OH, we are so back! An honour to be back in this space for 2026, an even bigger honour for my first guest to be the gorgeous Kahurangi (Kahu) Carter (Ngāti Maniapoto, Tainui). Kahu is the Greens Party MP for Christchurch Central. Not only that, she is a mum of two. She had her first, Freddy (great name), and then 14 months later had Waiata! They are now 18 and 17. We cover so much in this episode, but we do get a lot into the nitty gritty of politics and how the current government is affecting the every day tangible difficulties that parents are facing. I am really proud of this platform, and being able to provide the opportunity for parents to hear who the parents are that are working hard to make this country better for us and our kids. Kahu is one of those people, and I hope you love this episode. You can find Kahu on instagram here and TikTok here.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Kristy McGuire

Aidan Kyrke-Smith

Serra Clark

7 Promises Petition

My Nail Artist (in case you heard Kahu complimenting my nails and want in on the best nail artist in Tāmaki)

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OH, we are&nbsp;so back! An honour to be back in this space for 2026, an even bigger honour for my first guest to be the&nbsp;gorgeous Kahurangi (Kahu) Carter (Ngāti Maniapoto, Tainui). Kahu is the Greens Party MP for Christchurch Central. Not only that, she is a mum of two. She had her first, Freddy (great name), and then 14 months later had Waiata! They are now 18 and 17. We cover so much in this episode, but we do get a lot into the nitty gritty of politics and how the current government is affecting the every day tangible difficulties that parents are facing. I am really proud of this platform, and being able to provide the opportunity for parents to hear who the parents are that are working hard to make this country better for us and our kids. Kahu is one of those people, and I hope you love this episode. You can find Kahu on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kahucarter/">here</a> and TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kahurangicarter">here</a>.
Mentioned in this podcast:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/actionformamas/">Kristy McGuire</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dadv.enture/">Aidan Kyrke-Smith</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/creativeserra/">Serra Clark</a>
<a href="https://action.greens.org.nz/childrenspromises-openletter-kc">7 Promises Petition</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nails.in.bloom/">My Nail Artist</a> (in case you heard Kahu complimenting my nails and want in on the best nail artist in Tāmaki)
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Why Do You Parent Like That is a parenting podcast with one set of questions and one million ways to parent. Join host (and ya new bestie!) Abbey Harrison as she interviews a new parent each week and asks them the same five questions. The goal is to hear how wildly different answers to the same questions are depending on who is answering them. As a parent it's easy to feel like everyone is parenting the same way except for you, we're here to show you that that's not true! This pod is all about celebrating and learning from alllll kinds of parenting. We are stoked to have you here!

Why Do You Parent Like That?

Kahurangi Carter (@kahucarter) on Young Motherhood, Two Under Two, Parenting as a Political Act, How Parenting Shaped Her Journey to Government, and Kids Being Their Own Person?

Parenting is political - and navigating baby sleep advice is a big part of it!

Dr Heather Johnston of Cradled is one of the most qualified people in Aotearoa to help us deconstruct some of the messages that have dominated the world of baby sleep for the last century - and more!

Heather brings to this kōrero her years of training and experience as a medical doctor, an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and sleep qualifications from the Possums program specialising in Neuroprotective Developmental Care and from Lyndsey Hookway’s Holistic Sleep Coaching Program.

In this episode guest host Sophie Moskowitz (@imperfectparents.nz) dives deep into the subject of baby sleep with Heather, exploring Heather’s own personal parenting and professional journeys. They look at the pressure on parents to sleep train and the social, cultural and political systems that have created an environment where so many parents are feeling more confused and overwhelmed than ever.

We hope you find value, comfort and reassurance in this episode and come away remembering that there is no “one right way” of doing things.

You can work with Heather 1:1 with online appointments, or access sleep workshops for various ages on her website. She also sells merch and a few feeding products. You can access Heather's work via her website here and her instagram here.

If you’re in Auckland and want access to in-person support where we bust myths and normalise parenting experiences, you can join an Imperfect Parents antenatal course, postnatal support group or playgroup. Sophie’s Imperfect Parents website is here her instagram is here and her tiktok is here.

