Explore every episode of the podcast Parenting with PLAY!
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| Ever had a CPM (Cr*p Parenting Moment)? If so - do this | 17 oct. 2025 | 00:12:35 | |
Ever done something you KNOW not to do. And yet you can't help yourself?! You know not to shout, and yet you still do. You know your child wants your attention, and yet you just can't give it. These are not signs that you're a bad parent. Instead, they're indications that you need something. And it's not more information or What To Do videos. Listen in to what you really need instead. __________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞Giving you what you really need to help your family thrive - because tantrums, bedtime battles and your own peace of mind need more than just deep breaths **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| Building Physical and Emotional Resilience | 04 oct. 2025 | 00:15:14 | |
If you ever panic when your child is upset because they've hurt themselves and you don't know how to help them overcome anxiety as a result of their injury, then this episode is going to help. I recently dislocated my shoulder (again) and what I did in one hour the following week transformed my recovery. Even though this was a more painful and traumatic event than when I dislocated it 3 years before, I now feel much more confident physically and emotionally. Listen in to discover what it was and how you can transform your child's painful experiences so that they are less likely to carry any fear or anxiety from it. __________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 Helping you shout less, set limits, get more sleep AND have more fun as a family! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| Help Your Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food - with Maru Rojas | 19 sept. 2025 | 00:48:54 | |
Struggling with picky eaters? Worried about your child’s obsession with sweets, constant snack requests, or battles at the dinner table? Helena chats with Maru Rojas, an Aware Parenting instructor and Mum of 2 who specialises in Intuitive Eating. In this super helpful, down-to-earth conversation you'll learn how to foster a healthy, trusting relationship with food for your whole family. This episode offers practical tips and real-life strategies to guide your kids (and yourself!) to eat with confidence & connection - without mealtime stress or food shame. Listen in and transform your family’s approach to food! ___________________________________________________________ About Maru Rojas Maru is a Trauma-informed parenting mentor, Aware Parenting Instructor, Mum of 2 and advocate for raising emotionally intelligent humans. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_maru.rojas_/ Contact her here: https://parenttogether.co.uk/ ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 Helping you shout less, set limits, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| How to have the best holiday with your child/ren | 13 août 2025 | 00:19:30 | |
How are holidays with your children? Relaxing, wonderful and Instagramable? Or stressful and exhausting?! Sometimes it can feel like it would be easier to just stay at home because then the kids wouldn't have as many tantrums, you wouldn't feel so frazzled and frustrated, and it would be cheaper too. But holidays can be fun! So listen to this week's episode to have the best time with your children. Whether it's a weekend away, camping, flying, or a regular holiday, discover why your child might have more meltdowns, how to manage those overwhelming moments, and what you can proactively do to make the whole experience as fun as possible - for everyone! Save this episode for when you next go on holiday to remind you of what you can do to have the best time. ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 I provide practical, respectful and down-to-earth support to help you you shout less, set limits lovingly, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| Trusting Yourself As A Mum | 08 août 2025 | 00:56:57 | |
Do you trust yourself? Are you gentle with yourself? Can you calm that urgent voice in your head, and bring a strong sense of peace into your mind and your body? Because that is what I want for you. To deeply trust yourself as a Mum, to release trauma, and to feel confident in who you are. Vicki Plomer is an Aware Parenting Instructor, a Somatic Therapist and a Trauma-Informed Energy Practitioner. In this episode we talk about about how to tune out the “shoulds”, connect more deeply with your own intuition in order to lead a more joyful, authentic life of freedom. Vicki also shares a practice to re-centre yourself and come back to your body the next time you feel overwhelmed. This episode is a mix of Aware Parenting and practical body-based practices that will strengthen your self compassion and, ultimately, your trust in yourself. ___________________________________________________________ About Vicki Plomer Eva is a UK Aware Parenting Instructor, a Somatic Therapist, a Trauma-Informed Energy Practitioner, Mother of 4 & Step mother of 1. She offers a compassionate and authentic space where you feel deeply valued, seen, and heard. And she guides women and parents to reconnect with themselves, honour their needs, and cultivate self-worth. Website: www.vickiplomer.com Follow on Instagram ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 I provide practical, respectful and down-to-earth support to help you you shout less, set limits lovingly, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook www.helenamooney.com | |||
| Toilet Training Play to Help with #2's - with Yasmine Bowen | 01 août 2025 | 00:37:55 | |
