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In this episode, I am thrilled to speak to Jenny Brown from the Parent Hope Project @parenthopeproject about why “fixing” our kids doesn’t work and the powerful shift that actually brings calm, connection and hope back into the home.  Working with Parents closely to change generational patterns that just are not working.  Parenting a pre-teen / teen with anxiety, big emotions or constant overwhelm can feel frightening, confusing and incredibly lonely.Together, they unpack:✨ Why teens spiral into anxiety or big reactions✨ The hidden patterns that keep families stuck✨ How parents can support without overcontrolling or rescuing✨ What to do when your teen shuts down or blows up✨ The simple changes that help teens grow confidence + resilience✨ How you can stay grounded when everything feels chaoticThis is the conversation every overwhelmed or worried parent needs. You are not alone. You are not failing. And there is a way forward.Listen now and take the first step toward a calmer, more connected home. 🤍You can work 1:1 with Jenny and her team with parent therapy The Family Systems Institute or purchase her books or workshops.I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

In this heartfelt chat, Donna sits down with learning specialist Emily Fogg from Wise Owl Education to unpack what life is really like raising and supporting our beautiful neuro-spicy kiddos.From ADHD and dyslexia to school refusal, big emotions, and the endless battle of bedtime  we dive into why our kids struggle, how their brains work, and what actually helps them thrive.Emily shares her experience as a former teacher who now supports children with reading difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD and more. We talk about the power of decodable books, routine, movement, emotional regulation and how sleep (yes, even for ADHD kids!) affects behaviour, learning and school success.If you're a tired mum trying to hold it all together, this episode will make you feel seen, supported and a little less alone.✨ What we cover:• Neurodivergent kids & big feelings• ADHD in children (and mums!)• Dyslexia, reading struggles & learning confidence• School refusal and emotional overwhelm• Why sleep changes EVERYTHING• Practical tools for calmer mornings & smoother bedtimes• The truth about early learning and foundational skills• How to support your child without burning yourself out⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:32 Emily's Journey: From Teacher to Business Owner01:08 Understanding Learning Difficulties01:42 The Importance of Decodable Books02:22 Personal Experiences with ADHD03:49 Challenges and Strategies for Neurodiverse Kids10:28 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Schooling11:45 The Critical Early Years of Education15:46 Parenting Neurodiverse Children22:07 Morning Routine and TV Rules22:17 Understanding ADHD and Parenting Strategies23:14 Reward Charts and Routine for ADHD Kids24:33 Decodable Books for Learning27:28 Healthy Eating and Sleep for ADHD31:39 Tutoring and Educational Support33:08 Summer Classes and Preventing Learning Loss35:05 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationLearn more about Wise Owl Education and buy the Decodable Books here.✨ Listen, learn and feel understood — you’re doing better than you think, mumma.I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

In this heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala - @parentingcollective, sits down with family psychologist Ashleigh Warner - @raisinghumanskind, to unpack one of the biggest struggles for parents today, what to do in the heat of the moment when our kids lash out, melt down, fight with siblings, or show aggression and how to understand where the source of the matter underneath it all is.Together, we explore:✨ Why big emotions show up as aggression or anxiety✨ How to stop behaviour firmly but compassionately✨ The importance of leadership, boundaries, and connection✨ Why modern pressures, screens, separation, busy schedules, overwhelm our kids✨ Breaking generational patterns without guilt or shame✨ How parents can shift from “fixing” to truly supporting their child✨ The real life struggles mums face in a fast, modern worldIf you are a mum who wants to feel more confident, calm and connected in your parenting, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & intro to Ashleigh01:00 – Ashleigh’s story: from behaviourist training to conscious parenting03:30 – Anxiety, aggression & “big behaviours”05:10 – The role of parental reflection (without guilt or shame)08:00 – Sleep, overwhelm & the whole-child approach10:45 – Separation, daycare & why little brains struggle13:30 – Why simplicity is powerful for anxious children15:00 – Heat of the moment: what parents should actually do17:20 – Getting to the “heart of the matter”20:00 – Sibling fighting, rivalry & deeper roots22:15 – Parenting fears & future worries25:00 – Screens, dopamine & why behaviour intensifies27:45 – Adjusting parenting styles without judgement30:00 – Leadership vs gentle scripts: why kids need strong anchors33:00 – Conscious parenting in different ages & stages36:00 – School refusal, anxiety & overwhelm38:30 – Understanding your child’s temperament40:00 – How parents can work with Ashleigh41:00 – Closing wordsI would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

Hey beautiful Newborn mummas 👋💛Do you feel like your newborn will never sleep unless they are on you? 😅 You are not alone. In this heartfelt chat, I sit down with beautiful new mum Dani (@danielle_jenkinson17), who went from contact naps, reflux, and sleepless nights, to calm, connected, and blissful sleep, all with nurturing, supportive & gentle support. 🌙We unpack what is really going on in those early weeks, how to trust your mumma instincts, and why Google is NOT  always your best friend at 3am 😉✨ Watch this episode to learn:How to help your baby sleep better with refluxWhat gentle newborn sleep looks like (no harsh methods!)How to build secure, connected sleep foundationsTips to help YOU rest and feel confident again⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Welcome & Dani’s story 1:32 – The sleepless nights: reflux, crying, and contact naps 4:15 – Why Googling at 3am makes it harder (and what to do instead) 6:40 – The moment things started to change 9:22 – Gentle, responsive sleep support explained 12:05 – Tips for new mums feeling overwhelmed 14:45 – How to build calm, secure sleep foundations 17:10 – Dani’s advice to other new mums 19:00 – Donna’s closing thoughts: you’re not alone 💛Let’s get you enjoying motherhood (and a hot cuppa ☕) again.I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

Donna Moala and bestselling author Kasey Edwards (@kaseyedwardswriter) unpack why your relationship with yourself is the foundation for calm, connected parenting. 💛Together, they dive deep into how self-love builds confidence, connection, and calm, not just for mums, but for the whole family. You will hear real, evidence-based insights on raising children who genuinely like themselves, and why letting go of perfectionism and people pleasing is one of the greatest gifts you can give your kids. 💛💬 In this episode:✨ How your self-worth influences your parenting style✨ The link between confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being in kids✨ Moving from control to connection✨ Letting go of “good girl” conditioning and reclaiming your power✨ Practical ways to model self-love every dayIf you’ve ever felt like you are doing all the right things but still doubt yourself as a mum,  this conversation will remind you that being kind to yourself is the most powerful parenting tool you have.🎧 Tune in, reflect, and rediscover the peace that comes when you parent from self-love, not self-judgment. ✨00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview01:33 Kasey's Parenting Journey03:02 Raising Girls Who Like Themselves04:32 Raising Boys Who Like Themselves06:24 Conscious Parenting and Personal Growth10:33 Challenges of Parenting Different Personalities18:55 Social Media and Mental Health25:16 Social Media Rules for Kids25:55 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health26:45 Parental Guidance and Social Media30:05 The Pressure of Academic Achievement31:12 Conscious Parenting and Discipline42:16 Emotional Bravery in Boys44:54 Conclusion and ResourcesLearn more about Kasey at kaseyedwards.com.Interested in buying her books? Visit kidswholikethemselves.com.I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala Parenting Collective SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO 🩷 Favourite room darkening product CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...