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Parenting is political - and navigating baby sleep advice is a big part of it!
Dr Heather Johnston of Cradled is one of the most qualified people in Aotearoa to help us deconstruct some of the messages that have dominated the world of baby sleep for the last century - and more!
Heather brings to this kōrero her years of training and experience as a medical doctor, an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and sleep qualifications from the Possums program specialising in Neuroprotective Developmental Care and from Lyndsey Hookway&rsquo;s Holistic Sleep Coaching Program.
In this episode guest host Sophie Moskowitz (@imperfectparents.nz) dives deep into the subject of baby sleep with Heather, exploring Heather&rsquo;s own personal parenting and professional journeys. They look at the pressure on parents to sleep train and the social, cultural and political systems that have created an environment where so many parents are feeling more confused and overwhelmed than ever.
We hope you find value, comfort and reassurance in this episode and come away remembering that there is no &ldquo;one right way&rdquo; of doing things.
You can work with Heather 1:1 with online appointments, or access sleep workshops for various ages on her website. She also sells merch and a few feeding products. You can access Heather's work via her website <a href="https://www.cradled.co.nz/">here</a> and her instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cradlednz">here</a>.
If you&rsquo;re in Auckland and want access to in-person support where we bust myths and normalise parenting experiences, you can join an Imperfect Parents antenatal course, postnatal support group or playgroup.&nbsp;Sophie&rsquo;s Imperfect Parents website is <a href="https://www.imperfectparents.co.nz/">here</a> her instagram is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imperfectparents.nz/">here</a> and her tiktok is <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectparents.nz">here</a>.
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Parenting is Political with Sophie Moskowitz feat. DR HEATHER JOHNSTON (@cradlednz)

Ho, ho, ho MEEEEERRY CHRISTMAS! What better way to celebrate than to reflect on motherhood, the mental load, and ways that modern motherhood has been made more difficult by a few cultural events. 

We'd like to thank Maintenance Phase for their beautiful format of podcast episode. We are big, big fans! 

If you would like to keep up with Charlotte and the cool things she's doing her instagram is here. Check the link in her bio for access to some amazing lectures on motherhood! I have devoured them this year. 

Modern motherhood is wild, y'all. If you're a mum and you're reading this, we're right there with ya and we love ya. 

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Ho, ho, ho MEEEEERRY CHRISTMAS! What better way to celebrate than to reflect on motherhood, the mental load, and ways that modern motherhood has been made more difficult by a few cultural events.&nbsp;
We'd like to thank Maintenance Phase for their beautiful format of podcast episode. We are big, big fans!&nbsp;
If you would like to keep up with Charlotte and the cool things she's doing her instagram is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/phdmamanz/?hl=en">here</a>. Check the link in her bio for access to some amazing lectures on motherhood! I have devoured them this year.&nbsp;
Modern motherhood is wild, y'all. If you're a mum and you're reading this, we're right there with ya and we love ya.&nbsp;
Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work!
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How Elf on the Shelf and the Kardashians Stole Christmas | A HOLIDAY BONUS EPISODE WITH CHARLOTTE KELLS ROBERTSON (@phdmamanz)

WELL, I'M ALREADY FEELING A PRE-EMPTIVE VULNERABILITY HANGOVER. Be kind with me. Hold me gently. I'm giving you my feelings here, look after them. 

I hope that this episode is one you are interested in, let me know if it is and you'd like more! 

If you are in the early days of parenthood, I see you, you're great, and I'm rooting for you! Take some time to be proud of yourself. 

We have one more bonus episode coming out pre-Chrissy, but this is the last main episode for the year! Feel free to go back and BINGE over the break teeeheeee. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 
Werry Workforce Online Training 
Somatic Body Worker Claire Eccleston

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WELL, I'M ALREADY FEELING A PRE-EMPTIVE VULNERABILITY HANGOVER. Be kind with me. Hold me gently. I'm giving you my feelings here, look after them.&nbsp;
I hope that this episode is one you are interested in, let me know if it is and you'd like more!&nbsp;
If you are in the early days of parenthood, I see you, you're great, and I'm rooting for you! Take some time to be proud of yourself.&nbsp;
We have one more bonus episode coming out pre-Chrissy, but this is the last main episode for the year! Feel free to go back and BINGE over the break teeeheeee.&nbsp;
Resources mentioned in this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/foundations-in-perinatal-mental-health">Werry Workforce Online Training</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.claireecclestonmidwife.com/">Somatic Body Worker Claire Eccleston</a></li>
</ul>
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SOLO-SODE! Abbey's Reflections on a Year Postpartum, Birth Trauma, Recovery, Growth, One to Two, Refluxy Babies, Starting the Pod, Finding Yourself, and Juggling Balls Jokes

Kahurangi Carter (@kahucarter) on Young Motherhood, Two Under Two, Parenting as a Political Act, How Parenting Shaped Her Journey to Government, and Kids Being Their Own Person?

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