Pop Family Podcast

Oct 04 2022 38 mins 5

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If you have a family, are a teacher, health professional or are remotely interested in child development, health, or learning, this is the podcast for you! We cut through the snake oil, talk to doctors & health professionals, and deep dive into the science behind supporting everyone to reach their potential! So, if you’re looking for tips, tricks and straight-forward tools to get there? You’re in the right place.

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28. Bonnie's Trimester Four in Review

Oct 04 2022 36 mins

Bonnie’s journey through Trimester Four is the focus of today’s episode and it is a true testament to her unending strength and resilience! During her pregnancy, Bonnie experienced complications in the form of severe preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and hip pain that prevented her from walking more than a few metres. But it was after her son Patrick was born (at 37 weeks and

27. Heidi’s Trimester Four in Review

Sep 20 2022 42 mins

Welcome back to the Pop Family Podcast! Today we’re covering Heidi’s fourth trimester (we’ll hear all about Bonnie’s fourth trimester in the next episode!). She walks us through her time at the hospital after giving birth and explains how she diagnosed her baby’s tongue tie, why the hospital was not helpful with the issue, and the frenectomy she decided on. We also discus

26. Our Birth Stories With Bonnie & Heidi

Sep 05 2022 53 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the Pop Family Podcast! The beautiful Bonnie is back with us again today to share her and Heidi’s birth stories from January this year (2022). The accounts of their birthing experiences are quite detailed and may be triggering for some. We begin with Bonnie’s journey as she tells us of her pre-labour experience, why she had to be induced, and

25. Trimester Three In Review With Bonnie & Heidi

Sep 05 2022 20 mins

Welcome back to the Pop Family Podcast! Today, CEO Heidi is joined by Bonnie once again, this time to discuss the third trimester of their pregnancies. We dive deep into our struggles such as weight gain, self-confidence, swollen ankles, gestational diabetes, and everything in between! We also take a look at the highlights of the third trimester and the special feeling you get when

23. When Your Child Struggles with Literacy - The Journey of a Devoted Parent with Kate Andrew from Read 3

Feb 08 2022 57 mins

Today’s guest, Kate, is a freelance content creator, Mum of a child with dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD, and the co-founder of the Read3 Literacy Program (if you’re interested in learning more about Read 3, tune into our previous podcast with Robyn, Kate’s co-founder!). In today’s episode, we have an open-hearted discussion (interspersed with a few tears!) about Kate’s jou

22. Early Literacy Difficulties & How to Treat Them with Robyn Monaghan from Read 3

Jan 25 2022 47 mins

When it comes to literacy difficulties, early intervention is everything. Today on the Spot Family Podcast we’re joined by one of the best in the business to discuss early literacy difficulties, how to identify them, and some insightful tips on how to treat them! Robyn Monaghan has been a working speech pathologist for almost 40 years and, for the past 20, has focused her practic

21. Pregnancy & Second Trimester in Review with Spot Speechies Bonnie & Heidi

Jan 11 2022 43 mins

Everyone’s pregnancy journey is different, with its own unique challenges and highlights. In this episode of the Spot Family Podcast, resident speechies Bonnie and Heidi recap their respective experiences of trimester two! We hear about Bonnie’s struggle with chronic pelvic pain and Heidi’s seemingly everlasting food aversion, and how they managed these challenges. Our hosts

20. Understanding ADHD with Olwen Forker from Backchat Speech Pathology

Dec 14 2021 49 mins

Hyperactivity, endless energy, incessant speaking, and impulsivity... These are some common signs of classic ADHD in little ones that many of us may recognise. Today on the Spot Family Podcast we're speaking to Olwen Forker from Backchat Speech Pathology in Brisbane, who's bringing her extensive ADHD expertise to the conversation with a particular focus on awareness around inattent

19. Pregnancy & Trimester One in Review, with Spot Speechies Bonnie & Heidi

Nov 30 2021 37 mins

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Spot Family Podcast! Today is the next instalment in our series on early child development and pregnancy! We discuss how each pregnancy is different, what we expected versus the reality of what our bodies were asking for, and some ways each of our lives have improved over the last few months. Bonnie shares a very personal scare tha

18. Bottles, Dummies, Sippy Cups & Introducing Solids with Melanie Potock

Nov 22 2021 42 mins

There are times where traditional sensory feeding therapy is ineffective and it is in these cases where a more holistic, environmental approach might be taken. Here at Spot, we firmly believe that preventative or environmental measures are the most important step in making a difference to your child's oral development journey. We are so grateful to welcome Melanie Potock back onto