The Parenting Couch

Join Rachel Chappell and Sarah Levett on The Parenting Couch, where we discuss the big issues facing Mums across Australia. We share our experiences and advice about navigating the ever-changing parenting challenges, and are joined by experts, celebrities and parents too. Listen to feel more connected & supported, while having a laugh about what parenting is really like. Brought to you by North Shore Mums.

The Parenting Couch is a kids podcast hosted by Rachel Chappell and Sarah Levett, with 91 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rachel Chappell and Sarah Levett hosts The Parenting Couch, a kids show with 91 episodes published.

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  The Next Chapter: Rachel’s Breast Cancer Battle

  Dec 3, 202436 minS0

  <p>For our final episode of 2024, we had envisioned something festive and cheerful to set the tone for a confident stride into the holiday season.</p><p>However, life had other plans. On November 18, 2024, our host, Rachel Chappell, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer, and those plans have taken a backseat—for now.</p><p>In this deeply personal episode, Rachel sits down with co-host Sarah to share her journey so far, the shock of her diagnosis, and what lies ahead.</p><p>This conversation was recorded just one day before Rachel underwent surgery—a lumpectomy and axillary clearance.</p><p>Se...

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  Talk the Talk: Understanding Language Milestones for Kids, with Jules Tushuizen

  Nov 26, 202439 minS0

  <p>This week, we’re diving into speech and language development with the incredible Jules Tushuizen, an experienced Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist.<br/><br/>Jules shares her wealth of experience to help parents navigate their child's exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking journey through communication milestones. From first words to forming sentences, we cover it all—plus what to do if your little one seems a bit behind.<br/><br/>In this episode, Jules shares:</p>Key speech milestones to watch for at different ages.Practical tips to support your child’s speech and language skills at home.Knowing when to seek p...

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  Household Harmony: How to share the Domestic Load without losing your mind, with Cherie Marriott

  Nov 12, 202450 minS0

  <p>So many mums are stressed with juggling kids, work and the bulk of the domestic load. The creep can be gradual and suddenly it seems like we’re ‘doing everything’. This can lead to feelings of bitterness and resentment – and now we’re bickering or testing each other, to see if the other one notices or really cares. The resentment also impacts our desire to be intimate.<br/><br/>So how can we negotiate the mental load and take shared responsibility for family jobs? What do realistic expectations look like and how do we get back to a place of team-wo...

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  Stop the Bully: Proven Strategies to Empower Your Child, with Dr Justin Coulson

  Oct 29, 20241h 2mS0

  <p>In this powerful episode, we dive into one of the hardest challenges facing kids and parents today: bullying. Joined by leading parenting expert Justin Coulson, we uncover what’s really at the heart of bullying behaviours, how they impact young minds, and, most importantly, the steps we can take to create safer, kinder spaces for our children. </p>What bullying actually is (and what it isn’t)How parent should support their child if they suspect or know they are being bullied.Steps that parents can take to help their child build resilience and self-confidence in the face of bully...

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  Starting ‘Big’ School: How to make the transition smooth and stress-free, with Gen Muir

  Oct 15, 202444 minS0

  <p>In today’s episode, we sit down with Gen Muir, a renowned parenting expert, to discuss one of the biggest milestones in a child’s life — the transition to 'big' school. If you're preparing to send your little one off to kindergarten, this episode is packed with insights, tips, and advice on making the process smoother for parents and children.</p><p><b>We chat about... </b></p>When to send? Gen provides her guidance on when to ‘send early’ and when to ‘hold back’Understanding the Emotional Journey: We dive into the familiar excitement and anxiety children (and parents!) exper...

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