In today’s fast-paced busy life everyone needs a break – parents, teachers and even the kids! Stressed-out parents need simple tools to help their kids wind down at the end of the day and relax before bed, and Our wonderful school teachers and pre-school teachers need something to help calm kids in the classroom. Our beautiful children have to navigate all of the ups and downs in life and being able to manage stress, relax and wind down are important tools for life success. Kids Yoga offers a simple, easy to use and fun practice that helps parents, teachers and children take a calming break together. Even if you’ve never done yoga before with a little help from Rebecca Schafer and Nancy Lawford-Miles from GOYOkids you’ll be up and running in no time… or should I say relaxing and enjoying down-time in no time! If you’d like to learn more about the many healthy benefits of yoga for kids and how easy it is to start a daily yoga practice with children as young as 3 years old, then join parenting expert Dr Rosina as she uncovers the great ideas, tips, tools and resources that GoYoKids (www.goyokids.com) has to offer to make kids Yoga fun and educational in your home or classroom. By doing yoga with children you get to relax and they get to learn: How to be still using fun yoga poses… being a tree, a turtle or riding on a magic carpet To use their breath to calm– an important tool for managing emotions. To listen carefully, increase their attention and follow instructions Yoga is fun, healthy and a practice everyone can continue to use throughout life! Listen to the podcast here and enjoy more peace, focus and fun in your classroom or home!

Do you find it hard to talk to your children about sex? Are you embarrassed, confused not really knowing what or how to even start the discussion? As parents we all realise our children need to know about sex and understand their sexuality, but it isn’t an easy conversation – so we often deflect it or avoid it all together. BUT, if you don’t talk to your children about sex, they’ll get their information from someone or somewhere else – and that’s a highly risky strategy because you don’t know what they learn about sex and how it will shape their beliefs and attitudes towards sex –and of course ultimately their sexual experiences in the world. Well, if you don’t know how to start – don’t fear – join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Amy Lang who is an author and sexual health educator and enjoys helping parents have the sex talk with their kids from tiny tots to teens. You can find out more about Amy, her books and her programs at her website. Today is all about learning how to have easy and open sex talks with your kids. In this show you’ll learn: How to introduce the topic to very young children – including how to answer ‘that’ awkward question many kids have – “Where did I come from?” Explaining sex and sexuality to older children – including how to get them to talk to you and understanding the benefits of conversations with both mum and dad. The keys to raising well-balanced and responsible teenagers by talking about sex, pregnancy, contraception, relationships and intimacy for boys and girls. Are you struggling with parenting? You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents – all for around US $16 a month. A tiny investment for more peace of mind and more peace in your home. You and your family are worth it! Dr Rosina’s practical parenting approach empowers you to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support.

Do you or your partner speak more than one language at home? Would you like to raise your child to be multi-lingual but you’re worried that they might: Fall behind in language development? Not do as well at school? Get confused between the languages? Not want to learn one or more languages? Well, if you’re concerned about your child and don’t know where to start – don’t fear – join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Rita Rosenback author of Bringing up a Bilingual Child. Today is all about learning how to enjoy teaching your children to speak multiple languages effectively. In this show: You’ll learn about the many advantages for your child of being bilingual including the benefits for brain development and career opportunities later in life. We’ll bust the myths about bilingual children in terms of language delays and confusion. You’ll get plenty of practical strategies for raising bilingual children whether you have one or more languages you want to develop in the home. We’ll provide you with ways to overcome some of the main challenges for raising multilingual children. Join us, it will be lots of fun…great stories and helpful tips. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents.

