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Parenting Unpacked

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  • Summary

  • Welcome to Parenting Unpacked. A podcast for parents seeking evidence, empathy and kindness. Hosted by Child Development PhDs Dr. Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini and Dr. Kristyn Sommer. As mums we know how hard parenting is. We also know how much conflicting information exists out there in the parenting space. As experts in children's cognitive, social and emotional development we're here to help you unpack the science of parenting and to see the beauty in the grey. Join us every week as we bring you content from the science of parenting, with a good dose of empathy and common sense.
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Episodes
  • Why are toddlers a**holes?
    Apr 24 2023

    This week we tackle your burning questions which include why toddlers are assholes (hint: it’s not just your kid & it’s not your fault).
    This is our second last episode for season 2!


    To find out what your little one’s temperament is, check out this link:

    scienceminded.org/temperament

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    59 mins
  • Our top baby must-have-NOTs
    Apr 17 2023

    Re-live the trauma of the baby days with Siobhan and Kristyn as they recount just how many baby “must-haves” turned out to be “must-have-NOTs”, from carseats, prams to mamaroos and owlets. Get the full low down as we dive in to all things baby.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Postpartum Planning
    Apr 11 2023

    In this episode, Siobhan and Kristyn discuss their planning for their respective postpartum periods, the second time around! In particular, Siobhan shares her experience of working with Kathryn Millhouse from @‌_motherup to prepare a postpartum plan and she shares some of the great ideas and prompts that she's included. This is an episode packed full of practical and flexible ideas for postpartum support.


    Siobhan’s Postpartum Planning resources on Canva:

    Draft/pared down version of my Postpartum Planning Canvas:
    https://www.canva.com/design/DAFfNavl5vg/U_VyDy0RqJK4Wz0GSH4V9A/edit?utm_content=DAFfNavl5vg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

    Postpartum Planning Lists (including shopping list/toddler list/jobs for people to do list):

    https://www.canva.com/design/DAFfNRLxdwk/2UY2CTLL3PZJhWr9GxEyxg/edit?utm_content=DAFfNRLxdwk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

    Things I’m doing differently/same:

    https://www.canva.com/design/DAFbvXEiaqY/0gV0c0abHjmtIV0-pKl2Dg/edit?utm_content=DAFbvXEiaqY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

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    1 hr and 5 mins

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