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We know that parenting toddlers can be an exhilarating rollercoaster ride, filled with moments of boundless joy and, let's face it, some epic meltdowns. Don't worry, we are here to guide you through it all. In this episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast Child Psychologist Deirdre Brandner helps us understand why toddlers behave the way they do and how as parents we can respond effectively.
Listen in for invaluable insights, practical tips, and strategies for handling the toddler years. 
 
We discuss:

- Typical toddler behaviour for a 2-3 year old
- How do our little one’s brains develop? What parts of the brain develop when?
- What can we expect our Toddlers to understand?- How can you set rules for a toddler or help limit behaviours you don't like?
- Tantrums are a big part of toddlerhood, why do toddlers have tantrums?
- How many tantrums do toddlers typically have in a day/ week?
- What are the typical tantrum triggers?
- What do or how should we respond if our toddler has a tantrum?
- How do we say no to a toddler?
 
This episode is proudly supported by @mustelaau natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. 
 
Make sure you subscribe to our podcast The Expert Guide To Parenthood on Apple Podcast and Spotify or watch this week's episode on YouTube @ParentsYouveGotThis 
 
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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/ 
 
Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content Parents You've Got This 

Do you want tips and tricks to help with your toddler's nutrition?
 
Toddlers can be unpredictable. One day they adore bananas, the next day they can't stand them and they tell you all about it - "YUCK!"  It can leave you feeling perplexed, frustrated, and at times, downright exhausted.
 
Don't worry, this week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast we welcome back our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydneberg to talk all about toddler nutrition and how to help them have a healthy diet by providing you with practical advice to navigate this delightful, albeit challenging, phase of parenting.
 
Dr Lexi is an experienced general pediatrician specialising in the care of children (and their families) from birth-eighteen who experience a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions (or clinical conditions). 
 
She is also a passionate educator and mother of 3 and fellow podcaster.
 
We ask Dr Lexi:
- What does a balanced toddler diet look like?
- What is fussy eating? (How do we know what is general toddler behaviour, and what is actual fussy eating)
- How to make sure fussy toddlers get enough nutrition (and how do you know they are getting enough)
- How to handle general refusal to eat (not specific dislike of food)
- How to encourage toddlers to try new things
- What to do when your toddler throws their food on the floor and says 'yuck'
- Calcium requirements while weaning and how to meet these
- Iron requirements and how do we meet these (particularly with picky eaters)?
- Do you have any creative ways/suggestions to encourage toddlers to eat fruit and vegetables?
- One week my child likes something the next they don't. How do we help them to stay consistent? Should we make another meal if they don't like the one served?
- What should toddlers be drinking and how much?
 
This episode is proudly supported by @mustelaau natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.
 
Make sure you subscribe to our podcast The Expert Guide To Parenthood on Apple Podcast and Spotify or watch this week's episode on YouTube @ParentsYouveGotThis
 
Never forget parents you've got this! Love to hear what you think! We would love your support, subscribe, share and leave us a review.
 
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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/
 
Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content Parents You've Got This
 
Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute advice provided by your doctor or other healthcare professionals. The opinions and thoughts expressed in this post reflects the view of the author only and not the broader medical profession or her places of work. We recommend you always consult a qualified health practitioner for individualised advice.

An Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist plays a crucial role in the healthcare of children by diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of conditions related to the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck.In this episode we discuss some of the common conditions and reasons children need to see an ENT during their childhood with our ENT Expert Dr Eric Levi. Dr Eric is a Specialist Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgeon. He treats general ENT conditions such as hearing loss, ear infections, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnoea. He also treats and conducts research on other less common conditions.We cover:

Some common conditions affecting the ears, including hearing loss, ear infections and treatment options including grommets
Common conditions affecting the nose including sinusitis, constant dripping nose, allergies, adenoids and nose bleeds
Conditions affecting the throat, including sleep apnoea, tonsillitis, swallowing difficulties and speech/language difficulties
Tongue tie, cleft lips/palate and other conditions impacting the mouth
The process to seek ENT support
As an ENT what Eric wishes all parents knew

 

This episode is proudly supported by @mustelaau natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. 
 
Make sure you subscribe to our podcast The Expert Guide To Parenthood on Apple Podcast and Spotify or watch this week's episode on YouTube @ParentsYouveGotThis Never forget parents you've got this! 
 
Love to hear what you think! We would love your support, subscribe, share and leave us a review. 
 
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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/ 
 
Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content Parents You've Got This

Toddler sleep is ever changing. During the toddler years our little ones drop naps, they may move to a big bed, battle bedtime and they may begin to experience nightmares or terrors. We are joined by our sleep experts Dr Fallon Cook and Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia to talk all about Toddler sleep.Dr Fallon and Dr Laura hold PhDs in Psychophysiology and Early Child Development respectively, and specialise in paediatric sleep. They listen carefully to the voices of parents – who are the experts in their children - and work together with families to find sensible, tailored sleep solutions that are backed by research. We ask:
• How much sleep does a toddler need?
• What is toddlerhood generally such a time of change in regards to sleep for toddlers?
• How long should toddlers keep their day sleep?
• How do you drop the day sleep (and avoid your little one falling asleep at 3pm on the way to school)?
• When your little one turns into a toddler, if it is often time to get a toddler bed (as there may be a sibling who needs the cot) what are some tips to help a toddler transition to a bed?
• Why do toddlers start to battle bedtime?
• What are your tips to ensure an easy bedtime? 
• Suggestions for how to keep the toddler in their bed at night time?
• Sometimes when our little one reaches toddlerhood they can start to have nightmares/terrors. What are these? What is the difference and what should we do as parents if our little one is experiencing a nightmare or a night terror?
• What are top tips to ensure healthy sleep habits for a toddler?
This episode is proudly supported by @mustelaau natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. 
 
Make sure you subscribe to our podcast The Expert Guide To Parenthood on Apple Podcast and Spotify or watch this week's episode on YouTube @ParentsYouveGotThis 
 
Never forget parents you've got this! Love to hear what you think! We would love your support, subscribe, share and leave us a review. 
 
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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/ 
 
Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content Parents You've Got This

Going from 1-to-2 children is a game changer for all families, it is such an exciting yet also daunting time.

In this week’s episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Bradner to help us all ease the transition and share her tips and tricks on the best approach to introduce a sibling to the family.

The decision to stop breastfeeding can be an emotional one. For those who’ve shared those cherished moments of nursing, you know that it’s a profound and intimate experience between a parent and child. But as the time comes to transition away from breastfeeding, it can bring about a mixture of emotions and questions.

Our Lactation Expert Rowena Gray is back in the podcast chair to talk to us all about how to wean from breastfeeding.