Do you struggle to get your children off the internet? Is there a daily fight? Accessing the world through the internet is common for most families today. Even very young children enjoy games and you tube videos and can get VERY upset when asked to stop! Older children also enjoy games as well as connecting with others through social media. BUT…are you worried that your children are accessing harmful and inappropriate content or meeting up with predators online? Are you worried they are spending too much time on the internet? With most children on the internet and so much harmful content out there that they shouldn’t be exposed like pornography and graphic violence it’s crucial to protect them. BUT you can’t be watching your kids 24/7 so what can you do? Today, the internet is an integral part of lives and there’s access to it in most homes. A little of the right kind of access for kids can be of great benefit – educationally and socially. However, many children spend far too much time on the internet – well over the recommended guidelines and are interacting with the wrong kind of content and this can result in long term harms. Do you find it hard to get your children off the internet? Are you worried they’re accessing dangerous people, harmful information or inappropriate content? So as a worried parent, what can you do? Join Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Steven Pack, developer of KoalaSafe a device that helps you to keep your children safe while they are on the internet. Rather than worrying about your children being on the internet or banning access, today’s show is all about how your children can be on the internet in a healthy, safe and educational way. This show is filled with practical tips that work. In this interview you’ll learn: How you can set an internet schedule so you don’t have to nag the children to get off! How to prevent your children accessing inappropriate information while online. How you can monitor your children’s access and the benefits of knowing what and who your children are interacting with online. What parents can do to make being online educational and safe for kids Internet security devices like KoalaSafe allow parents to set time-limits, offer parental insights (so they can see what their children have accessed and for how long) as well as app & site blocking – across all devices in the home. For help raising well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens, get great tips, resources and support see Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents.

Do you have more than one child? Do you have two, three or more children? Do you find that you simply don’t have enough time for each child, for your partner and especially no time to yourself? Raising a family of with children of different ages, personalities, needs and then add to the mix, taking care of the home and maybe even working in or on a business can make it a huge challenge. Today, I interview Dr Christina Hibbert, mum of six … yes, I said six, , clinical psychologist, speaker, founder of the AZ Postpartum Wellness Coalition, who is a bestselling author books including “This is How We Grow“, “Who Am I Without You?”and “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise.” She also hosts her own webtalk radio show called Motherhood. Make sure you take a look she has fabulous episodes on all things related to being a mum. You might be wondering how a mum with six kids can, right alongside raising them and keeping a household going, manage to achieve all of that! To answer your question, joinDr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Dr Christina Hibbert, to gain many ideas, tips and resources to be able to raise a happy, healthy and well-balanced family and still live a life you love! This show is filled with down to earth practical tips that work. In this interview you’ll learn: How to prepare your family for the second and subsequent children to ease the transition, decrease sibling rivalry and increase wellbeing for the whole family. How to find time for each child and nurture their unique potential. Ways you can raise a family while living your life fully. What parents can do to make sure they also find special time with their partner or time to find that special someone! Do you find the discipline, punishment and rewards model you’re using with the kids isn’t working? Would you like a research and heart-based approach that is founded on empathy and education? See Dr Rosina’s practical Win Win Parenting approach where you’ll get great tips, resources and support to raise well-rounded and capable kids from toddlers to teens. Screaming at the kids more than you’d like? Are you struggling with parenting in general? Just like a personal trainer can help you get the health outcomes you want, let me be your personal parenting coach. You can get the ongoing support you need with my 12 month online program. Learn at your own pace with videos, audios and articles to help you handle day-to-day parenting challenges, get your parenting questions answered and join our community forum where you can share with like-minded parents.

Overcoming school refusal: A step-by-step guide for families Is your child refusing to go to school? Please know - you’re not alone. Managing all the demands of family, work and just life in general is never easy, and it becomes even more stressful and more challenging when your child refuses to go to school. Download the Guide As seen on Channel 9 TODAY EXTRA

Navigating the teen years can be wonderful and it can also be challenging at times. As a parent you want your teen to succeed in life and one way to do that is to help them set clear goals, work out the action steps then support them to complete the tasks until success is achieved. In this interview with the lovely Jennifer Matthews from Parenting Ambitious Teens, Dr Rosina, parenting expert, talks about the Win Win Parenting way to raising children and helping them to become happy, healthy and capable adults. http://parentingambitiousteens.com/rosinamcalpine/ BONUS Jen has summarised the key points from the interview and provided you with some links to resources too - so have a look at the page! You can also enjoy interviews with other teen experts on Jen's podcast series at http://parentingambitiousteens.com/

