Parenting podcast & WebApp-based peer support program for first-time Australian mothers. To learn more or register your interest to join the program, visit:

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In episode 11, Kaila and Leah talk to Dr Patricia Leahy-Warren about the different types of social support, parenting self-efficacy, the importance of breastfeeding, and how mothers can feel empowered during birth and the postnatal period. Listen at: spoti.fi/3v9Xj7E
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In episode 10, Kaila & Leah chat to Kerry about framing self-care as an internal process and improving our relationships with our bodies. Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/4c8NaJb Listen on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=aBKT2bvJ…
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In episode 9, Kaila & Leah talk to Vincent about parental reflective functioning (parents trying to understand their children's/own own thoughts, feelings and intentions) + effective co-parenting & self-compassion. Listen at spoti.fi/49NRBr6
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In episode 8, Kaila & Leah chat to Dr Jen Barkin about maternal functioning + balancing infant care responsibilities with self-care. Listen for time/budget-friendly ways to engage in self-care and the importance of good social support, including mentors. spoti.fi/3FK9BFs
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In episode 7, Kaila and Leah talk to Jude and Alysha about their experiences mentoring new mums in the Mummy Buddy peer support program, and share tips to navigate the myriad of opinions and conflicting advice provided to new parents. Listen at: bit.ly/4cffgSP
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#BambooFamilies DAY 5: REFLECT Parental reflective functioning is trying to understand children’s/your own thoughts, feelings, intentions. Dr Vincent Mancini, @telethonkids, chats about this and its positive impacts on relationships: bit.ly/BambooReflect
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#BambooFamilies DAY 4: READ Reading before bed is a great sleep hygiene practice - it helps us transition to rest. Learn more about sleep from @msprajcer -- like how driving after fewer than 5 hours sleep is like having a .05 BAL. Listen here: bit.ly/BambooBedtime
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#BambooFamilies Day 3: Relational savouring is used to prolong the positive emotions you experience when spending time with loved ones. Listen to Dr Jessie Borelli talk about this technique: bit.ly/BambooSavour
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#BambooFamilies DAY 2: MOVE Kerry Spina is passionate about teaching children that bodies are the vessels we use to experience the incredible world around us. Check out Kerry’s website: kidsinharmony.com.au/ Listen to our podcast episode with Kerry: bit.ly/BambooMove
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#BambooFamilies DAY 1: LISTEN Music can be used to explore & release emotions. @whenmusicbreaks explains how we can use music to cultivate self-compassion and the ways she uses music to connect with her family: bit.ly/BambooMusic
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