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        <description>Welcome to the Emerging Minds Families podcast. Each fortnight, we chat with parents, family members and practitioners from all over Australia. They generously share with us their experiences and the knowledge, strength and the skills they’ve developed while navigating the ups and downs of parenting, raising a family and the tricky things that life can sometimes throw at us. We discuss a range of topics close to families hearts and always with a mind to supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. Tune in today.</description>
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                <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the Emerging Minds Families podcast. Each fortnight, we chat with parents, family members and practitioners from all over Australia. They generously share with us their experiences and the knowledge, strength and the skills they’ve developed while navigating the ups and downs of parenting, raising a family and the tricky things that life can sometimes throw at us. We discuss a range of topics close to families hearts and always with a mind to supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. Tune in today.</itunes:subtitle>
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                    <![CDATA[Nurturing wellbeing when a child experiences chronic illness]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[This is the first episode in a two-part series in which host Nadia Rossi speaks with Nicki, a parent of two young people with chronic health conditions. Nicki shares her family’s experience of supporting her son after his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and the ways chronic illness can affect a child’s daily life, relationships, school and mental health.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Ways to support young people experiencing loneliness and bullying]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the second in a two-part series where host Nadia Rossi continues her conversation with Amber Brock Fabel (Founder, SA Youth Forum) and Dr Ben Lohmeyer (Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University). In this conversation, Amber and Ben continue to share the findings from their co-designed study on loneliness in young people and its relationship to bullying.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This episode is the second in a two-part series where host Nadia Rossi continues her conversation with Amber Brock Fabel (Founder, SA Youth Forum) and Dr Ben Lohmeyer (Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University). In this conversation, Amber and Ben continue to share the findings from their co-designed study on loneliness in young people and its relationship to bullying.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[How is loneliness impacting young people in Australia?]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Amber Brock-Fabel (Founder, SA Youth Forum) and Dr Ben Lohmeyer  (Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University)  about the findings from their co-designed study on loneliness and its relationship with young people’s experiences of bullying and overall wellbeing. They talk about the rise of loneliness amongst young people in Australia, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and how parents may better understand what their children might be facing at school—and ways to support them.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Amber Brock-Fabel (Founder, SA Youth Forum) and Dr Ben Lohmeyer  (Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University)  about the findings from their co-designed study on loneliness and its relationship with young people’s experiences of bullying and overall wellbeing. They talk about the rise of loneliness amongst young people in Australia, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and how parents may better understand what their children might be facing at school—and ways to support them.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[School refusal and the social media ban: How to support children through change]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with educator, Sara Holman, about how parents and educators can work together to support children who experience difficulties attending school and the recent social media ban in Australia and its effects on young people.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with educator, Sara Holman, about how parents and educators can work together to support children who experience difficulties attending school and the recent social media ban in Australia and its effects on young people.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with educator, Sara Holman, about how parents and educators can work together to support children who experience difficulties attending school and the recent social media ban in Australia and its effects on young people.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with educator, Sara Holman, about how parents and educators can work together to support children who experience difficulties attending school and the recent social media ban in Australia and its effects on young people.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Building a positive partnership with your child’s educator]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with educator, Sarah Holman, about building positive partnerships between parents and educators to support children's mental health, wellbeing and learning.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with educator, Sarah Holman, about building positive partnerships between parents and educators to support children's mental health, wellbeing and learning.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with educator, Sarah Holman, about building positive partnerships between parents and educators to support children's mental health, wellbeing and learning.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Screen-free moments: Practical ways to reconnect]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Jane and Ian from Kiama Unplugged, a community-led movement that hosts events encouraging people to reduce their smart phone use and find moments of real-life connection.  

Jane and Ian share practical tips for reducing screen time and creating moments of connection for families and communities.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Jane and Ian from Kiama Unplugged, a community-led movement that hosts events encouraging people to reduce their smart phone use and find moments of real-life connection.  

Jane and Ian share practical tips for reducing screen time and creating moments of connection for families and communities.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Screen-free moments: Practical ways to reconnect]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Jane and Ian from Kiama Unplugged, a community-led movement that hosts events encouraging people to reduce their smart phone use and find moments of real-life connection.  

Jane and Ian share practical tips for reducing screen time and creating moments of connection for families and communities.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Jane and Ian from Kiama Unplugged, a community-led movement that hosts events encouraging people to reduce their smart phone use and find moments of real-life connection.  

Jane and Ian share practical tips for reducing screen time and creating moments of connection for families and communities.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:33:50</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Re-release: Masculinity and raising boys to be good men]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They discuss some of the issues that young people are sharing with Daniel, including ideas about masculinity. He also talks about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people's lives can be there for them.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They discuss some of the issues that young people are sharing with Daniel, including ideas about masculinity. He also talks about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people's lives can be there for them.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Re-release: Masculinity and raising boys to be good men]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They discuss some of the issues that young people are sharing with Daniel, including ideas about masculinity. He also talks about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people's lives can be there for them.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They discuss some of the issues that young people are sharing with Daniel, including ideas about masculinity. He also talks about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people's lives can be there for them.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:24</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Re-release: Talking to children and young people about pornography]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two part series where host Alicia Ranford is joined by youth advocate and educator, Daniel Principe. In this first episode, Daniel talks with Alicia about the effects that watching pornography and sexualised content can have on young people. He talks about how we can encourage boys to recognise and resist distorted attitudes towards bodies, relationships, and sex and instead build healthy, respectful relationships with others and themselves.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two part series where host Alicia Ranford is joined by youth advocate and educator, Daniel Principe. In this first episode, Daniel talks with Alicia about the effects that watching pornography and sexualised content can have on young people. He talks about how we can encourage boys to recognise and resist distorted attitudes towards bodies, relationships, and sex and instead build healthy, respectful relationships with others and themselves.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Re-release: Talking to children and young people about pornography]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two part series where host Alicia Ranford is joined by youth advocate and educator, Daniel Principe. In this first episode, Daniel talks with Alicia about the effects that watching pornography and sexualised content can have on young people. He talks about how we can encourage boys to recognise and resist distorted attitudes towards bodies, relationships, and sex and instead build healthy, respectful relationships with others and themselves.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two part series where host Alicia Ranford is joined by youth advocate and educator, Daniel Principe. In this first episode, Daniel talks with Alicia about the effects that watching pornography and sexualised content can have on young people. He talks about how we can encourage boys to recognise and resist distorted attitudes towards bodies, relationships, and sex and instead build healthy, respectful relationships with others and themselves.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Festive reflections with Emerging Minds: What the holidays mean to us]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this holiday season episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Emerging Minds team members to share their family rituals, traditions, and approaches to managing holiday pressures, as well as how they help their children appreciate diverse celebrations. The group also reflect on the hopes they have for their children and their memories of the holiday seasons spent together.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this holiday season episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Emerging Minds team members to share their family rituals, traditions, and approaches to managing holiday pressures, as well as how they help their children appreciate diverse celebrations. The group also reflect on the hopes they have for their children and their memories of the holiday seasons spent together.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Festive reflections with Emerging Minds: What the holidays mean to us]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this holiday season episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Emerging Minds team members to share their family rituals, traditions, and approaches to managing holiday pressures, as well as how they help their children appreciate diverse celebrations. The group also reflect on the hopes they have for their children and their memories of the holiday seasons spent together.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this holiday season episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Emerging Minds team members to share their family rituals, traditions, and approaches to managing holiday pressures, as well as how they help their children appreciate diverse celebrations. The group also reflect on the hopes they have for their children and their memories of the holiday seasons spent together.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Supporting children with early social and communication differences]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, guest host Jacquie Lee speaks with Professor Andrew Whitehouse about how we can support babies and children who display early social and communication differences.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, guest host Jacquie Lee speaks with Professor Andrew Whitehouse about how we can support babies and children who display early social and communication differences.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Supporting children with early social and communication differences]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, guest host Jacquie Lee speaks with Professor Andrew Whitehouse about how we can support babies and children who display early social and communication differences.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, guest host Jacquie Lee speaks with Professor Andrew Whitehouse about how we can support babies and children who display early social and communication differences.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:23</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[When is the right time? Navigating smartphone use with children]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Naida Rossi speaks with Dany Elachi, founder of the Heads Up Alliance, a grass roots organisation supporting parents who want to delay smart phones and social media for their children.  

Dany talks about complex issue of smart phone use in our children and young people and how building a supportive community can help parents navigate some of the challenges.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Naida Rossi speaks with Dany Elachi, founder of the Heads Up Alliance, a grass roots organisation supporting parents who want to delay smart phones and social media for their children.  

Dany talks about complex issue of smart phone use in our children and young people and how building a supportive community can help parents navigate some of the challenges.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[When is the right time? Navigating smartphone use with children]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Naida Rossi speaks with Dany Elachi, founder of the Heads Up Alliance, a grass roots organisation supporting parents who want to delay smart phones and social media for their children.  

Dany talks about complex issue of smart phone use in our children and young people and how building a supportive community can help parents navigate some of the challenges.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Naida Rossi speaks with Dany Elachi, founder of the Heads Up Alliance, a grass roots organisation supporting parents who want to delay smart phones and social media for their children.  

Dany talks about complex issue of smart phone use in our children and young people and how building a supportive community can help parents navigate some of the challenges.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:33:53</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Looking beyond behaviour - part two]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/looking-beyond-behaviour-part-two</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This is the final episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. 

In part twoBilly  talks about prioritising building connection with our children over ‘perfect parenting’, how setting boundaries collaboratively and consistently with our children is most effective, and recognising when your family may need to seek extra support.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This is the final episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. 

In part twoBilly  talks about prioritising building connection with our children over ‘perfect parenting’, how setting boundaries collaboratively and consistently with our children is most effective, and recognising when your family may need to seek extra support.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Looking beyond behaviour - part two]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This is the final episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. 

In part twoBilly  talks about prioritising building connection with our children over ‘perfect parenting’, how setting boundaries collaboratively and consistently with our children is most effective, and recognising when your family may need to seek extra support.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This is the final episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. 

In part twoBilly  talks about prioritising building connection with our children over ‘perfect parenting’, how setting boundaries collaboratively and consistently with our children is most effective, and recognising when your family may need to seek extra support.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:28:14</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Looking beyond behaviour - part one]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:44:21 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/looking-beyond-behaviour-part-one</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This is the first episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. 

In part one, Billy highlights the importance of understanding the emotions behind a child’s behaviour, the concept of emotional regulation, resilience and the role parents play in creating safe and supportive environments for children.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[This is the first episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. 

In part one, Billy highlights the importance of understanding the emotions behind a child’s behaviour, the concept of emotional regulation, resilience and the role parents play in creating safe and supportive environments for children.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Looking beyond behaviour - part one]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This is the first episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. 

In part one, Billy highlights the importance of understanding the emotions behind a child’s behaviour, the concept of emotional regulation, resilience and the role parents play in creating safe and supportive environments for children.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This is the first episode in a two-part series where host Alicia Randford is joined by developmental pediatrician and cohost of the popular parenting podcast Pop Culture Parenting, Dr Billy Garvey. 