If toilet training has become a battle and your child is refusing to do wees or poos in the potty or toilet, then this episode is going to help. Especially if you're feeling pressure from those around you and you've tried all the things - bribes, threats and listening to lots of upset feelings. Yasmine's lovely, strong-willed son was refusing to do a poo on the potty or toilet. It had turned into a battle of wills that Yasmine was 'losing' and her son's anxiety was increasing. Hear how she turned the situation around by using play - specifically with play doh...... Silliness is often the key! So enjoy and try this with your child at home - I'd love to hear how you go! Special thanks to @StephanieHeartfield for suggesting this game inside our Connection & Play Membership ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 Practical, respectful and down-to-earth support to help you you shout less, set limits lovingly, get more sleep AND have more fun! DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET: Shout Less, Connect More with 3 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| Understanding Tantrums - with Eva Szorad | 25 juil. 2025 | 01:05:19 | |
One of parenting’s most misunderstood topics—Tantrums! in this episode I chat with Eva Szorad, a Hungarian Aware Parenting instructor, about what tantrums really are, and more importantly, what they are not. I wish I knew this when I first became a mum because I used to think I had failed when my daughter had tantrums. I had been led to believe that if I was calm and gentle, she would be calm and gentle too. So I couldn't understand why she was like that. And I had NO idea what to do in the moment. This is such an insightful conversation that will give you a deeper understanding your child, and you'll learn what to do in the heat of the moment. Enjoy! And let me know if you have any questions. Topics include: 1. Tantrums Demystified 2. The Real Cause 3. How Long Is ‘Normal’ for a Tantrum? 4. The “Perfect” Child Myth 5. What Can You Actually Do When Your Child is Having a Tantrum? 6. Real-Life Experiences ___________________________________________________________ About Eva Szorad Eva is a Hungarian Aware Parenting Instructor and mother of a 3 year old. Her goal is to bring Aware Parenting into every little moment of parenting — that’s why she has written playful Attachment Play songs for everyday life and adventurous stories for young children. Website: https://subscribepage.io/awp-english-landing-kisari-kids Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kisari.kids/ Songs: https://open.spotify.com/album/5U7SWYu1gMO5sAS5UtGS4o?si=Pg6f1nugSpekSl_K2vk2IA Children’s books: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YCr5oaLDaQkC3DdQsemeW?si=fkztgAiDQbOtYFkik7YvEw ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 I will give you practical, respectful and down-to-earth support to help you you shout less, set limits lovingly, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| When your child shouts "Go Away" and slams their door - with Michelle Puster | 18 juil. 2025 | 00:42:39 | |
Do you ever struggle to know what to do when your child runs to their room, slams the door and shouts at you to “Go Away!”? If you're like many of my clients, you might feel confused about what to do. On the one hand, you want to respect your child's boundaries and not force yourself in when they've told you go away. But on the other hand, your child is clearly upset and you don't want to leave them alone with their upset feelings. So what do you do?! In this episode, my fabulous client Michelle shares a really cool thing she does with her kids in those moments that I think you're going to love. This is perfect for those times when you're not in the mood to go into your chid's room and actively listen to their upset feelings, but you're still wanting to connect and help them. ___________________________________________________________ About Michelle Puster Michelle is a therapist and mum of 3 (including twins) who has experienced burnout, depression and anxiety. She is grounded, authentic and has beautifully strong relationships with her children who are thriving. You can find out more about her at www.compassionateheartmindfullife.com where you can download her FREE 4 Step Guided Pause & Regroup Meditation. ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 Helping you shout less, set limits, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| Connected Parenting with Your Partner - with Joss Goulden | 21 mars 2024 | 00:47:26 | |
Have you ever argued with your partner about parenting? Most parents have and it's one of the big topics that clients usually want to talk or vent about. This is especially an issue when you're following a different approach to the norm, and maybe you've even questioned whether it's worth implementing it if your partner is not 100% on board. In this episode I talk with fellow Aware Parenting Instructor, Joss Goulden about what you can do to create a more connected co-parenting relationship with your partner whilst staying true to your values. ___________________________________________________________ About Joss Goulden Joss is a Level 2 Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, who has a degree in Psychology and completed post-graduate courses in Human Communication Science and Counselling. She is the host of The Aware Parenting Stories Podcast and The Aware Parenting and Natural Learning Podcast and has created the Aware Partnering in Parenthood Online Course. Website : https://awareparenting.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awareparentingwithjoss/ ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney I am a Certified Parenting Coach for mums who want to do "gentle parenting" but become frustrated and worried when it doesn't seem to work. I'm here to help you feel more confident as a mum, deeply connected as a family, and to all have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| How a mundane day could become your child’s “Best day ever!” – with Devon Harris | 09 mars 2024 | 00:43:28 | |
