted revealed that 95% of respondents had faced criticism about their parenting style and choices! 97% of those shared that it came from a source close to them, and that it left them feeling angry or upset. What if there was a way you could face this experience feeling calm,...
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Safer Internet Day: Tips For Parents
Today's episode is a solo chat about ways that we as parents and caregivers can support our little ones to have a safer internet experience. Tuesday 8th of February was Safer Internet Day; join the global initiative that brings families, schools, organisations and governments from 170 countries...
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The #1 Thing Couples Don’t Agree On When Parenting
Today’s episode is a conversation about how to manage conflicting parenting styles, with Clinical Mental Health Social Worker and Family Therapist, Monique Harding. Some of the big topics we cover in this incredibly insightful episode include: The top issues parents disagree on How to communicate...
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Making Sense Of Bad Behaviour
Chrissie Davies, a.k.a The Child Charmer joins Jacquie this week to talk about challenging behaviours in our kids. Chrissie is an expert when it comes to decoding disruptive behaviours, having enjoyed a successful career as an Educator in specialist settings, where her primary role was to support...
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Let’s Talk About Time-Outs For Toddlers
Today’s episode is a chat about time-outs, taken from The KPC Toddler Life Program. The naughty corner or time-out approach is a popular one but is it right? Is there another way that could be easier for your family? This replay episode from The Frae Podcast takes you through everything you need…
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Transforming Fussy Eaters
This week, Jacquie is joined by Paediatric Speech Pathologist Jamie Williams. Through her work, Jamie focuses on feeding support and helping families to create healthy food associations and calm mealtimes. Today's episode is dedicated to “fussy eaters”. Feeding children who eat only a limited…
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Mum Guilt, Losing Your Shit And More
A question I have consistently been asked over my years on social media is ‘do I ever lose my cool with the kids?’ and the answer to that is yes. This is, and always will be The Kind Parenting Company, not the Perfect Parenting Company. We all have moments when we parent in ways that we may not…
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Prepping For School Success with Julie Dore
It’s a whole new season as your son or daughter sets off to spend more time away from you in a new environment. As parents, it can bring up a lot of thoughts and feelings. It can be a really positive and exciting time AND you may also feel a bit apprehensive. This episode is a conversation from…
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5 Fast Ways To Turn A Bad Day With Kids Around
Some days are easier than others as a parent. The days can feel long at the best of times, but even more so when things aren’t going to plan with your little ones. We all have those days when things just feel really hard & heavy, which makes showing up as your best parenting self seem impossible,...
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Harm Thoughts in Motherhood: Normal or Not? with Dr Caroline Boyd
Intrusive thoughts - the unwanted type that pop into your mind without notice, and are often distressing or upsetting in nature, are a common experience in motherhood. So why is nobody talking about it? One person who is not only talking about intrusive thoughts in motherhood, but sharing her...
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From Elite Athlete To First Time Mum With Kim Green
With this week’s episode, we are continuing our Reflections on Motherhood mini-series, with an amazing conversation with Kim Green. Kim is a former Australian Netball Diamond, a dual world champion and Commonwealth Games gold and silver medalist. She is also Mum to 9 month old Lennon. In this…
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Birth Plans Are Out & Birth Mapping Is In, With Catherine Bell
Today's podcast is a conversation between Kylie & Catherine Bell about the importance of informed birth preparation. Catherine is a trained doula and breastfeeding educator and counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Catherine is the founder and author of The Birth Map. Birth...
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When Should My Child Have A Phone? With Kylie & Dr Kristy Goodwin
Today's podcast is a conversation with Digital Wellbeing Researcher, speaker and author, Dr Kristy Goodwin. We cover a variety of screen related topics with a focus on evidence based AND realistic approaches to navigating the minefield of screentime and introducing phones to children, pre teens…
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How To Prepare For The 4th Trimester
The 4th trimester, that period of time that roughly corresponds to 12 weeks immediately following childbirth, can be like no other. It's full of healing, incredible love as you bond with your new baby and also challenges as you navigate physical, emotional and relational changes (not to mention...
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Fear Of Birth & Knowing Your Rights! With Kylie & Shari
Episode 13 is a conversation between Kylie Camps and Shari Lyon, focusing on the importance of being informed during pregnancy and labour. The episode covers: +The Fear Of Birth + Subconscious Beliefs About Delivery + Choosing A Caregiver + Questions To Ask Caregivers + How To Prepare + Being…
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Building Resilience: 3 Realistic Ways To Support Your Child
It’s not uncommon to hear people complain that “kids these days” lack coping skills and resilience. If this really is true, why it is so? And what can we do about it? In this solo episode, Jacquie talks about three important things parents must know if they are wanting to raise resilient…
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Raising Healthy Eaters with Nutritionist Lisa Baker
When it comes to parenting young children, one common concern that unites us all, is whether our kids are getting the dietary intake that they need to thrive. Whether you’re transitioning from milk to first foods, trying out baby-led weaning, or dealing with fussy toddlers, it can be stressful...
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5 Tips For Returning To School Post Lockdown
As restrictions slowly begin to ease in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are now navigating a return to school or preschool for their children. Heading back to in-person learning can bring up a range of emotions for kids; anything from relief, excitement and anticipation to…
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Anger and Rage in Motherhood with Dr. Sophie Brock
Anger and rage in Motherhood is a taboo topic that’s rarely discussed. Perhaps that’s due to the guilt and shame mothers feel about those moments that they ‘flip their lid’. Many will question why they feel so angry, perhaps they’ll even ask what is wrong with them. This version of themselves is…
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Sick Happens - A Chat With Paediatric Nurse Penny Blunden
Between daycare bugs, recurrent ear infections and dreaded gastro, navigating the illnesses that come along with babies and young children with calm confidence can be a tall order. One person who’s dealt with all of these (& so much more!) is Paediatric Registered Nurse and Mother of two, Penny...
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A Ritual That Will Change Your Life
This week’s episode is a solo chat with Jacquie, who is sharing the one ritual she’s adopted that helps her to be the best Mum, and happiest version of herself, that she can possibly be. The good news is, it’s something that is accessible to everyone, costs absolutely nothing and has the…
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Healthy Emotions & BIG Feelings with Clinical Psychologist Emily Hanlon
Parents everywhere will be familiar with the challenges of young children and emotional regulation. As they are still developing the skills of self-regulation, it's typical for our children to experience bouts of frustration, anger, overwhelm, meltdown and to have the odd day when things are just…
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Parenting Sensitive Children
Did you know that research suggests 31% of the population is ‘highly sensitive’? If your little one; is highly intuitive struggles with big changes has big empathy for others is very sensitive to pain asks lots of deep, reflective questions doesn’t seem to enjoy surprises, or finds it very hard…
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Catnapping - 5 Things You NEED to Know!
Any parent who’s ever popped their baby down for a sleep, only to find them awake again after short time, will know the frustration of catnapping! Babies who ‘catnap’ – that is, sleep only for one sleep cycle at a time during the day (typically 20-40 minutes) can make it feel impossible to get...
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Do You Have a "Full On" Child?
Episode Two of the podcast is dedicated to supporting children who get rough or engage in risky behaviours when they are overwhelmed or overexcited. If your child has a tendency to escalate play so that it becomes physical, become a little too heavy handed with their peers or even engage in...
About this show
Welcome to The Kind Parenting Company Podcast. Our mission is to provide a resource for parents and carers to turn to for reliable, evidence based and most importantly truly kind parenting techniques. We are the Kind Parenting Company, not the perfect parenting company. We are all just doing our best and we can’t wait to explore a variety of topics with you right here!
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