Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

Oct 27 2024 12 ep. 38 mins 93
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Wiggle Talk lifts the curtain on The Wiggles you know and love. Every week, get an insight into the lives of Simon and Lachy as not only Wiggles, but parents, as they navigate issues you’re probably going through with your toddlers right now.

Plus, each episode listeners, and famous friends, will have the opportunity to ask founding Wiggles member and expert dad Anthony Field questions about their kids they need help with.

Get to know The Wiggles as parents, without the skivvies, as we all work out this parenting thing together.

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How To Prepare Your Family For A New Sibling

Oct 27 2024 48 mins  
The introduction of a new sibling into the family unit is an exciting, stressful time. No doubt you’re wondering how you’ll do it all, how your toddler will cope, and that age old question “do I have enough love to give”? On this episode of Wiggle Talk, we’re joined by Parent Educator Gen Muir, who has done it THREE times, and The Resilience Project’s Hugh Van Cylenburg

Choosing Motherhood: Caterina Mete's Story

Oct 20 2024 52 mins  
In this episode, Caterina Mete, the Red Wiggle, sits down with us to share her journey through motherhood, her IVF experience, and her decision to become a single parent to her twin daughters, Dolly and Gigi. She talks about the joys and challenges of raising her girls and how her role as a Wiggle enhances her life as a mum. HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUEST Caterina Me

Dr Shefali Will Change Your Mind About Parenting Styles

Oct 13 2024 43 mins  
When Oprah needs parenting advice, she turns to Dr. Shefali, which is why we’re thrilled to have her on the show today! If you've ever taken a "What kind of parent are you?" quiz online, chances are it didn’t touch on Dr. Shefali’s approach to conscious parenting. Her philosophy isn’t about fitting into a mold, it’s about helping parents grow, evolve, and connect with the

How To Help Your Little People Through ‘Big Feelings’

Oct 06 2024 44 mins  
Toddlers are amazing, inquisitive and funny. But they’re also full of very BIG feelings. From cutting a banana the wrong way to not playing enough with them, the smallest thing can impact how they’re feeling. So how do you help them learn to regulate that? Gen Muir, is an experienced Parent Educator, Obstetric Social Worker, and the founder of Connected Parenting. She has a de

Travelling For Work: Behind The Scenes Of A Wiggles Tour

Sep 29 2024 29 mins  
On this episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon, Lachy and Anthony take you behind the scenes of touring with The Wiggles, and what it ACTUALLY looks like when kids are involved. Back in the early years of The Wiggles, Anthony used to be away for months at a time, which was extremely hard on his wife and three children. Today, Anthony gets candid with Lachy and Simon about some of his bigges

Yes, Your Toddler Needs A Routine. Here’s How To Do It.

Sep 22 2024 43 mins  
We’ve all wondered - how important is routine for our toddlers? In this episode of Wiggle Talk, we’re joined by Dr. Tovah Klein, psychologist, author, and Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development. Dr. Klein is an expert when it comes to toddlers, and she’s here to share the crucial facts about routine. Spoiler: yes, it’s that important! HOSTS Simon P

Does My Toddler Need A Hobby?

Sep 15 2024 32 mins  
How many activities should your toddler be doing? According to Dr Justin Coulson, author, father of six, psychologist and founder of Happy Families, not that many. So what activities SHOULD your kids be doing? And if they don’t do activities, how should we spend our time? On this episode of Wiggle Talk, Dr Justin Coulson joins us to talk about hobbies, play and the importance of

Terri Irwin On Grief, Love & When Your Family Changes

Sep 08 2024 45 mins  
What happens when your family dynamic changes suddenly, and how do you help your kids navigate when someone isn’t around anymore, whether it’s through divorce, death or they’ve moved on from your life? Terri Irwin is someone who has been through this situation. She's the matriarch of the Irwin family, a world-renowned conservationist, owner of Australia Zoo and a mum, who had

How We Can Raise Resilient Children

Sep 01 2024 36 mins  
Something they don’t tell you when you become a parent, is that you need a lot of resilience. And that you also need to learn how to teach your toddlers resilience too. Hugh Van Cuylenburg began his career as a primary school teacher, and is now changing lives when it comes to teaching kids and adults about resilience, through The Resilience Project, a program that promotes ment

Does Music Help My Toddler Learn?

Aug 25 2024 40 mins  
In this episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy are unpacking whether or not music can help your toddlers learn. And? It’s good news, because singing to your kids, playing songs to them and even rapping with them helps their brains develop. We’re joined by music educator and the founder of Musically Minded, Jocelyn Manzanarez who has some insights about how we can use music to