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What happens when two passionate educators combine music, movement, storytelling and play to help kids learn?
In this beautiful conversation, Donna Moala sits down with Sarah and Manny Kechayas, educators, musicians, and the creators behind Pevan & Sarah, to talk about how they went from primary school teaching and working out of their garage to becoming one of Australia’s most loved educational children’s brands.
Together, they share the inspiring story behind Pevan the Tiger, why music and movement are so powerful for children’s learning (especially neurodiverse kids), and how their educational platform is helping teachers and families connect learning with joy.
Donna absolutely loved this conversation, diving into conscious parenting, child development, neurodiversity, emotional connection, and the importance of making learning fun for kids.
Plus, exciting news! Pevan & Sarah are officially coming to ABC Kids and ABC iView, bringing their joyful educational music and content to even more Aussie families.
If you are a parent, educator, teacher, or simply passionate about helping children thrive through play-based learning, this episode is for you.
✨ Topics We Cover:
Learning through music and movement
Neurodiversity and education
Conscious parenting
Supporting school-aged children
Educational songs and phonics
The story behind Pevan the Tiger
From teachers to children’s entertainers
ABC Kids & ABC iView launch
🎙️Watch o listen now and discover why so many Aussie kids are falling in love with learning through Pevan & Sarah.
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If you are a parent wondering whether @Roblox is safe for kids, this conversation is a must watch.
In this episode, Donna Moala sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Roblox’s Global Head of Parental Advocacy, to unpack Roblox’s biggest child safety update yet,  including the launch of Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) and Roblox Select (ages 9–15).
Australia is the FIRST country to receive these new safety features, designed to help parents confidently navigate the digital world with their children.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Back Elizabeth
00:16 Why Roblox Safety Matters
01:51 May 19 Launch Overview
02:36 Roblox Kids Ages 5-8
03:45 Ratings Chat And Controls
05:01 Roblox Select Ages 9-15
05:56 Digital Conscious Parenting
11:32 Age Checks And Defaults
16:06 Vetting Developers Content
17:53 Community Feedback Next Steps
18:43 Australia First Wrap Up
This is a balanced, honest conversation about raising children in the digital age, without fear, shame, or panic.
Whether you are parenting toddlers, tweens, or teens, this episode will help you better understand:
✔️ Roblox safety
✔️ Screen time boundaries
✔️ Online gaming safety
✔️ Social media and technology for kids
✔️ Conscious digital parenting
🎙 Hosted by Donna Moala
Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox 
Listen Part 1: Roblox Safety and Parenting with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1733060/episodes/18961061
🎙️If this conversation helped you, subscribe, share with another parent, and join us as we continue navigating modern parenting together.
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Follow Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov: 
Website: https://www.digitalparentingcoach.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmilovidov/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigiParentCoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digiparentcoach/

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If your child is hitting, yelling, refusing, or melting down, this conversation will completely shift how you see their behavior.
In Part 2 of this powerful episode, parenting expert Gen Muir, founder of @connectedparentingau joins Donna Moala to break down what’s really going on beneath “bad behaviour” and why boundaries are not about control, but safety.
You’ll learn:
Why anger is often a “bodyguard” for deeper emotions
The biggest misconception about gentle parenting
How to set firm boundaries without punishment
What to do in real moments of hitting, biting, and escalation
Why neurodiverse and strong-willed kids need more connection, not less
Simple language shifts that instantly de-escalate your child
This episode is practical, honest, and deeply reassuring for modern parents trying to do things differently.
Because your child isn’t trying to be difficult.
 They are having a hard time.
Follow Gen Muir: 
Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuir
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/  
Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/
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Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you know the kind of parent you want to be, but at the moment, your reactions do not match.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Connected Parenting founder and expert @GenMuir to unpack what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviour, for both kids and parents.
Together, they explore:
– Why even the most self-aware parents can become dysregulated and even loose their temper
– How your own childhood generational patterns shows up in parenting
– The difference between authoritarian vs authoritative parenting
– What to do when your child is melting down, hitting, or pushing boundaries
– How to stay calm, connected, and in control (even when it’s hard)
– Why connection before correction, is the key to raising resilient kids
Gen shares real-life parenting moments (including her infamous “fork throwing” story), practical tools you can actually use, and a refreshing, honest take, you don’t have to get it right all the time, 30% is enough.
If you have ever felt triggered, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond to your child’s behaviour, this conversation will leave you feeling understood and equipped.
✨ Because it’s not about being a perfect parent, it’s about being a connected one.
Follow Gen Muir: 
Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/
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Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/
  
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Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent, CEO of @theparenthood, to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before.
From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations,  this conversation dives deep into the real pressures families are facing right now.
If you are a parent feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you are constantly “on” you are not alone. This episode explains why parenting feels this hard and what actually needs to change to better support families.
What you will learn in this episode:
Why parenting is more stressful in today’s world
The impact of cost of living on families and parents
What “mental load” really means in parenting
How parenting burnout shows up (and why it’s rising)
Why you can’t fix everything for your children
The reality of raising kids while working full-time
Why systemic support for parents matters
Who this is for:
Overwhelmed mums and dads
Working parents juggling career and family
Parents of toddlers, teens, or multiple children
Anyone feeling burnt out, anxious, or stretched in parenting
Follow Georgie Dent: 
Website: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiedent/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParenthoodProject/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparenthood/
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