In part one, Billy highlights the importance of understanding the emotions behind a child’s behaviour, the concept of emotional regulation, resilience and the role parents play in creating safe and supportive environments for children.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:28</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[My family is different to yours: Helping children embrace diversity]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:42:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Host Alicia Ranford welcomes back psychologist Rachel Samson to discuss the importance of teaching children about diverse family structures and fostering inclusivity. Rachel shares ways we can guide children to embrace difference  and be inclusivity champions, both in their peer groups and how they live in the world.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Host Alicia Ranford welcomes back psychologist Rachel Samson to discuss the importance of teaching children about diverse family structures and fostering inclusivity. Rachel shares ways we can guide children to embrace difference  and be inclusivity champions, both in their peer groups and how they live in the world.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[My family is different to yours: Helping children embrace diversity]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Host Alicia Ranford welcomes back psychologist Rachel Samson to discuss the importance of teaching children about diverse family structures and fostering inclusivity. Rachel shares ways we can guide children to embrace difference  and be inclusivity champions, both in their peer groups and how they live in the world.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Host Alicia Ranford welcomes back psychologist Rachel Samson to discuss the importance of teaching children about diverse family structures and fostering inclusivity. Rachel shares ways we can guide children to embrace difference  and be inclusivity champions, both in their peer groups and how they live in the world.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:29</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Supporting emotional development and empathy in boys]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Randford and psychologist Rachel Samson explore the emotional development of young boys. Rachel shares ways we can encourage them to express their feelings and navigate through big emotions at any stage of their development.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Randford and psychologist Rachel Samson explore the emotional development of young boys. Rachel shares ways we can encourage them to express their feelings and navigate through big emotions at any stage of their development.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting emotional development and empathy in boys]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Randford and psychologist Rachel Samson explore the emotional development of young boys. Rachel shares ways we can encourage them to express their feelings and navigate through big emotions at any stage of their development.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Randford and psychologist Rachel Samson explore the emotional development of young boys. Rachel shares ways we can encourage them to express their feelings and navigate through big emotions at any stage of their development.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:45</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[ADHD, autism and food: Supporting neurodivergent children at mealtimes]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives.  

Anna shares insight into why mealtimes can be tricky for some neurodivergent children and the best ways we can support them.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives.  

Anna shares insight into why mealtimes can be tricky for some neurodivergent children and the best ways we can support them.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[ADHD, autism and food: Supporting neurodivergent children at mealtimes]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives.  

Anna shares insight into why mealtimes can be tricky for some neurodivergent children and the best ways we can support them.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives.  

Anna shares insight into why mealtimes can be tricky for some neurodivergent children and the best ways we can support them.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:30:37</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[How a speech pathologist can support your child]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/how-a-speech-pathologist-can-support-your-child</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Sally Venus, a paediatric speech pathologist, to unpack what a speech pathologist does and how they play a vital part in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Sally Venus, a paediatric speech pathologist, to unpack what a speech pathologist does and how they play a vital part in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How a speech pathologist can support your child]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Sally Venus, a paediatric speech pathologist, to unpack what a speech pathologist does and how they play a vital part in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2120387/c1e-8wnxiozz9pu402ox-pkx5dwjmsmv6-r3dmxk.mp3" length="32448251"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Sally Venus, a paediatric speech pathologist, to unpack what a speech pathologist does and how they play a vital part in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:30</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Talking about periods: Ending shame and building understanding for every child]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/talking-about-periods-ending-shame-and-building-understanding-for-every-child</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi is joined by Rochelle Courtney, founder of Share the Dignity, a national charity with the mission to ensure that no woman, girl or person who menstruates has to choose between food and period products. 

Rochelle talks about the reality of period poverty and how we can better educate our children with the right language about periods to eliminate shame and stigma while supporting their mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi is joined by Rochelle Courtney, founder of Share the Dignity, a national charity with the mission to ensure that no woman, girl or person who menstruates has to choose between food and period products. 

Rochelle talks about the reality of period poverty and how we can better educate our children with the right language about periods to eliminate shame and stigma while supporting their mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Talking about periods: Ending shame and building understanding for every child]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi is joined by Rochelle Courtney, founder of Share the Dignity, a national charity with the mission to ensure that no woman, girl or person who menstruates has to choose between food and period products. 

Rochelle talks about the reality of period poverty and how we can better educate our children with the right language about periods to eliminate shame and stigma while supporting their mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi is joined by Rochelle Courtney, founder of Share the Dignity, a national charity with the mission to ensure that no woman, girl or person who menstruates has to choose between food and period products. 

Rochelle talks about the reality of period poverty and how we can better educate our children with the right language about periods to eliminate shame and stigma while supporting their mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:29:33</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Nurtured by nature: Outdoor play for children’s mental health]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/2098669</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/nurtured-by-nature-outdoor-play-for-childrens-mento3o</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode our host Nadia Rossi is joined by Amy Saunders, the Wellbeing Impact Lead from Nature Play SA. Amy talks about how playing outside in nature can help to support the mental health and wellbeing of children while providing moments of connection for families.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode our host Nadia Rossi is joined by Amy Saunders, the Wellbeing Impact Lead from Nature Play SA. Amy talks about how playing outside in nature can help to support the mental health and wellbeing of children while providing moments of connection for families.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Nurtured by nature: Outdoor play for children’s mental health]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode our host Nadia Rossi is joined by Amy Saunders, the Wellbeing Impact Lead from Nature Play SA. Amy talks about how playing outside in nature can help to support the mental health and wellbeing of children while providing moments of connection for families.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode our host Nadia Rossi is joined by Amy Saunders, the Wellbeing Impact Lead from Nature Play SA. Amy talks about how playing outside in nature can help to support the mental health and wellbeing of children while providing moments of connection for families.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/2098669/c1a-zdmv-9jq3k0mmugpd-dnccuf.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:42</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Exploring the role of grandparent carers]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/exploring-the-role-of-grandparent-carers</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Many children and young people in Australia are currently being cared for full time by their grandparents. People who take on this role are known as ‘grandparent carers’.   

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Mike Feszczak, the CEO of Grandcarers SA, to learn more about this lesser-known caring role.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Many children and young people in Australia are currently being cared for full time by their grandparents. People who take on this role are known as ‘grandparent carers’.   

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Mike Feszczak, the CEO of Grandcarers SA, to learn more about this lesser-known caring role.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Exploring the role of grandparent carers]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Many children and young people in Australia are currently being cared for full time by their grandparents. People who take on this role are known as ‘grandparent carers’.   

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Mike Feszczak, the CEO of Grandcarers SA, to learn more about this lesser-known caring role.]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Many children and young people in Australia are currently being cared for full time by their grandparents. People who take on this role are known as ‘grandparent carers’.   

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Mike Feszczak, the CEO of Grandcarers SA, to learn more about this lesser-known caring role.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/2087440/c1a-zdmv-z3kd4w18ap9o-ije0r4.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:18:34</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Five ways to support your children's mental health]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/2076712</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/five-ways-to-support-your-childrens-mental-health</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Emerging Minds consulted with practitioners and families with lived experience to develop ‘the PERCS of parenting’, which outline five key ways to support your children's mental health. The PERCS provide guidance on: parent-child relationships, emotions and behaviours; routines; communication and meaning-making; and support networks.  

In this episode our host Alicia Ranford is joined by Emerging Minds Practice Development Officer, Jacquie Lee. Jacquie talks through each key area and how parents can use the PERCS to support their children’s mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds consulted with practitioners and families with lived experience to develop ‘the PERCS of parenting’, which outline five key ways to support your children's mental health. The PERCS provide guidance on: parent-child relationships, emotions and behaviours; routines; communication and meaning-making; and support networks.  

In this episode our host Alicia Ranford is joined by Emerging Minds Practice Development Officer, Jacquie Lee. Jacquie talks through each key area and how parents can use the PERCS to support their children’s mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Five ways to support your children's mental health]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds consulted with practitioners and families with lived experience to develop ‘the PERCS of parenting’, which outline five key ways to support your children's mental health. The PERCS provide guidance on: parent-child relationships, emotions and behaviours; routines; communication and meaning-making; and support networks.  

In this episode our host Alicia Ranford is joined by Emerging Minds Practice Development Officer, Jacquie Lee. Jacquie talks through each key area and how parents can use the PERCS to support their children’s mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2076712/c1e-ow2oi22vx4am23jw-pk41oo10i892-fo2vvs.mp3" length="37296794"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds consulted with practitioners and families with lived experience to develop ‘the PERCS of parenting’, which outline five key ways to support your children's mental health. The PERCS provide guidance on: parent-child relationships, emotions and behaviours; routines; communication and meaning-making; and support networks.  

In this episode our host Alicia Ranford is joined by Emerging Minds Practice Development Officer, Jacquie Lee. Jacquie talks through each key area and how parents can use the PERCS to support their children’s mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/2076712/c1a-zdmv-7z35m7n7ig2n-xbiufp.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:53</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Building a support network for your gender diverse child]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/2065534</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/building-a-support-network-for-your-gender-diverse-child</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, guest host Nicole Rollbusch talks to Arianne, a parent of six. While supporting her child through coming out and transitioning, Arianne and her daughter found their social and family supports significantly challenged. She shares her family’s experience of supporting their daughter and sister, navigating support services and the benefits of creating strong support networks around the whole family.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, guest host Nicole Rollbusch talks to Arianne, a parent of six. While supporting her child through coming out and transitioning, Arianne and her daughter found their social and family supports significantly challenged. She shares her family’s experience of supporting their daughter and sister, navigating support services and the benefits of creating strong support networks around the whole family.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Building a support network for your gender diverse child]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, guest host Nicole Rollbusch talks to Arianne, a parent of six. While supporting her child through coming out and transitioning, Arianne and her daughter found their social and family supports significantly challenged. She shares her family’s experience of supporting their daughter and sister, navigating support services and the benefits of creating strong support networks around the whole family.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2065534/c1e-61r2uo2nmrukokn7-kp47qqm6uw4m-pb7q12.mp3" length="45695936"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, guest host Nicole Rollbusch talks to Arianne, a parent of six. While supporting her child through coming out and transitioning, Arianne and her daughter found their social and family supports significantly challenged. She shares her family’s experience of supporting their daughter and sister, navigating support services and the benefits of creating strong support networks around the whole family.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/2065534/c1a-zdmv-0vkzmvn3s83d-eb3jcp.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:29</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting children's wellbeing during a separation or divorce]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/2053527</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/supporting-childrens-wellbeing-during-a-separation-or-divorce-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Navigating through separation and divorce can understandably be one of the hardest and most stressful experiences for a family. As a parent it can be hard to know how to talk to your children about what is going on.  

In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with family law counsellor Alesha Akintoye about how we can best support our children and ourselves during this difficult time.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Navigating through separation and divorce can understandably be one of the hardest and most stressful experiences for a family. As a parent it can be hard to know how to talk to your children about what is going on.  

In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with family law counsellor Alesha Akintoye about how we can best support our children and ourselves during this difficult time.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting children's wellbeing during a separation or divorce]]>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Navigating through separation and divorce can understandably be one of the hardest and most stressful experiences for a family. As a parent it can be hard to know how to talk to your children about what is going on.  

In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with family law counsellor Alesha Akintoye about how we can best support our children and ourselves during this difficult time.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2053527/c1e-zdmvt7815pan42k0-dmzrdmmmt24p-j7rwsp.mp3" length="39283335"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Navigating through separation and divorce can understandably be one of the hardest and most stressful experiences for a family. As a parent it can be hard to know how to talk to your children about what is going on.  

