For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Nicole Pates, paediatric physiotherapist, to ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about physical milestones in the first year of life. With over 15 years as a physio plus lived experience as a mum, Nicole provides information, reassurance and tips that help cut through all the noise and ‘shoulds’. We discuss…

• Every baby is totally unique
• Milestone expectations are spread across a large time period, not a set date
• Early intervention leads to better outcomes
• Crawling, bum-shuffling and the wide variety of physical skills
• Do walkers and jumpers actually help babies learn to walk? 
• Should babies show a dominant hand?
• The noise around “shoulds” of milestones
• Play! The importance of play
• Temperament, security and exploring learning opportunities
• Plastic toys vs wooden toys - is one better than the other?
• Connection before correction

Links mentioned:

• Learn more with Nicole at NicoleKidsPhysio.com
• Get Nicole’s book, Purposeful Play, here
• See the first episode of The First 365, ‘What does a lactation consultant want all new parents to know?’

This episode and The First 365 Newborn Mini Series is proudly sponsored by Bonds, the brand that's been dressing little ones for generations. 

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*This episode contains mention of child sexual abuse, so please consider whether this episode is right for you at this time. See the list below for linked support services or head to ChildSafety.gov.au for more.*

Teaching our children about body safety is proven to help prevent sexual abuse and open up communication with our kids. For our second episode in partnership with One Talk at a Time, we dive into a heavy topic but one that is so vital to empower and protect our children. We speak with Jayneen Sanders (aka Jay Dale) to give us some practical strategies and how we can teach the 5 Body Safety Rules. An author, teacher, mum of 3 and an advocate for Body Safety Education, Jayneed provides us with reassurance and practical advice from the perspective of a parent and educator. We discuss…

• When do we start teaching body safety? 
• How to weave body safety language and rules into your parenting from birth
• The 5 Body Safety Rules
• The power of modelling consent and body boundaries
• Getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations
• Empowering our children and their different personalities
• Praising efforts over achievements
• No secrets, surprises only
• Keeping kids safe online
• The importance of believing survivors
• Empowering anxious children when they’re already fearful
• Sleepovers, play dates and code words
• Identifying our bodies early warning signs that they feel unsafe
• Connection encourages communication

Support Services:

Call or visit 1800RESPECT

Call or visit Lifeline on 131 144

See Raising Children for a full list of services and supports

Additional links:

• Child Safety online resources to teach body safety
• When to begin body safety
• The 5 Body Safety rules and cards
• Respect My Body, Respect My Boundaries by Jay Dale

This episode is brought to you by The Australian Government’s One Talk at a Time campaign, which is all about the little conversations that help keep our kids safe.

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When one of is up, the other is usually down and that is the case for this Bumpie Group Chat. Jayde has had a string of bad news whereas Sophie has had a childcare win. So why did we end up in an on-air fight!? Keeping it real, as always. We chat…

• Jayde has a bat infestation and a bunch of bad news
• When you think trusting your child is enough… navigating bullying from a different perspective
• Teens, phones and the internet 
• Pearl starts kindy and Sophie reflects on Pearl’s care journey so far
• What are the top 5 things worth their money as mums of 3?
• What are the top 5 things NOT worth their money as mums of 3? This one gets controversial
• Was it just us or was Toy Story 5 a bit… shamey?
• Sophie’s doing 30 Days of No Fashion Spending and Jayde is starting to sell her wardrobe. So why do we fight about it?

