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On this weeks episode we are discussing why its so important to have uncomfortable conversations with our children. Our children have natural curiosities about lots of things including drugs and alcohol, relationships and all the things that make parents squirm. With...
Let’s break the taboos and start talking openly with our kids about the things that matter. In this episode, Fabiana Coll interviews Michelle Mitchell to explore the challenges of parenting during the transition from childhood to adolescence. They cover key topics...
Let’s be honest—talking to our kids about sex, puberty and where babies come from can bring up more anxiety for us than them. In this episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson is joined by educator, author, and parenting expert Michelle Mitchell to guide parents through these...
Lucy and Kel bring you the complete, unmissable conversations from their week with parenting expert and author Michelle Mitchell. If you’re raising an 8–12-year-old and feeling a little overwhelmed, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Michelle covers...
Let's delve into the complex world of puberty and ADHD, exploring how early puberty can impact mental health, and the importance of providing safety and security for our children, particularly between the ages of 9 and 12. Michelle shares her personal experiences as a...
A mum came to my last night with questions about how to respond to her 11 year old daughter. Her daughter had begun standing in front of the mirror, “Look at my stomach. I think it’s bloated. I’m putting on weight.” Her mum responded, “You are skin and bone. You...
I regularly teach sexual health in primary schools. Today, a 10 year old boy approached me after a lesson about puberty. He waited until everyone had left the room and then asked me a very direct, personal question. He was uncomplicated in his approach, like...
Most parents tell me that topics like puberty or sex weren’t freely spoken about when they were young. For many, puberty just arrived, and they were left to work out the details by themselves. When it came to the birds and the bees, we were often handed an educational...
If you are a parent of a tween you may have grabble with WHEN to talk to your child about puberty, knowing that it could potentially be a daunting topic for them. Besides the obvious age pressure to get it done before it gets them to (lol), you might be wondering if...
This article was published by news.com and also the Herald Sun on 21st Aug 2025. You can read the article here.The Morning Show also featured this content. You can watch the interview below.https://vimeo.com/1113113509The Australian eSafety commissioner has called 9 -...
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