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Pregnancy and infant loss are such important yet rarely discussed topics. Author Lellie Lopter emphasises the importance of creating a safe environment for these conversations to take place, as well as the need to include children in the healing journey.

In this episode:
My Brother Born Sleeping by Lellie Lopter
Supporting families
Coping with different beliefs about infant loss
Curiosity from children and how to answer their questions
Pink Elephant Foundation
Rainbow babies
Making room for conversation
Processing trauma, grief, and loss
Red Nose Day

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Warning: sensitive content
Pregnancy and infant loss are such important yet rarely discussed topics. Author Lellie Lopter emphasises the importance of creating a safe environment for these conversations to take place, as well as the need to include children in the healing journey.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.theknowledgecentre.com.au/mbbs">My Brother Born Sleeping</a> by Lellie Lopter</li>
<li aria-level="1">Supporting families</li>
<li aria-level="1">Coping with different beliefs about infant loss</li>
<li aria-level="1">Curiosity from children and how to answer their questions</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/">Pink Elephant Foundation</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Rainbow babies</li>
<li aria-level="1">Making room for conversation</li>
<li aria-level="1">Processing trauma, grief, and loss</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://rednose.org.au/section/red-nose-day">Red Nose Day</a></li>
</ul>
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#971 Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Lellie Lopter

There's a brand new nicotine product out, so invisible you may not even be aware your child has it! Plus, the dangers of vaping, a nation-leading move by SA to protect our children from social media, and 118 reasons to be child-free. 

In this episode:
Bluey 'The Sign' - a missed opportunity?
Advocate pushes for vaping areas in schools as NSW holds inquiry into vape laws | news.com.au
Harm-reduction policy regarding vaping
#498 Children and Vaping, with Lisa Damour - Happy Families
Vaping is a 'young person' phenomenon in Australia | Pursuit, Uni of Melb
A new nicotine product that tastes and smells great - known as zyns, snus or little lip pillows
‘Invisible threat’: Nicotine pouches taking over schools | news.com.au
Should social media be banned for children?
How should you approach your children's and teenagers' social media use? | abc.net.au
Parents in defensive mode
Australian model Ellie Gonsalves shared 118 reasons to be childfree | ABC

Related links:
Pots, Pills, & Parenting: A Masterclass with Paul Dillon and Dr Justin Coulson - Happy Families
4 P’s to Prevent Peer Pressure in your Teens - Happy Families

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There's a brand new nicotine product out, so invisible you may not even be aware your child has it! Plus, the dangers of vaping, a nation-leading move by SA to protect our children from social media, and 118 reasons to be child-free. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Bluey 'The Sign' - a missed opportunity?</li>
<li><a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/advocate-pushes-for-vaping-areas-in-schools-as-nsw-holds-inquiry-into-vape-laws/news-story/abf7e1559abc3e28dc9cd47c7df72056">Advocate pushes for vaping areas in schools as NSW holds inquiry into vape laws | news.com.au</a></li>
<li>Harm-reduction policy regarding vaping</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/498-children-and-vaping-with-dr-lisa-damour">#498 Children and Vaping, with Lisa Damour - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/vaping-is-a-young-person-phenomenon-in-australia#:~:text=The%20Australian%20Secondary%20Students%27%20Alcohol,e%2Dcigarettes%20and%20vaping%20devices">Vaping is a 'young person' phenomenon in Australia | Pursuit, Uni of Melb</a></li>
<li>A new nicotine product that tastes and smells great - known as zyns, snus or little lip pillows</li>
<li><a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/invisible-threat-nicotine-pouches-taking-over-schools/news-story/ec23c6d24dbea4c8be7fa59497d9d128">‘Invisible threat’: Nicotine pouches taking over schools | news.com.au</a></li>
<li>Should social media be banned for children?</li>
<li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-13/how-to-approach-children-teenagers-social-media-use/103826640">How should you approach your children's and teenagers' social media use? | abc.net.au</a></li>
<li>Parents in defensive mode</li>
<li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/model-ellie-gonsalves-list-of-reasons-to-be-childfree-response/103159700">Australian model Ellie Gonsalves shared 118 reasons to be childfree | ABC</a></li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/pot-pills-parenting">Pots, Pills, &amp; Parenting: A Masterclass with Paul Dillon and Dr Justin Coulson - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/4-ps-to-prevent-peer-pressure-in-your-teens">4 P’s to Prevent Peer Pressure in your Teens - Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#991 This Week in Parenting: Vape Zones, Baby Bans & Nicotine Pouches

Anne Hollonds was the opening speaker at the Breaking Point Digital Conference. On the podcast today you will hear an excerpt from Anne's presentation, discussing the mental health of young people around the country and what we can do to help them.

In this episode:
Anne Hollonds - National Children’s Commissioner.
Young people and mental health


Residual effects of Covid pandemic


Barriers to accessing mental health support for young people


Strong therapeutic alliance = better outcomes


Breaking Point Digital Conference: Unpacking the Crisis in Youth Mental Health

Related links:
Enough: Overcoming Anxiety, Perfectionism, & Self Loathing - Happy Families
We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing
Screen Time and Our Teens’ Mental Health Crisis - Happy Families

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Anne Hollonds was the opening speaker at the <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/breaking-point-digital-conference">Breaking Point Digital Conference</a>. On the podcast today you will hear an excerpt from Anne's presentation, discussing the mental health of young people around the country and what we can do to help them.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/childrens-rights">Anne Hollonds - National Children’s Commissioner.</a></li>
<li>Young people and mental health</li>
<li>
Residual effects of Covid pandemic
</li>
<li>
Barriers to accessing mental health support for young people
</li>
<li>
Strong therapeutic alliance = better outcomes
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/breaking-point-digital-conference">Breaking Point Digital Conference: Unpacking the Crisis in Youth Mental Health </a>
</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/enough-overcoming-anxiety-perfectionism-self-loathing">Enough: Overcoming Anxiety, Perfectionism, &amp; Self Loathing - Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-parent-wellbeing">We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/screen-time-and-our-teens-mental-health-crisis">Screen Time and Our Teens’ Mental Health Crisis - Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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#990 Mental Health Challenges with Anne Hollonds

Today, Justin is answering two listeners' questions.

First up is Bridget from Victoria, a mum of two. Her question is about her five-year-old son, whose over-competitiveness and inability to handle losing are causing issues in the family and in his wider circle of friends.

Becky, a single mum from Melbourne, is looking for ways she can implement rules and boundaries that won't lead to anxiety-fuelled and explosive reactions from her son, who has autism and OCD.

Helpful links:
Winning Or Losing: How To Handle A Bad Sport – Happy Families
#78 Boundaries and the Three E’s – Happy Families
3 Pillars of Practically Perfect Parenting – Happy Families
Connection – Happy Families

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Today, Justin is answering two listeners' questions.
First up is Bridget from Victoria, a mum of two. Her question is about her five-year-old son, whose over-competitiveness and inability to handle losing are causing issues in the family and in his wider circle of friends.
Becky, a single mum from Melbourne, is looking for ways she can implement rules and boundaries that won't lead to anxiety-fuelled and explosive reactions from her son, who has autism and OCD.
Helpful links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/winning-or-losing-how-to-handle-a-bad-sport">Winning Or Losing: How To Handle A Bad Sport – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/78-boundaries-and-the-three-es">#78 Boundaries and the Three E’s – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/3-pillars-of-practically-perfect-parenting">3 Pillars of Practically Perfect Parenting – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/connection">Connection – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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