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What if your child’s path to success has very little to do with getting straight A’s? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with @Margot Machol Bisnow , author of Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams, 99 Stories from Families Who Did , to explore what it really takes to raise confident, resilient and fulfilled children. Margot spent years interviewing successful entrepreneurs and their families to uncover the common threads in how thriving entrepreneurs were raised. What she discovered may challenge the way many parents think about academic success, achievement and the future. From encouraging curiosity and nurturing passions to allowing children to experience failure, Margot shares the parenting lessons she discovered across hundreds of stories. In this conversation, Donna and Margot explore: ✨ Why grades aren’t the only measure of a child’s potential ✨ How to recognise and nurture your child’s natural passions ✨ Why children need space to discover what brings them joy ✨ How sports, music, creativity and other passions can build grit, resilience and confidence ✨ Why parents need to rethink their fear around failure ✨ The importance of believing in your child, even when their path looks different from yours ✨ How to support children who don’t fit the traditional school system ✨ Why curiosity may be one of the most valuable qualities we can nurture ✨ How to give children greater independence while still being there to guide them Margot’s message is simple but powerful: pay attention to your child. Instead of forcing them into a predetermined version of success, notice what they love, what they’re naturally drawn to and where they come alive. 💛 If you’ve ever worried that your child isn’t following the “right” path, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Catch the full episode and discover how we can move beyond chasing grades and start helping our children discover their own passions, purpose and path. Follow Margot Bisnow: Website: https://raisinganentrepreneur.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margotbisnow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-machol-bisnow-a29550b5/ Buy the book - Raising an Entrepreneur - How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Entrepreneur-Children-Achieve-Families/dp/1098377745/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1649777585&sr=8-5 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 ...

Choosing the right education path for your child can feel like one of the biggest parenting decisions you'll ever make. Should you choose mainstream school, homeschooling, or another alternative education option? And how do you know which path truly suits your child and your family? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Emma Gentle , an Emotional Intelligence & Nervous System Coach and former school leader, to explore the growing conversation around homeschooling vs mainstream school. Drawing on her experience as a teacher, school leader, coach and mum, Emma shares why more parents are questioning traditional education and what she believes families should consider before making such an important decision. Together, we discuss: ✅ Homeschooling vs mainstream school and how to weigh up the options ✅ How emotional intelligence shapes the way we parent and make family decisions ✅ Why understanding your child's nervous system and emotional needs matters ✅ The difference between making parenting decisions from fear versus self-trust ✅ What children really need to thrive, both academically and emotionally ✅ Why conscious parenting is about connection, boundaries and understanding behaviour, not permissive parenting ✅ How parents can tune into their family values instead of simply following what society expects This is not an episode telling parents which education path to choose. Instead, it's an honest and compassionate conversation about slowing down, getting curious, and making choices that align with your child's needs and your family's values. Whether you're considering homeschooling, navigating school refusal, questioning the mainstream education system, or simply wanting to better understand your child's emotions and behaviour, this episode offers plenty of food for thought. If this conversation resonates with you, I'd love you to share it with another parent who may be quietly asking the same questions. Sometimes knowing you're not alone is exactly where clarity begins. Subscribe to the Parenting Collective Podcast for honest conversations about conscious parenting, children's sleep, emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation and raising resilient, connected children. Follow Emma Gentle : Website: https://emmagentle.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/em_gentle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gentle-469099263 Learn more about The Grad Guide Mentorship: https://emmagentle.com.au/tggmgrow 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 ...