Article on Care.com by Nicole Fabian-weber https://www.care.com/c/stories/5152/10-tips-for-getting-kids-to-pay-attention/ If it’s happened once, it’s happened a thousand times. You call out to your child for dinner, ask her to get undressed for the bath or tell him to come inside from the back yard, and it’s as if your requests evaporate into thin air. Or you check in to see how homework is coming along, only to see that he hasn’t even gotten started. Frustrating? Incredibly. Uncommon? Certainly not. “There are two lobes of the brain involved in concentration and attention — the prefrontal cortex and the parietal cortex,” says Rosina McAlpine, Ph.D., founder of Win Win Parenting. “The former is only fully developed in females during the early to mid-20s, and for males, it’s the mid to late-20s. So, while it’s frustrating for parents to feel ignored by their kids, they need to be understanding and patient and help support their child while they develop the ability to concentrate and pay attention for extended periods of time.” Feeling like you’re at your wit’s end and have no clue how to teach a child to pay attention? Here are practical, expert tips and real-parent advice. A little really does go a long way. 1. Be mindful of what your child is doing Is your child in the middle of an art project? Is she building a Lego castle? If time isn’t of the essence, you may want to put a temporary pin in your request. Most kids have some level of difficulty transitioning from one activity to the next — the main reason being they’re usually being asked to stop doing something they like doing in order to do something they need to do (and probably won’t enjoy as much). Also, keep in mind that young children lack the communication skills to explain why they don’t want to stop doing something, which often results in a child either melting down or flat-out ignoring their parents. “If your child is completely engaged in something, ask yourself this: Do you need to speak with them right at this second, or can it wait until they are done?” says Sarah Conway, Ph.D., founder of Mindful Little Minds. “Kids don't like being interrupted while they're in the middle of something they enjoy any more than we do. Additionally, it’s much harder for kids to change direction when they are engaged in something, so it’s definitely not the best time to tell them to clean their room or start their homework!” 2. Don't yell out across the room While being a parent can sometimes feel like a juggling act akin to something you’d see at the circus, resist the temptation to skip a walk up the stairs in favor of hollering from the kitchen. “Rather than yelling requests at your child or giving them a laundry list of things to do while standing tall above, begin with approaching them, getting on their level — squatting down if they are on the floor — and entering where they are,” says Tovah Klein, Ph.D., director of the Barnard College Toddler Center and author of “How Toddlers Thrive.” “Many children need a gentle hand on their shoulder before they can pay attention. Then, when you’re on their level, offer a little empathy and then the clear request. ‘I know you don't want to stop playing, but dinner is ready. Park your train, and I'll help you get to the table.’ This recognizes that they need to change focus, even if they don't want to.” And if you have time, Conway suggests getting in on the fun with your little one before asking them to switch gears. “Color with them for a few moments,” she says. “Play catch. Read that book together. They'll be much more likely to listen to what you say if they feel connected to you.” 3. Explain instead of ordering around While it may seem obvious to you why you want your child to come in for dinner or clean her room, the logic may not be apparent to them. The reason? All they hear is yet another grownup ordering them around. “My son used to completely tune me out in the mornings when I asked him to get dressed,” says mom Maureen Sanchez, of Tampa, Florida. “I found myself saying the words ‘You need to get dressed’ about 100 times before school. Finally, instead of barking requests at him, I started telling him why he needed to put clothes and shoes on before going to school. I’d explain to him that it was too cold to go out in his pajamas or that he’d hurt his feet on the sidewalk if he didn’t put on shoes. He started getting dressed almost immediately.” 4. Use your child’s interests Another tool for teaching kids to pay attention? Speak their language. “Your child’s interests are a great motivator,” says Conway. “There's no reason they can't continue their play while they do what you need them to do. Were they busy playing a superhero game? Ask them if they can use their super powers to fly into the bathroom to brush their teeth. Were they reading a dinosaur book? Have them stomp and roar into the kitchen to get those dishes done.” 5. Use a sand timer If you’re working to get your child to sit and concentrate on tasks for longer periods of time, try using an actual timer. Children, who are concrete thinkers, have a hard time fully understanding abstract concepts (such as time) until about age 11. So having something they can actually see and touch can be helpful. “Most children don’t have a sense of time,” says McAlpine. “So having a set of sand hour glasses as timers for five, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes can be a great way to help children develop their attention muscle as they start to visually see the concept of time.” McAlpine suggests setting up an activity and starting with the five-minute sand timer. Once your child is able to easily focus on the activity for five minutes, move to the next timer. “You can do this for preschool children right through to teen years with their homework assignment,” she says. “Keep in mind, though, some children are naturally able to stay on task longer than others, and the more you consistently practice this technique, the more progress you’ll see in your child.” 