If Only They'd Told Me Podcast

Have you always wanted your family to be a bit more eco-savvy but not sure where to start? Fret not, because in this podcast, Nat chats with NZ Ecochick Madeleine Booth-Smits about how to have an eco family.  Things like: Use cloth Cook from scratch Glass everything Conscious consumerism Have a listen and a laugh with this podcast full of tips and inspiration. xo Nat Links: http://www.nzecochick.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NZEcochick http://pinterest.com/nzecochick/

Nat talks to Kim Mills and Dawn Fry from the popular podcast Musing Mommies.  In this episode, they discuss: How Kim and Dawn got started in podcasting Their most popular podcast from their four years of recording Making Mommy friends. misinterpretations and misunderstandings.  You can check out Musing Mommies, On the web:http://musingmommies.com/ On Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/musingmommies On Twitter: https://twitter.com/@musingmommies In iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/musing-mommies/id317846932 Using Stitcher Radio: http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/19058 On Pintererst: http://pinterest.com/mills_kimberly/musing-mommies/

Check out this week's give away from Divine You: https://www.facebook.com/IOTTM/app_228910107186452 http://divineyou.co.nz/ In this episode: Booking Packing Stick with a system Adjust expectations Safety first Social etiquette with other families Related posts: Tips for Family Travel: http://wp.me/p2hs8p-RD Top Tips for Travelling with Tots: http://wp.me/p2hs8p-Py Going on holiday with children: http://wp.me/p2hs8p-wP

Ever wonder what gift to buy that is cool and good for the planet?  Have a listen to this Skype podcast where Nat talks to Lara Charles from Planet Goodness. They are all about helping the community and the planet. www.planetgoodness.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetGoodness

So, you've had your child and been at home for a little while and now you are ready to return to work. You explore the possibility of returning to the same job but on a part-time basis - it's possible, right?? A million women out there would tell you not. Or at least not at the same level you were working at before. Here are some tips and things to consider when going back to work when you're a parent Level of responsibility, school hours job, working from home Delegate and out-source Set boundaries Lifestyle design Related blog: http://wp.me/p2hs8p-P8

Here's our first product review podcast! Nat talks to Aaron Tweedie all the way from the USA where he is running a Kickstarter campaign for the 'Man-Pack'. They discuss what is a man-pack and where did the idea come from, how Kickstarter works and then Nat gives some honest and helpful tips about the look, function and feel of the Man-Pack. Related links: If Only They'd Told Me: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/manpack YouTube: http://youtu.be/UtWkKFx4SEA facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Man-PACK/153210694761382 Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/375407594/man-pack-classic-20/posts/525662 Man-Pack website: http://man-pack.com/

Following our honest and moving guest blog on miscarriage, we bring you this podcast interview on the topic of 'baby loss'. Nat talks with grief educator, life and business coach Clare Ayers from www.peoplematters.net.nz. They discuss: The different ways that people react to losing a baby. How partners and friends can support families going through this experience. The importance of talking about miscarriage to break the taboo. Useful links: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/suffering-and-dealing-with-a-miscarriage/ http://sands.org.nz/ http://peoplematters.net.nz/Grief-Support--Education.html

Nat does her first solo podcast! Balancing Business and Family Remember and revisit the reason you went into business. Flexible work schedule? More time with kids? Work Life Balance falacy?  Be present. Create Boundaries and stick to them! You can't be 'on' all the time. Turn off the computer and look your kids in the eye. Look after 'you' What are your 'ME' goals for this week? Don't try to do it allBe mindfull of the 80/20 rule Who are the happiest mums you know? Have Support Networks: e-groups or biz friends who can share your joys and challenges. Use Systems: Meal planning, Hootsuite etc

It's a contentious subject!  Nat & Jacqui chat about the signs, symptoms and implications of sending kids or keeping them home. Who's work is more important? Consider other children and the caregivers Trust your gut Have a back up plan Rules: Temperature, 48 hours after Ds & Vs The basics of being healthy Growing pains Anxiety and Excitement Role Modelling Proactive healthcare Related blog: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/62

If Only They'd Told Me is excited to welcome 'baby whisperer' Dorothy Waide back into the studio. Today she talks to Nat about Toddlers: When to drop the nap, transitioning from a cot to a bed and when should you swap from a bottle to a sippy cup?   Dorothy Waide has decades of experience as a Karitane Nurse and baby whisperer. When she's not travelling around NZ to Oh Baby! coffee catch ups with mums and babies, she is giving guidance and support to families in person as well as via Skype and over the phone. Nat says, "Dorothy is a fountain of knowledge and has such a lovely manner. I wish I'd known about her when my kids were little". For more, check out: http://www.babyhelp.co.nz Related blogs & Podcasts: Sleeping tips with Dorothy Waide: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/baby-whisperer-dorothy-waide

This week Nat and Jacqui share their 'top tips' for having a fabulous first year with baby. From the preggie and maternity stage through to newborn and baby stage, tips include things like: Taking a year off,  letting go of 'supermum', cherishing the moments and keeping things positive with the grandparents. What are your top tips? Related blogs and podcasts: Keeping the Love Alive Do's and Dont's for Dad Getting on with the Grandparents How to be a great host Post Natal Depression For our full list check out skinny scoop: http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/ncutlerwelsh/tips-for-having-a-fab-first-year-with-baby