In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with family law counsellor Alesha Akintoye about how we can best support our children and ourselves during this difficult time.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/2053527/c1a-zdmv-47kj9xort4n7-tvhq40.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:13</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Talking to children and young people about the consequences of violence]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 22:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/2042166</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/talking-to-children-and-young-people-about-the-consequences-of-violence-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with Neil Davis from the Sammy D Foundation. Neil and his wife Nat Cook started the foundation after their teenage son Sam fell victim to a one punch attack. Neil shares their story and how the Sammy D Foundation works tirelessly to build confidence in children to speak up for themselves and each other, with the message that using violence can have consequences which can’t be undone.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with Neil Davis from the Sammy D Foundation. Neil and his wife Nat Cook started the foundation after their teenage son Sam fell victim to a one punch attack. Neil shares their story and how the Sammy D Foundation works tirelessly to build confidence in children to speak up for themselves and each other, with the message that using violence can have consequences which can’t be undone.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Talking to children and young people about the consequences of violence]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with Neil Davis from the Sammy D Foundation. Neil and his wife Nat Cook started the foundation after their teenage son Sam fell victim to a one punch attack. Neil shares their story and how the Sammy D Foundation works tirelessly to build confidence in children to speak up for themselves and each other, with the message that using violence can have consequences which can’t be undone.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2042166/c1e-kwq7igxkvgfx6wm6-25nq38rosj4p-qdxifm.mp3" length="43563078"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with Neil Davis from the Sammy D Foundation. Neil and his wife Nat Cook started the foundation after their teenage son Sam fell victim to a one punch attack. Neil shares their story and how the Sammy D Foundation works tirelessly to build confidence in children to speak up for themselves and each other, with the message that using violence can have consequences which can’t be undone.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/2042166/c1a-zdmv-1pkzopqrh189-tuqdy0.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:30:12</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting gender and sexual diversity in children and young people]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 22:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/2025669</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/supporting-gender-and-sexual-diversity-in-children-and-young-people</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Many parents struggle to navigate gender and sexual diversity with their children and young people. They might feel unsure of how to best support their family in what can seem like a rapidly changing landscape. In this episode, host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Jason Tyndale to share his experience of supporting his child on their journey.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Many parents struggle to navigate gender and sexual diversity with their children and young people. They might feel unsure of how to best support their family in what can seem like a rapidly changing landscape. In this episode, host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Jason Tyndale to share his experience of supporting his child on their journey.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting gender and sexual diversity in children and young people]]>
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                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Many parents struggle to navigate gender and sexual diversity with their children and young people. They might feel unsure of how to best support their family in what can seem like a rapidly changing landscape. In this episode, host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Jason Tyndale to share his experience of supporting his child on their journey.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2025669/c1e-mx7dhq08vguokd5v-z32o9zowt35w-pwsttl.mp3" length="21222304"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Many parents struggle to navigate gender and sexual diversity with their children and young people. They might feel unsure of how to best support their family in what can seem like a rapidly changing landscape. In this episode, host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Jason Tyndale to share his experience of supporting his child on their journey.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/2025669/c1a-zdmv-9jr205z5h630-vnlxmc.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:14:44</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Tricky topics: Masculinity and raising boys to be good men]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/2014634</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/tricky-topics-masculinity-and-raising-boys-to-be-good-men</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They discuss some of the issues that young people are sharing with Daniel, including ideas about masculinity. He also talks about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people's lives can be there for them.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They discuss some of the issues that young people are sharing with Daniel, including ideas about masculinity. He also talks about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people's lives can be there for them.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Tricky topics: Masculinity and raising boys to be good men]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They discuss some of the issues that young people are sharing with Daniel, including ideas about masculinity. He also talks about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people's lives can be there for them.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2014634/c1e-gw78img5oxf09xop-pk444nkgiz3r-lcbayh.mp3" length="46387065"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They discuss some of the issues that young people are sharing with Daniel, including ideas about masculinity. He also talks about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people's lives can be there for them.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/2014634/c1a-zdmv-mk4jkrq0tnmo-gity31.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:12</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Tricky topics: Talking to children and young people about pornography]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/2007627</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/tricky-topics-talking-to-children-and-young-people-about-pornography</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two part series where host Alicia Ranford is joined by youth advocate and educator, Daniel Principe. In this first episode, Daniel talks with Alicia about the effects that watching pornography and sexualised content can have on young people. He talks about how we can encourage boys to recognise and resist distorted attitudes towards bodies, relationships, and sex and instead build healthy, respectful relationships with others and themselves.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two part series where host Alicia Ranford is joined by youth advocate and educator, Daniel Principe. In this first episode, Daniel talks with Alicia about the effects that watching pornography and sexualised content can have on young people. He talks about how we can encourage boys to recognise and resist distorted attitudes towards bodies, relationships, and sex and instead build healthy, respectful relationships with others and themselves.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Tricky topics: Talking to children and young people about pornography]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two part series where host Alicia Ranford is joined by youth advocate and educator, Daniel Principe. In this first episode, Daniel talks with Alicia about the effects that watching pornography and sexualised content can have on young people. He talks about how we can encourage boys to recognise and resist distorted attitudes towards bodies, relationships, and sex and instead build healthy, respectful relationships with others and themselves.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2007627/c1e-pg23f1p5n0i436g7-qdmr7p6midp2-pl0uuh.mp3" length="43477759"
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                    </enclosure>
                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two part series where host Alicia Ranford is joined by youth advocate and educator, Daniel Principe. In this first episode, Daniel talks with Alicia about the effects that watching pornography and sexualised content can have on young people. He talks about how we can encourage boys to recognise and resist distorted attitudes towards bodies, relationships, and sex and instead build healthy, respectful relationships with others and themselves.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/2007627/c1a-zdmv-34dk027jcx1q-pfksx6.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:30:09</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[My journey as a transgender parent]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1995582</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/my-journey-as-a-transgender-parent</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Jason Tyndale about his journey as a transgender parent. Jason shares how he navigated his transition with his family and friends, and the unique strengths that come with being a transgender parent.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Jason Tyndale about his journey as a transgender parent. Jason shares how he navigated his transition with his family and friends, and the unique strengths that come with being a transgender parent.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[My journey as a transgender parent]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Jason Tyndale about his journey as a transgender parent. Jason shares how he navigated his transition with his family and friends, and the unique strengths that come with being a transgender parent.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1995582/c1e-3nopakrngku6odz9-9jn6mkmqt5jw-oibtyl.mp3" length="27912750"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Jason Tyndale about his journey as a transgender parent. Jason shares how he navigated his transition with his family and friends, and the unique strengths that come with being a transgender parent.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:21</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[Talking about family mealtimes, nutrition and food refusal in children]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:56:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives, where her role includes providing online nutrition resources and support for nourishing infants, toddlers and children.

Anna talks with Nadia about how we can manage expectations at family mealtimes to make them enjoyable for everyone. Anna shares ways to create balanced meals and insights in to how we can manage food refusal in children.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives, where her role includes providing online nutrition resources and support for nourishing infants, toddlers and children.

Anna talks with Nadia about how we can manage expectations at family mealtimes to make them enjoyable for everyone. Anna shares ways to create balanced meals and insights in to how we can manage food refusal in children.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Talking about family mealtimes, nutrition and food refusal in children]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives, where her role includes providing online nutrition resources and support for nourishing infants, toddlers and children.

Anna talks with Nadia about how we can manage expectations at family mealtimes to make them enjoyable for everyone. Anna shares ways to create balanced meals and insights in to how we can manage food refusal in children.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Anna Ritan, an accredited paediatric dietitian-nutritionist and the founder of Nourish Little Lives, where her role includes providing online nutrition resources and support for nourishing infants, toddlers and children.

Anna talks with Nadia about how we can manage expectations at family mealtimes to make them enjoyable for everyone. Anna shares ways to create balanced meals and insights in to how we can manage food refusal in children.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1985357/c1a-zdmv-gpwn8q1zi01-lvj5vp.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:33:00</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[Talking to children and young people about consent]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/talking-to-children-and-young-people-about-consent-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Kirsty, Schools Coordinator at Shine SA, to talk about the differences between consent and sexual consent. Kirsty shares how and why it is important to talk to children and young people about consent, how adults can model consent to children and how it supports a child’s wellbeing to be informed about consent.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Kirsty, Schools Coordinator at Shine SA, to talk about the differences between consent and sexual consent. Kirsty shares how and why it is important to talk to children and young people about consent, how adults can model consent to children and how it supports a child’s wellbeing to be informed about consent.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Talking to children and young people about consent]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Kirsty, Schools Coordinator at Shine SA, to talk about the differences between consent and sexual consent. Kirsty shares how and why it is important to talk to children and young people about consent, how adults can model consent to children and how it supports a child’s wellbeing to be informed about consent.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Kirsty, Schools Coordinator at Shine SA, to talk about the differences between consent and sexual consent. Kirsty shares how and why it is important to talk to children and young people about consent, how adults can model consent to children and how it supports a child’s wellbeing to be informed about consent.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:36:22</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Talking to children and young people about sex and their bodies]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/talking-to-children-and-young-people-about-sex-and-their-bodies</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Kirsty, Schools coordinator at SHINE SA. Kirsty offers tips for parents on talking to their children about sex and their bodies, and how to respond to the inevitable ‘Where do babies come from?’ question in age-appropriate ways. Kirsty also shares how equipping children with the right information about sex and their body can actually support a child’s wellbeing.   South Australian-based SHINE SA provides sexual health and relationship wellbeing services including clinics, counselling, education and information.  Content warning:  This podcast includes adult themes about sex and consent. If listening to this podcast […]]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Kirsty, Schools coordinator at SHINE SA. Kirsty offers tips for parents on talking to their children about sex and their bodies, and how to respond to the inevitable ‘Where do babies come from?’ question in age-appropriate ways. Kirsty also shares how equipping children with the right information about sex and their body can actually support a child’s wellbeing.   South Australian-based SHINE SA provides sexual health and relationship wellbeing services including clinics, counselling, education and information.  Content warning:  This podcast includes adult themes about sex and consent. If listening to this podcast […]]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Talking to children and young people about sex and their bodies]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Kirsty, Schools coordinator at SHINE SA. Kirsty offers tips for parents on talking to their children about sex and their bodies, and how to respond to the inevitable ‘Where do babies come from?’ question in age-appropriate ways. Kirsty also shares how equipping children with the right information about sex and their body can actually support a child’s wellbeing.   South Australian-based SHINE SA provides sexual health and relationship wellbeing services including clinics, counselling, education and information.  Content warning:  This podcast includes adult themes about sex and consent. If listening to this podcast […]]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Kirsty, Schools coordinator at SHINE SA. Kirsty offers tips for parents on talking to their children about sex and their bodies, and how to respond to the inevitable ‘Where do babies come from?’ question in age-appropriate ways. Kirsty also shares how equipping children with the right information about sex and their body can actually support a child’s wellbeing.   South Australian-based SHINE SA provides sexual health and relationship wellbeing services including clinics, counselling, education and information.  Content warning:  This podcast includes adult themes about sex and consent. If listening to this podcast […]]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1967599/c1a-zdmv-9jnj4mgwh3oq-nbq38e.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:33:37</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting the mental health of children who stutter – part two]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1940148</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/supporting-the-mental-health-of-children-who-stutter-part-two</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the second in a two-part series on supporting the mental health of children who stutter. Host Nicole Rollbusch is joined by Rich Stephens, President of SAY:Australia (the Stuttering Association for the Young – Australia), and Mitchell, who originally became involved with SAY:Australia as a participant and is now a mentor to other children and young people who stutter. 

In this episode, Rich and Mitchell talk about the helpful ways people in their lives have supported them over the years, their experiences working with SAY:Australia and their advice to children who are growing up speaking with a stutter.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the second in a two-part series on supporting the mental health of children who stutter. Host Nicole Rollbusch is joined by Rich Stephens, President of SAY:Australia (the Stuttering Association for the Young – Australia), and Mitchell, who originally became involved with SAY:Australia as a participant and is now a mentor to other children and young people who stutter. 

In this episode, Rich and Mitchell talk about the helpful ways people in their lives have supported them over the years, their experiences working with SAY:Australia and their advice to children who are growing up speaking with a stutter.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting the mental health of children who stutter – part two]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This episode is the second in a two-part series on supporting the mental health of children who stutter. Host Nicole Rollbusch is joined by Rich Stephens, President of SAY:Australia (the Stuttering Association for the Young – Australia), and Mitchell, who originally became involved with SAY:Australia as a participant and is now a mentor to other children and young people who stutter. 

In this episode, Rich and Mitchell talk about the helpful ways people in their lives have supported them over the years, their experiences working with SAY:Australia and their advice to children who are growing up speaking with a stutter.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the second in a two-part series on supporting the mental health of children who stutter. Host Nicole Rollbusch is joined by Rich Stephens, President of SAY:Australia (the Stuttering Association for the Young – Australia), and Mitchell, who originally became involved with SAY:Australia as a participant and is now a mentor to other children and young people who stutter. 

In this episode, Rich and Mitchell talk about the helpful ways people in their lives have supported them over the years, their experiences working with SAY:Australia and their advice to children who are growing up speaking with a stutter.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1940148/c1a-zdmv-z3d445x2u4d5-1gmsju.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:52</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting the mental health of children who stutter – part one]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/supporting-the-mental-health-of-children-who-stutter-part-one-2</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two-part series on supporting the mental health of children who stutter. Host Nicole Rollbusch is joined by Rich Stephens, President of SAY:Australia (the Stuttering Association for the Young – Australia), and Mitchell, who originally became involved with SAY:Australia as a participant and is now a mentor to other children and young people who stutter. 

