The Kids Health Network

The Kids Health Network

The Kids Health Network features top paediatric specialists and professionals. This series will look at common health problems that are regularly seen in our children, presented in a clear to understand way. Featuring General Practitioner, Dr Andrew Leech, this is the kids health podcast you’ve been searching for! Providing informative discussions, up to date evidence based information and practical tips each week. Dr Andrew is a fellow of the RACGP in Australia and has completed added paediatric training through the child health diploma. He is also a father of two children. Join us for further discussions and other useful information on our facebook page or email us at kidshealthnetwork@outlook.com with ideas for future topics.

Episodes

44: Parenting Children with Neurodiversity

November 13, 2022 • 27 mins
We meet the amazing Tash Kritter from The Little Wooden Toybox.
Not only is she a parent of two children with Autism, she has gone on to create her own unique products which aim to help teachers, parents and health professionals support children struggling with learning difficulties.

This fantastic set of tools is all about equipping kids to succeed at school, as well as empowering parents, educators and therapi...
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43: The Psych Profiler with Dr Shane Langsford

November 9, 2022 • 26 mins
Introducing Dr Shane Langsford who is the founder and creator of the psychprofiler. This online tool, provides an accessible and affordable screener that can be used in the early identification of disorders crucial to formal diagnosis, intervention and prevention of mental health or educational problems.
The Psych Profiler is only $5 and produces a pdf report you can take to your GP.
It is valid for children and adults...
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42: Starting School

December 24, 2020 • 30 mins
Episode 42: Starting School

Starting at a new school can be daunting for both parent and child. 

In this podcast we meet Annie Gerhardy. Annie has a passion for fostering young minds and supporting their development through her role in the early learning years. 

We discuss the links between education and health, as well as mental health.  We talk about how to help kids beco...
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41: Happy Sleeping Families

December 1, 2020 • 38 mins
Happy Sleeping Families 

Experienced Paediatric nurse and sleep consultant, Tara Mitchell, talks to us on this episode about the gentle sleep approach. Tara is a trained sleep consultant and has become increasingly popular across her social media platforms. She offers range of packages online and face to face. We talk about important sleep strategies for babies and toddlers, and some tips that might help...
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40: Understanding our Teens

November 17, 2020 • 33 mins
Clark Wight is an internationally renowned teacher and expert in the area of engaging teenagers, in particular teenage boys and supporting their needs when facing adversity. Todays podcast will cover this area along with communication with children and teens. We also discuss some of the tricky areas of dealing with phones, gaming and pornography as well as alcohol and drug use. 

Clarks approach is very co...
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39: Autism in Girls

October 12, 2020 • 25 mins
In this podcast we welcome back Miriam Kirby, a developmental paediatric psychologist who has extensive experience working with children with autism. 

Rates of autism prevalence suggest that boys are, on average, 4 times more likely to have autism than girls. But this figure may hide the true incidence of autism in girls and women as it can be harder to diagnose and even go unnoticed in some. New research...
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38: Grief and Loss - helping children to cope

August 25, 2020 • 32 mins
When someone dies, your child might have strong feelings – sadness, despair, anger, confusion and anxiety. These feelings are normal. In this discussion with Maddison Pike, child psychologist, we look at some of the feelings children experience following the loss of a loved one. We also discuss how to talk about grief with a child and when to seek help from a health professional.
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37: ADHD – the go to guide

July 30, 2020 • 42 mins
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental-health condition in children and is present in most countries around the world. Although there is an abundance of literature on ADHD with plenty of scientific information, this condition remains controversial and often under diagnosed.

In this episode we meet developmental paediatrician (Prof Desiree Silva) and an ADHD coach (Dr Mic...
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36: Preparing a child for hospital

July 14, 2020 • 24 mins
 Staying in hospital with a child can be a daunting experience. Today we try to break this down into understanding how it affects children, and what might help prepare them for a happier stay. 

We chat to paediatric nurse, Marie, about a child’s journey through a hospital and what she sees as useful tips for parents. Marie also tells us about inspiration that children can provide to healthcare professiona...
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35: Getting your ‘Bub 2 Sleep’!

July 6, 2020 • 30 mins
Welcome Donna Moala, sleep consultant from bub2sleep!

Today we meet sleep expert, Donna, who is highly passionate and experienced in dealing with challenging sleep routines and behaviours. The stress caused by a screaming child at night can be like nothing else.