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Welcome to The First 365, a Newborn Mini Series brought to you by Beyond the Bump in partnership with Bonds. We are kicking it off by speaking with Clare, an IBCLC, endorsed midwife, mum of three and the face behind The Womb Rooms. We ask Clare what are the top five things we should all know about breastfeeding, lactation and feeding your baby. We discuss…

• The basic physiology behind breastfeeding
• Supply and demand (and how that can look)
• How frequently should we remove milk from the breast?
• Does breast or nipple size impact feeding?
• Antenatal expressing
• Should breastfeeding ever be painful?
• Afterbirth pain and breastfeeding
• Babies don’t just feed because they are hungry… and that is normal
• Why feeding schedules don’t cater to every baby
• It doesn’t matter how you feed them, it is how you respond to them
• Soft breasts doesn’t mean no milk
• Engorgement and supply regulation
• Breastfeeding support in the first 6 months
• Tips for a good latch
• The importance of postpartum support to safekeep breastfeeding
• Guilt around feeding our babies
• Breastfeeding should never come at the expense of your mental health

Links mentioned:

• Head to The Womb Rooms website

This episode and The First 365 Newborn Mini Series is proudly sponsored by Bonds, the brand that's been dressing little ones for generations. 

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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Burnout is a term that gets thrown around a lot and Stacie Skehan, Emotional Intelligence Educator, knows it all too well. A mum of 3, navigating two divorces and chasing a string of career accolades, it wasn’t until total burnout forced her to stop and she had to feel what she had been suppressing for decades. Stacie shares her motherhood journey, relationships realisations and gives us a deep insight into how feeling, not fixing, is what is needed for ourselves and in turn, our children. We discuss…

• Stacie’s surprise pregnancy and tough postpartum
• When infidelity and drugs emerged in her first marriage 
• Why learning to listen to your instincts is important
• The post divorce glow-up
• Meeting her second husband (and finding the opposite of her ex)
• Navigating consecutive miscarriages in  remote Australia
• Irish twins! Getting pregnant at 3 months postpartum 
• Giving and receiving love via achievements and productivity
• Burnout - ignoring the warning signs and suppressing your emotions
• When you can’t rest unless something forces you to
• The importance of modeling our emotions to our children
• Reflecting on childhood to see where you’re repeating behaviours as an adult
• Advice for busy parents on how to res

Additional resources:

• Follow Stacie on Instagram
• Follow EduSoul for more on emotional intelligence 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Check out their Wonder Sleep sleeping bags at bonds.com.au or in-store now!

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After a little break from recording, we are back for this episode of the Bumpie Group Chat. You think we wouldn’t have that much to talk about but of course, we find plenty to discuss! 

• School holidays makes Sophie want to homeschool
• A ‘school holiday activity menu’ saved the mental load AND made local activities feel like a holiday
• How underrated are the drive-in cinemas!?
• Jayde’s Bali trip with friends ticked all the boxes for her and the girls
• Do things sometimes run smoother when your partner isn’t there?
• Jayde’s Bali itinerary recommendations
• Sophie’s present cupboard fail!
• Bumpies awkward neighbour stories - these are just too far!
• Does sleeping in separate beds ruin your marriage?
  
  

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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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Have you heard of congenital CMV? Many haven’t, including Stephanie Briggs, who learned of it for the first time while simultaneously experiencing the most devastating moment of her family’s life. Steph lost her second daughter, Charlotte Hope - or Charlie - as a result of CMV at 35 weeks gestation. Now the founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV, a charity created to raise awareness of this common but unknown virus, Steph shares her motherhood journey and the legacy of Charlie. In this raw yet eye-opening conversation, we discuss…

• Steph’s trouble with ovulation and journey to conceiving her first daughter
• Her second pregnancy juggling appendicitis, placenta previa, constant flu and nausea
• Getting the medical news no parent wants to hear and the limbo that follows
• How do you cope with hearing your unborn baby won’t survive?
• Cytomegalovirus (CMV) - what is it?
• Giving birth (and grieving) when you know your baby has passed away
• The unexpected logistics of a stillborn baby
• Explaining to their toddler that her sister wouldn’t come home
• Grief and how little society understands it
• How to be vigilant of CMV when pregnant
• Conceiving after loss and following CMV infection
• Health anxiety during pregnancy
• Living Charlie’s legacy 

This episode is proudly sponsored by First Five Years for the Good Choices campaign at firstfiveyears.org.au. 

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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It’s been a long time since we put the call out for an Ask Us Anything style Q&A and luckily for our egos, Bumpies delivered with a huge range of interesting, juicy and curious questions! We jumped straight into…

• How is Sophie going with her pursuit for a hobby?
• Our screen time keeps sneaking up and we have mixed feelings
• Am I The Asshole if I won’t let my neighbour borrow my chairs!?
• Aging is feeling confronting, but do we have to ‘fix’ it?
• Our thoughts on Botox and Jayde’s journey with injectables
• Should we ever *convince* our partner to have more kids?
• Gender disappointment vs gender disconnect and how it is becoming more obvious as Jayde’s girls grow 
• We share our experiences with alcohol and sobriety - from boundaries to numbing emotions to role-modelling to our children, this one was complicated
• What are simple ways we can enjoy motherhood more?
• Mum or Chief Facilitator? The mental load of family time 
• How do you handle your friends' parenting differently to you?

This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Check out their Wonder Sleep sleeping bags at bonds.com.au or in-store now! 

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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We decided it was time to level up our money smarts and asked financial educator, Mel Browne, to come and share five things she wanted all women to know about finance. An award-winning ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor who rebuilt her financial life from the ground up, Mel shares practical tips* and expert knowledge in a way that makes sense. She dives into…

• Super splitting if your super takes a hit from career pauses
• Future proofing for finance when you’re in a relationship 
• Women over 55 are the most at risk of homelessness
• Research shows women are better investors
• Having a voice in your home’s finances
• Reflecting on your personal Money Story
• Investing 101: where do we start?
• Small ways to get extra cash
• Credit cards and Afterpay - rejecting overspending
• Dopamine spending
• Smart debt, mortgages and offset accounts
• Investing for our children 

Links mentioned:

90 minute Share Investing Masterclass here

Compare 7 Investing apps here

This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and their brand new Bundle and Save Experience at iltutto.com.au 

*Mel licensed to give general advice but please seek financial advice for you specific circumstances as needed

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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Bumpies, if you haven’t noticed yet, this is our first video recording of the Bumpie Group Chat (Spotify and Youtube)! Now you can grab a cuppa and watch along… if your kids give you a moment's peace, of course. Whether you’re watching or listening, today we dive into…

• We have rebranded! A huge and exciting week for Beyond the Bump
• You’re always Yummy Mummies in our eyes
• Sophie is struggling to let herself sit with imposter syndrome
• Jayde’s reminder to take up space and be proud of hard work
• Do we constantly downplay our efforts and achievements as mums in paid work?
• Jayde shares her experience with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
• Can we all just celebrate our wins!?
• When your kids start to grasp the concept of death 
• The disappointment of knowing you can’t fix your child’s feelings 
• Seeking help is always a good thing

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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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**This episode discusses child sexual abuse. Please listen with care and reach out to a support service if you need to speak to someone. Visit ChildSafety.gov.au/Get-Support for a list of services.**

We speak to Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts, who works to provide a holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. This is a big but important topic and we’ve gathered your top questions to help educate us on having personal safety conversations with our kids. We discuss…

• What are age-appropriate discussions to have regarding personal safety?
• Bringing up big topics if you’re feeling awkward
• Moving beyond ‘stranger danger’ 
• Identifying the red flags of grooming
• The importance of asking our kids questions as conversation starters
• What to do if children disclose a safety concern with you
• “It might feel bad, it might feel good but it’s not right” - explaining physical responses to abuse
• How can we give our kids a safe childhood with these worries in mind?
• Sharing your child safety boundaries with other families
• Peer-on-peer sexual abuse - what it is and what steps to take
• What are developmentally expected sexual behaviors?
• Nappy changes to doctor visits, how do we explain what a safe scenario looks like?
• Knowing the power of these preventative and supportive conversations

Additional links:

• Bravehearts ‘Protecting Children and Young People from Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Carers’ - Free Download
• Child Safety online resources to teach body safety

This episode is brought to you by The Australian Government’s One Talk at a Time campaign, which is all about the little conversations that help keep our kids safe.

Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)

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