If Only They'd Told Me Podcast

We're thrilled you enjoyed all of our episodes for parenting in the early years. We're excited to launch this NEW series where we are a bit older (and possibly wiser) and the focus is on tips and tools to help each other navigate parenting in the tween & teen years. 

Jacqui interviews Danni from 'Baby on the Move' about Car Seat Safety rules and how to keep your baby/children safe.   For more amazing parenting blogs & podcasts visit:  ifonlytheytoldme.com with Natalie Cutler-Welsh and Jacqui Lockington.  'If Only They'd Told Me' Book available in paperback and e-book. 

Nat & Jacqui are together in the studio and they're talking all about tips for successful Sleepovers with kids age 8 and under.  Topics include: Maners & Dynamics, What age, What time is bedtime & catering.  If Only They'd Told Me: Parenting tips & laughs.  We're not the experts, we're the best friends you never knew you had.    If Only They'd Told Me Website If Only They'd Told Me book

It's tricky keeping fit while raising kids.  In this podcast Nat talks to mum of 3 Amy from Powerhoop NZ.  She shares her tips on 'fitness with a twist' and banishing the belly fat adn how hula hooping isn't just for kids!   Blog: Banishing the Belly Fat   Powerhoop NZ

In this episode, Jacqui interviews Brand Manager of Plunket NZ Benji. They discuss what Plunket does and how they help families across New Zealand.    Plunket Website: https://www.plunket.org.nz

What things did you take into account when planning your big day?  Are you having a naming ceremony for your child?  In this podcast episode, Natalie Cutler-Welsh talks to NZ Wedding Celebrant & Specialist Rochelle Fleming about Ceremony & Celebration. http://nzweddingcelebrant.co.nz  

In this podcast, Jacqui interviews mum of two Casey McPike about her experience with IVF and endometriosis.    Related Blogs & Podcasts IVF Experience Blog - Guest blog by Casey McPike You can follow Casey's musings on motherhood on her blog & facebook page. For more great stories & tips on Pregnancy, Parenting & Relationships, you can buy If Only They'd Told Me paperback or e-book on Amazon.

Anyone else strugging with night time toilet training?  Nat interviews mother of 2 and owner of Brolly Sheets Di Hurford about her tips and tools for making night toilet training easier and less stressful.

Have you had an experience personally or with your child when the school system just didn't serve you?  In this episode of If Only They'd Told Me podcast, Nat talks with mum of two Chandra Achberger about the school system not serving her kids and what they did about it.   Related blogs & podcasts: How Many after-school activities is too many?  Blog & Podcast Top tips for getting your child ready for school Blog & Podcast

Nat & Jacqui share 5 of their 10 Top Tips for Parenting in the early stages of parenthood.   More amazing tips can be found in their book 'If Only They'd Told Me' available in paperback or e-book.

Wondering about hiring a nanny?  In this episode, Nat interviews Lisa Bentley co-founder of KiwiOz Nannies about tips for recruiting a nanny.   KiwiOz Nannies website (KiwiOz Childcare) KiwiOz Nannies on facebook KiwiOz Nannies on Pinterest   Related blogs & podcasts Would you hire a hot nanny? Choosing childcare

Jacqui talks to fellow mother about their shared experience when both of their boys went missing... A story with a happy ending and some good lessons around communications, rules and expectations for school age kids. 

Nat & Jacqui are together in the studio talking about Sibling Rivalry.  This episode covers the why" Jealousy, competition and just plain annoying each other as well as some solutions: The star plate, compliments books and more!Related podcasts:Episode 102: When Kids HitEpisode 15: Personality TypesEpisode: 116 Playing Favourites   #parenting #kids #siblings

Interview with Lorraine Scapens from PregnancyExercise.co.nz Lorraine from Pregnancy Exercise shares her tips on 'connecting with your true core muscles’ and how to be fit for birth and beyond.  She covers the 3 most common complaints and her solutions as well as her ‘no more mummy tummy 14 day challenge’.  Related Podcasts: Baby Wearing, Birth Hypnosis and VBac or PBac More great info on being healthy in pregnancy and beyond in our paperback/ebook ‘If Only They’d Told Me’ http://ifonlytheytoldme.com/book

Did you ever feel like your parents favoured one of you kids as a child?  Or do you sometimes find that one child is just 'easier' to love?  In this episode, Nat & Jacqui talk about the often untalked about topic of 'playing favourites'.   Related blogs & podcasts:  Personality Types, Introverts & Extroverts and Love Languages, 

Nat talks to Baby Wearing advocate Anna Hughes about the how and why of Baby Wearing and about her new DVD ‘Wearing Your Baby’.   Resources:   http://wearingyourbaby.co.nz http://Slingbabies.org.nz Related Podcasts:  Episode #20 Elimination Communication

Jacqui interviews her friend Natalie about having an unexpected home birth. http://ifonlytheytoldme.com

Nat talks with internationally renown parenting expert and family coach, Annie Fox. Check out Annie's latest book Teaching Kids to Be Good People: http://www.anniefox.com/books/tk.html

Nat & Jacqui are back in the studio, sharing their individual stories around deciding  to have (or have not) a third child. They cover things to consider including: time,  money, career plans, lifestyle plans, gut feelings and more.    Related podcasts:  41 Parenting Twins, Having Another Baby  87: Birth Control after baby

Thanks to VanillaBloom.co.nz for sponsoring this episode of the If Only They'd Told Me Podcast. Gorgeous natural, organic & eco beauty products. This week Jacqui talks to British mother-of-two, Magda Rabenda. Magda is 47 years old and a mother of two, Lauren 26 years, and Lucy 2 years.  She shares with Jacqui the trials and tribulations of becoming a older mum.  http://ifonlytheytoldme.com