In this episode, Rich and Mitchell talk about how common stuttering is and what it can look like, along with the impact that speaking with a stutter can have on children’s mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two-part series on supporting the mental health of children who stutter. Host Nicole Rollbusch is joined by Rich Stephens, President of SAY:Australia (the Stuttering Association for the Young – Australia), and Mitchell, who originally became involved with SAY:Australia as a participant and is now a mentor to other children and young people who stutter. 

In this episode, Rich and Mitchell talk about how common stuttering is and what it can look like, along with the impact that speaking with a stutter can have on children’s mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting the mental health of children who stutter – part one]]>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two-part series on supporting the mental health of children who stutter. Host Nicole Rollbusch is joined by Rich Stephens, President of SAY:Australia (the Stuttering Association for the Young – Australia), and Mitchell, who originally became involved with SAY:Australia as a participant and is now a mentor to other children and young people who stutter. 

In this episode, Rich and Mitchell talk about how common stuttering is and what it can look like, along with the impact that speaking with a stutter can have on children’s mental health and wellbeing.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two-part series on supporting the mental health of children who stutter. Host Nicole Rollbusch is joined by Rich Stephens, President of SAY:Australia (the Stuttering Association for the Young – Australia), and Mitchell, who originally became involved with SAY:Australia as a participant and is now a mentor to other children and young people who stutter. 

In this episode, Rich and Mitchell talk about how common stuttering is and what it can look like, along with the impact that speaking with a stutter can have on children’s mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:28:06</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Re-release: How a neighbourhood coffee house brought a community together]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1923435</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/re-release-how-a-neighbourhood-coffee-house-brought-a-community-together-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Re-release: How a neighbourhood coffee house brought a community together]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1923435/c1e-8wnxi96qvqu407km-rk4xx8wxtn9p-xesasc.mp3" length="40302573"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1923435/c1a-zdmv-nd4pw018t2po-n3nsof.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:57</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Re-release: Navigating family life this holiday season]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1919946</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/re-release-navigating-family-life-this-holiday-season-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure.  

In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this Christmas holiday season and finding ways to make it work for you and your family.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure.  

In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this Christmas holiday season and finding ways to make it work for you and your family.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Re-release: Navigating family life this holiday season]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                    <![CDATA[Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure.  

In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this Christmas holiday season and finding ways to make it work for you and your family.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1919946/c1e-61r2u2kx2kiz97z5-ok3odor2apd6-h0gzdw.mp3" length="34517603"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure.  

In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this Christmas holiday season and finding ways to make it work for you and your family.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1919946/c1a-zdmv-wwmon6qpa14j-bub3jy.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:58</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Young carers and how to support them]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1910435</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/young-carers-and-how-to-support-them</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[It might surprise you to know there are nearly four hundred thousand young people (under 25 years) in Australia who provide unpaid care and support to a loved one. In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Isabella Hassall, Young Carer Coordinator at Carer Gateway for the Benevolent Society.  

Isabella shares how carers are often hidden figures in our community. She also discusses the challenges of being a young carer, how the adults in their life can support them and what opportunities they can access.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[It might surprise you to know there are nearly four hundred thousand young people (under 25 years) in Australia who provide unpaid care and support to a loved one. In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Isabella Hassall, Young Carer Coordinator at Carer Gateway for the Benevolent Society.  

Isabella shares how carers are often hidden figures in our community. She also discusses the challenges of being a young carer, how the adults in their life can support them and what opportunities they can access.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Young carers and how to support them]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                    <![CDATA[It might surprise you to know there are nearly four hundred thousand young people (under 25 years) in Australia who provide unpaid care and support to a loved one. In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Isabella Hassall, Young Carer Coordinator at Carer Gateway for the Benevolent Society.  

Isabella shares how carers are often hidden figures in our community. She also discusses the challenges of being a young carer, how the adults in their life can support them and what opportunities they can access.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1910435/c1e-4d35t4wgo5c9gjn9-5zkwvr5of5o5-eccwnm.mp3" length="36652048"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[It might surprise you to know there are nearly four hundred thousand young people (under 25 years) in Australia who provide unpaid care and support to a loved one. In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Isabella Hassall, Young Carer Coordinator at Carer Gateway for the Benevolent Society.  

Isabella shares how carers are often hidden figures in our community. She also discusses the challenges of being a young carer, how the adults in their life can support them and what opportunities they can access.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1910435/c1a-zdmv-nd469r84s47-iaqdbc.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:27</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[How to support children who are experiencing distress]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1896320</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/how-to-support-children-who-are-experiencing-distress-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[When it comes to suicidal ideation, we are unlikely to think of children as having such distressing thoughts. But recent research by Wesley Mission Queensland has found that some children under 12 years have negative thoughts which may be the first sign of suicidal ideation. 

In this episode host Alicia talks with Emma and Chloe from Wesley Mission Queensland. They help us to understand the signs of suicidal ideation that we can look out for and what we can do to support children who might be experiencing distressing thoughts.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[When it comes to suicidal ideation, we are unlikely to think of children as having such distressing thoughts. But recent research by Wesley Mission Queensland has found that some children under 12 years have negative thoughts which may be the first sign of suicidal ideation. 

In this episode host Alicia talks with Emma and Chloe from Wesley Mission Queensland. They help us to understand the signs of suicidal ideation that we can look out for and what we can do to support children who might be experiencing distressing thoughts.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How to support children who are experiencing distress]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[When it comes to suicidal ideation, we are unlikely to think of children as having such distressing thoughts. But recent research by Wesley Mission Queensland has found that some children under 12 years have negative thoughts which may be the first sign of suicidal ideation. 

In this episode host Alicia talks with Emma and Chloe from Wesley Mission Queensland. They help us to understand the signs of suicidal ideation that we can look out for and what we can do to support children who might be experiencing distressing thoughts.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[When it comes to suicidal ideation, we are unlikely to think of children as having such distressing thoughts. But recent research by Wesley Mission Queensland has found that some children under 12 years have negative thoughts which may be the first sign of suicidal ideation. 

In this episode host Alicia talks with Emma and Chloe from Wesley Mission Queensland. They help us to understand the signs of suicidal ideation that we can look out for and what we can do to support children who might be experiencing distressing thoughts.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:39:29</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting children with big feelings]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with social worker, parent educator, author, founder of Connected Parenting and mother to four boys, Gen Muir. Gen shares ways parents can support their children when they experience big feelings and emotions, especially when they don’t have the words to tell us what they need.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with social worker, parent educator, author, founder of Connected Parenting and mother to four boys, Gen Muir. Gen shares ways parents can support their children when they experience big feelings and emotions, especially when they don’t have the words to tell us what they need.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting children with big feelings]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with social worker, parent educator, author, founder of Connected Parenting and mother to four boys, Gen Muir. Gen shares ways parents can support their children when they experience big feelings and emotions, especially when they don’t have the words to tell us what they need.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with social worker, parent educator, author, founder of Connected Parenting and mother to four boys, Gen Muir. Gen shares ways parents can support their children when they experience big feelings and emotions, especially when they don’t have the words to tell us what they need.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:37:14</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Families who have experienced disasters (part four): How to support children and young people after a disaster]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the fourth in a series where we talk to families who have experienced disasters. In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Willow who was 20 years old when her family experienced severe storms in the Dandenong Ranges in 2021. Willow shares her perspectives as a young person experiencing such a major event. Willow also offers some advice on how adults can help support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people who experience disasters.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the fourth in a series where we talk to families who have experienced disasters. In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Willow who was 20 years old when her family experienced severe storms in the Dandenong Ranges in 2021. Willow shares her perspectives as a young person experiencing such a major event. Willow also offers some advice on how adults can help support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people who experience disasters.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Families who have experienced disasters (part four): How to support children and young people after a disaster]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[This episode is the fourth in a series where we talk to families who have experienced disasters. In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Willow who was 20 years old when her family experienced severe storms in the Dandenong Ranges in 2021. Willow shares her perspectives as a young person experiencing such a major event. Willow also offers some advice on how adults can help support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people who experience disasters.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the fourth in a series where we talk to families who have experienced disasters. In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with Willow who was 20 years old when her family experienced severe storms in the Dandenong Ranges in 2021. Willow shares her perspectives as a young person experiencing such a major event. Willow also offers some advice on how adults can help support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people who experience disasters.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:23</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Responding to shame and stigma in child protection and reunification]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia talks with Sam and Kathy from Centacare’s Unify reunification service. They discuss what it can be like for children and parents to be separated from each other by the child protection system, and the shame and stigma that these families can experience.  Sam and Kathy also offer insights into the reunification process and how they support families through it.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia talks with Sam and Kathy from Centacare’s Unify reunification service. They discuss what it can be like for children and parents to be separated from each other by the child protection system, and the shame and stigma that these families can experience.  Sam and Kathy also offer insights into the reunification process and how they support families through it.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Responding to shame and stigma in child protection and reunification]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia talks with Sam and Kathy from Centacare’s Unify reunification service. They discuss what it can be like for children and parents to be separated from each other by the child protection system, and the shame and stigma that these families can experience.  Sam and Kathy also offer insights into the reunification process and how they support families through it.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia talks with Sam and Kathy from Centacare’s Unify reunification service. They discuss what it can be like for children and parents to be separated from each other by the child protection system, and the shame and stigma that these families can experience.  Sam and Kathy also offer insights into the reunification process and how they support families through it.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1850415/c1a-zdmv-8d99mpvvioj5-iozuhk.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:44:23</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[How to talk about body image with children and young people]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/how-to-talk-about-body-image-with-children-and-young-people</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Dr Zali Yager, an internationally recognised expert in body image with a background in health and physical education. She co-founded The Embrace Collective with 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Bromfield. 

In this episode, Dr Yager shares things families, educators and practitioners can do to help create safer body image environments for children and young people.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Dr Zali Yager, an internationally recognised expert in body image with a background in health and physical education. She co-founded The Embrace Collective with 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Bromfield. 

In this episode, Dr Yager shares things families, educators and practitioners can do to help create safer body image environments for children and young people.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How to talk about body image with children and young people]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Dr Zali Yager, an internationally recognised expert in body image with a background in health and physical education. She co-founded The Embrace Collective with 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Bromfield. 

In this episode, Dr Yager shares things families, educators and practitioners can do to help create safer body image environments for children and young people.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Dr Zali Yager, an internationally recognised expert in body image with a background in health and physical education. She co-founded The Embrace Collective with 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Bromfield. 

In this episode, Dr Yager shares things families, educators and practitioners can do to help create safer body image environments for children and young people.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:44</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Global majority: what it means and how we can use language to empower]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:51:37 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[The term ‘global majority’, a collective term for non-white people, and people and groups who don't experience white privilege. It aims to the ‘flip the script’ on power as something that only white people can hold and help provide a sense of empowerment and belonging to those who are often excluded based on appearance, particularly skin colour. 

In this episode, guests Julie Ngwabi and Nancy Jeffrey share their personal stories with podcast host Rosie and explore cultural identity, the damaging impact of assumptions and biases, and the importance of courageous conversations in being more inclusive.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[The term ‘global majority’, a collective term for non-white people, and people and groups who don't experience white privilege. It aims to the ‘flip the script’ on power as something that only white people can hold and help provide a sense of empowerment and belonging to those who are often excluded based on appearance, particularly skin colour. 

In this episode, guests Julie Ngwabi and Nancy Jeffrey share their personal stories with podcast host Rosie and explore cultural identity, the damaging impact of assumptions and biases, and the importance of courageous conversations in being more inclusive.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Global majority: what it means and how we can use language to empower]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[The term ‘global majority’, a collective term for non-white people, and people and groups who don't experience white privilege. It aims to the ‘flip the script’ on power as something that only white people can hold and help provide a sense of empowerment and belonging to those who are often excluded based on appearance, particularly skin colour. 

