Unless you've been living under a rock you will have heard about the benefits of living mindfully. Part of the process can include meditation. But what busy parent has time for that? Shannon Harvey is a health journalist and author of My Year of Living MindfullyShe is also a mum with two young children. Shannon talks about the science behind the benefits of meditation, and how you might find a way to practice the skill.. 

<div>Unless you've been living under a rock you will have heard about the benefits of living mindfully. Part of the process can include meditation. But what busy parent has time for that? <a href="https://www.shannonharvey.com/" target="_blank">Shannon Harvey</a> is a health journalist and author of <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/my-year-of-living-mindfully-shannon-harvey/book/9780733645099.html?dsa=s1-east&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw8MD7BRArEiwAGZsrBT2odNTzN5wQOs5kBXuWEOOLNYrHPVfSiZ_sAmk5hui8BUepnFhFZRoCXt4QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">My Year of Living Mindfully</a>She is also a mum with two young children. Shannon talks about the science behind the benefits of meditation, and how you might find a way to practice the skill.. </div>

From nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between. Produced and presenter by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.

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Do parents really have time to meditate?

Allison Davies was working as a music therapist when she started to go through the process of getting her daughter assessed for autism. It was then she noticed that the boxes she was ticking for her daughter also applied to her. This led Allison on her own path to an autism diagnosis. Allison explains what the world looks like through her eyes, giving some insight to how some people experience on the spectrum.

 

<a href="https://www.allisondavies.com.au/">Allison Davies</a> was working as a music therapist when she started to go through the process of getting her daughter assessed for autism. It was then she noticed that the boxes she was ticking for her daughter also applied to her. This led Allison on her own path to an autism diagnosis. Allison explains what the world looks like through her eyes, giving some insight to how some people experience on the spectrum.
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One adult's insight into living as an autistic person

Trying to combine motherhood with all the things modern life demands of us can be challenging. Particularly if one of those things involves returning to the work place. For chiropractor Ali Young, returning to work ended up in burnout. Following on from her recovery she wanted to help other mums avoid a similar experience. Her book Work. Mama. Life is the result of all she learnt. Ali talks about what led to her burn out and how we can all learn to make this period of our lives work for us.

Trying to combine motherhood with all the things modern life demands of us can be challenging. Particularly if one of those things involves returning to the work place. For chiropractor Ali Young, returning to work ended up in burnout. Following on from her recovery she wanted to help other mums avoid a similar experience. Her book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.draliyoung.com/workmamalife">Work. Mama. Life</a>&nbsp;is the result of all she learnt. Ali talks about what led to her burn out and how we can all learn to make this period of our lives work for us.

When motherhood leads to burn out (and how to avoid it)

Anxiety in children is the second most common disorder in Australian children aged 5-14 and the most common disorder amongst girls. That's according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. And if you are a parent of an anxious child you'll know just how hard and heartbreaking it can be. Dr Kayleen Henderson is a child psychiatrist and mum of three. She explains how we can help our children manage their anxiety.

Anxiety in children is the second most common disorder in Australian children aged 5-14 and the most common disorder amongst girls. That's according to the <a href="https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/children-youth/australias-children/contents/health/children-mental-illness">Australian Institute of Health and Welfare</a>. And if you are a parent of an anxious child you'll know just how hard and heartbreaking it can be. <a href="https://drkaylenehenderson.com/">Dr Kayleen Henderson </a>is a child psychiatrist and mum of three. She explains how we can help our children manage their anxiety.

Do parents really have time to meditate?

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