If you've ever tried to give your child the ideal day by throwing a birthday party or taking them on an exciting trip, only for them to have a meltdown or complain, then this episode is for you. In it, Devon Harris shares about how about a day spent doing mundane things with her son led him to declare it was "the best day ever" So what was it about that day that had such a profound impact? And how can you bring in the elements she talks about into your every day life? We also talk about her previous work with children who were in protective services and what led her to following Aware Parenting in her own parenting and becoming a Certified Instructor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Devon Harris Devon is an Aware Parenting Instructor who specialises in coaching and consulting for families with bright and gifted children. You can find out more and contact her here: www.devonharris.com.au -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Helena Mooney I am a Certified Parenting Coach for mums who want to do "gentle parenting" but become frustrated and confused when it doesn't work. I give you practical, respectful and effective strategies to help you feel more confident as a mum and deeply connected as a family so you all have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| Rage, Shame and Hope – an honest conversation with therapist Michelle Puster | 29 févr. 2024 | 00:55:23 | |
You are going to LOVE this episode. This is a very honest, raw and hopeful conversation with Michelle Puster, a long-term client of mine who is a therapist and Mom of 3 (including twins). Michelle opens up about how challenging life was with 3 children under 2 and the rage, shame, depression and anxiety she experienced. This difficult time led her to eventually find Hand in Hand Parenting, start working with me and discover meditation. She shares how she went from crying in the bathroom to being able to be calm and present with her children when they're having a hard time with difficult behaviour. This episode will give you hope and a pathway to turn your dark times around. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About Michelle Michelle Puster M.Ed, is an online mindfulness teacher for parents She helps parents trapped in anger and burnout free themselves from overwhelming guilt and shame. Click here to download her FREE 5 minute Rage Break: 4 steps to pause and regroup when it's taking everything you have not to lose it with your kids. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionateheartmindfullife/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About Helena Mooney I am a Certified Parenting Coach for mums who want to do "gentle parenting" but become frustrated and worried when it doesn't seem to work. I'm here to help you feel more confident as a mum, deeply connected as a family, and to all have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| Trust the Process: Raising Teens with Trust and Awareness - with Vivian Viester | 23 févr. 2024 | 00:36:50 | |
When you first start parenting this different way, you're probably worried about how your children will turn out and whether you can trust the process. In this episode, I have a heartfelt chat with Vivian Viester about the challenges and revelations of parenting, especially with teenagers. Vivian shares her journey of discovering Aware Parenting and what she's learned, especially when things are hard. We talk about the importance of self-compassion, understanding the underlying reasons for our reactions and emotions, repairing ruptures with our children, trusting their natural learning process, healing our relationships with our own parents, and finding self acceptance. You can find out more about Vivian here: https://www.instagram.com/vivianviesterawareparenting/ | |||
| Parenting Doesn't Have to Be Serious All The Time | 09 févr. 2024 | 00:23:18 | |
Parenting is such an important job and of course you want to do it really well. But sometimes you don't know what to do when your child is being challenging. And sometimes you can focus so much on the serious things, that you lose sight of what life and parenting is actually about - which is to be enjoyed! Find out how you can bring more silliness throughout your day, and how to respond in those moments when you don't know what to do. ----- Timestamps: 00:00 Parenting can be tough 05:10 Lighten up, play, and be silly with kids's behaviour. 06:25 Connect with your child in silly ways. 14:40 Teach by example. 17:57 Creating special rituals with your child. 20:16 Parenting can be fun 23:01 Keep being you, connecting, and looking after yourself. ----- ABOUT ME I’m Helena Mooney, a Certified Parenting Coach, and I want to make parenting easier for you so that you and your child can thrive! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| "No One Will Play With Me" - Helping Your Child with School Playground Friendships | 02 févr. 2024 | 00:21:27 | |
If your child has ever said "Nobody will play with me" you'll know how heart-wrenching it is to hear your child struggling. Especially when you remember what it was like for you at school. So in today's episode I share what I did when my son (6) said that to me and how I helped him. This episode is a powerful one because social struggles are a big reason why children don't want to go to school. And when you can help them feel more confident socially, they feel more relaxed and able to learn better. If your child is struggling with school - either because they've just started, or they just don't want to go - join me for a special interactive workshop:
This is MORE than just an information workshop, YouTube video or podcast episode.