In this episode, guests Julie Ngwabi and Nancy Jeffrey share their personal stories with podcast host Rosie and explore cultural identity, the damaging impact of assumptions and biases, and the importance of courageous conversations in being more inclusive.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[The term ‘global majority’, a collective term for non-white people, and people and groups who don't experience white privilege. It aims to the ‘flip the script’ on power as something that only white people can hold and help provide a sense of empowerment and belonging to those who are often excluded based on appearance, particularly skin colour. 

In this episode, guests Julie Ngwabi and Nancy Jeffrey share their personal stories with podcast host Rosie and explore cultural identity, the damaging impact of assumptions and biases, and the importance of courageous conversations in being more inclusive.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:01</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Finding connection in a community choir]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/finding-connection-in-a-community-choir-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia talks with Tegan and Shelly from the Finding Your Voice Choir, a community choir of women with lived experience of family and domestic violence. Together they share how the choir supports and empowers its members and helps them to form lifelong connections.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia talks with Tegan and Shelly from the Finding Your Voice Choir, a community choir of women with lived experience of family and domestic violence. Together they share how the choir supports and empowers its members and helps them to form lifelong connections.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Finding connection in a community choir]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia talks with Tegan and Shelly from the Finding Your Voice Choir, a community choir of women with lived experience of family and domestic violence. Together they share how the choir supports and empowers its members and helps them to form lifelong connections.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1821785/c1e-w6r1hrxwmpaxmdmr-pk9qnn01h8kr-pz92ds.mp3" length="33806228"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia talks with Tegan and Shelly from the Finding Your Voice Choir, a community choir of women with lived experience of family and domestic violence. Together they share how the choir supports and empowers its members and helps them to form lifelong connections.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:28</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Families who have experienced disasters (part three): What happens when you lose your home]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/families-who-have-experienced-disasters-part-three-what-happens-when-you-lose-your-home</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the third in a series about families who have experienced disasters. Disasters like floods, bushfires and drought are becoming more frequent and severe across Australia and can leave a lasting impact on the children who experience them.  

In this episode host Nadia speaks with Bron, who survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires alongside her husband and two young children. Bron shares her family’s story of losing their house and their journey of recovery after being displaced from their home.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the third in a series about families who have experienced disasters. Disasters like floods, bushfires and drought are becoming more frequent and severe across Australia and can leave a lasting impact on the children who experience them.  

In this episode host Nadia speaks with Bron, who survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires alongside her husband and two young children. Bron shares her family’s story of losing their house and their journey of recovery after being displaced from their home.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Families who have experienced disasters (part three): What happens when you lose your home]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[This episode is the third in a series about families who have experienced disasters. Disasters like floods, bushfires and drought are becoming more frequent and severe across Australia and can leave a lasting impact on the children who experience them.  

In this episode host Nadia speaks with Bron, who survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires alongside her husband and two young children. Bron shares her family’s story of losing their house and their journey of recovery after being displaced from their home.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1806275/c1e-8wnxi9m21pu4kx5n-47grpzrpij69-omx4gs.mp3" length="53022848"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the third in a series about families who have experienced disasters. Disasters like floods, bushfires and drought are becoming more frequent and severe across Australia and can leave a lasting impact on the children who experience them.  

In this episode host Nadia speaks with Bron, who survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires alongside her husband and two young children. Bron shares her family’s story of losing their house and their journey of recovery after being displaced from their home.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1806275/c1a-zdmv-25d3p2vva03-qraavn.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:36:46</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Staying connected when a parent works away from home]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/staying-connected-when-a-parent-works-away-from-home</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Sally Braddy. Sally is a mother of three children whose husband has to spend a lot of time away from home for work. Sally talks about finding family balance while her husband is away working and how they find moments of connection for their family.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Sally Braddy. Sally is a mother of three children whose husband has to spend a lot of time away from home for work. Sally talks about finding family balance while her husband is away working and how they find moments of connection for their family.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Staying connected when a parent works away from home]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Sally Braddy. Sally is a mother of three children whose husband has to spend a lot of time away from home for work. Sally talks about finding family balance while her husband is away working and how they find moments of connection for their family.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1793599/c1e-v29gc9k4o5a3140z-xxv7p78kt894-zsdfvd.mp3" length="32306674"
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Sally Braddy. Sally is a mother of three children whose husband has to spend a lot of time away from home for work. Sally talks about finding family balance while her husband is away working and how they find moments of connection for their family.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:25</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[Families who have experienced disasters (part two): Being prepared]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1785993</guid>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the second in a series about families who have experienced disasters. 

Disasters like floods, bushfires and drought are becoming more frequent and severe across Australia and can leave a lasting impact on the children who experience them.  

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Sarnia. A parent of three children, she lives with her family who have experienced flood, cyclones and bushfire living in northern Queensland. Sarnia’s family know what it is like to have time to prepare for a disaster, but also what it is like to have to evacuate immediately without time to process what is going on around them.]]>
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Disasters like floods, bushfires and drought are becoming more frequent and severe across Australia and can leave a lasting impact on the children who experience them.  

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Sarnia. A parent of three children, she lives with her family who have experienced flood, cyclones and bushfire living in northern Queensland. Sarnia’s family know what it is like to have time to prepare for a disaster, but also what it is like to have to evacuate immediately without time to process what is going on around them.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Families who have experienced disasters (part two): Being prepared]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This episode is the second in a series about families who have experienced disasters. 

Disasters like floods, bushfires and drought are becoming more frequent and severe across Australia and can leave a lasting impact on the children who experience them.  

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Sarnia. A parent of three children, she lives with her family who have experienced flood, cyclones and bushfire living in northern Queensland. Sarnia’s family know what it is like to have time to prepare for a disaster, but also what it is like to have to evacuate immediately without time to process what is going on around them.]]>
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Disasters like floods, bushfires and drought are becoming more frequent and severe across Australia and can leave a lasting impact on the children who experience them.  

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi speaks with Sarnia. A parent of three children, she lives with her family who have experienced flood, cyclones and bushfire living in northern Queensland. Sarnia’s family know what it is like to have time to prepare for a disaster, but also what it is like to have to evacuate immediately without time to process what is going on around them.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:52</itunes:duration>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Wei about how the stigma of single parenting has impacted her and her children's lives. Born in China and living in Australia, Wei also describes the racism and discrimination they have faced, and how she navigates and supports her family through it all.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Wei about how the stigma of single parenting has impacted her and her children's lives. Born in China and living in Australia, Wei also describes the racism and discrimination they have faced, and how she navigates and supports her family through it all.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Responding to racism and the stigma of single parenting]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Wei about how the stigma of single parenting has impacted her and her children's lives. Born in China and living in Australia, Wei also describes the racism and discrimination they have faced, and how she navigates and supports her family through it all.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Nadia Rossi talks with Wei about how the stigma of single parenting has impacted her and her children's lives. Born in China and living in Australia, Wei also describes the racism and discrimination they have faced, and how she navigates and supports her family through it all.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:35:58</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Families who have experienced disasters (part one): Age-appropriate supports for children]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Heather, who lives with her family in regional New South Wales and knows first-hand the importance of accessing age-appropriate support for children who experience disaster.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Heather, who lives with her family in regional New South Wales and knows first-hand the importance of accessing age-appropriate support for children who experience disaster.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Families who have experienced disasters (part one): Age-appropriate supports for children]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Heather, who lives with her family in regional New South Wales and knows first-hand the importance of accessing age-appropriate support for children who experience disaster.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Heather, who lives with her family in regional New South Wales and knows first-hand the importance of accessing age-appropriate support for children who experience disaster.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:29:54</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Understanding and supporting children's mental health]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with Emerging Minds Director, Brad Morgan, and Emerging Minds Manager, Digital Health, Ben Rogers. They take an in-depth look at children’s mental health, including a new suite of resources aimed at supporting parents’ understanding of this important topic.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with Emerging Minds Director, Brad Morgan, and Emerging Minds Manager, Digital Health, Ben Rogers. They take an in-depth look at children’s mental health, including a new suite of resources aimed at supporting parents’ understanding of this important topic.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Understanding and supporting children's mental health]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with Emerging Minds Director, Brad Morgan, and Emerging Minds Manager, Digital Health, Ben Rogers. They take an in-depth look at children’s mental health, including a new suite of resources aimed at supporting parents’ understanding of this important topic.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:14:23</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Parenting with a disability and responding to stigma]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 23:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with award-winning musician, writer and disability advocate Eliza Hull. Eliza shares her story about parenting with a disability and the stigma that many parents with a disability, and their children, have to navigate.]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with award-winning musician, writer and disability advocate Eliza Hull. Eliza shares her story about parenting with a disability and the stigma that many parents with a disability, and their children, have to navigate.]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Parenting with a disability and responding to stigma]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with award-winning musician, writer and disability advocate Eliza Hull. Eliza shares her story about parenting with a disability and the stigma that many parents with a disability, and their children, have to navigate.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with award-winning musician, writer and disability advocate Eliza Hull. Eliza shares her story about parenting with a disability and the stigma that many parents with a disability, and their children, have to navigate.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:35:17</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The strengths and resilience of single parent families who've experienced tough times]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 22:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford welcomes back Emi and their son, Elliot, to talk about the unique connection of single parent families.]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford welcomes back Emi and their son, Elliot, to talk about the unique connection of single parent families.]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[The strengths and resilience of single parent families who've experienced tough times]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford welcomes back Emi and their son, Elliot, to talk about the unique connection of single parent families.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford welcomes back Emi and their son, Elliot, to talk about the unique connection of single parent families.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:25</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[How to find connection and belonging in tough times]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Masha, a single mother who migrated to Australia alone, and is a survivor of domestic violence. Masha used her connection with spirituality and nature to help her build strength when connection with other people didn't come easily. She talks about how when she felt alone, this connection with faith and nature actually made it easier to connect and build the relationships that she was seeking with others.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Masha, a single mother who migrated to Australia alone, and is a survivor of domestic violence. Masha used her connection with spirituality and nature to help her build strength when connection with other people didn't come easily. She talks about how when she felt alone, this connection with faith and nature actually made it easier to connect and build the relationships that she was seeking with others.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How to find connection and belonging in tough times]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Masha, a single mother who migrated to Australia alone, and is a survivor of domestic violence. Masha used her connection with spirituality and nature to help her build strength when connection with other people didn't come easily. She talks about how when she felt alone, this connection with faith and nature actually made it easier to connect and build the relationships that she was seeking with others.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Masha, a single mother who migrated to Australia alone, and is a survivor of domestic violence. Masha used her connection with spirituality and nature to help her build strength when connection with other people didn't come easily. She talks about how when she felt alone, this connection with faith and nature actually made it easier to connect and build the relationships that she was seeking with others.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:18:22</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Helping your child navigate the relationships in their life]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 22:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Relationships can provide us with a wonderful feeling of connection and shared experiences but they can also be challenging at times. 

In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jess, a foster parent and youth worker who knows firsthand how complex it can be helping children and young people navigate the relationships in their lives.]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[Relationships can provide us with a wonderful feeling of connection and shared experiences but they can also be challenging at times. 

In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jess, a foster parent and youth worker who knows firsthand how complex it can be helping children and young people navigate the relationships in their lives.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Helping your child navigate the relationships in their life]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Relationships can provide us with a wonderful feeling of connection and shared experiences but they can also be challenging at times. 

In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jess, a foster parent and youth worker who knows firsthand how complex it can be helping children and young people navigate the relationships in their lives.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Relationships can provide us with a wonderful feeling of connection and shared experiences but they can also be challenging at times. 

In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jess, a foster parent and youth worker who knows firsthand how complex it can be helping children and young people navigate the relationships in their lives.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[When family members reconnect: A parent and son's story of reconciliation]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:14:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Even when we really care about each other, feeling or staying connected with family can be hard. This can be especially true when a family or family member is experiencing difficult times.  

