Play is one of the best things children can do with their time. In fact, pretend play has a role in language learning, as babies develop 'theory of mind' where they learn they have opinions, thoughts, feelings and knowledge separate and distinct to their parents. In this episode, we explore what makes babies tick and how understanding your baby's brain can help you get through the next toddler tantrum. 




Host: Jamila Rizvi, author, presenter and political commentator

Producer: Caitlin Gibson




With expert advice from:

Dr Karen Mattock

Dr Pratyusha Senagavarapu

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Play is one of the best things children can do with their time. In fact, pretend play has a role in language learning, as babies develop 'theory of mind' where they learn they have opinions, thoughts, feelings and knowledge separate and distinct to their parents. In this episode, we explore what makes babies tick and how understanding your baby's brain can help you get through the next toddler tantrum. Host: Jamila Rizvi, author, presenter and political commentatorProducer: Caitlin Gibson With expert advice from:Dr Karen MattockDr Pratyusha SenagavarapuSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Babylab breaks down the questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come from? Are screens good for learning? Does music improve communication skills?

Join children's entertainer Emma Watkins for Season 2 of BabyLab where she speaks with parents and experts about everything communication and babies, or go back and check out Season 1 with Jamila Rizvi! Babylab is produced in collaboration with Western Sydney University and the MARCS Babylab team.

Babylab breaks down the questions you might have about how babies learn to communicate. Where does the first word come from? Are screens good for learning? Does music improve communication skills?
Join children's entertainer Emma Watkins for Season 2 of BabyLab where she speaks with parents and experts about everything communication and babies, or go back and check out Season 1 with Jamila Rizvi! Babylab is produced in collaboration with Western Sydney University and the MARCS Babylab team.

Babylab

The Importance Of Play

Over the course of this season, we’ve received an influx of questions about the topics and stories we’ve covered. So to wrap up what’s been another enlightening season, Emma is joined once again by BabyLab’s resident expert Sue Hespos, to answer the questions sent in by you.

Can a co-parenting household have long term effects on socialisation? Is it worth taking my baby to a museum? Can children develop too quickly?

Tune in as we answer the questions that have come straight from the parents. 

CREDITS

Host: Emma Watkins
Executive Producer: Todd Stevens
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone
Producer: Thomas Thexton

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Over the course of this season, we’ve received an influx of questions about the topics and stories we’ve covered. So to wrap up what’s been another enlightening season, Emma is joined once again by BabyLab’s resident expert Sue Hespos, to answer the questions sent in by you.
Can a co-parenting household have long term effects on socialisation? Is it worth taking my baby to a museum? Can children develop too quickly?
Tune in as we answer the questions that have come straight from the parents. 
CREDITS
Host: Emma Watkins Executive Producer: Todd Stevens Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone Producer: Thomas Thexton
Find more great podcasts like this at <a href="http://www.listnr.com/" aria-label="Link www.listnr.com/">www.listnr.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Your Questions Answered

We asked new parents what some of the top challenges they face are when starting out on their parental journey. And on today's episode, Emma will tackle some of the most popular responses. Breastfeeding, sleep and mood. 

As always, Emma is joined by a host of baby experts and new parents to unpack these topics, which are at the core of a happy and healthy home.

Plus, we discover how the three are closely linked and what you can do to balance them all!

Support

Breastfeeding 

breastfeeding.asn.au (1800 686 268)

Mental Health 

lifeline.org.au (13 11 14) 

panda.org.au (1300 726 306)

cope.org.au (1300 740 398)

gidgetfoundation.org.au (1300 851 758)



CREDITS

Host: Emma Watkins
Executive Producer: Todd Stevens
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone
Producer: Thomas Thexton

Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/





See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked new parents what some of the top challenges they face are when starting out on their parental journey. And on today's episode, Emma will tackle some of the most popular responses. Breastfeeding, sleep and mood. 
As always, Emma is joined by a host of baby experts and new parents to unpack these topics, which are at the core of a happy and healthy home.
Plus, we discover how the three are closely linked and what you can do to balance them all!
Support
Breastfeeding 
<a href="https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au">breastfeeding.asn.au</a> (1800 686 268)
Mental Health 
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au">lifeline.org.au </a>(13 11 14) 
<a href="https://panda.org.au">panda.org.au</a> (1300 726 306)
<a href="https://www.cope.org.au/new-parents/postnatal-mental-health-conditions/postnatal-anxiety/">cope.org.au</a> (1300 740 398)
<a href="https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au">gidgetfoundation.org.au</a> (1300 851 758)
 
CREDITS
Host: Emma Watkins Executive Producer: Todd Stevens Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone Producer: Thomas Thexton
Find more great podcasts like this at <a href="http://www.listnr.com/" aria-label="Link www.listnr.com/">www.listnr.com/</a>
                        
 See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Breastfeeding, sleep, mood and how they're connected!

Emma teams up once again with the experts at BabyLab to tackle one of the most common challenges that parents face when raising a child. How should we use (or not use) screens in the home? She chats with two parents who have very different approaches when it comes to screen use in their lives, and learns some of the benefits that come with both perspectives. Plus she digs into the science of how a screen stimulates the brain with Dr Genevieve Quek.

CREDITS

Host: Emma Watkins
Executive Producer: Todd Stevens
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone
Producer: Thomas Thexton

Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma teams up once again with the experts at BabyLab to tackle one of the most common challenges that parents face when raising a child. How should we use (or not use) screens in the home? She chats with two parents who have very different approaches when it comes to screen use in their lives, and learns some of the benefits that come with both perspectives. Plus she digs into the science of how a screen stimulates the brain with Dr Genevieve Quek.
CREDITS
Host: Emma Watkins Executive Producer: Todd Stevens Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone Producer: Thomas Thexton
Find more great podcasts like this at <a href="http://www.listnr.com/" aria-label="Link www.listnr.com/">www.listnr.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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