"WE SAW RESULTS INSTANTLY" (Sara) Click here to secure your spot ---- Helena Mooney is a Certified Parenting Coach dedicated to helping your family AND you thrive. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET: Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| Prioritise this in 2024 (It'll make parenting easier & more fun) | 23 janv. 2024 | 00:16:57 | |
Are you having the same old New Year Resolutions such as lose weight or earn more money? They can feel a bit boring and uninspiring, don't they? Instead, how would it be to instead focus on the one thing that actually determines the quality of your life? In this episode we dive into just that. You’ll hear:
Listen today! -------- Helena Mooney is a Certified Parenting Coach dedicated to helping your family AND you thrive. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET: Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| Anger to tears to laughter. Setting a limit about dinner with my 8 year old | 16 juin 2023 | 00:16:39 | |
Unless it's pesto pasta, fish & chips or pizza, George, 8, will complain about what I've cooked for dinner. Earlier this week, I could see that he needed to offload some big feelings he was carrying. He'd been quick to temper for a while and so I used his refusal to eat my (delicious!) dinner to help him with his upset. I set the limit and I listened to his rage.... In this episode I share about what happened: - how he reacted - what I did to set the limit - how it's different to listen now that he's 8 - how I integrated play - how he was afterwards For respectful, playful and effective parenting strategies and 6 weeks of support, join me inside Annoying to AMAZING! This is perfect if you have a child aged 1-8 years. If you would like more personalised mentoring, join me 1:1 each fortnight for 3 months. | |||
| If You Ever Feel Like You're Failing As A Mum | 31 mars 2023 | 00:20:59 | |
There's so much pressure to be the "perfect" mum. But, what is "perfect"? And is your desire to be perfect resulting in you feeling like a failure? This episode will dive into what most mum's feel, and how you can turn that around. Helena Mooney is a Parenting & Life Coach dedicated to helping your family AND you thrive. Join: Annoying to AMAZING! Online program if you have a child under 9 Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook | |||
| How to Be a More Playful Mum | 23 mars 2023 | 00:21:58 | |
If you find it hard to be playful with your child, then this episode is going to help. Because it's hard! And often you probably would rather do anything - ANYTHING! - than sit and play with your child one more time..... You're not alone and it's totally understandable. And.....there are things you can do to become more playful. It's not a case of you being that type of person, or not. Playfulness is born AND made! In this episode I share something practical you can do that will help you to become more playful, so listen in and let me know what you end up doing! And, if you'd like more help becoming playful with your kids, and in your life in general, join me inside The Play Collective! This 6 week program is designed to help you and your family effortlessly THRIVE & have FUN together - from toddlers through to teens! www.parentingwithplay.com.au | |||
| Are Tantrums "Normal"? | 18 mars 2023 | 00:19:52 | |
Do you worry whether your child is "normal", especially when they're having a meltdown (again!)? If so, you're not alone. Tantrums have been seen as unacceptable for hundreds of years and very harsh methods were used to stop them - "spoil the rod, spare the child". But tantrums ARE normal. In fact, they're a healthy biological function that needs to be supported rather than squashed. Because when they're squashed, the upset emotions stay inside your child which leads to anxieties, aggression and addictive behaviours. Listen to this episode to learn more about the benefits of expressing and releasing upset emotions - for your child (and for you....!). For more help with your child's tantrums, join Annoying to AMAZING! and see how Helena has helped her own children with big emotional outbursts. Website: www.parentingwithplay.com.au Instagram: @helenamooney_parentingwithplay Facebook: ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney | |||
| Repair after shouting at my kids - from grovelling apologies to confident reconnection - with Chiara Rossetti | 02 mars 2023 | 00:36:04 | |
If you've ever been stuck in the anger > guilt > shame cycle, then this episode is perfect for you. Chiara Rossetti is an amazing Aware Parenting Mum and Instructor who shares how she has struggled with her feelings of frustration and rage with her children, and how she now uses playfulness to reconnect and repair after an outburst. Key Points:
Join / Watch Online Workshop: REPAIR: How To Reconnect With Your Child After You've F#@%*d Up
PLUS, If you can make it live, you'll receive tailor-made, situation specific, attachment play ideas - just for you Introducing The Play Collective - Taking The Struggle Out Of Play If you struggle being playful with your child, then know that you're not alone - most parents struggle with this. And Chiara and I have created a brand new program that will help! This is your opportunity to help you and your family THRIVE & have FUN together! Click here to find out more. For 1:1 support, contact Helena through www.parentingwithplay.com.au | |||
| When Your Child Refuses To Go To School | 23 févr. 2023 | 00:26:51 | |
Whether it's Preschool, Primary or High / Secondary School, at some point your child is not going to want to go. Which is completely understandable. But it's also concerning and frustrating for you. So this episode gives you strategies & insights for what to do in the heat of the moment in those challenging moments, and what to do to reduce the chances of it happening. For more support: REGISTER for the Helping Your Child with School Workshop | |||
| 3 Things NOT To Do When Your Child is Having a Big Cry or Tantrum | 09 févr. 2023 | 00:18:30 | |
When your child is crying or having a tantrum, it can be hard to know what to do in the heat of the moment. After working with many parents, these are 3 common mistakes I see that impact on children's ability to effectively process their upset emotions. Listen in to this episode to find out what they are, and what you can do instead. If you realise you've done any of these, please know that it's totally understandable and we've all done it too. Being with upset children is hard! So be gentle on yourself and do what you can manage. Remember to reach out if you'd like support and know that by avoiding these 3 common mistakes, you'll be able to help your child in a deeply transformative way. | |||