Are rising grocery bills putting pressure on your family budget? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Carol Ann Kates , award-winning author and grocery shopping expert, to uncover the grocery shopping secrets that can help families save money, reduce food waste, and make every dollar go further. Drawing on decades of experience as a former grocery store owner, Carol Ann shares practical tips on how to shop smarter, choose the freshest produce, store food correctly, and plan meals that stretch your grocery budget, without sacrificing healthy family meals. Whether you're a busy mum, looking to cut your grocery bill, or simply want to make smarter shopping decisions during the cost of living crisis, this episode is packed with simple, actionable advice you can start using today. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: • How to save money on your weekly grocery shop • Why seasonal produce is better for your budget • Grocery shopping habits that waste money • Simple ways to reduce food waste at home • How meal planning can help busy families save time and money If this episode helped you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with another parent who could use these grocery shopping tips. Follow Carol Ann Kates : Website: https://www.carolannkates.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Carol-Ann-Kates-Kitchen-100069557423361/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolannkates/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolannkates X/Twitter: https://x.com/carolannkates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-ann-kates-0aa5123 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carolannkates/ Buy Carol Ann’s Books here: https://www.carolannkates.com/books 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 ...

Pregnancy, birth and postpartum can be some of the most transformative and vulnerable seasons of a mother’s life. But no mother was ever meant to do it all alone. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Deyana Salib , Midwife, Owner & Director of Pregnancy Practice Perth , for a heartfelt conversation about why mothers need a village before, during and after birth. Deyana shares her journey as a midwife and the inspiration behind Pregnancy Practice Perth , a community-focused model designed to support women from early pregnancy through birth and into postpartum. Together, Donna and Deyana talk about: • Why pregnancy support needs to begin from the moment you find out you’re pregnant • The importance of continuous midwife-led care throughout pregnancy and birth • Why postpartum support is just as important as pregnancy and birth preparation • The mental load, anxiety and loneliness many new mothers experience • Why mothers need practical help, emotional support and sometimes simply someone to give them a hug • The importance of building a genuine “village” around mothers • Birth support, breastfeeding, newborn sleep and the professionals who can help • Supporting mothers who have experienced miscarriage, infertility or difficult births • The impact of isolation and the growing need for connection in modern motherhood • Deyana’s charity I’m With You, supporting vulnerable pregnant and postpartum women • The role of spirituality, faith, hope and surrendering fear during motherhood One of the biggest messages from this conversation is simple: you are not failing, you are not meant to do this alone. Whether you are pregnant, preparing for birth, navigating those early newborn weeks, or supporting a new mum in your life, this episode is a reminder that mothers deserve to be cared for too. If this episode resonates with you, subscribe to The Parenting Collective Podcast, share it with a mum who needs to hear it, and let us know in the comments: Who is in your village? Follow Deyana Salib : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deyana-salib-b0a4ab24a/ Website: https://pregnancypracticeperth.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560860396055 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancypracticeperth/ Book your FREE 15 minute consultation: https://pregnancypracticeperth.com.au/book-your-free-15-minute-consultation-below/ 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 ...

Why do so many children lose their authentic selves and what can parents do to protect them? In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Alexander Kopelman , social entrepreneur, advocate, whole-being coach, and author of For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting World , to explore how modern parenting can either nurture or unintentionally suppress a child's true identity. As the founding President and CEO of the Children's Arts Guild , Alexander helped build a nonprofit dedicated to helping children discover, express, and develop their authentic selves through creativity, connection, and personal growth. Together, Donna and Alexander unpack why children often disconnect from who they truly are, how shame and generational patterns quietly shape our parenting, and why raising emotionally secure children starts with our own self-awareness. They also discuss practical ways parents can respond instead of react, support children through difficult emotions, and create an environment where kids feel safe to be fully themselves. In this episode, you will learn: * Why children lose their authentic self * How generational patterns influence parenting * The hidden impact of shame on child development * Why your child's behaviour may be reflecting your own triggers * How to build emotional safety and stronger parent-child connection * Practical ways to raise confident, emotionally resilient children Whether you're parenting a toddler, teenager, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers practical insights to help you foster connection, emotional wellbeing, and authenticity in your family. Follow Alexander Kopelman: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-kopelman-701547 Website: http://authenticityworks.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/childrensartsguild Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/childrensartsguild Buy the book: https://forrealbook.org/ 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 powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with @Annabel Karmel MBE , the world's best-selling children's cookbook author, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices in child nutrition. Annabel shares the deeply personal story that changed her life forever. After the heartbreaking loss of her baby daughter, Natasha, she transformed unimaginable grief into a mission that has helped millions of families around the world feed their children with confidence. Today, her books have sold more than 5 million copies, and her advice has shaped the way parents approach baby nutrition, toddler meals, fussy eating, and healthy family food. In this inspiring conversation, Donna and Annabel discuss: Annabel's journey from devastating loss to global impact The story behind her best-selling children's cookbooks Practical tips for raising healthy eaters How to manage fussy eaters without mealtime battles Baby nutrition and introducing nutritious foods with confidence Healthy toddler meals for busy families Why food habits developed in early childhood matter Building a successful business while raising a family Finding purpose through life's greatest challenges Whether you're navigating starting solids, struggling with a picky eater, looking for healthy toddler meal ideas, or simply wanting to raise confident, healthy kids, this episode is packed with practical parenting wisdom and heartfelt inspiration. Follow Annabel Karmel MBE: Website: https://www.annabelkarmel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annabelkarmeluk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabelkarmel/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annabelkarmel 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 ...

