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November 5, 2025 20 mins

MAPS For Parents Episode 1

Annette Harwood, CEO of Playgroup, knows that it takes a village to raise a child.

In a conversation with Manager of Meerilinga Parenting Services, Belynda Smith, they discuss the messiness and magic of the early years and why connection and community matter when raising a child, both for their benefit and yours.

Discover MAPS for Parenting: mindfulness, attunement, play and self care by following us online or viewing our YouTube playlist.

Find more support at Meerilinga: https://www.meerilinga.org.au/

 

About Annette Harwood, CEO of Playgroup:

Annette is a passionate and compassionate leader dedicated to supporting parents as the first and most important teachers in their children’s lives. With deep expertise in early intervention and family support, she is committed to empowering parents to lay the foundation for their children’s resilience and lifelong confidence.

Find out more about Playgroup WA: https://www.playgroupwa.com.au/

 

The MAPS for Parents podcast is recorded on the lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. Meerilinga would like to recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our respects to their culture and to elders past, present and emerging in the spirit of reconciliation.

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