| What YOU Want Is Important & Makes You A Better Mum. So How Can You Get it? | 27 janv. 2023 | 00:24:04 | |
You spend so much time thinking about what others want, but what about YOU? Find out how to uncover what you REALLY want and how to make it happen In this episode Helena will take you through 2 processes to help you get clear about what you want in your life so that you can make it happen. Whether they are big life decisions, or everyday occurrences with your kids (because they make up your life), you CAN create the life you want to live. Helena also shares her personal news about a big move her family has made and how these processes have helped make so many amazing things happen, as if by "magic". This is an exciting episode, so dive on in! If you'd like help with
Book in a 1:1 session with Helena. If you want to release deep fears, contact Chiara Rossetti Follow Helena Mooney: Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenamooney_parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Playdates - how to help your child and their friend | 08 juil. 2022 | 00:26:23 | |
Playdates can be fun and a great way to entertain your child. And...they can also be chaotic, noisy and end in tears. Discover how to help your child and their friend have a great time and deal with any friction or fights that may arise. For more help with your child, join me inside Annoying to AMAZING! where you'll receive:
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| How Play Will Help Your Anxious Child | 30 juin 2022 | 00:20:32 | |
Discover why play is more effective than talking & reassurance when your child is anxious. You can play games in a therapeutic way that will help your anxious child become much more confident and able to cope with difficult situations. Find out more ways play can help & more games inside my FREE online Playful Discipline Workshop. https://parentingwithplay.com.au/playful/ to join today! And if you're wanting to take your parenting to the next level so you can feel more confident knowing you're helping your baby or child in a deeper way, you can:
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| Travelling with Babies & Children | 23 juin 2022 | 00:20:52 | |
How to make travelling much easier when you have a baby or a child. Travelling long distances on planes, trains or in your car doesn't have to be super stressful. Discover what practical things you can do to make it more enjoyable for you and your child. If you'd like to learn how to incorporate more PLAY into your parenting, join me for my online Playful Discipline Workshop - it's FREE! And if you're wanting to take your parenting to the next level so you can feel more confident knowing you're helping your baby or child in a deeper way, you can:
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| What do you tell yourself when your child is having a tantrum? | 12 sept. 2021 | 00:24:06 | |
What do you tell yourself when your child is having a tantrum?
Your mental chatter can be exhausting! This episode is to offer you reassurance on your child's behaviour when they're having a tantrum, to share a recent example with my son, and to remind you of the benefits of listening to your child in this way. Because children's emotions can be messy & loud & difficult! Our emotions can be too as adults. With my eldest I had all forms of doubt & fears and concerns. There was lots of self doubt and feeling overwhelmed. With my second, I had the benefit of understanding children & emotions so much better, so that I'm able to recognise what's really going on and what's needed - without the debilitating mental chatter. And that's what I want for you. I want you to be more confident on how to be able to be with your child when they're having such a hard time in a way that will really help them. So if you want support so you can feel more confident in those moments, you can:
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| Homeschooling in Lockdown - with Joss Goulden | 22 août 2021 | 00:02:17 | |
With lockdowns being extended in Melbourne & Sydney as well as other parts of Australia, it's important we figure out the best way to help our children with their school work. This episode is going to help you to do just that. Whilst lockdown parenting is nothing like normal homeschooling, in this episode I'm joined by Joss Goulden, an Aware Parenting Instructor who has homeschooled her children (her 18 year old son will be going to university next year). Joss is so warm, down to earth and insightful in what your family needs to be able to navigate this challenging time with your kids. You'll feel reassured and inspired how to make this lockdown experience as enjoyable and beneficial for you all We cover:
https://awareparenting.com.au/index.php/2021/08/21/tips-for-homeschooling-during-lockdown/ to read Joss' lockdown learning articleYou can contact her here:WebsiteFacebookInstagram For more support from Helena, download your FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ Contact Helena:WebsiteFacebookInstagram | |||
| How To Make Lockdown Parenting Easier | 01 août 2021 | 00:21:17 | |
As much as I hate to say this, lockdowns seem to be a part of our lives now. As the rest of the world opens up, here in Australia we're still in them. And there's a high possibility of lockdowns coming back in the Northern Hemisphere's winter... Mental health issues, particularly for teens, are soaring. And whilst you can feel hopeless that you can't control what's going on in the outside world, the good news is that you CAN transform what's happening for you and your family. So, how can you make the best of this difficult situation? In this week's podcast episode I cover:1. How to best support yourself, so that you can then support your family 2. Looking for the good in the situation3. Using this time for an Emotional Project with your kids If you want more help with your kids's behaviour this lockdown, then join my FREE Workshop this Thursday 4 August at 8pm Sydney time The 3 Secrets to Make Parenting Easier in Lockdown
JOIN HERE And if you're listening to this and I'm not running the workshop, then join my online program Annoying to AMAZING! where you'll receive ongoing support - including weekly Q&A's, fortnightly mentoring calls and monthly masterclasses - to help you with your kids whether you're in lockdown or not. Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Helping Siblings Get Along Better - with Belynda Smith | 24 juil. 2021 | 00:43:25 | |