What if raising emotionally resilient children begins with transforming ourselves first? In this episode of Parenting Collective Podcast, Conscious Parenting Coach Donna Moala explores the power of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and conscious parenting with special guests Mayra Clay , author of The Boy and the Pink Light , and Marc Krusin . Mayra and Marc are meditation teachers with The Bright Path Ishayas and independent publishers through BookPath, where they share books and tools designed to support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and conscious living. Together, Donna, Mayra, and Marc discuss how conscious parenting can help parents: ✨ Understand their child’s emotions instead of simply reacting to behaviour ✨ Build stronger emotional connections with their children ✨ Regulate their own nervous system during challenging parenting moments ✨ Break generational patterns and create healthier family relationships ✨ Support children in developing mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional resilience Parenting is not about being perfect. It’s about becoming more present, aware, and connected, learning how our own emotions, beliefs, and reactions influence the way we show up for our children. Through meditation, mindfulness, and conscious awareness, parents can create a calmer home environment and help children feel safe, understood, and emotionally supported. If you’re a parent wanting to raise confident, emotionally healthy children while growing alongside them, this conversation is for you. Follow Mayra Clay: Website: http://mayraclay.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayrasclayb/ Buy The Book: The Boy and the Pink Light - https://a.co/d/008hUWtF Follow Marc Krusin Website: https://www.marckrusin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marckrusin Follow The Bright Path Website: http://thebrightpath.com Exercises on The Pink Light Technique: https://www.thebrightpath.com/en/exercises/#pink-light 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 ...

Are you a working parent struggling to balance career, family life, and your own wellbeing? You are not alone. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with workplace and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine to explore the hidden crisis facing working parents today: burnout, stress, mental load, and the impossible pressure to "do it all." With more families than ever relying on two working parents, many mums and dads are finding themselves overwhelmed by work demands, school commitments, childcare responsibilities, sporting schedules, technology challenges, and the emotional labour of modern parenting. In this episode, you will learn: ✔ Why modern parenting feels harder than ever ✔ The real causes of parental burnout and stress ✔ Why work-life balance feels impossible for many families ✔ How workplace culture impacts family wellbeing ✔ Practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve family life ✔ What employers can do to better support working parents ✔ How parents can create healthier boundaries between work and home ✔ Why supporting parents benefits workplaces, businesses, and society as a whole Dr Rosina McAlpine is an internationally recognised researcher, speaker, and founder of Win Win Parenting , helping organisations create family-friendly workplaces that support both employees and business success. Whether you are a working mum, working dad, business owner, HR leader, manager, or parent navigating the challenges of modern family life, this conversation will give you practical insights, validation, and hope. 👇 We would love to hear from you in the comments: What is your biggest challenge as a working parent right now? Follow Dr. Rosina McAlpine Website: https://www.drrosina.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrosina/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrosina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrosinamcalpine/ Follow Win Win Parenting: Website: https://www.winwinparenting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winwinparenting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winwinparenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winwinparenting/ 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 ...

