Parenting Unpacked

Nov 13 2024 49 ep. 59 mins 73

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Welcome to Parenting Unpacked. A podcast for parents seeking evidence, empathy and kindness. Hosted by Child Development PhDs Dr. Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini and Dr. Kristyn Sommer. As mums we know how hard parenting is. We also know how much conflicting information exists out there in the parenting space. As experts in children's cognitive, social and emotional development we're here to help you unpack the science of parenting and to see the beauty in the grey. Join us every week as we bring you content from the science of parenting, with a good dose of empathy and common sense.

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Siobhan's birth story (with her second child)

Nov 13 2024 32 mins

Trigger Warning: We discuss about Birth Trauma and PTSD

Screentime, SIDS anxiety and starting daycare

Nov 06 2024 34 mins

We recorded this episode way back in January 2024 and here it is for your ears all the way at the other end of the year in November 2024. We had the best of intentions getting episodes to your ears many many months ago but alas, life gets in the way. However, we did manage to record a few episodes back then and here is the first of the (non)Lost Episodes. We hope you enjoy! Siob

Voice Notes from Motherhood

Oct 30 2024 35 mins

We are BACK! It's been a minute since we've shared an episode with you and since we were last in your ears, two new babies have joined our respective families! But now we are back, and we can't wait to catch you up on everything. After having tried (and failed) to record and share several episodes this year due to very little spare time, several children underfoot and also managi

Why are toddlers a**holes?

Apr 24 2023 58 mins

This week we tackle your burning questions which include why toddlers are assholes (hint: it’s not just your kid & it’s not your fault). This is our second last episode for season 2! To find out what your little one’s temperament is, check out this link: scienceminded.org/temperament

Our top baby must-have-NOTs

Apr 17 2023 78 mins

Re-live the trauma of the baby days with Siobhan and Kristyn as they recount just how many baby “must-haves” turned out to be “must-have-NOTs”, from carseats, prams to mamaroos and owlets. Get the full low down as we dive in to all things baby.

Postpartum Planning

Apr 10 2023 65 mins

In this episode, Siobhan and Kristyn discuss their planning for their respective postpartum periods, the second time around! In particular, Siobhan shares her experience of working with Kathryn Millhouse from @‌_motherup to prepare a postpartum plan and she shares some of the great ideas and prompts that she's included. This is an episode packed full of practical and flexible

Talking Toilet Training

Apr 03 2023 57 mins

Description: In this episode Kristyn and Siobhan talk all things toilet training - pee, poo and potty! Kristyn also shares about a research project she has going on all about making therapy better for autistic people. Find out more here - https://www151.griffith.edu.au/redcap/surveys/?s=YY8LXD3XT9ATPJCE Resources discussed in this episode: The Incredible Poo Party by Zoe Panto: htt

Is time out ever ok? With Sarah R. Moore

Mar 27 2023 55 mins

In this episode, Siobhan and Kristyn interview with Sarah R. Moore from @dandelionseedpositiveliving on Instagram. She has a book “Peaceful discipline”. She was trained by Dr Bessel van der Kolk (author of The Body Keeps the Score) and Dr Dan Siegel (author of The Whole Brain Child). We tackle all the tricky stuff including whether timeout is ever okay?

Maternal Mental Health and Social Media

Mar 20 2023 67 mins

Kristyn and Siobhan catch up and talk about Social Media, maternal mental health, and influencers - do social media influencers have a responsibility to account for how their content affects their followers' mental wellbeing?

Birth with B

Mar 13 2023 106 mins

This episode is all about birth, birth trauma and physiological vs natural vs vaginal births. B from @‌coreandfloorrestore (who has a background in midwifery and personal training) joined us to talk all things birth, pelvic floor health and everything in between. In the episode Kristyn and Siobhan talk about jumping to the outro - if you want to do this, jump to around 1hr 25 mi