6. Create the right environment Just as you wouldn’t be able to crack open “War and Peace” in a nightclub, your child isn’t going to be able to focus on something when it’s noisy and chaotic and there are distractions present. “Having an environment conducive to concentration is key — particularly when kids are doing homework,” says McAlpine. “Make sure your child has a space that’s quiet, clean and that there aren’t any iPhones, tablets or video games present.” “Getting a desk for my daughter’s bedroom was one of the best decisions our family ever made,” says mom Courtney Alderson, of Westfield, New Jersey. “She used to try to do her second-grade homework and reading at the kitchen table while the dog barked and her little sister noisily bounced around. It almost always ended in tears.” 7. Help them regulate their emotions Are you razor-sharp at work when you’re upset or nervous? Of course not. But, as an adult, you have the tools to mitigate uncomfortable feelings in order to get things done. This doesn’t necessarily come naturally for kids. “Children who can identify and regulate their emotions are more able to focus their attention,” says McAlpine. “If a child is angry, anxious or upset, they will not be able to focus on their work.” How can you teach your child to recognize and take on their often-confusing feelings? McAlpine suggests showing children deep breathing techniques, as well as teaching them positive self-talk. “Giving your child go-to phrases such as ‘I'm OK,’ ‘Everything will be alright,’ ‘I just need to give it a shot’ and ‘I can get help’ are all positive ways children can regulate their emotions, and it will help focus their attention back to the task at hand,” she says. 8. Give a heads up, and involve them in the transition Few people like to be caught off-guard — especially when there’s not a fun surprise on the other end — and that goes double for little ones. “For kids who seem to ignore instructions, a heads-up can be helpful before you need them to actually pay attention,” says Klein. “Even though young kids have a poor sense of time, letting them know that 'in two minutes,' it will be time to get in the bath will give them a sense of what will be happening.” Then, make them a part of the transition to the next activity, Klein suggests. “They can run with you to the bathtub, play 'throw your clothes high and into the hamper' and pick which bath toy gets dropped in the bath first,” she says. “All of these hands-on, engaging activities will help keep them focused on what needs to be done.” 9. Limit screen time Sure, TV and video games can offer parents a much-needed break from sibling squabbles and choruses of “I’m bored,” but in the end, screen time seems to only affect children’s attention spans for the worse. A 2019 study found that kids 5 and under who spent two hours or more on a screen were 7.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). And this certainly isn’t the first study of it’s kind. In 2018, another study found that teens who frequently used smartphones and mobile apps were twice as likely to have behavioral problems, as well as signs of ADHD. The Mayo Clinic advises forgoing media altogether (except for video chatting) for kids between the ages of 18 to 24 months. For children between the ages of 2 to 5 years, screen time should be limited to one hour of “high-quality” programming. (In other words, no YouTube videos of kids unwrapping toys.) When it comes to older kids, it’s up to parents to decide how much screen time is right for their child, but limits should be set. Parents can place restrictions on screen time by doing the following: Have tech-free zones or times in the house. Encourage unstructured playtime. Have children charge their phones out of their bedrooms at night. Eliminate background TV. Limit your own screen time. 10. Have a sense of humor Need we even tell you? Having a sense of humor is key when you’re a parent, and it can help get your child to pay attention to boot. “The ability to laugh and be silly is a gift to moms and dads,” says Klein. “The next time your child seems to be tuning you out when you ask her to wash up, get creative. Rather than yelling and making the same request over and over, maybe look into space and say, ‘I think this little girl really does not want to take her bath. I may just have to take it for her!’ This kind of lightness grabs the attention of most children and changes the whole vibe.”