School refusal. Anxiety. Bullying. Neurodiversity. If your child is struggling in traditional school, this conversation may give you hope. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Alexander Cork from Crimson Global Academy (CGA) to talk about online schooling, accidental homeschooling, and why more families are exploring flexible education options for children with ADHD, anxiety, school refusal, and other neurodiverse needs. As a parent and conscious parenting coach, I know how heartbreaking it can be when your child is unhappy at school. We discuss why forcing children through an environment that isn’t working can make things worse, and how alternative education pathways can provide the circuit breaker some families desperately need. In this conversation, we cover: ✨ Online schooling for neurodiverse children ✨ ADHD, anxiety and school refusal ✨ Bullying and mental health in schools ✨ Why more families are becoming "accidental homeschoolers" ✨ Supporting children with depression and social anxiety ✨ How online education can help gifted and neurodiverse learners ✨ The importance of finding the right educational fit for your child ✨ Why social connection doesn't have to come only from school If you are a parent navigating school struggles, anxiety, ADHD, autism, bullying, or homeschooling, I hope this episode reminds you that there are options and that you are not alone. 💛 Subscribe to Parenting Collective for weekly conversations that help parents create calmer homes and stronger connections. Follow Alexander Cork: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-cork/ Email: a.cork@cga.school Follow Crimson Global Academy: Website: https://www.crimsonglobalacademy.school/au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimsonglobalacademy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimsonglobalacademy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrimsonGlobalAcademy Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crimson_global_academy 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 ...

What if the same patterns and cycles showing up in your relationships aren’t the problem, but an invitation to understand what is under them and work towards healing. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala is joined by two incredible women she is fortunate to call both colleagues and dear friends: Lauren Dry , founder of RISE , and Lieve De Lint , psychologist, educator, and head coach based in Belgium. Together, the three of them support people around the world inside RISE, helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, heal old wounds, strengthen connection, and create healthier patterns for themselves and their families. In this episode, they explore: ✨ How to break toxic and unconscious relationship patterns ✨ What it means to build a conscious relationship ✨ Nervous system awareness and why it matters in love and parenting ✨ Parts work and understanding the different parts of ourselves ✨ Healing childhood and generational patterns ✨ Showing up with greater awareness, intention, and authenticity ✨ The connection between conscious relationships and conscious parenting ✨ How healing ourselves can transform our marriages, families, and lives This conversation is filled with wisdom, compassion, and lived experience. Whether you're navigating challenges with your partner, working on yourself, or simply wanting deeper and more connected relationships, this episode offers hope and practical insights for the journey. If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message! ❤️ Follow Lauren Dry: Website: https://riseintoregulation.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lauren-Dry-The-Connection-Catalyst-100082896336695/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_dry Youtube: www.youtube.com/@The.Connection.Catalyst Learn More About Elevated Day Retreat : https://riseintoregulation.com/elevated-day-retreat Follow Lieve De Lint: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lievedelint/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lieve.de.lint/ 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 ...

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 A BC 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. Follow Pevan and Sarah: Website: https://www.pevanandsarah.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pevanandsarah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pevanandsarah Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pevansarahmusic2008 Join Cub Club here: https://www.pevanandsarah.com/cub-club 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 ...

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. Follow Roblox: Website: https://www.roblox.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roblox/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roblox Twitter/X: https://x.com/roblox Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roblox Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roblox 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/ 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 ...

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/ 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 ...

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/ 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/ 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 ...