I know it may not seem like it, but your children do not want to fight each other. They want to get along with each other. But there are times when it's really hard for them to do that. Their upset feelings take over and they lash out. Discover how you can help your children at a deep, emotional level which really shifts how they feel and how they behave in this fantastic conversation with Belynda Smith, a Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor and former High School Teacher. She shares some fantastic games you can easily play, as well as the importance of having the opportunity of being listened to as a mum. Belynda is a Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor and she shares candidly about how she felt she was "losing her mind" when her kids were little, and the difference that this approach - particularly the play - has made in her parenting and the relationship between her 2 boys. About Belynda SmithBelynda is a single mum and a Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor with two beautiful boys who are now in their tweens/teens. Website: http://parentingbyconnectionwithbelyndasmith.blogspot.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingbyConnectionwithBelyndaSmith/ FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ If you want more support with your children:Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| How to Choose the Best Daycare & Help your Child with Separation Anxiety - with Steph Fleeton | 14 juil. 2021 | 00:38:25 | |
Sending your child to daycare is a big time for both of you. So what do you need to look for in a centre and how do you help your child adjust to being away from you? In this episode I interview Steph Fleeton, an Early Childhood Educator, Aware Parenting Instructor who runs a Family Day Care, to give you these answers. About StephSteph Fleeton is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Parenting Support Counsellor and Early Childhood Educator. She runs her own Family Day Care, with a strong focus on Aware Parenting, nature play and child-directed learning. Steph also offers one-on-one sessions for parents and educators needing support for children in the early years.https://spiritedhearts.net/https://www.facebook.com/SpiritedHeartshttps://www.instagram.com/spiritedhearts_naturallearning/ -----------------FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ For more support with your children:Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| The Importance of Rough & Tumble Play - with Stacy Wilson | 02 juil. 2021 | 00:30:26 | |
Physical play helps to build your child's physical and emotional confidence. So be inspired with playful ideas for more high-energy, rough and tumble play with your kids with Stacy Wilson, a fellow Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor & Primary School Teacher. This type of play is perfect for bedtimes, transitions between separated parents, offloading frustrations & emotional upsets and so much more. We also talk about how beneficial vibrant play is for girls, as well as for boys, particularly as they get older and are less likely to be running around in the playground. Plus, we discuss Stacy's progression into becoming more of a playful parent, so if you don't find it easy to be playful, you're not alone! So enjoy bringing some more rough & tumble play into your day. You can follow Stacy at Growing Goodnesswww.growingoodness.comhttps://www.instagram.com/growingoodness/ FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ If you want more support with your children:Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/work-with-me/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| When You're Not Happy With Your Child's School Report | 25 juin 2021 | 00:17:58 | |
Getting your child's school report can be exciting and affirming, or it can be stressful and demoralising. So in this episode I offer you ways to best manage your reactions and responses if you are disappointed or worried about your child's report. When you do this, you'll be you'll be calmer & less stressed, and so in a much better position to then support your child with whatever, if anything, they're needing. Together, you'll be able to figure it out. If you'd like help in diving into your fears or finding solutions to help your child, you can book in a session with me here. Or join Annoying to AMAZING!, my online program with group coaching support, to learn & master the tools to best help your child (aged 1 - 8) navigate all of life's challenges, including school. Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Playful Inspiration for Toddlers to Teens - with Chiara Rossetti | 11 juin 2021 | 00:52:01 | |
Be inspired with silliness and discover ways to be playful with your kids from toddlers to teens. With Chiara Rossetti, Aware Parenting Instructor You are going to LOVE this episode! So much fun & silliness with the fabulous Chiara Rossetti who's an Aware Parenting Instructor with 2 teenage children. She is amazing at bringing play to all situations and you'll be able to see how you, too, can incorporate such fun & silliness into your family. We cover a range of topics including:- starting out simply with your child - using their hands- ways to improve meal-times- teeth-cleaning- helping your child to separate & return to you, especially if you've separated from their dad- dealing with rude words- addressing your own triggers & big reactions- the importance of your child crying too- play with teenagers LINKSChiara's fantastic list of silly games ideasPlayful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D.Attachment Play by Aletha Solter Ph.D.Connect with Chiara directly Discover how to incorporate play into your day to help your children with their emotions & their behaviour with my FREE Workshop: Transform Your Child's Behaviour with Play! | |||
| Picky Eating - how play can help | 04 juin 2021 | 00:26:03 | |
How are mealtimes in your family? Fun & easy? Or a battleground?! If you're struggling to help your child eat normal, healthy food and you're using TV to distract them, or offering the reward of pudding / dessert, or any forms of coercion, then this episode will help. Find out how to use play to transform mealtimes and help your child eat well both now and in the future. To discover how play and connection can help your family with other parenting challenges, join Annoying to AMAZING! for information, inspiration & personalised support. https://parentingwithplay.com.au/amazing/ Follow Helena Mooney here:Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Listening to My Baby Cry In My Arms “changed my world” - with Vivien Tawse | 22 mai 2021 | 00:35:21 | |
