Emerging Minds Families

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.

Tricky topics: Talking to children and young people about pornography
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:30:09
My journey as a transgender parent
Mar 24, 2025 – 00:19:21
Talking about family mealtimes, nutrition and food refusal in children
Mar 10, 2025 – 00:33:00
Talking to children and young people about consent
Feb 24, 2025 – 00:36:22
Talking to children and young people about sex and their bodies
Feb 10, 2025 – 00:33:37
Supporting the mental health of children who stutter – part two
Jan 27, 2025 – 00:32:52
Supporting the mental health of children who stutter – part one
Jan 13, 2025 – 00:28:06
Re-release: How a neighbourhood coffee house brought a community together
Dec 30, 2024 – 00:24:10
Re-release: Navigating family life this holiday season
Dec 15, 2024 – 00:23:58
Young carers and how to support them
Dec 2, 2024 – 00:25:27
How to support children who are experiencing distress
Nov 18, 2024 – 00:39:29
Supporting children with big feelings
Nov 4, 2024 – 00:37:14
Families who have experienced disasters (part four): How to support children and young people after a disaster
Oct 21, 2024 – 00:25:23
Responding to shame and stigma in child protection and reunification
Oct 7, 2024 – 00:44:23
How to talk about body image with children and young people
Sep 23, 2024 – 00:26:44
Global majority: what it means and how we can use language to empower
Sep 8, 2024 – 00:31:01
Finding connection in a community choir
Aug 26, 2024 – 00:23:28
Families who have experienced disasters (part three): What happens when you lose your home
Aug 12, 2024 – 00:36:46
Staying connected when a parent works away from home
Jul 29, 2024 – 00:22:25
Families who have experienced disasters (part two): Being prepared
Jul 15, 2024 – 00:27:52
Responding to racism and the stigma of single parenting
Jun 30, 2024 – 00:35:58
Families who have experienced disasters (part one): Age-appropriate supports for children
Jun 17, 2024 – 00:29:54
Understanding and supporting children’s mental health
Jun 2, 2024 – 00:14:23
Parenting with a disability and responding to stigma
May 19, 2024 – 00:35:17
The strengths and resilience of single parent families who’ve experienced tough times
May 5, 2024 – 00:32:25
How to find connection and belonging in tough times
Apr 21, 2024 – 00:18:22
Helping your child navigate the relationships in their life
Apr 7, 2024 – 00:20:22
When family members reconnect: A parent and son’s story of reconciliation
Mar 24, 2024 – 00:25:03
The Butterfly Garden: How a community built a garden and found connection
Mar 10, 2024 – 00:25:45
How communicating well can keep separated families connected
Feb 25, 2024 – 00:25:45
How to talk to your children about experiencing family homelessness
Feb 12, 2024 – 00:43:26
Staying connected with your children while navigating child protection
Jan 29, 2024 – 00:22:48
Re-release: How to find the right health professional
Jan 14, 2024 – 00:19:49
Re-release: Talking to your child about your mental illness
Jan 1, 2024 – 00:33:02
Navigating family life this holiday season
Dec 17, 2023 – 00:23:58
How a neighbourhood coffee house brought a community together
Dec 3, 2023 – 00:27:44
Understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma
Nov 20, 2023 – 00:23:51
How to support your family and yourself through grief and loss
Nov 6, 2023 – 00:35:11
Childhood bullying: When a child engages in bullying behaviour – part two
Oct 23, 2023 – 00:15:58
How to talk to children and young people about disordered eating
Oct 9, 2023 – 00:14:17
Childhood bullying: When a child experiences bullying – part one
Sep 24, 2023 – 00:24:43
Supporting children and young people who identify as gender diverse
Sep 11, 2023 – 00:19:29
Screen time: Finding a healthy balance for children and young people
Aug 27, 2023 – 00:18:40
Finding the right daycare, kindergarten or preschool for your child
Aug 13, 2023 – 00:22:00
Gaming: Finding a healthy balance for children and young people
Aug 1, 2023 – 00:32:19
Parenting in rural and remote Australia
Jul 17, 2023 – 00:27:17
Building a strong and positive relationship with your child
Jul 2, 2023 – 00:17:52
A GP’s role in supporting the family
Jun 19, 2023 – 00:25:14
How you can support your neurodivergent child
Jun 2, 2023 – 00:33:20
Looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children in out-of-home care
May 18, 2023 – 00:26:15