Mental health issues with our teens is on the rise. The World Health Organisation estimates that 10-20% of children and adolescents experience mental disorders worldwide. Anxiety and depression are mental health disorders that can have a detrimental effect on the quality of young people’s lives, and left unchecked, they can in some cases even lead to suicide. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young people. Jessica Schleider is currently working on her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Harvard University and is completing her Doctoral Internship at Yale School of Medicine. I came across her recent study showing extraordinary results in improving adolescent mental health in a single session rather than months of therapy with a mental health professional. So I contacted her for an interview and she kindly agreed. This interview is a must for parents. Jessica’s research can support parents to learn how they can help their children prevent or overcome anxiety and depression by teaching them about a growth mindset. Want to learn more? Join Dr Rosina McAlpine, parenting expert and creator of the Win Win Parenting program as she interviews Jessica Schleider. In this interview you’ll learn: What anxiety and depression are and their prevalence among youth. About Jessica’s research on reducing anxiety and depression in a single session activity. The many mental health benefits of teaching children a growth mindset (based on the work of Professor Carol Dweck). How parents might be inadvertently harming their child’s mental health. How you can support your children reduce anxiety and depression with some simple activities you can do in your home.

Parents and teachers often wonder if they have a ‘gifted child’. That’s understandable as every parent sees their child as special, teachers want the best for their students and all children are amazing in their own way … right? Did you know that there are many different areas of giftedness and it’s not just academic – giftedness can be across many fields including art, music and dance. And to make things even more complex, there are various ‘levels of giftedness’ from mildly or moderately gifted right up to exceptionally and profoundly gifted. So how can parents and teachers be sure they are recognising and nurturing a child’s gifts? Perhaps many parents and teachers miss seeing that a child is gifted, just as Gloria and Peter did. Gloria and Peter van Donge are the parents of a gifted child, but Gloria only discovered this in her retirement. This inspired Gloria to write a series of books to support parents of gifted children. In this podcast we talk about: What giftedness ‘means’ and how to recognise it in children How to nurture gifted children’s talents The many struggles gifted children experience Gloria van Donge’s books series and how they help parents, teachers and children support and nurture giftedness and overcome obstacles. You can learn more about Gloria and Peter’s story and the delightful characters in the Gifted Kid Book Series at www.giftedkidzone.com Recommended for parents of children aged 2-9 years!

Knowing how to keep our family healthy physically and support mental wellbeing isn’t easy when parents are stressed, time poor and there is so much conflicting information about health. In this podcast, you’ll learn simple strategies to support your family’s wellbeing. In this podcast, Dr Rosina McAlpine, CEO of Win Win Parenting and Dee Zibara, CEO of Cell to Soul, talk about how nutrition, movement and mindset impact each other and influence your health. Dee Zibara is a qualified nutritionist and internationally recognised personal trainer. You can find out more about her programs at https://www.celltosoul.com.au/ Enjoy this podcast with the bubbly Dr Rosina and Dee! You’ll get simple practical tips on: planning simple and nutritious meals, exercising for maximum health benefits and strategies that support a positive mindset for a happy, healthy family life! Disclaimer: We’re not here to give you advice! Parents get too much solicited and unsolicited advice. We're here to give you practical strategies to make family life a little easier!

More and more parents want to pursue a great career and enjoy a loving a fun family life. BUT for many mums and dads this is challenging and they feel like they have to sacrifice something to make it all work. Often it is “me” time that goes first, then the career and time with the kids so that work and day-to-day family activities like cooking, after school activities, homework just gets done! But life is more than just the daily routine of getting things done. Are you a working parent? Do you feel like you have so many demands on your time including work, friends, family and of course, from your children? What if there was a system that could help you get out of the same stressful routine and help you to create more. Well there is… If you want more for your life – if you want to make real changes for the better, then join Dr Rosina McAlpine as she interviews Christina Guidotti who shares her insights into how you CAN have it all! In this interview you’ll: Explore what having it all means for you Be inspired by Christina’s personal life journey as an author, successful business owner and loving mother. Learn the 5 keys to being able to create a life you love and have it all. Understand how learning Win Win Parenting skills will help you to be more confident and effective as a parent and more focussed and productive at work. Win Win! This is a fun and practical show, so have your note pad at the ready as you create the plan and the actions steps for a life that inspires and fulfils you. Christina Guidotti is one of Australia’s leading experts on success, belief, conviction and commitment. She is the author of How to have it all and has walked her own extraordinarily successful path as a mum and business leader with extensive sales, leadership, productivity and mindset expertise. This is a GREAT show! Join us for a laugh and learn a lot too. For more on Christina Guidotti