This week Jacqui and Nat reveal their top tips for supermarket shopping with the kids. They discuss anecdotes and strategies for keeping kids safe and happy while staying sane, on task and on budget in the grocery store.   Related blogs: Supermarket Dramas my food bag Leaving your Baby or Child in the Car If Only They'd Told Me is a blog and podcast covering all the things you wish you'd been told about parenting and relationships in the early years. You can find us at: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com https://www.facebook.com/IOTTM https://twitter.com/iottm http://pinterest.com/IOTTM http://www.youtube.com/ifonlytheydtoldme Google+

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) can be a concern for many second time mothers. So what's PBAC (Positive Birth After Cesarean) and how can it help? Natalie Cutler-Welsh talks with Dr Michelle Wise, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and Senior Lecturer at the Auckland University Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. Dr Michelle Wise: http://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/staff/m.wise Related Posts: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/preparing-for-another-baby/ http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-labour/

In this Episode, Nat and Jacqui chat candidly about the social etiquette (the Do's and Don'ts) for visiting a friend with a newborn baby. They have tips for visitors: Book in, bring food and do something to help while you're there etc as well as tips for mum and dad. Sit back, have a listen, learn and laugh! Related Blogs: Do's and Don'ts for Visiting a Newborn Baby Preparing for Another Baby Also mentioned: Breastmates maternity & breastfeeing: http://www.breastmates.co.nz/ Comments welcome!

This week Nat talks to Megan and Miriam all the way from Boston, USA. These lovely ladies co-wrote the book 'The Other Baby Book' and are making their e-book available for FREE in honour of Mother's Day so listen in to see how you can download your free copy! Their book covers everything from relating to baby to self care to baby-led weaning. In this episode we discuss co-sleeping or 'bed sharing' and dispel some of the myths.  Related Podcasts:  Preparing for Another Baby Strategies for a Safe Sleep for Baby Related Posts: How to have a fab first year with baby

Personalities: Introvert and Extrovert Sorry for the technical glitch a fortnight ago (episode 53) when we brought you the other half of this interview first. During that interview Nat discussed family dynamics with Family Coach and Director of Personality Dynamics, Sue Blair. This week we continue the coversation with (the correctly titled) "Introverts and Extroverts". Sue is passionate about how understanding personality types can help us to thrive as parents and partners. Knowing who we are and who our kids are can help us travel the parenting path more smoothly. It's largely about where you get your energy from rather than being loud or shy. Click the link, sit back and enjoy! Related links: Personality Dynamics: http://www.personalitydynamics.co.nz Related Podcasts and Blogs:   Understanding your Child's Personality: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/otter-beaver-lion-retriever-understanding-your-childs-personality/

How many parenting books do you find so good they're hard to put down once you start reading them? This was the experience Jacqui had when she read Eleanor Black's book "Confessions of a Coffee Group Dropout".Eleanor gives a refreshingly honest perspective of pregnancy and parenting and the expectations often felt by mothers in our modern society. She openly discusses how hard we can be on each other as parents and raises some great points about perspective. How important really is it to puree broccoli?In this chat, Jacqui and Eleanor briefly touch on parenting later in life, never getting anything finished, and balancing the pressures of family, home life and work.  Eleanor describes her top 8 IOTTM pregnancy myths: You can eat as much as you want.  You will adore your baby bump Books about pregnancy are helpful and you should read as many as you can You can be fashionable You'll get special treatment Pregnant women have a lot in common You'll be rewarded with diamonds You will bounce back Pick up a copy o

Personalities: Managing Different Family Dynamics Nat chats with Director of Personality Dynamics and Family Coach Sue Blair about family dynamics. Sue is passionate about how understanding personality types can help us to thrive as parents and partners. Knowing who we are and who our kids are can help us travel the parenting path more smoothly. It's largely about where you get your energy from rather than being loud or shy. Click the link, sit back and enjoy! Related links: Personality Dynamics: http://www.personalitydynamics.co.nz Related Podcasts and Blogs:   Understanding your Child's Personality: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/otter-beaver-lion-retriever-understanding-your-childs-personality/ Giveaway: IOTTM facebook: http://bit.ly/WEtx2S

Parenting and relationships in the early years. Babies, sex and a cup of tea. Jacqui and Nat give their tips on 'things to ponder when preparing for another baby'. These include everything from; age gap, quality time, getting into baby mode, breaking the news, finding out the gender, relationship changes, childcare, the birth and help.   

Nat was joined by husband Matt in the studio this week, to discuss 5 top tips for keeping children safe on-line and in front of screens. In the age of iPads, iPhones and the opportunity to be constantly 'plugged in', what are the impacts on our kids and how can we parents keep things positive? Our 5 tips are: Be aware of screen time & content. Education vs.entertainment. Are your children just consuming or are they also creating? Be in the same room Know your devices, and how to restrict their access Who's device is who's? What are your family rules? Role model good behaviour Online Resources Screen time: http://screentimeapp.com/ https://www.rescuetime.com/ Chidproofing your iPad: http://ipad.about.com/od/ipad-family/a/How-To-Childproof-Your-iPad.htm http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/child-proof-your-ipad-or-iphone-1139928 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YPF_ErOj0Y Other: http://momswithapps.com/ - good ideas for educational apps Get connected with John Cowan - The Parenting P