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Latest episodes

  • You are not on your own: The free support for new families

    October 20, 2026 · 38 min

    There’s a whole network of free support available to parents and caregivers in the early years, but many families don’t know what’s there or how to access it.   In this episode, Joanne Turley, a paediatric nurse from South Australia’s…

  • What keeps children turning the page?

    October 13, 2026 · 41 min

    What makes a great children’s book? And how do you know which ones are right for your baby, toddler or preschooler?  In this episode, Kate and Amelia are joined by two very special guests from Raising Literacy Australia - our very own…

  • Modern parenting: connection not perfection

    June 23, 2026 · 38 min

    Connection, connection, connection. If there’s one thing that parent educator Genevieve Muir wants us to take from her, it’s that it all comes back to connecting with our child. With her trademark good humour and keeping it real, Gen talks…

  • When you're not okay: Postnatal anxiety and depression

    June 16, 2026 · 35 min

    New parenthood is joyful, but it can also be overwhelming in ways you never saw coming. For some parents, that overwhelm can tip into something more serious. In this deeply personal episode, Kate and Amelia are joined by Gia Hogarth…

  • What it’s like to be a young mum

    June 9, 2026 · 27 min

    With the age of first-time parenthood rising in Australia, what’s it really like for teens and young people becoming parents? In this episode, Kate and Amelia speak with teen mum Katelyn and her Brave Foundation mentor Brooke Whitehead…

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  • The early years for Aussie dads

    June 2, 2026 · 32 min

    From the first days of fatherhood, dads have an incredible opportunity to shape their child’s development – but how do they navigate the challenges and make the most of those early moments? And what programs, supports and strategies exist…

  • Childcare in the news for all the wrong reasons

    May 26, 2026 · 37 min

    There’s no denying it’s been a really difficult year for parents of children in childcare. In this thoughtful and timely episode, CEO of The Parenthood, Georgie Dent, joins Kate Ellis and guest co-host Daniela Ritorto to unpack the complex…

  • Raising a reader

    May 19, 2026 · 23 min

    In a world full of screens and endless entertainment options, books remain crucial to the human experience, sparking imagination, curiosity and connection. So how do we ensure we are raising the next generation of readers?  Kate and…

  • Understanding attachment

    May 12, 2026 · 37 min

    It’s one of the biggest buzzwords in early childhood, but what does attachment really mean? In this powerful episode, Kate and Amelia are joined by clinical psychologist Rachel Samson to unpack why parent-child attachment matters so much…

  • How music powers early learning

    May 5, 2026 · 37 min

    Music matters, especially for growing brains. In this episode Kate and Amelia chat with Dr Anita Collins, a neuroscientist, award-winning music educator and author of The Music Advantage.   With a PhD in neuroscience and music education…

  • Toddler nutrition made easy

    April 28, 2026 · 37 min

    Is your toddler stuck in the notorious ‘beige phase’? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! In this episode, Kate and Amelia are joined by Anna Ritan, an accredited pediatric dietitian and nutritionist with over a decade of experience…

  • Who's in your parenting village?

    May 13, 2025 · 34 min

    Parenting babies is a universal experience, but every country and culture does it a little differently. What can we learn from different ways of raising children, especially when it comes to creating the supportive ‘village’ many of us…

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About the show

Did you know your child’s brain grows faster in the first 3 years than at any other time? Hosts Kate Ellis and Amelia Mulcahy chat with Australian and international experts breaking down brain science into easy everyday things you can do to help nurture your child’s development in the early years. No pressure, no judgement, just tips and fun conversations to give your child the best start in life.