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/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/the_parenthood Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparenthood Join The Parenthood: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/join 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 powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox , to unpack one of the biggest concerns modern parents face, keeping kids safe online without fear-based parenting. With over 15 years in digital safety, Dr. Elizabeth shares what’s really happening behind the scenes at Roblox, from advanced AI moderation and facial age estimation to parental controls designed to empower families, not overwhelm them. If you have ever worried about: Is Roblox safe for kids? How do I manage gaming during school holidays? What are the best parental controls for online games? How can I guide my child without constant monitoring? This episode is for you. We dive into: ✨ How Roblox is creating safer, age appropriate gaming experiences ✨ The truth about online safety vs media fear ✨ Practical digital parenting strategies that actually work ✨ Why “connection before correction” matters more than ever ✨ How to build trust so your child comes to you (not hides things) This is not about banning screens or controlling every move, it’s about becoming a digital guardian your child trusts. Whether you are parenting young kids, tweens, or teens, this conversation will leave you feeling more confident, informed, and empowered in today’s digital world. Follow Roblox: Website: https://www.roblox.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roblox/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roblox Twitter/X: https://x.com/roblox Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roblox Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roblox Follow Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov: Website: https://www.digitalparentingcoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmilovidov/ 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 ...

Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher ( @heldbydominique ) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system regulation changes everything in parenting. If you have ever: • Felt rage bubbling under the surface • Tried to “fix” everything for your child • Felt guilty after losing it • Been stuck in people pleasing or perfectionism • Wondered why your child triggers you so deeply This conversation will shift your perspective. ⏱️ Chapter Stamps 00:00 Meet Dominique Fletcher 00:56 Why Nervous System Matters 02:35 Stress and Parenting Regulation 03:31 Dom Joins the Podcast 04:59 Perfectionism and Compassion 08:52 Rest Before Fixing 11:09 Tools Need Consistency 16:00 Body Memory and Triggers 20:58 Modeling Over Fixing 22:19 Giving Kids Space 24:41 Fear of Losing the Bond 25:19 Building a Parenting Circle 25:40 Regulation Tools in Crisis 27:28 Pause and Name the Trigger 28:59 Discharging Anger Safely 31:43 Grounding and Movement Resets 33:25 Somatics and Body Wisdom 35:41 Rupture Repair and Ownership 38:07 Sharing Your Story with Kids 41:49 Offerings and How to Work Together 43:41 Kindness Joy and Closing This isn’t about being a perfect parent. It’s about becoming a regulated one. When you learn to calm your nervous system, you stop parenting from survival mode and start parenting with awareness, connection and compassion. Follow Dominique Fletcher: Website: https://dominique-fletcher.mykajabi.com/workwithdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominique.beddard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heldbydominique Youtube: www.youtube.com/@heldbydominique Regulate to Rise: Personalised Pathway Call: https://calendly.com/heldbydominique/regulate-to-rise-connection-call?month=2026-03 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 ...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses teen self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Teen mental health is in crisis. Many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure how to respond when their teen is struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, or intense emotions. On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast , Donna speaks with licensed therapist and author Katie K. May, who works with high-risk teens and their families. They explore: Why teens self-harm The real function of self-destructive behavior What “big emotions” actually mean How validation calms the nervous system The difference between emotion and behavior Setting boundaries without losing connection Breaking generational parenting patterns Becoming a safe place for your teen If your teen is dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or suicidal thoughts, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and how to respond in ways that build trust, safety, and resilience. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Why This Matters 01:17 Meet Katie 03:48 Hidden Anxiety 05:19 Fire Feelers 07:43 Decode Behavior 09:36 Validation 10:56 Good-Enough Parenting 12:57 Break Cycles 15:11 Trust the Data 16:47 Self-Harm 17:47 Emotion vs Behavior 18:21 Nature + Nurture 19:34 Invalidation 20:32 Repair 22:06 Boundaries + Connection 24:43 Letting Go 27:23 Parenting Grief 28:16 Resources If you or your teen is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a suicide prevention hotline in your country. Follow Katie K. May: Website: https://katiekmay.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekmay/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativehealingphilly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiekmay Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiekmay Buy You’re on Fire, It’s Fine: https://youreonfireitsfine.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 ...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental health, depression, suicidal ideation and coming out. Please listen with care. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with her daughter Eloise for an honest mother–daughter conversation about mental health, sexuality, identity and conscious parenting. Eloise shares her lived experience with ADHD, anxiety, severe depression, suicidal ideation, and the challenges of growing up feeling different. Together, Donna and Eloise discuss the journey of realising she is gay, coming out during high school, masking, people, pleasing, and the fear of being judged, even within a loving family. This episode explores: Teen mental health and suicidal ideation ADHD, anxiety, and depression in adolescents Coming out as LGBTQ+ and navigating identity The impact of masking and people-pleasing How conscious parenting supports connection and healing Parental adjustment, grief, and inner work Creating safety for children to be their authentic selves Donna reflects on how parenting through mental health crises required letting go of control, fear, and societal expectations and how conscious parenting helped the family stay connected through the hardest years. Eloise speaks openly about finding self-acceptance, building supportive friendships, and learning to trust herself after years of hiding who she was. ⏱️ Chapter Stamps 00:00 Introduction to a Pivotal Life Moment 00:30 Struggles with Mental Health 01:05 Realizing and Embracing Sexuality 02:35 Coming Out Stories and Family Reactions 04:46 Navigating Relationships and Acceptance 07:11 Family Dynamics and Support 12:05 Parental Reflections and Adjustments 23:05 Embracing Authenticity and Happiness 23:42 Parental Reflection and Growth 24:13 Navigating Family Dynamics 25:02 Adjusting to New Relationships 29:06 Conscious Parenting Insights 33:54 Advice for LGBTQ+ Youth and Parents 37:43 Reflecting on Personal Growth 42:02 The Importance of Support Systems 45:58 Final Thoughts and Resources If you are a parent feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support your child, this episode offers hope, insight, and reassurance, healing is possible. 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 ...

