Parenthood

This week I’m joined by Jazz Kostov, mum of 2 and sleep consultant to answer all of your burning sleep questions:🎙 What’s a healthy cut-off time for screens before bed?🎙 How can parents balance emotional reassurance with firm boundaries at bedtime?🎙 Thoughts on co-sleeping and how we can do it safely?🎙 What’s one small change parents can make tonight to improve sleep?And so much more …To listen to the full episode ‘Episode 226 – 🫖The Tea on sleep for kids with Jazz Kostov’ check out the link in our bio or find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.Find Jazz Kostov on Instagram @lets__sleepFor Jazz’s book https://www.letssleep.com.au/bookFor more on our podcast sponsor Alula Toddler visit:Instagram: @alula_toddlerWebsite: https://www.meandmychild.com.au/COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win 6 month supply of Alula Advance+ Toddler Milk Drink valued at $720! Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 22 July 2025.For more on screen time for kids - https://www.rchpoll.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ACHP-Poll7_Detailed-Report-June21.pdfWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

This week I’m joined by Sarah Pound, mum of 3, nutritionist, Good Food columnist & co-founder of Simply Wholesome Pantry to chat all things food when it comes to kids. We are answering your questions including:🎙 My toddler is on the ‘the beige diet’. Any tips on offering nutrients during this phase?🎙 Any tips on how we can change up our meals, but not break the bank?🎙 How much should parents worry about sugar or processed foods?🎙 Thoughts on offering a backup meal, or should children eat only what’s served?And so much more …To listen to the full episode ‘Episode 225 – 🫖The Tea on food for kids with Sarah Pound’ check out the link in our bio or find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.Find Sarah Pound on Instagram @wholesomebysarahFor more on our podcast sponsor Alula Toddler visit:Instagram: @alula_toddlerWebsite: https://www.meandmychild.com.au/COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win 6 month supply of Alula Advance+ Toddler Milk Drink valued at $720! Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 22 July 2025.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Brought to you by Axton Finance.This week we get the tea on Liv’s recent trip to Vietnam and as life would have it, it didn’t all go smoothly! We delve into Liv’s experiences, including:🎙 Being separated from your family and not allowed in the country🎙 All of the things that went wrong, going wrong🎙 What it’s like to travel with 20+ people🎙 Snakes joining our hotel rooms And so much more…Shoutout to our episode sponsor Axton Finance. To celebrate this partnership, you can enter in our competition to win a $1,000 Chadstone gift voucher. Visit Instagram @parenthoodpod and see the post pinned to our profile.For more on Axton Finance visit:Instagram: @axtonfinanceWebsite: www.axtonfinance.com.auWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Filling you in this week on a sequence of epic fails in my life – falling into a jar of nuttela was not one of them. In this solo episode I chat about:🎙 Being on the verge of burnout and what we can do turn this around🎙 My greatest bug bear; people being late🎙 Storming out of a day spa🎙 When everything goes horribly wrong – like oftenAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodParenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!

Brought to you by Axton Finance.This week we are answering all of your finance related questions, with help from  Adam Piper & Clint Waters from the award winning Axton Finance (my very own mortgage brokers). We answer your questions including :🎙 “We need to access more cash, how hard is it to re-finance?”🎙 “How do I start a family budget?”🎙 “How do I save in this climate?”  🎙 “How can a mortgage broker save me time and money?”And so much more…For more on our podcast sponsor Axton Finance visit:Instagram: @axtonfinanceWebsite: www.axtonfinance.com.auContact Axton Finance today for a discover call to determine how you can better manage your personal finances and save. Competition  – For a limited time only go into the draw to win $1,000 at Chadstone. Check out Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

This week I’m sharing all about a run-in I had with another school mum. Not my finest hour, but so many lessons which I had to bring to you all. So I give you the juice on:🎙 How the hell I managed to get into an argument with another school mum over nothing🎙 Why we shouldn’t get involved in our kid’s arguments (if they are minor)🎙 How I’m trying to patch up this relationship after the fact🎙 Killing people with kindnessAnd so much more …Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpodWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Brought to you by Axton Finance.This week we’re answering a DM from an audience member who is stressed out finances as cost of living rises – preach! We delve into:🎙 How we are (trying to) save in this economy🎙 How we manage our family budgets🎙 Lifestyle changes to accommodate for the increasing cost of living🎙 Stranger danger experience and what we’re teaching our kids And so much more…Shoutout to our episode sponsor Axton Finance. To celebrate this partnership, you can enter in our competition to win a $1,000 Chadstone gift voucher. Visit Instagram @parenthoodpod and see the post pinned to our profile.For more on Axton Finance visit:Instagram: @axtonfinanceWebsite: www.axtonfinance.com.auWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

I’m often asked to share on hot tips when it comes to business. I’m no business guru, just a Melbourne mum who had an idea to start a podcast, turned it into a business and had so many stumbles along the way. So this week I’m sharing some of my lessons including:🎙 What I do when I fall into a heap and want to give up🎙 Why it’s important to remember the wins and not get caught up in the rejection🎙 Why having advocates has been critical to my motivation🎙 Why I can’t live without Nutella (@nutella_anz)And so much more …To listen to the full episode 219 ‘Solo Ep – How I grew my business’ check out the link in our bio or find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpodWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Brought to you by Axton Finance.This week I chat to Erin Phillips AFLW Hall of Fame star & Olympian about themes throughout her latest book Inside and Out. We delve into:🎙 Parenting tips on building motivation and resilience🎙 What if our kids don’t fit into society’s stereotypes?🎙 Why our greatest challenges are our greatest lessons 🎙 Tips on saving as a family of fourAnd so much more…Find Erin Phillips on Instagram @erinphillips131For more on our podcast sponsor Axton Finance visit:Instagram: @axtonfinanceWebsite: www.axtonfinance.com.auCompetition – For a limited time only go into the draw to win $1,000 at Chadstone. Check out Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.