Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

The segment discusses the importance of storytelling and rhythm for children, featuring a conversation with Lynn Joffey about her podcast winning an award and the value of collaboration in podcasting.

This episode explores how menopause and perimenopause affect skin health, discussing topics like estrogen's role, vaginal microneedling, and embracing life's changing seasons.

Adele Koolen shares her personal journey of adoption and how it transformed her life as a mother and entrepreneur.

Darren Maule discusses how his mistakes have made him a better parent in an interview on the Baby Brunch Podcast.

This episode of Baby Brunch features an interview with DJ Sabby, a South African DJ, radio presenter, and father, discussing his career, personal life, and the balance between work and family.

This episode explores how to involve children in funerals and prepare for death, featuring an interview with funeral director Sonia Smith about supporting grieving families.

This episode features an interview with Chad Saaiman discussing his life as a new father, upcoming twins, and balancing his career as a musician and radio presenter.

This episode explores the health implications of mouth versus nasal breathing for children, featuring an oral hygienist discussing airway preservation and dental development.

This episode features psychologist Naomi Holdt discussing her book on raising resilient kids and teens, exploring parenting challenges and strategies for fostering resilience in children.

This episode features an interview with Chereen Gibson about managing family chaos while working from home with four children, including tips on packing for trips and handling parenting challenges.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode explores the difference between sleep training and sleep therapy for babies, featuring an interview with sleep therapist Venetia Wegelin about her personal experience as a mother of three young children.

This segment discusses the potential negative effects of dummies (pacifiers/soothers) on children's health, featuring expert insights on issues like jaw development, sleep apnea, ADHD, and bacteria, with a personal story from a thumbsucker.

This episode introduces a menopause coach who shares her personal journey through perimenopause and menopause, explaining how her coaching practice evolved to help women navigate this life stage.

This episode discusses essential skin care habits, including moisturizing and sunscreen removal, with expert Liesl Bower from Epimax, focusing on maintaining healthy skin for all ages.

This episode features Anrika Bruinders sharing her personal journey through IVF, surrogacy, adoption, and finding happiness after loss.

This episode features an interview with Sonia Jackson-Miles discussing her journey from a corporate career to embracing motherhood as a divine purpose, focusing on women's empowerment and parenting.

This episode explores the emotional aspects of fatherhood through personal reflections, including a journalist's story about growing up without a dad and the host's experience with her own father's blessings.

This episode features an interview with Nadine Dirks about her book detailing her personal journey with endometriosis as a woman of color navigating the public healthcare system.

This episode features Dr.

This segment discusses the importance of oral health starting from pregnancy and early childhood, featuring pediatric dentist Dr.

Neo Kirchway discusses her excitement about her first podcast appearance on Baby Brunch, sharing personal insights and morning routines while using her twins' headphones outdoors.

This segment discusses parenting challenges and perfectionism with psychoanalyst Andy Cohen, exploring her role and differences from psychologists and psychiatrists.

This episode explores narcissism as a spectrum from normal personality traits to narcissistic personality disorder, focusing on its impact on partners and parents.

Two paramedics discuss their roles in providing emergency medical services at events and offer tips on emergency preparedness.

This episode explores sensory integration issues in children, featuring an occupational therapist to discuss diagnosis, symptoms, and support strategies for parents.

This episode explores the gut-brain axis and microbiome's impact on children's health during the first 1,000 days of development, featuring expert Kath McGraw discussing long-term health implications.

This episode features an interview with children's author and bullying prevention educator Eleni Theodoro, discussing how children's books can help parents address bullying through early conversations and social-emotional learning.

A psychiatrist discusses children's mental health, addressing mood swings, stigma around psychiatric care, and the importance of community support in parenting.

This podcast segment discusses the importance of showing up and being present for people experiencing grief, particularly in the context of family loss, while also addressing parental support and emotional first aid.

This episode features an interview with Candice Williams, a warrior mom who shares her emotional journey through IVF and finding purpose after struggling with infertility.

This episode discusses the importance of oral health for children, emphasizing how sugar affects dental health and overall well-being, with expert insights from an education manager.

A teacher discusses balancing support for children without spoiling them, emphasizing natural parental and educational instincts, in a podcast about school readiness featuring Emily Dearham.

