In this Parenting is Political episode, Sophie sits down to kōrero with Dr George Parker (they/them) for a conversation about why representation and inclusion matter in healthcare and social services - for all whānau but especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 


George talks us through their journey from midwifery, to advocacy mahi with Women's Health Action, and then into academic research as they discovered gaps in the available data. We discuss the difference that safe, inclusive, whānau-centred care can make on people's wellbeing. 


George shares their knowledge and experience so generously and, in our opinion, this should be essential listening for anyone working in the perinatal health and support space.

George also mentions the publishing house Flamingo Rampant, who published their children's book "Bell's Knock Knock Birthday".

If you are a parent of a child aged 18 and under, and identify as LGBTQIA+, please consider filling our the Inclusion Through Difference survey here.

Where to find Sophie/her work: 
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Website
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If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com 

LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU 

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In this Parenting is Political episode, Sophie sits down to kōrero with Dr George Parker (they/them) for a conversation about why representation and inclusion matter in healthcare and social services - for&nbsp;all&nbsp;whānau but especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.&nbsp;
 George talks us through their journey from midwifery, to advocacy mahi with <a href="https://www.womens-health.org.nz/)">Women's Health Action</a>, and then into academic research as they discovered gaps in the available data. We discuss the difference that safe, inclusive, whānau-centred care can make on people's wellbeing.&nbsp;
 George shares their knowledge and experience so generously and, in our opinion, this should be essential listening for anyone working in the perinatal health and support space.
George also mentions the publishing house Flamingo Rampant, who published their children's book "<a href="https://www.flamingorampant.com/books/bells-knock-knock-birthday-by-george-parker-illustrated-by-sam-orchard">Bell's Knock Knock Birthday</a>".
If you are a parent of a child aged 18 and under, and identify as LGBTQIA+, please consider filling our the Inclusion Through Difference survey <a href="https://vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OPvyWEj8lLTSrc?Q_CHL=qr">here</a>.
Where to find Sophie/her work:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/imperfectparents.nz/?hl=en">Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.imperfectparents.co.nz/">Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectparents.nz">TikTok</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work!
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast/">Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whydoyouparentlikethat">TikTok</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wdyplt.substack.com/">Substack</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoYouParentLikeThatPodcast">YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wdyplt.printpoppa.co.nz/shop">Buy merch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/wdyplt">Buy Me a Coffee</a></li>
</ul>
If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at <a href="mailto:whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com">whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU&nbsp;
(say it back)

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!

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