**Content note:** This episode includes discussions around ADHD, anxiety, mental health, and emetophobia. Please listen with care. This episode is deeply personal — and one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever recorded. In Through My Eyes, Through Yours, I sit down with my daughter for an honest mother–daughter conversation about growing up with ADHD, anxiety, and feeling different in a world that doesn’t always understand neurodivergent kids. We talk openly about the parts of childhood and adolescence that often go unseen: - Being labelled “the easy child” and the pressure that comes with it - Staying back in pre-primary and how that shaped confidence - Growing up neurodivergent and learning to mask to fit in - ADHD, anxiety, emetophobia, and mental health - High school, friendships, exclusion, and identity - Medication, self-advocacy, and removing shame - What helped, what hurt, and what we wish we’d known sooner ⏱️ Chapter Stamps 00:00 – Why this mother–daughter conversation matters 02:05 – Growing up “the easy child” and what went unseen 05:10 – Staying back in pre-primary and early feelings of being different 08:45 – When ADHD and anxiety started to show up 12:30 – Masking, fitting in, and learning how to cope 16:40 – School, friendships, and the pain of exclusion 21:15 – Emetophobia and anxiety explained 25:50 – Mental health, medication, and removing the shame 30:40 – What helped the most during the hardest years 35:20 – What we wish we had known sooner 39:10 – A message to parents in the thick of it 42:30 – A message to kids and teens who feel different 45:00 – Final reflections: love, resilience, and hope This isn’t a conversation about perfect parenting. It’s about listening, learning, repairing, and loving our kids exactly as they are. If you’re parenting a child who feels different… If you’re navigating ADHD or anxiety with your child or teen… Or if you’re a young person who needs to know they’re not broken — You are not alone. And neither is your child. 💛 There is another side — and this episode speaks to it honestly. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Parenting Collective Podcast for more conversations on conscious parenting, emotional regulation, sleep, and wellbeing. 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 ...