This segment introduces a doula discussing secrets for an easy labor, including positive perspectives on C-sections and personal experiences.

This episode explores the complexities of breastfeeding, including societal sexualization of breasts and lack of public breastfeeding spaces, featuring an interview with advanced midwife specialist Refilwe Maponya about her work in maternal and child health.

This episode features an interview with Sarah Hoffman about using AI and technology to help with homework struggles while fostering healthy digital habits in parenting and child development.

This podcast segment discusses breast cancer prevention, risk factors like smoking and alcohol, and features a radiographer/mammographer who works with patients undergoing mammograms and MRIs.

This episode explores perimenopause and related hormonal changes, featuring an interview with Dr.

This episode features educational psychologist Megan Tucker discussing night terrors and anxiety in children, including when treatment is necessary and parenting during COVID.

This episode features an interview with fertility specialist Dr.

This episode features Dr.

This episode segment introduces a discussion on how to talk to children about menstruation and periods, emphasizing a supportive and brave approach.

A psychologist discusses understanding and addressing tween anger in parenting, emphasizing emotional support and communication.

This episode segment discusses the importance of teamwork and participation for children's development, introduces a guest educator, and explores topics like creativity, safety, and psychological growth through play.

This segment discusses whether children talking to themselves is a problem, with an educational psychologist explaining it as typical or developmentally appropriate behavior.

This episode features pediatric dietitian Kath McGaw discussing practical strategies for parents to help their children overcome fussy eating habits, based on her personal and professional experience.

This episode features a mother sharing her personal story about postpartum depression and therapy, followed by a psychology coach discussing mental health and healing for parents.

Host Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp interviews Rona Erasmus, a former star of The Real Housewives of Pretoria, exploring her experiences with reality TV, public perception, and personal growth.

This episode explores why shyness in children is often misunderstood as a negative trait, featuring a personal story from the host and expert insights from Sandrina Naidoo to reframe shyness as a sign of intelligence and offer parenting support.

This episode features Justin Harrison discussing the financial costs of raising children, sharing his personal journey from poverty to becoming a money expert, and exploring how numbers can help parents make better financial decisions.

Jade Selinger says the World Health Organization recommendation is no more than six teaspoons of sugar a day for children, and she warns that hidden sugars in smoothies and added honey often push kids past that limit.

Baby Brunch Podcast talks with Melissa Mann of organicbirth.co.za about the placenta, which she describes as the baby's twin and an organ built for rapid growth.

Nico Panagio tells Elana that a missing child should be reported immediately, because 24 hours is a Hollywood-movie idea and the first minutes matter.

Nadia Jephthah and her mother Noelle turn Baby Brunch into a conversation about parenting, content work, and family history, with Noelle revealing that she is ranked in the world at Texas Hold'em.

Baby Brunch with Juliette McGuire focuses on buying a family car that can handle a baby seat, a pram, and daily loading without strain.

Baby Brunch host Ilana Afrika-Brierenkamp interviews veterinarian Dr.

Baby Brunch host Ilana speaks with clinical psychologist and parent-child expert Dr.

Landi Coertse, a dog trainer and McKay 9 Training Center instructor, explains how families can prepare dogs for a baby's arrival by introducing baby sounds and smells and adjusting feeding and walking routines.

Baby Brunch visits Smile Foundation, where CEO Kim Robertson-Smith explains free cleft-lip and cleft-palate surgeries, craniofacial care, and support for families in South Africa.

Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series interviews singer Carleen van Jaarsveld about prioritising time with her children, including keeping younger children home and considering homeschooling.

This episode discusses child passenger safety during Child Passenger Safety Week, featuring an expert interview on the importance of car seats for children.

Host Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp interviews Frances Edwards, founder of House of Cinnamon, about balancing business ownership and parenting.

A clinical psychologist discusses how to introduce a new baby to siblings and family members, with tips on timing and gentle parenting methods.

A parenting podcast discussing raising a child with Down syndrome, featuring a mother's personal story and awareness for World Down Syndrome Day.

Host Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp interviews actress Bianca Flanders about her journey to becoming a children's book author and her personal struggles with hair love.