Today we talk about types of problems Donna has come across and how it impacts families. We also discuss the sleep sense me...
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34: Covid and Kids: Part 4 - Looking Forward

May 26, 2020 • 41 mins
Today in our final episode on Covid-19, we talk to a developmental child psychologist, Poh Gan to complete our chat around coping from home. She has some handy tips on how to handle stress in your house and be more fully present in your life.
We also meet Leon Grey, television actor and father of 2 young children. It is great to hear a parent perspective on the lockdown period.
This episode includes:
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33: Covid and Kids: Part 3 - The health effects in children

May 11, 2020 • 35 mins
We chat to Dr Mudita Tiwari, a paediatric registrar with international training in India and Toronto where she completed a Neonatal fellowship. She currently works in a busy Emergency Department in Sydney.
Today's podcast covers:
-How children are affected by COVID
-Best proven methods for protecting children and each other
-Will kids become sick if they catch COVID?
-Which children are most vulnerable?
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32: Covid and Kids: Part 2 – Understanding a Child’s Reaction to the Pandemic

April 21, 2020 • 31 mins
In this episode, we meet Poh Gan, a very experienced developmental psychologist, who sees lots of families and children.
Today we talk about Covid-19 through a child's eyes. 
We look at understanding their emotional reaction given children often behave differently when faced with stress.
Finally, we touch on getting a grasp on your own anxiety and some practical tips for you to consider.
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31: Covid and Kids: Part 1 - Looking after yourself

April 6, 2020 • 19 mins
How do we talk to kids about Coronavirus? 

This is a difficult period of time for many families. Seek support early if you feel you aren’t coping, GP’s can be the first step in this process and are still open and available to talk through any challenges. It is ok to feel worried or anxious. In this podcast, I want to try to keep things simple for you, offering practical tips and strategies.

Today I will be ...
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30: Hearing Loss in Children

March 2, 2020 • 24 mins
Hearing loss in children can lead to long term consequences.
It can be subtle and go unchecked. It may be a cause of disruption at school or delayed speech. Audiological screening for hearing loss is an important resource that needs to be utilised when concerns arise.
Naomi is an experienced paediatric audiologist and discussed hearing loss causes and treatments with me in this episode. 
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29: Navigating the NDIS

November 6, 2019 • 37 mins
This weeks guest is Tammy Whait from Inclusion Support Services. Having raised two children with autism, Tammy is not only experienced with the NDIS from a parent perspective, but she has also set up her own service to improve access to the NDIS for other parents. Tammy has gone through
the process and is well aware of some of the hurdles that might need to be overcome. On this episode, I ask her about where the NDI...
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28: Sports Injuries: Strains, Sprains, and Prevention

October 29, 2019 • 17 mins
We re-join experienced paediatric physiotherapist, Nicole Pates who has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings over a number of years. She now runs a multi-disciplinary clinic called‘Western Kids Health’. In this podcast, I ask Nicole about common sports injuries and strains includingSevers and Osgood Schlatters Disease. We talk about evidence-based warm-ups and cool-downs for active kids and how to detect problems.<...
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27: Cyberbullying: Supporting Children when Using Technology

October 24, 2019 • 42 mins
Cyberbullying is a challenge for all those involved. Today's podcast explores whether cyberbullying is increasing, who is at risk and some strategies to support our children with sensible technology use.
Professor Marilyn Campbell is a Professor of Psychology at QLD University of Technology.
She is the author of Reducing Cyberbullying in schools: International Evidence-based best practices and has complet...
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26: How to toilet train your child!

October 15, 2019 • 40 mins
Introducing Danielle Strapp, child health nurse, registered nurse and toilet training expert!
Her program, Toileting Tots, supports children from all over Australia with their tricky toileting issues. We explore the challenges around teaching children to use the toilet, systems, and routines that work and don’t work, bedwetting, constipation and when you should be seeking support from a
GP. Danielle was f...
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25: Understanding suicidal thoughts and self harm in children

October 8, 2019 • 27 mins
It is important to advise that this is a sensitive, confronting area in paediatric healthcare but as difficult as it can be, it is extremely important to raise awareness. Should you or your child experience suicidal thoughts or ideations, please contact your local health services, GP, hospital emergency department, 000 or lifeline on 13 11 14. 
Today I meet Margaret Ho from Calm and Connected. She is a Clinical Psychologis...
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