In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Emi (or Mumza as Elliot refers to them as) and their son, Elliot, about how they worked to rebuild connection after time apart.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Even when we really care about each other, feeling or staying connected with family can be hard. This can be especially true when a family or family member is experiencing difficult times.  

In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Emi (or Mumza as Elliot refers to them as) and their son, Elliot, about how they worked to rebuild connection after time apart.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[When family members reconnect: A parent and son's story of reconciliation]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Even when we really care about each other, feeling or staying connected with family can be hard. This can be especially true when a family or family member is experiencing difficult times.  

In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Emi (or Mumza as Elliot refers to them as) and their son, Elliot, about how they worked to rebuild connection after time apart.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Even when we really care about each other, feeling or staying connected with family can be hard. This can be especially true when a family or family member is experiencing difficult times.  

In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Emi (or Mumza as Elliot refers to them as) and their son, Elliot, about how they worked to rebuild connection after time apart.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Butterfly Garden: How a community built a garden and found connection]]>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:47:08 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In our fast-paced, digitally-connected world, the importance of building meaningful relationships within our local communities often gets overlooked. In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with mother and son, Debbie and Sam, along with Sarah from the local council, about how they teamed up to create a beautiful Butterfly Garden for their community.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In our fast-paced, digitally-connected world, the importance of building meaningful relationships within our local communities often gets overlooked. In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with mother and son, Debbie and Sam, along with Sarah from the local council, about how they teamed up to create a beautiful Butterfly Garden for their community.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[The Butterfly Garden: How a community built a garden and found connection]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In our fast-paced, digitally-connected world, the importance of building meaningful relationships within our local communities often gets overlooked. In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with mother and son, Debbie and Sam, along with Sarah from the local council, about how they teamed up to create a beautiful Butterfly Garden for their community.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In our fast-paced, digitally-connected world, the importance of building meaningful relationships within our local communities often gets overlooked. In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with mother and son, Debbie and Sam, along with Sarah from the local council, about how they teamed up to create a beautiful Butterfly Garden for their community.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:45</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[How communicating well can keep separated families connected]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:34:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Leigh and her daughter Charlotte. Leigh is a mother of two who separated from her husband when she was pregnant with their second child. 
Leigh talks to us about how she navigated the separation and her husband’s new relationship while supporting her children to reconnect with their father and build connections with his new family. Charlotte offers her own insights on this time in their lives and how she remains connected to her whole family.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Leigh and her daughter Charlotte. Leigh is a mother of two who separated from her husband when she was pregnant with their second child. 
Leigh talks to us about how she navigated the separation and her husband’s new relationship while supporting her children to reconnect with their father and build connections with his new family. Charlotte offers her own insights on this time in their lives and how she remains connected to her whole family.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How communicating well can keep separated families connected]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Leigh and her daughter Charlotte. Leigh is a mother of two who separated from her husband when she was pregnant with their second child. 
Leigh talks to us about how she navigated the separation and her husband’s new relationship while supporting her children to reconnect with their father and build connections with his new family. Charlotte offers her own insights on this time in their lives and how she remains connected to her whole family.]]>
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Leigh talks to us about how she navigated the separation and her husband’s new relationship while supporting her children to reconnect with their father and build connections with his new family. Charlotte offers her own insights on this time in their lives and how she remains connected to her whole family.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:45</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[How to talk to your children about experiencing family homelessness]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 02:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Experiencing homelessness and unstable housing can be an incredibly difficult journey, and when children are involved it can become even more complex. In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Susie Lukis and Savannah West from Statewide Children’s Resource Program about how to talk to children about experiencing family homelessness.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Experiencing homelessness and unstable housing can be an incredibly difficult journey, and when children are involved it can become even more complex. In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Susie Lukis and Savannah West from Statewide Children’s Resource Program about how to talk to children about experiencing family homelessness.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How to talk to your children about experiencing family homelessness]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Experiencing homelessness and unstable housing can be an incredibly difficult journey, and when children are involved it can become even more complex. In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Susie Lukis and Savannah West from Statewide Children’s Resource Program about how to talk to children about experiencing family homelessness.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Experiencing homelessness and unstable housing can be an incredibly difficult journey, and when children are involved it can become even more complex. In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Susie Lukis and Savannah West from Statewide Children’s Resource Program about how to talk to children about experiencing family homelessness.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1657968/c1a-zdmv-zo7n25xos57z-yc1rzi.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:43:26</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Staying connected with your children while navigating child protection]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1643773</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/staying-connected-with-your-children-while-navigating-child-protection-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Flick, a mother of four who has navigated the child protection system and managed to stay connected with her children through difficult circumstances.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Flick, a mother of four who has navigated the child protection system and managed to stay connected with her children through difficult circumstances.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Staying connected with your children while navigating child protection]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Flick, a mother of four who has navigated the child protection system and managed to stay connected with her children through difficult circumstances.]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Flick, a mother of four who has navigated the child protection system and managed to stay connected with her children through difficult circumstances.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:48</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Re-release: How to find the right health professional]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/re-release-how-to-find-the-right-health-professional-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Re-release: How to find the right health professional]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1618509/c1a-zdmv-5rvx6wmgig2o-w7lz4j.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:49</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Re-release: Talking to your child about your mental illness]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 23:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/re-release-talking-to-your-child-about-your-mental-illness-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. 
John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. 
John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Re-release: Talking to your child about your mental illness]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. 
John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1618493/c1e-9nmoao838nu0kppq-xmddw4qpar3d-ki5sj6.mp3" length="47556262"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. 
John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1618493/c1a-zdmv-33883rjpi3jd-pzxbmv.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:33:02</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Navigating family life this holiday season]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1616706</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/navigating-family-life-this-holiday-season</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure.  

In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this holiday season and finding ways to make it work for you and your family.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure.  

In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this holiday season and finding ways to make it work for you and your family.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Navigating family life this holiday season]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure.  

In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this holiday season and finding ways to make it work for you and your family.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure.  

In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this holiday season and finding ways to make it work for you and your family.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1616706/1702855303-28-Navigating-family-life-this-holiday-season-thumb-1.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:58</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[How a neighbourhood coffee house brought a community together]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/how-a-neighbourhood-coffee-house-brought-a-community-together-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How a neighbourhood coffee house brought a community together]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/6f99fbaf-ab74-4802-8e2d-14264d2693fd-Pear-cafe-EMF-podcast-ep.mp3" length="39986708"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1607383/1701639471-27-How-a-neighbourhood-coffee-house-brought-a-community-together-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:44</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1599666</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/understanding-how-early-childhood-educators-can-support-children-who-have-experienced-trauma</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode we talk to Justin McArthur about understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma. Justin is an early years educator who has a special interest in working with children who have experienced trauma. He offers strategies educators and families can use to support the children in their care.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode we talk to Justin McArthur about understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma. Justin is an early years educator who has a special interest in working with children who have experienced trauma. He offers strategies educators and families can use to support the children in their care.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode we talk to Justin McArthur about understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma. Justin is an early years educator who has a special interest in working with children who have experienced trauma. He offers strategies educators and families can use to support the children in their care.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/e18100ac-5d16-4f98-8226-6d6a484655b6-25-Trauma-informed-practice-in-early-childhood-education-FINAL.mp3" length="34394609"
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode we talk to Justin McArthur about understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma. Justin is an early years educator who has a special interest in working with children who have experienced trauma. He offers strategies educators and families can use to support the children in their care.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1599666/1700443635-26-Understanding-how-early-childhood-educators-can-support-children-who-have-experienced.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:51</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[How to support your family and yourself through grief and loss]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1590302</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/how-to-support-your-family-and-yourself-through-grief-and-loss-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[When your family experiences a loss, each of you may process grief differently. As a parent, it can be hard to juggle supporting children and helping them understand their feelings while managing your own grief.

In this episode we speak with Kaz Amos. She's a provisional psychologist at the Hummingbird Centre in New South Wales and has spent many years helping people address grief and loss.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[When your family experiences a loss, each of you may process grief differently. As a parent, it can be hard to juggle supporting children and helping them understand their feelings while managing your own grief.

In this episode we speak with Kaz Amos. She's a provisional psychologist at the Hummingbird Centre in New South Wales and has spent many years helping people address grief and loss.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How to support your family and yourself through grief and loss]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[When your family experiences a loss, each of you may process grief differently. As a parent, it can be hard to juggle supporting children and helping them understand their feelings while managing your own grief.

In this episode we speak with Kaz Amos. She's a provisional psychologist at the Hummingbird Centre in New South Wales and has spent many years helping people address grief and loss.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/cda55b65-0725-454a-8c2e-d220f62a7bd6-Grief-with-Kaz-Amos-FINAL.mp3" length="50701747"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[When your family experiences a loss, each of you may process grief differently. As a parent, it can be hard to juggle supporting children and helping them understand their feelings while managing your own grief.

In this episode we speak with Kaz Amos. She's a provisional psychologist at the Hummingbird Centre in New South Wales and has spent many years helping people address grief and loss.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1590302/1699233464-24-How-to-support-your-family-and-yourself-through-grief-and-loss-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:35:11</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Childhood bullying: When a child engages in bullying behaviour - part two]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1582174</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/childhood-bullying-when-a-child-engages-in-bullying-behaviour-part-two-1</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the final in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part two focuses on when a child engages in bullying behaviour and how parents can approach this behaviour with their child. 

In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the final in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part two focuses on when a child engages in bullying behaviour and how parents can approach this behaviour with their child. 

In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Childhood bullying: When a child engages in bullying behaviour - part two]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the final in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part two focuses on when a child engages in bullying behaviour and how parents can approach this behaviour with their child. 

In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/86eb0daa-4759-4773-93bc-8bc55ad21573-23-Bullying-When-a-child-is-engaging-in-bullying-FINAL.mp3" length="23005284"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the final in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part two focuses on when a child engages in bullying behaviour and how parents can approach this behaviour with their child. 

In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1582174/1698040313-23-Childhood-bullying-when-a-child-is-engaging-in-bulling-part-2-Thumbnail-1.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:15:58</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[How to talk to children and young people about disordered eating]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1570892</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/how-to-talk-to-children-and-young-people-about-disordered-eating</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In a society that often places importance on achieving unrealistic body standards, many children and young people struggle with their relationship between food and their bodies.

In this episode we welcome back Ellen Murray. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports children and young people who experience disordered eating and also helps them and their families navigate through what can be an incredibly difficult time.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In a society that often places importance on achieving unrealistic body standards, many children and young people struggle with their relationship between food and their bodies.

In this episode we welcome back Ellen Murray. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports children and young people who experience disordered eating and also helps them and their families navigate through what can be an incredibly difficult time.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How to talk to children and young people about disordered eating]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In a society that often places importance on achieving unrealistic body standards, many children and young people struggle with their relationship between food and their bodies.

In this episode we welcome back Ellen Murray. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports children and young people who experience disordered eating and also helps them and their families navigate through what can be an incredibly difficult time.]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In a society that often places importance on achieving unrealistic body standards, many children and young people struggle with their relationship between food and their bodies.

In this episode we welcome back Ellen Murray. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports children and young people who experience disordered eating and also helps them and their families navigate through what can be an incredibly difficult time.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1570892/1696826195-23-Supporting-children-and-young-people-who-experience-disordered-eating-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:14:17</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Childhood bullying: When a child experiences bullying - part one]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 22:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/childhood-bullying-when-a-child-experiences-bullying-part-one</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part one focuses on how parents and schools play a role in supporting and creating safe spaces when a child experiences bullying. 

In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part one focuses on how parents and schools play a role in supporting and creating safe spaces when a child experiences bullying. 

In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Childhood bullying: When a child experiences bullying - part one]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part one focuses on how parents and schools play a role in supporting and creating safe spaces when a child experiences bullying. 

In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour.]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/6398b72c-085c-4fc3-b4e5-1b3f3f516879-21-Bullying-When-a-child-is-experiencing-bullying.mp3" length="35651822"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[This episode is the first in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part one focuses on how parents and schools play a role in supporting and creating safe spaces when a child experiences bullying. 

