In our 181st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Kasey Edwards. Kasey is a researcher and coauthor of the book, Raising Girls Who Like Themselves – that’s all we need to say and we hope you enjoy!!! Should we be raising our girls and boys differently? How can we teach our daughters body love and acceptance?  What is the key to body confidence? Should we be avoiding Barbie TV shows, fairytales and old school Disney princess movies? How do we respond to our daughters when they ask us why we are putting on make-up or shaving our legs? How do we tackle conversations with our kids when they’re wearing clothing that is inappropriate or want to be nude? How do we help our kids make their own choices and decisions? How do we teach our children what a good friend is? Social media – when do we know that they're ready for it and how do we prepare them for it? What’s the best way to teach our kids about consent and sex? And at what age should this start? What if our daughter (four years old) is flirtatious and loves attention from older boys? Should we be worried? How do we foster having independent, assertive and fierce girls, but still being able to parent them without squashing their self esteem? And SO MUCH MORE!!! Resources: Raising Girls Who Like Themselves Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves Help your daughter choose friends who are good for her: https://www.raisinggirlswholikethemselves.com/friend Body confidence family health check: https://www.raisinggirlswholikethemselves.com/healthcheck   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.    This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Bellamy's Organic:If you want to check out their range head to www.bellamysorganic.com.au

In our 180th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Sophie and Nick and they answer all your questions about the fourth trimester with Pearl – how it’s been, how being a family of three has been, the hard parts, the good parts etc. Which has been the hardest transition, 0-1 kids, 1-2 kids or 2-3 kids? Tips for finding balance as well as time for yourself with three kids? What’s your favourite part about having three kids? What was harder, the first 12 weeks of pregnancy or the first 12 weeks having a newborn? How has Pearl’s postpartum compared to the other two? Sophie, how do you go about asking Nick for help? How do you find time for each other amongst the chaos? What do you do each day just for yourselves? Top tips for preparing older kids for a new sibling. How did you handle visitors in the newborn days? Did you have any set boundaries? How is Pearl’s sleep at 12 weeks and is she in a routine? What are the sleeping arrangements? And what does bedtime look like with three kids? Top tips for sleep deprivation and how to remain optimistic during the newborn haze? Are you sure you won't have a fourth? Sophie, have you recovered physically? And how are you feeling about your postpartum body? What baby items can Sophie not live without? Is there anything they wish they had done differently in the newborn days? And SO MUCH MORE!!!   Resource links: Bednest Bedside Bassinet Co Sleeper Beyond by BabyLove nappies  BabyDink Carrier Code: SOPHIE10  Baby loungers: Snuggle Me Organic or Linen Social   Bath Support from The Memo  The Essential Milk Bra (leakproof): MILK LABEL Haakka Ladybug Code: SVPEARCE10  Modibodi Undies Disposable Postpartum Underwear: Bubba Bump Baby     Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.    This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Natio Kids: If you're a parent who is mindful of what you're putting on your child's skin and want to make bath time more fun for your kids, then the Natio Kids Collection is definitely a range worth checking out. Head to www.natio.com.au and use code BUMP30 for 30% off the full Natio Kids range at checkout! Expires June 30, some exclusions apply.   

In our 179th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to Jess. Jess is a speech pathologist and we chat to her all about thumb sucking and dummy use. This can be a pretty heated topic where parents have so many questions like, ‘what damage am I causing?’ versus ‘I need to use this to survive!’ Dummy versus thumb sucking. Is one better than the other? Is there anything we can do to encourage thumb sucking? Or are some kids just into it and others aren’t? Conversely, should we discourage thumb sucking and use a dummy instead? What are the main concerns with thumb/finger sucking? How would we go about weaning thumb/finger sucking? And how do we do it at night? Everyone seems to be getting braces when they’re older nowadays, so why does it matter if our bubs move their teeth around with their thumbs? What can we do if their thumbs keep getting blistered and sore? Dummies — do they deserve the bad rap that they get? What are the pros and cons of dummies? When should we introduce the dummy? Do dummies reduce the risk of SIDS? If our bubs are less than one year old, what is the best way to wean a dummy? How often are we supposed to be replacing and/or sterilising dummies?  And SO MUCH MORE!!!   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.    This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by iL Tutto: This month, with every iL Tutto nursery chair purchase using the code BUMP15, and you'll receive 15% off your order as well as a FREE feeding cushion - the perfect accompaniment to feeding your bub on your gorgeous new chair!  Head to iltutto.com.au to check out their incredible range of nursery chairs and discover a new kind of comfort for you and your bub!

In our 178th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Erica from Chronicles of Play. Erica is a primary school teacher and a play enthusiast and we chatted all about the best kids toys, what we can get longevity out of, how to encourage independent play, imagination, creativity and so much more!!! We hope you enjoy!!! What is ‘normal’ play for each age group/development? Tips for those who feel embarrassed singing to their bubs. What are the main things that we’re looking for when choosing toys for our kids? What is open-ended play? Why do children always play with things that are not toys? Are lighter, bright, loud toys bad for our babies?  Will our kids be more creative if they learn to play with wooden, natural toys? How do we know when a child has outgrown a toy? What are toy libraries? And how do they work? What are some examples of long-term toys? How important is playing with our kids? What amount of time should be with us versus independent play? Advice for mums who are struggling to play with their sons and stereotypical boy toys. When we’re playing with our kids, should we be thinking about entertainment or education? Tips for learning to play with other kids. And at what age is it important for this to start happening? How can we help encourage independent play? And SO MUCH MORE!!! Resources mentioned: DUPLO Listen to, So let’s talk screen time - with Brad, Child Psychologist of Unplugged Psychologist on Apple Podcast and Spotify   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.    This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by ergoPouch: This Mother's Day you can shop 20% off Ergo Pouch with our code BTB20, which is valid for 2 weeks from today!  Head to www.ergopouch.com.au to snap us some much needed sleep!  

In our 177th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Annette. Annette shares with us her experience and journey with postnatal depression after having her second child. We hope you enjoy!!!   Resource links: In a crisis call Lifeline: 13 11 14 PANDA hotline: 1300 726 306 Panda.org.au  Follow PANDA Australia on Instagram @pandanational Gidget Foundation  Beyond Blue Butterfly Foundation   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.    This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Lululemon: Whether you are a mama, mama to be or a woman who loves to feel supported in her clothing, go and check out Lululemon’s Super-High-Rise collection and let us know your thoughts on our Facebook page!  Head to www.lululemon.com.au and search for Super High Rise