How do you feel about listening to your baby or child cry with you? Hear how one mum felt and the transformation she experienced with her baby In this interview with Vivien, she shares the impact Aware Parenting has had on her 13 month old daughter Nina especially around bedtimes, nappy changes, starting daycare and life in general. She shares how their relationship has deepened and how she, as a self-confessed emotional eater, now responds to her own emotions. You'll hear Nina happily playing around in the background. If you'd like help with your baby or your child, visit: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/work-with-me/ Download your FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Co-Sleeping with your Baby or Child | 14 mai 2021 | 00:26:09 | |
Do you co-sleep with your baby or child? If so, are you confident or embarrassed about it? If you don't co-sleep, but you think you'd might like to, what's your concerns about it? Are you worried that your child needs to become an independent sleeper by a certain age, or when you go back to work, or they start day care? This episode is to let you know that co-sleeping is such a beneficial and enjoyable thing to do with your baby or child/ren. And it won't last forever! I cover basic do's & don't's, as well as offer guidance if your child still isn't sleeping well. Plus reassurance that your children WILL be able to sleep on their own as they get older. As I record this, my son is 6 and daughter is 12. Both sleep really well in their own rooms. If you do co-sleep and your baby or child STILL isn't sleeping well, then I'm here to help! https://parentingwithplay.com.au/work-with-me/ to find out how. If you want more support with your children:Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Why You Need to Stop Distracting Your Baby or Child When They're Upset | 07 mai 2021 | 00:21:34 | |
It's horrible seeing your baby or child upset, especially when they've hurt themselves. So you can think you're doing the right thing by distracting them from the pain or the upset:"You're OK""It's only a scratch / small bump""Brush it off""You're such a brave boy/girl""Do you want a chocolate to cheer you up?" It's completely understandable that you do - of course you don't want your them to be upset. But when you distract your baby or child when they're upset, you're interrupting something very important that will impact their anxiety and confident levels. Listen in to find out. If you want to help your baby to sleep better without using distractions, join my FREE video series Better Bedtimes for Babies. https://parentingwithplay.com.au/better-bedtimes-for-babies/ If you want to help your child with their emotions & behaviour, waitlist now for Annoying to Amazing. Doors are opening soon! https://parentingwithplay.com.au/a2a-waitlist/ Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| ENCORE Episode: Overcoming School Struggles - with Shelley Clarke | 14 févr. 2021 | 00:38:56 | |
It's heartbreaking when your child struggles to start or return to school. There's so much pressure on them to behave, learn, make friends and deal with new surroundings and it can all be overwhelming for them. It's a big time for them AND for you. So how can you best prepare and support them during this significant transition, and help them with their anxieties? In this episode, Shelley Clarke shares how she is supported her daughter when she started school. This is an ENCORE episode as there's so much goodness in here, that it's so good to hear again, or for the first time - for now in Australia & NZ, and for when children are eventually allowed back into schools around the world when Covid Restrictions are lifted. Shelley is a Parenting by Connection Instructor, Aware Parenting Instructor, Physiotherapist and Sacral Cranial Therapist and loves to use play to help her kids. Unfortunately the sound quality isn't as good as usual, but it's worth persisting with because there's so many great tips and games you can use with your kids to help prepare them, whether they're starting school for the first time or have anxieties about returning to school. You can find out more about Shelley at: http://www.shelleyclarke.com/ Follow Helena Mooney from Parenting with Play! on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/www.parentingwithplay.com.au | |||
| When Your Child's Being Aggressive | 11 déc. 2020 | 00:19:06 | |
It can be super frustrating and bewildering when your child is being aggressive. Especially when you’re not modelling that behaviour and you’ve told them many times that it’s not kind, or to be gentle. So what’s going on for your child to causes them be aggressive? And what can you do about it? FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ If you want more support with your children:Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Building Resilience | 24 nov. 2020 | 00:19:44 | |
Things are going to inevitably happen to your child that are going to upset, frustrate, annoy and disappoint them. So how do you help them to become more resilient in the face of challenges? Your job as a parent is not to prevent everyday disappointments or hurts - that's just not possible or actually helpful for your child. Instead, your role is to help them cope with them in a way that's going to build their confidence & their ability to manage similar situations. The more you can help your child in each situation, the less their upset feelings will accumulate which will mean they will be less triggered and more able to cope well in the future. So how can you do this? Listen in to this episode to find out. FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ If you want more support with your children:Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Aware Parenting helped me be better at my job - with Caroline Ryan | 10 juil. 2020 | 00:32:08 | |
You know how this approach can help you with your children. But how about in the workplace? In this week's podcast episode, I chat with Caroline Ryan about how Aware Parenting / Parenting by Connection not only helped with her children, but also with her colleagues too. If your baby is under 1, doors to Aware Parenting Babies online program are now open! If you want more support with your children:Website: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Helping babies when they cry - with Jenna Bujaroski | 03 juil. 2020 | 00:33:00 | |