In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore the dynamics for both children who experience bullying and those who engage in bullying behaviour.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1562584/1695592949-21-Childhood-bullying-when-a-child-experiences-bullying-part-1-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:43</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting children and young people who identify as gender diverse]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1554228</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/supporting-children-and-young-people-who-identify-as-gender-diverse</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode we chat with Ellen Murray about how parents can support the children and young people in their lives as they explore their gender identity. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports young people and their families to embrace their children's authentic selves.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode we chat with Ellen Murray about how parents can support the children and young people in their lives as they explore their gender identity. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports young people and their families to embrace their children's authentic selves.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting children and young people who identify as gender diverse]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode we chat with Ellen Murray about how parents can support the children and young people in their lives as they explore their gender identity. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports young people and their families to embrace their children's authentic selves.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/651a4847-dd5a-4adb-bf2c-ea11c6ee5d4e-EMF-ep-21-LGBTQIA-Gender-FINAL.mp3" length="28104355"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode we chat with Ellen Murray about how parents can support the children and young people in their lives as they explore their gender identity. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports young people and their families to embrace their children's authentic selves.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1554228/1694472005-20-Supporting-children-and-young-people-who-identify-as-gender-diverse-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:29</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Screen time: Finding a healthy balance for children and young people]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2023 22:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1544267</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/screen-time-finding-a-healthy-balance-for-children-and-young-people</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Children encounter screens from a very early age and for many parents it can be hard to know how to manage screen time in a healthy way.  

In this episode we welcome back Nikki Taranis. Nikki is a social worker and therapeutic specialist, and until recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation. We talked with Nikki about screen time and how to find a healthy balance for the children and young people in your care.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Children encounter screens from a very early age and for many parents it can be hard to know how to manage screen time in a healthy way.  

In this episode we welcome back Nikki Taranis. Nikki is a social worker and therapeutic specialist, and until recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation. We talked with Nikki about screen time and how to find a healthy balance for the children and young people in your care.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Screen time: Finding a healthy balance for children and young people]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Children encounter screens from a very early age and for many parents it can be hard to know how to manage screen time in a healthy way.  

In this episode we welcome back Nikki Taranis. Nikki is a social worker and therapeutic specialist, and until recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation. We talked with Nikki about screen time and how to find a healthy balance for the children and young people in your care.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/a94f1cfe-b31f-4a29-bf48-7c4f7599e456-20-Screentime-FINAL.mp3" length="26909499"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Children encounter screens from a very early age and for many parents it can be hard to know how to manage screen time in a healthy way.  

In this episode we welcome back Nikki Taranis. Nikki is a social worker and therapeutic specialist, and until recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation. We talked with Nikki about screen time and how to find a healthy balance for the children and young people in your care.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1544267/1693175358-19-Screentime-finding-a-healthy-balance-for-children-and-young-people-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:18:40</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Finding the right daycare, kindergarten or preschool for your child]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 22:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1536291</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/finding-the-right-daycare-kindergarten-or-preschool-for-your-child</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Outside the family home children spend most of their time in school or early childhood education and care. In this episode we focus on early learning services (or early childhood services as mentioned in the podcast), otherwise known as preschool, early learning centers, daycare, kindergarten or childcare. Our guest this episode is Sally Braddy, the assistant director for children's programs at Gowrie South Australia. who we talk to about how to find the right early childhood service for your child.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Outside the family home children spend most of their time in school or early childhood education and care. In this episode we focus on early learning services (or early childhood services as mentioned in the podcast), otherwise known as preschool, early learning centers, daycare, kindergarten or childcare. Our guest this episode is Sally Braddy, the assistant director for children's programs at Gowrie South Australia. who we talk to about how to find the right early childhood service for your child.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Finding the right daycare, kindergarten or preschool for your child]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Outside the family home children spend most of their time in school or early childhood education and care. In this episode we focus on early learning services (or early childhood services as mentioned in the podcast), otherwise known as preschool, early learning centers, daycare, kindergarten or childcare. Our guest this episode is Sally Braddy, the assistant director for children's programs at Gowrie South Australia. who we talk to about how to find the right early childhood service for your child.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1654f9f3-f065-4d9c-92b4-35e9b0721527-18-Picking-the-right-early-learning-centre-for-your-child-FINAL.mp3" length="31700036"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Outside the family home children spend most of their time in school or early childhood education and care. In this episode we focus on early learning services (or early childhood services as mentioned in the podcast), otherwise known as preschool, early learning centers, daycare, kindergarten or childcare. Our guest this episode is Sally Braddy, the assistant director for children's programs at Gowrie South Australia. who we talk to about how to find the right early childhood service for your child.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1536291/1691965717-18-Picking-the-right-early-learning-centre-for-your-child-Thumbnail-2.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:00</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Gaming: Finding a healthy balance for children and young people]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:29:12 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1526197</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/gaming-finding-a-healthy-balance-for-children-and-young-people</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Gaming is a big part of many young people’s lives. As a parent it can be hard finding the right balance (or even knowing what that is) when it comes to both gaming and screen time. In this episode we talk with Nikki Taranis who was recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation, as she draws on her experience as a social worker and therapeutic specialist, as well as her own interest in gaming.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Gaming is a big part of many young people’s lives. As a parent it can be hard finding the right balance (or even knowing what that is) when it comes to both gaming and screen time. In this episode we talk with Nikki Taranis who was recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation, as she draws on her experience as a social worker and therapeutic specialist, as well as her own interest in gaming.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Gaming: Finding a healthy balance for children and young people]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Gaming is a big part of many young people’s lives. As a parent it can be hard finding the right balance (or even knowing what that is) when it comes to both gaming and screen time. In this episode we talk with Nikki Taranis who was recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation, as she draws on her experience as a social worker and therapeutic specialist, as well as her own interest in gaming.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/c6a7f850-5acc-450e-aa45-4e22b5a7b218-17-Gaming-FINAL-resave.mp3" length="46583451"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Gaming is a big part of many young people’s lives. As a parent it can be hard finding the right balance (or even knowing what that is) when it comes to both gaming and screen time. In this episode we talk with Nikki Taranis who was recently a team leader with the Australian Childhood Foundation, as she draws on her experience as a social worker and therapeutic specialist, as well as her own interest in gaming.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1526197/1690850484-17-Gaming-finding-a-healthy-balance-for-children-and-young-people-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:19</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Parenting in rural and remote Australia]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1518266</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/parenting-in-rural-and-remote-australia</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Parenting is an adventure no matter where you are located, but it can bring unique challenges and opportunities when you are raising a family in the remote areas of outback Australia. In this episode we talk to Petie, a mother to four children who lives with her family in a beautiful and unique part of the country.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Parenting is an adventure no matter where you are located, but it can bring unique challenges and opportunities when you are raising a family in the remote areas of outback Australia. In this episode we talk to Petie, a mother to four children who lives with her family in a beautiful and unique part of the country.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Parenting in rural and remote Australia]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Parenting is an adventure no matter where you are located, but it can bring unique challenges and opportunities when you are raising a family in the remote areas of outback Australia. In this episode we talk to Petie, a mother to four children who lives with her family in a beautiful and unique part of the country.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1d60110d-a280-4b8d-8837-10b8ede00900-16-Rural-Relationships.mp3" length="39330648"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Parenting is an adventure no matter where you are located, but it can bring unique challenges and opportunities when you are raising a family in the remote areas of outback Australia. In this episode we talk to Petie, a mother to four children who lives with her family in a beautiful and unique part of the country.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1518266/1689557578-16-Parenting-in-rural-and-remote-Australia-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:17</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Building a strong and positive relationship with your child]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 22:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1509485</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/building-a-strong-and-positive-relationship-with-your-child</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[For many parents and caregivers, it can be hard to know how to foster a strong and positive relationship with their child, while also allowing them space to explore and grow.  

In this podcast, we talk to Lyndsay Healy, Director of the Children’s Program at Gowrie South Australia. Lyndsay has over 20 years experience in helping parents respond to the needs of their children in a way that allows children to feel safe and secure, while helping build strong relationships between family members.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[For many parents and caregivers, it can be hard to know how to foster a strong and positive relationship with their child, while also allowing them space to explore and grow.  

In this podcast, we talk to Lyndsay Healy, Director of the Children’s Program at Gowrie South Australia. Lyndsay has over 20 years experience in helping parents respond to the needs of their children in a way that allows children to feel safe and secure, while helping build strong relationships between family members.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Building a strong and positive relationship with your child]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
                                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[For many parents and caregivers, it can be hard to know how to foster a strong and positive relationship with their child, while also allowing them space to explore and grow.  

In this podcast, we talk to Lyndsay Healy, Director of the Children’s Program at Gowrie South Australia. Lyndsay has over 20 years experience in helping parents respond to the needs of their children in a way that allows children to feel safe and secure, while helping build strong relationships between family members.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/695e520e-dc43-4ee8-82b2-8b7714565c75-Nadia-podcast-recording-with-Lyndsay-Healy-FINAL.mp3" length="25754055"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[For many parents and caregivers, it can be hard to know how to foster a strong and positive relationship with their child, while also allowing them space to explore and grow.  

In this podcast, we talk to Lyndsay Healy, Director of the Children’s Program at Gowrie South Australia. Lyndsay has over 20 years experience in helping parents respond to the needs of their children in a way that allows children to feel safe and secure, while helping build strong relationships between family members.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:17:52</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[A GP's role in supporting the family]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:24:27 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[When it comes to the health of children and families, general practitioners, or GPs, are often the first port of call for parents seeking advice and treatment for their child's health concerns.  

In this podcast we talk with Dr Andrew Leech who has over 12 years experience as a GP, and a special interest in child mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[When it comes to the health of children and families, general practitioners, or GPs, are often the first port of call for parents seeking advice and treatment for their child's health concerns.  

In this podcast we talk with Dr Andrew Leech who has over 12 years experience as a GP, and a special interest in child mental health and wellbeing.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[A GP's role in supporting the family]]>
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                    <![CDATA[When it comes to the health of children and families, general practitioners, or GPs, are often the first port of call for parents seeking advice and treatment for their child's health concerns.  

In this podcast we talk with Dr Andrew Leech who has over 12 years experience as a GP, and a special interest in child mental health and wellbeing.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[When it comes to the health of children and families, general practitioners, or GPs, are often the first port of call for parents seeking advice and treatment for their child's health concerns.  

In this podcast we talk with Dr Andrew Leech who has over 12 years experience as a GP, and a special interest in child mental health and wellbeing.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:14</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[How you can support your neurodivergent child]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/how-you-can-support-your-neurodivergent-child</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain and the different ways in which people think, learn and process information. In this podcast we talk with Bec, a mother and stepmother to three children, who shares her parenting journey with us, including the challenges and valuable lessons she has learned from her neurodivergent son.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain and the different ways in which people think, learn and process information. In this podcast we talk with Bec, a mother and stepmother to three children, who shares her parenting journey with us, including the challenges and valuable lessons she has learned from her neurodivergent son.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How you can support your neurodivergent child]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain and the different ways in which people think, learn and process information. In this podcast we talk with Bec, a mother and stepmother to three children, who shares her parenting journey with us, including the challenges and valuable lessons she has learned from her neurodivergent son.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain and the different ways in which people think, learn and process information. In this podcast we talk with Bec, a mother and stepmother to three children, who shares her parenting journey with us, including the challenges and valuable lessons she has learned from her neurodivergent son.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1489359/1685668070-13-How-you-can-support-your-neurodivergent-child-Thumbnail-1.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:33:20</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children in out-of-home care]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 23:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/looking-after-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-of-children-in-out-of-home-care</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[There are many reasons why some children are not able to remain living with their birth families. In Australia, this is referred to as out-of-home care. While it’s intended to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, out-of-home-care can also come with its own set of challenges.  

In this podcast we talk with Meryl Klimczack, who has over 20 years’ experience as a foster mum.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[There are many reasons why some children are not able to remain living with their birth families. In Australia, this is referred to as out-of-home care. While it’s intended to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, out-of-home-care can also come with its own set of challenges.  

