It can often be hard to find reliable sources of information when looking for support and advice around parenting, especially when you have a child with additional needs.
We have done some of the hard work for you and found 5 of our favourite podcasts that provide some great information to help you support your children!
1. Parental as anything – Maggie Dent
This is an amazing podcast by Australian author, educator and parenting and resilience specialist, Maggie Dent. Maggie has three boys of her own and so can offer a refreshing perspective on parenting advice! She often has other experts on the podcast to help give up to date evidence-based practices on how to manage tricky parenting moments!
Episode to get you hooked: How to raise boys
2. Happy Families Podcast – Dr Justin Coulson
The Happy Families Podcast is hosted by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts. His short episodes are perfect for ‘time-poor parents’ to get a quick burst of valuable information on parenting. The podcast has over 250 episodes covering topics from screen time to anxiety and each containing important information on how to support your children and your family unit.
Episode to get you hooked: #253 Screen Time Stresses
3. All Things Sensory – Harkla
This podcast is presented by two Occupational Therapy Assistants in the US who specialise in sensory integration. They do a great job of explaining sensory challenges in our kids and providing some quick and simple activities that you can implement at home to support your child’s regulation.
Episode to get you hooked: #39 What is a Sensory Diet?
4. Sue Larkey Podcast – Sue Larkey
Sue Larkey is a Teacher and Lecturer who specialises in Special Education. Her podcast gives valuable insight into how to support a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning difficulties in the classroom and at home. She often interviews experts in areas such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Motor disorders to give current best-practice strategies and perspectives to increase the participation and engagement of our children with additional needs.
Episode to get you hooked: #099 Why Traditional Behaviour Strategies Don’t Work
5. The Parenting Spectrum
This Podcast is hosted by parents Fiona and Travis who has a son Patch who has Autism. They provide valuable insight into what an autism diagnosis means for a family. They cover topics from safety, schools, lack of sleep and getting ready for the teenage years and adulthood! This podcast is perfect for the parents of children with Autism and helping them to navigate some of the tricky parts of their day-to-day life.
Episode to get you hooked: #7 When they grow up
So what do you think of the Podcasts we suggested? Which ones are you most hooked on? Let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to our list. Happy listening!