When your baby cries it can feel really stressful and most people do everything possible to stop their tears. But is that the best way to help them? And how does it impact their ability to sleep well? High School Teacher, Jenna Bujaroski, shares how she has helped her children when they've cried & tantrumed and how she sees the benefit of this approach for teenagers too. | |||
| Bedtimes: Why External Factors Aren't The Answer in Helping Your Baby or Child Sleep Better | 26 juin 2020 | 00:17:26 | |
How are bedtimes for you? Are you focusing on finding the right routine & creating the perfect environment, thinking that that's the answer to better bedtimes for your baby or child? In this episode you'll discover that it's not the external factors that ensure your baby or child sleep better. Instead it's about focusing on how your child is - what's going on for them, and helping them with that, which is the key to ensuring bedtimes are easier and good sleep naturally follows. If you have a baby, join my free Baby Sleep Revolution video series. We start Monday 6 July. Click here to join: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/baby-sleep-revolution/ If you have a toddler or older child, my Better Bedtimes Sleep Package can help. Click here to find out more: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/sleep Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| The nervous system and helping your child recover from sensory overload - with Shelley Clarke | 19 juin 2020 | 00:40:14 | |
Does your child get overwhelmed in certain situations, or struggles with certain items of clothings or sounds? If so, chances are your child is experiencing some form of sensory overload or sensitivity. So how can you help them to process it well, to come back into balance, and to return to calm state? And how can you use play to do so? Shelley Clarke is a physiotherapist, a Cranial Sacral Therapist, Aware Parenting Instructor and Parenting by Connection Instructor. She shares about how the nervous system works, the different sensory systems and how you can use play to help your child. Shelley is based in Adelaide, Australia and to find out more about her, visit:https://www.embodiedtherapies.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/embodiedtherapiesau/ | |||
| When Your Partner Parents Differently | 11 juin 2020 | 00:21:15 | |
Does your partner parent differently to you? Does it really annoy you?! Parenting can become a huge source of conflict within a relationship. It's super easy to find fault in what your partner does or doesn't do and berate them in not doing things 'right'. So listen in for ways on how can you navigate those challenges and bring more harmony to your relationship & family. FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ If you want more support with your children:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Coming out of Lockdown - with Nicky McGrath | 30 mai 2020 | 00:33:09 | |
How are you feeling about coming out of Lockdown? Delighted? Anxious? How are your kids feeling about it? After spending the past weeks at home, telling your children that they can't go to school or day care, play in the local playground, see friends or Grandparents, etc, now you're telling them that it's time to go back out again and that there will be restrictions. Plus, maybe your child has enjoyed spending more time at home with you, so maybe separation is going to be hard again. This week's podcast episode with Nicky McGrath (who's in the UK) covers exactly this - how to help with your own feelings around the current situation, and how to best help your children adjust to life after lockdown. FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ If you want more support with your children:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Understanding Your Child's Behaviour | 19 mai 2020 | 00:20:59 | |
Do you ever wonder why your child does the things they do?
It can sometimes seem to be a mystery. Or it can be proof that they need more discipline - to learn what's acceptable behaviour and what's not. Alternatively you can think they're behaving that way because it's learned behaviour.Or, you can worry that there's something wrong with your child. Or with you as a parent. However, in this episode I'll explain what's really going on for your child, so that you can then understand what your child is actually needing.Because it's actually very simple: it’s to do with your child's feelings. FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ If you want more support with your children:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Something I Want You To Know | 09 mai 2020 | 00:13:02 | |
I want you to know how amazing you are. I want you to know that everything you do as a mum is incredibly important and valuable - for your family, for yourself and for the world in general. I want you to celebrate yourself. Don't wait for others to acknowledge you. Start celebrating yourself, because you're amazing (and yes, I know you shout at your kids & get frustrated with them and aren't 'perfect'). It's not always easy being a mum and there's so much pressure on you. So I want you to hear just how amazing you are and how important you being a mum really is. xx FREE GUIDE: Shout Less & Connect More with 5 SIMPLE Games! Download today: https://parentingwithplay.com.au/ If you want more support with your children:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithPlaywithHelenaMooney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithplay/ | |||
| Parenting Your Strong Willed Child - with Gemma Keane | 30 avr. 2020 | 00:26:55 | |
Would you describe your child as 'strong willed'?Probably! Children have an innate desire for self-autonomy - to do what they want & be how they want to be. Which is fantastic for later in life as they're needing to make decisions out in the world, but it means they can be very hard to live with as their parent! So how can you help your child to retain their valuable sense of who they are and what they want whilst also creating more ease and cooperation in everyday life? In this episode I talk with Gemma Keane, my co-creator of The Lockdown Parenting Club. Gemma has been following Aware Parenting with her own son for 8 years, is a former Primary School Teacher and she now runs Baby Development classes. She shares what she did to help her son when he was little to prevent & reduce battles of will, and how she sees the benefit of doing that in the 12 year old boy he is today. www.parentingwithplay.com.au | |||