In this podcast we talk with Meryl Klimczack, who has over 20 years’ experience as a foster mum.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children in out-of-home care]]>
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                    <![CDATA[There are many reasons why some children are not able to remain living with their birth families. In Australia, this is referred to as out-of-home care. While it’s intended to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, out-of-home-care can also come with its own set of challenges.  

In this podcast we talk with Meryl Klimczack, who has over 20 years’ experience as a foster mum.]]>
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In this podcast we talk with Meryl Klimczack, who has over 20 years’ experience as a foster mum.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1481977/1684803711-12-Looking-after-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-of-children-in-out-of-home-care-Thumbna.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:15</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Growing up with a parent who experiences mental health difficulties]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 02:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Our childhood experiences often shape who we are and how we view the world. Children who grow up with a parent who experiences mental health difficulties can experience challenges that impact and shape their life. 

In this podcast we talk with Abbey Clark. She's 18 years of age and is generously sharing her experiences of growing up with a father living with mental health difficulties.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Our childhood experiences often shape who we are and how we view the world. Children who grow up with a parent who experiences mental health difficulties can experience challenges that impact and shape their life. 

In this podcast we talk with Abbey Clark. She's 18 years of age and is generously sharing her experiences of growing up with a father living with mental health difficulties.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Growing up with a parent who experiences mental health difficulties]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Our childhood experiences often shape who we are and how we view the world. Children who grow up with a parent who experiences mental health difficulties can experience challenges that impact and shape their life. 

In this podcast we talk with Abbey Clark. She's 18 years of age and is generously sharing her experiences of growing up with a father living with mental health difficulties.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Our childhood experiences often shape who we are and how we view the world. Children who grow up with a parent who experiences mental health difficulties can experience challenges that impact and shape their life. 

In this podcast we talk with Abbey Clark. She's 18 years of age and is generously sharing her experiences of growing up with a father living with mental health difficulties.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1473889/bd2ec11f1da55ce89a65c32903480111-11-Growing-up-with-parental-mental-health-difficulties-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:08</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Supporting children who have experienced trauma]]>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/supporting-children-who-have-experienced-trauma</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[All children deserve to have safe environments where they can thrive. But when a child’s trust is broken and their environment no longer feels safe, this can have significant ramifications for the child’s life and development. In this podcast we talk with Dan Moss, who has a long history of working in support services with children who have experienced trauma. Dan helps us understand what relational trauma is and how it can affect the mental health and wellbeing of the children in our lives.]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[All children deserve to have safe environments where they can thrive. But when a child’s trust is broken and their environment no longer feels safe, this can have significant ramifications for the child’s life and development. In this podcast we talk with Dan Moss, who has a long history of working in support services with children who have experienced trauma. Dan helps us understand what relational trauma is and how it can affect the mental health and wellbeing of the children in our lives.]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting children who have experienced trauma]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[All children deserve to have safe environments where they can thrive. But when a child’s trust is broken and their environment no longer feels safe, this can have significant ramifications for the child’s life and development. In this podcast we talk with Dan Moss, who has a long history of working in support services with children who have experienced trauma. Dan helps us understand what relational trauma is and how it can affect the mental health and wellbeing of the children in our lives.]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/0730149c-9fab-4330-bc30-e26695730fa0-10-Trauma-FINAL.mp3" length="34201396"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[All children deserve to have safe environments where they can thrive. But when a child’s trust is broken and their environment no longer feels safe, this can have significant ramifications for the child’s life and development. In this podcast we talk with Dan Moss, who has a long history of working in support services with children who have experienced trauma. Dan helps us understand what relational trauma is and how it can affect the mental health and wellbeing of the children in our lives.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1462472/c3ce405e73465f14da335428ae11d551-10-Podcast-thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:44</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting your child's emotions]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/supporting-your-childs-emotions</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[As a parent or caregiver it can be difficult to know how to help your child manage their big feelings. In this podcast we talk to Ben Rogers, a father and occupational therapist who has spent much of his career looking at emotions and how to help children and parents manage them in a healthy way.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[As a parent or caregiver it can be difficult to know how to help your child manage their big feelings. In this podcast we talk to Ben Rogers, a father and occupational therapist who has spent much of his career looking at emotions and how to help children and parents manage them in a healthy way.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Supporting your child's emotions]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[As a parent or caregiver it can be difficult to know how to help your child manage their big feelings. In this podcast we talk to Ben Rogers, a father and occupational therapist who has spent much of his career looking at emotions and how to help children and parents manage them in a healthy way.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[As a parent or caregiver it can be difficult to know how to help your child manage their big feelings. In this podcast we talk to Ben Rogers, a father and occupational therapist who has spent much of his career looking at emotions and how to help children and parents manage them in a healthy way.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:53</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Tips for new parents: How to avoid comparing yourself to others]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 02:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/tips-for-new-parents-how-to-avoid-comparing-yourself-to-others</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, a mother and mental health accredited social worker about our natural instinct to compare ourselves to others, how this can increase for new parents and how to remind yourself that you are doing a good job.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, a mother and mental health accredited social worker about our natural instinct to compare ourselves to others, how this can increase for new parents and how to remind yourself that you are doing a good job.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Tips for new parents: How to avoid comparing yourself to others]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, a mother and mental health accredited social worker about our natural instinct to compare ourselves to others, how this can increase for new parents and how to remind yourself that you are doing a good job.]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/d0dc48cb-4dd6-4532-86b8-9a4d3ec01120-8-Comparisonitus-and-the-shoulds-of-parenting-FINAL.mp3" length="31081545"
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, a mother and mental health accredited social worker about our natural instinct to compare ourselves to others, how this can increase for new parents and how to remind yourself that you are doing a good job.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:33</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Tips for new parents: Bonding with your baby in their first 12 months]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1432730</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/tips-for-new-parents-bonding-with-your-baby-in-their-first-12-months</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, mother and mental health accredited social worker, about bonding with your baby in their first 12 months, and what can help if this doesn’t come naturally.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, mother and mental health accredited social worker, about bonding with your baby in their first 12 months, and what can help if this doesn’t come naturally.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Tips for new parents: Bonding with your baby in their first 12 months]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, mother and mental health accredited social worker, about bonding with your baby in their first 12 months, and what can help if this doesn’t come naturally.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/1218ab39-64f0-4bc9-bacd-cec1d3f775a4-7-Getting-to-know-your-child-in-the-first-12-months-FINAL.mp3" length="36665500"
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Vicki Mansfield, mother and mental health accredited social worker, about bonding with your baby in their first 12 months, and what can help if this doesn’t come naturally.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                    <itunes:image href="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/images/1432730/1ea51c24c2c5a78f11b648249ab92a66-7-Bonding-with-your-baby-in-their-first-12-months-Thumbnail.jpg"></itunes:image>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:26</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Understanding your child's experience of anxiety]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1423222</guid>
                                    <link>https://emerging-minds-families.castos.com/episodes/understanding-your-childs-experience-of-anxiety</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Many ‘firsts’ happen in a child’s early years, so it's common for them to feel nervous or anxious sometimes. But it's important to understand the difference between children's big feelings and experience of anxiety. In this podcast we chat to psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about understanding your child’s experience of anxiety.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Many ‘firsts’ happen in a child’s early years, so it's common for them to feel nervous or anxious sometimes. But it's important to understand the difference between children's big feelings and experience of anxiety. In this podcast we chat to psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about understanding your child’s experience of anxiety.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Understanding your child's experience of anxiety]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Many ‘firsts’ happen in a child’s early years, so it's common for them to feel nervous or anxious sometimes. But it's important to understand the difference between children's big feelings and experience of anxiety. In this podcast we chat to psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about understanding your child’s experience of anxiety.]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                    <![CDATA[Many ‘firsts’ happen in a child’s early years, so it's common for them to feel nervous or anxious sometimes. But it's important to understand the difference between children's big feelings and experience of anxiety. In this podcast we chat to psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about understanding your child’s experience of anxiety.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:17</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Staying connected to your kids while experiencing mental health difficulties]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Jason Tyndale, a father of four, on about how to remain connected to your children when you are experiencing mental health difficulties.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Jason Tyndale, a father of four, on about how to remain connected to your children when you are experiencing mental health difficulties.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Staying connected to your kids while experiencing mental health difficulties]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Jason Tyndale, a father of four, on about how to remain connected to your children when you are experiencing mental health difficulties.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast we talk to Jason Tyndale, a father of four, on about how to remain connected to your children when you are experiencing mental health difficulties.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[How to find the right health professional]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[How to find the right health professional]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:31</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Talking to your child about your mental illness]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. 
John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. 
John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Talking to your child about your mental illness]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. 
John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. 
John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:43</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What families can do to look after themselves following a flood]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to one of the leading experts in disaster recovery: educator, psychologist and the director of the Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma Loss and Grief Network at the Australian National University, Michelle Roberts. Michelle explores what families can do to look after themselves following a flood event, along with advice on how to talk to children about planning for natural disasters.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to one of the leading experts in disaster recovery: educator, psychologist and the director of the Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma Loss and Grief Network at the Australian National University, Michelle Roberts. Michelle explores what families can do to look after themselves following a flood event, along with advice on how to talk to children about planning for natural disasters.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[What families can do to look after themselves following a flood]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to one of the leading experts in disaster recovery: educator, psychologist and the director of the Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma Loss and Grief Network at the Australian National University, Michelle Roberts. Michelle explores what families can do to look after themselves following a flood event, along with advice on how to talk to children about planning for natural disasters.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we talk to one of the leading experts in disaster recovery: educator, psychologist and the director of the Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma Loss and Grief Network at the Australian National University, Michelle Roberts. Michelle explores what families can do to look after themselves following a flood event, along with advice on how to talk to children about planning for natural disasters.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:30:52</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Learning how to parent when you weren't parented well yourself]]>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1329431</guid>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this podcast, we talk to Flick, a mother of four about how she learnt to parent when she wasn’t parented well herself.]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this podcast, we talk to Flick, a mother of four about how she learnt to parent when she wasn’t parented well herself.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Learning how to parent when you weren't parented well yourself]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast, we talk to Flick, a mother of four about how she learnt to parent when she wasn’t parented well herself.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this podcast, we talk to Flick, a mother of four about how she learnt to parent when she wasn’t parented well herself.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:46</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds Families podcast introduction]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Emerging Minds</dc:creator>
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                    https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/46201/episode/1320979</guid>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Welcome to the Emerging Minds Families podcast. Each fortnight, we chat with parents, family members and practitioners from all over Australia. They generously share with us their experiences and the knowledge, strength and the skills they’ve developed while navigating the ups and downs of parenting, raising a family and the tricky things that life can sometimes throw at us. We discuss a range of topics close to families hearts and always with a mind to supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. Tune in today.]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the Emerging Minds Families podcast. Each fortnight, we chat with parents, family members and practitioners from all over Australia. They generously share with us their experiences and the knowledge, strength and the skills they’ve developed while navigating the ups and downs of parenting, raising a family and the tricky things that life can sometimes throw at us. We discuss a range of topics close to families hearts and always with a mind to supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. Tune in today.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds Families podcast introduction]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the Emerging Minds Families podcast. Each fortnight, we chat with parents, family members and practitioners from all over Australia. They generously share with us their experiences and the knowledge, strength and the skills they’ve developed while navigating the ups and downs of parenting, raising a family and the tricky things that life can sometimes throw at us. We discuss a range of topics close to families hearts and always with a mind to supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. Tune in today.]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/dc2b813a-6879-4fab-a592-d71be3772002-EMF-Podcast-teaser-FINAL.mp3" length="991137"
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the Emerging Minds Families podcast. Each fortnight, we chat with parents, family members and practitioners from all over Australia. They generously share with us their experiences and the knowledge, strength and the skills they’ve developed while navigating the ups and downs of parenting, raising a family and the tricky things that life can sometimes throw at us. We discuss a range of topics close to families hearts and always with a mind to supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. Tune in today.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:00:40</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Emerging Minds]]>
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