Podcast Episodes

Episode #40 - Why Do Children Think Misbehaving is Funny?

Season 1 Episode 40

This episode talks about emotional signalling, and why a little one might laugh when misbehaving, or being told off. Zazi and Tess touch on how interoception (the hidden sense) might also be playing …

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode #39: Managing Public Embarrassment - When Kids Speak Their Minds

Season 1 Episode 39

We encourage children to be honest and inquisitive, but what happens when their honesty becomes insensitive, or even causes offence?! In his hilarious episode, Zazi and Tess share some brutally hones…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode #38: What Every Parent Needs to know About Protecting Their Child's Voice

Season 1 Episode 38

This episode explores signs that your little one might have a voice disorder such as vocal nodules and gives basic strategies you can do to prevent, as well as heal nodules naturally!

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Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode #37: Supernanny Got It Wrong: What Science Says We Should Do Instead

Season 1 Episode 37

This episode analyses one of Supernanny's most beloved behaviour management strategies - the naughty step. The duo explain what is happening for the children experiencing Supernanny's approach and of…

Published on 1 year ago

Episode #36: Do Star Charts Work? Why Rewards Might Miss the Mark

Season 1 Episode 36

This episode explores the effectiveness of star charts to manage behaviour and to teach new skills, and suggests other relationship based strategies which might be better for the whole family. Have a…

Published on 1 year ago

Episode #35: Spitting, Throwing & Afternoon Meltdowns - Your Questions Answered

Season 1 Episode 35

This episode provides reasons for why your little one might be spitting or misbehaving despite you telling them 100 times that they shouldn't. It also gives some strategies to prevent the getting-hom…

Published on 1 year ago

Episode #34: “My House is Always a Mess” - Normalising the Chaos of Having Kids

Season 1 Episode 34

In this highly candid episode, Zazi and Tess get real about how difficult it can be managing a well kept household (with and without kids). They discuss some small actions which can be done to help r…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Episode #33: Battles With Bath Time: Why Kids Protest the Tub & Simple Strategies to Get Them Clean

Season 1 Episode 33

In this episode Zazi shares some ridiculous strategies she uses in her household to ensure everyone keeps clean. Tess and Zazi unpack some reasons why your little one might be avoiding the bath or sh…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Episode #32: JUST USE VISUALS! The Power Pictures Have to Reduce Anxiety and Help Kids Follow Instructions

Season 1 Episode 32

In this episode, Zazi and Tess discuss why visuals make lives easier, reduces anxiety and helps with unnecessary arguments in the home, classroom or therapy clinic. They share some examples of where …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Episode #31: Rethinking Autism: How Neuro-Affirming Practices Help Your Child Thrive

Episode 31

In this episode, Zazi and Tess dive deep into the world of autism and neurodiversity. We’re breaking down common misconceptions—like the idea that neurodiverse brains are "broken" or need to fit into…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago