Bump with Steph & Laura
- Episodes
- 131
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 11, 2026
About the podcast
Oversharing? Obviously. Listen to hosts and mums Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw every Thursday.
Episodes 131
The loneliness of being the first mum in the group
Hi!!! This week, we're chatting about what it's like to be the first (or the last!) in your friendship group to have a baby. Steph was the first to enter motherhood, while Laura was the last, and we're …
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Hi!!!
This week, we're chatting about what it's like to be the first (or the last!) in your friendship group to have a baby. Steph was the first to enter motherhood, while Laura was the last, and we're unpacking how those different experiences shaped their friendships and perspectives. Plus, we're sharing reflecting on the changing dynamics of friendships through early motherhood, and running through our ultimate guide to supporting your mum friends.
A huge thank you to Toyota for supporting this episode of Bump with Steph and Laura. Find your next safe and reliable family car – inspected and tested by Toyota technicians! Head to Toyota Certified Pre-Owned to see what’s in stock here https://www.toyota.com.au/used-vehicles.
And a shoutout to Ecosa. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au.
Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw).
We’re on Instagram @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura
Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at [email protected].
Looking for our other podcast? Head to the Steph & Laura podcast on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here!
This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here.
AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
'The accident that turned my pregnancy upside down' with Freya Bleathman
Today, we sit down with children's doctor and The Room Podcast co-host, Freya Bleathman, to talk about her birth story. Freya was 35 weeks pregnant and on her way to a pregnancy massage on her first day of …
Show notes
Today, we sit down with children's doctor and The Room Podcast co-host, Freya Bleathman, to talk about her birth story.
Freya was 35 weeks pregnant and on her way to a pregnancy massage on her first day of maternity leave when she was involved in a car accident that changed the course of her pregnancy and the birth experience she'd been planning.
Freya opens up about the impact the accident had on both her and her daughter, Goldie, the decisions she faced in the lead-up to birth, and how her career as a children's doctor shaped the way she approached pregnancy and motherhood.
You can follow Freya on Instagram here and listen to her on The Room wherever you get your podcasts!
A huge thank you to Ecosa for supporting this episode of Bump with Steph and Laura. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au.
Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw).
We’re on Instagram @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura
Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at [email protected].
Looking for our other podcast? Head to the Steph & Laura podcast on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here!
This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here.
AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
The best-kept secret of Steph's birth
This week, we’re unpacking a viral article in The Cut asking, “Would you hire a male doula?” We put the question to our community and debate whether we’d feel comfortable having a man support us through …
Show notes
This week, we’re unpacking a viral article in The Cut asking, “Would you hire a male doula?” We put the question to our community and debate whether we’d feel comfortable having a man support us through pregnancy, birth and postpartum, and how much gender and lived experience shape who we trust with our care.
Plus, Steph reveals a birth secret she’s never shared on the podcast before, and the Shameless team shares their biggest pregnancy and birth paranoias. From the fears that kept us up at night to the things we never saw coming, we’re getting into the less glamorous side of bringing a baby into the world.
A huge thank you to Toyota for supporting this episode of Bump with Steph and Laura. Find your next safe and reliable family car – inspected and tested by Toyota technicians! Head to Toyota Certified Pre-Owned to see what’s in stock here https://www.toyota.com.au/used-vehicles.
And a shoutout to Ecosa. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au.
Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw).
We’re on Instagram @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura
Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at [email protected].
Looking for our other podcast? Head to the Steph & Laura podcast on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here!
This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here.
AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
Why Laura has a problem with these motherhood rules
Laura’s algorithm has been serving her a lot of parenting advice lately, and some of it is making her question decisions she already feels good about. Today, we’re unpacking Dr Erica Komisar’s views on daycare …
Show notes
Laura’s algorithm has been serving her a lot of parenting advice lately, and some of it is making her question decisions she already feels good about. Today, we’re unpacking Dr Erica Komisar’s views on daycare, the pressure to put motherhood ahead of everything else, and why so much parenting content leaves mums feeling guilty.
We’re talking about how social media algorithms can turn one little doubt into a whole feed of reasons to second-guess yourself, the difference between guilt and feeling judged, and who gets to decide what makes a good mum. Plus, why parenting advice needs a little more nuance, and how to find your own way through the noise.
A huge thank you to Toyota for supporting this episode of Bump with Steph and Laura. Find your next safe and reliable family car – inspected and tested by Toyota technicians! Head to Toyota Certified Pre-Owned to see what’s in stock here https://www.toyota.com.au/used-vehicles.
And a shoutout to Ecosa. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au.
Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw).
We’re on Instagram @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura
Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at [email protected].
Looking for our other podcast? Head to the Steph & Laura podcast on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here!
This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here.
AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
Our pettiest parenting moments
What's the pettiest thing you've ever done as a parent? We came across a hilarious TikTok from @kristenbright sharing some very petty parenting moments, and naturally, we had to unpack our own. From tiny acts …
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What's the pettiest thing you've ever done as a parent? We came across a hilarious TikTok from @kristenbright sharing some very petty parenting moments, and naturally, we had to unpack our own. From tiny acts of revenge to the ridiculous things we do when we're running on empty... this is a reminder that we all do it!
Then, Steph shares a deeply personal conversation she had with her mum about her childhood, and it got us thinking: how well do we really know the people who raised us? We chat about the questions we can all ask our parents and older loved ones to uncover the stories and experiences that shaped them.
New KIC product alert! Shop KIC Hydration here now!
A huge thank you to Toyota for supporting this episode of Bump with Steph and Laura. Find your next safe and reliable family car – inspected and tested by Toyota technicians! Head to Toyota Certified Pre-Owned to see what’s in stock here https://www.toyota.com.au/used-vehicles.
And a shoutout to Ecosa. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au.
Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw).
We’re on Instagram @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura
Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at [email protected].
Looking for our other podcast? Head to the Steph & Laura podcast on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here!
This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here.
AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
Tis' the season of overwhelm
It feels like everyone around us is overwhelmed right now, so today we’re getting into why everything suddenly feels like a lot. We’re coming out of winter, the weather is warming up, life is getting busier …
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It feels like everyone around us is overwhelmed right now, so today we’re getting into why everything suddenly feels like a lot. We’re coming out of winter, the weather is warming up, life is getting busier, and there’s suddenly this pressure to get back into gear.
Steph had a particularly big day at the passport office and kinder, which got us talking about admin, the mental load, and the fear of becoming the mum who needs to be reminded about everything. We’re unpacking why the little things can suddenly feel huge, the pressure to keep up with everything our kids are doing, and how motherhood can change your relationship with your own time, identity and priorities.
Plus, we’re talking about what actually helps when you’re feeling overwhelmed, and why your “village” might look very different to what you imagined.
View the comments on Laura's daycare video here.
A huge thank you to Babybee for supporting this episode of Bump with Steph and Laura. When only the best will do, get a Babybee pram. Find out more at https://babybeeonline.com/.
And a shoutout to Ecosa. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au.
Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw).
We’re on Instagram @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura
Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at [email protected].
Looking for our other podcast? Head to the Steph & Laura podcast on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here!
This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here.
AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
Michelle Andrews tells her birth story
Today, we're so lucky to be sitting down with Shameless Media co-founder, Michelle Andrews. Mich was around 25 weeks pregnant when she found out her beautiful mum, Vicky, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an …
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Today, we're so lucky to be sitting down with Shameless Media co-founder, Michelle Andrews.
Mich was around 25 weeks pregnant when she found out her beautiful mum, Vicky, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer. Living with the fear that her mum might not meet her baby, and then losing Vicky just months after giving birth, profoundly shaped Mich's relationship with motherhood, healthy anxiety, and grief.
After a traumatic birth experience with Sadie, Mich shares the fears and emotions that have started to arise as she thinks about her next birth experience.
Content note: This episode contains themes of postnatal depression and anxiety, miscarriage, and traumatic birth experiences. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact:
- PANDA on 1300 726 306 or head to their website here.
- Red Nose Grief and Loss Support on 1300 308 307 or head to their website here.
A huge thank you to Babybee for supporting this episode of Bump with Steph and Laura. When only the best will do, get a Babybee pram. Find out more at https://babybeeonline.com/.
And a shoutout to Ecosa. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au .
Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). Today’s guest was Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
We’re on Instagram at @stephandlaura and TikTok at @stephandlaura.
Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at [email protected].
Looking for our other podcast? Head to the Steph & Laura podcast on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here!
This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here.
AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
Welcome to Bump with Steph & Laura!
A new era of the podcast! Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram @stephandlaura. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send …
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A new era of the podcast!
Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram @stephandlaura.
Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at [email protected].
Looking for our other podcast? Head to the Steph & Laura podcast on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here!
This show is produced by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
Billy Garvey is back!! Parental preference & raising boys
He’s our most regular KICBump guest and he’s back for his 5th time! Billy Garvey is a dad of 3, a developmental pediatrician, a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary pediatric hospitals, and …
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He’s our most regular KICBump guest and he’s back for his 5th time!
Billy Garvey is a dad of 3, a developmental pediatrician, a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary pediatric hospitals, and co-host of the podcast 'Pop Culture Parenting'.
Billy has a new book coming out called ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys’, so in this episode, Steph speaks with Billy about what is unique about raising boys - including anger, gender roles, and help seeking. They also speak about parental preference, repairing with your children, and mental health first aid.
Trigger warning: Steph & Billy briefly discuss suicide in this episode. If you need support, you can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day on 13 11 14.
WE MENTIONED
Listen to Billy’s podcast Pop Culture Parenting https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture-parenting/id1600660063
They're on Patreon too https://www.patreon.com/PopcultureParenting
Check out Billy’s new book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-raising-boys-9781761620850
Check out Billy’s first book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-your-childs-mental-health-9781761345838
Find out more about Billy's social enterprise Guiding Growing Minds https://www.guidinggrowingminds.com/
We speak about Mental Health First Aid Australia. Check out their resources https://www.mhfa.com.au/
LISTEN TO BILLY’S OTHER EPISODES
Search for these episodes in your podcast app…
Is sleep training the answer? How Steph is planning for baby no.2 - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey
What to do before, during & after your kid’s meltdown - KICBUMP with developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey
An honest sleep update with Steph & Dr Billy Garvey - KICBUMP
Your sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mum rage - with Estelle Griepink
Estelle Griepink is a news journalist, mum to a two-year-old and almost one-year-old, and host of the podcast Mum Brain. In this episode, Estelle opens up to Steph about mum rage, when she knew it was time to …
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Estelle Griepink is a news journalist, mum to a two-year-old and almost one-year-old, and host of the podcast Mum Brain.
In this episode, Estelle opens up to Steph about mum rage, when she knew it was time to seek help, and what she is working on with her psychologist. They also speak about Estelle’s recent redundancy and seeing it as an opportunity instead of a setback.
WE MENTIONED
Follow Estelle https://www.instagram.com/mumbrainpodcast/?hl=en
Listen to Estelle’s podcast Mum Brain https://open.spotify.com/show/033zL04ejXUnrqzHhWUy2r
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can a pharmacist support you in pregnancy & postpartum? We find out!
Caroline Ficca is a pharmacist and a mum of two young girls. Caroline is committed to making health information practical & accessible through her work in community pharmacies & health education. We learned SO …
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Caroline Ficca is a pharmacist and a mum of two young girls. Caroline is committed to making health information practical & accessible through her work in community pharmacies & health education.
We learned SO much from this chat with Caroline and we know you will too! Think a pharmacist only dispenses medication? Well, this episode will change the way you think!
We speak with Caroline about what a pharmacist’s job actually involves, the support they can offer at each stage of the pregnancy journey, from conception to postpartum to common childhood ailments, when you can see a pharmacist vs when you need to see a doctor, vaccinations, colic, nappy rash, and lots more!
FYI - Caroline joins this episode in her capacity as a Priceline Pharmacist to discuss Priceline Pharmacy’s Anything Baby and You program. Any references throughout the episode to pharmacy services, pharmacist training or support relate specifically to the services and training available through Priceline Pharmacy’s Anything Baby and You program.
WE MENTIONED
Caroline mentioned a study of 9,500 women. You can check it out here https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/4/2/e004365.full.pdf
Find out more about Priceline Pharmacy’s Anything Baby & You program https://www.priceline.com.au/anything-baby-and-you
Health stations are available at select Priceline Pharmacies. You can find your closest one here https://www.priceline.com.au/pharmacy-services/self-service-health-check
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why your kids need boundaries - with Gen Muir
Gen Muir is a parent educator, an obstetric social worker, and mum to 4 boys. Her latest book ‘Why Kids Need Boundaries: A parent’s guide to reducing the overwhelm and increasing connection by setting limits …
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Gen Muir is a parent educator, an obstetric social worker, and mum to 4 boys. Her latest book ‘Why Kids Need Boundaries: A parent’s guide to reducing the overwhelm and increasing connection by setting limits that work’ is out soon.
In this episode, Gen sits down with Steph to speak about what boundaries are and how to set them and why children need them. They also speak about the challenges faced by modern parents, guilt, shame, attachment, repair, and lots more.
WE MENTIONED
Follow Gen https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/?hl=en
Find out more about Gen https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
Gen's new book is called ‘Why Kids Need Boundaries' and you can pre-order it here https://www.highlowbuffalo.com.au/products/why-kids-need-boundaries
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to pack when travelling with a baby
Laura is loving the stage that Atlas is at…even if that stage involves a nugget in the bed. Steph opens up about some of the challenges that she & Josh are navigating at home as well as their whole family …
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Laura is loving the stage that Atlas is at…even if that stage involves a nugget in the bed. Steph opens up about some of the challenges that she & Josh are navigating at home as well as their whole family weekend in the garden.
Also - Laura promised that she’d share the things that made their recent trip to Europe (with an 8 month old baby) a bit easier and this week she’s come with a list.
Plus - a ménage!
WE MENTIONED
Yoto: https://au.yotoplay.com/products/goodnight-world
Stroller fan https://www.amazon.com.au/Gaiatop-Portable-Stroller-Rechargeable-Treadmill/dp/B0BKQDPP1Z/
Travel cot https://thememo.com.au/products/journey-2-in-1-travel-cot-black
The Bugaboo travel pram https://www.bugaboo.com/au-en/prams/bugaboo-butterfly/
SPECIAL SHARE
Laura: The quote “transition is an identity in itself”
Steph: Making paper chains
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steph’s honest experience of emotional dysregulation
It’s a big week of updates! Steph shares about Harvey’s recent surgery and Billie’s growing personality, as well as a big night of broken sleep and emotional dysregulation. Laura is persevering with solids and …
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It’s a big week of updates! Steph shares about Harvey’s recent surgery and Billie’s growing personality, as well as a big night of broken sleep and emotional dysregulation. Laura is persevering with solids and Atlas is standing and rolling.
Plus - we open the mailbox to read some of your beautiful messages.
SPECIAL SHARE
Laura: the Solid Starts app https://solidstarts.com/app/?hcUrl=%2Fen-US
Steph: this post from Josh https://www.instagram.com/p/DbAqK09IEN2/?img_index=1
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This will change the way you think about mental load - with Professor Leah Ruppanner
Professor Leah Ruppanner is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Melbourne and author of the book ‘Drained: Reduce Your Mental Load to Do Less and Be More’. You might recognise Leah’s name from when we …
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Professor Leah Ruppanner is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Melbourne and author of the book ‘Drained: Reduce Your Mental Load to Do Less and Be More’. You might recognise Leah’s name from when we had her on the podcast last year speaking about traditional gender roles and the manosphere (link below if you missed it!).
This week Leah is back to speak about the mental load. We all think we know what the mental load is but in this conversation, Leah describes to Laura the 8 different types of mental load that we could be carrying at any one time, as well as recognising where your mental load energy is being spent, and how to better distribute this energy.
If you’re currently drowning in the mental load, we hope this episode helps you.
WE MENTIONED
Find out more about Leah https://www.leahruppanner.com/
Lighten Lab is the website Leah mentioned https://www.lightenlab.com/
Read Leah’s book https://www.dymocks.com.au/drained-by-leah-ruppanner-9781761471957
Listen to Leah’s podcast ‘Miss Perceived’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/missperceived/id1744434731
Our first episode with Leah is called ‘Money, work & traditional gender roles - Am I Equal? a miniseries with Laura Henshaw’ and you can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/money-work-traditional-gender-roles-am-i-equal-a/id1457667995?i=1000712323533
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our baby product recs! Must buy vs never used & new vs second-hand
We’re bringing you something a little different this week!! We’ve had a few messages from you guys asking us for the baby products we recommend buying and the ones that aren’t worth spending money on. So! We …
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We’re bringing you something a little different this week!! We’ve had a few messages from you guys asking us for the baby products we recommend buying and the ones that aren’t worth spending money on. So! We both wrote a list of our ‘must-buy’ items, our ‘nice to have but not essential’ items, and the items we never used. We also recommend which ones you should buy new vs the ones you could get second-hand.
WE MENTIONED
The episode where Steph talks about spying on the baby monitor is called ‘Spying over the home cameras & mice problems!’. You can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/spying-over-the-home-cameras-mice-problems/id1457667995?i=1000579353378
PRODUCTS WE MENTIONED
These are the products that we specifically mentioned. For all other items - we don’t recommend a specific brand name
Monitor from Cubo https://au.getcubo.com/
Sleep slacks from ergoPouch https://www.ergopouch.com.au/ and Love To Dream https://lovetodream.com.au/
Steriliser from Tommee Tippee https://www.tommeetippee.com/en-au/shop/bottle-feeding/sterilising
Room thermometer https://www.tommeetippee.com/en-au/product/gro-egg2-ambient-room-thermometer
SNOO https://www.happiestbaby.com.au/products/snoo-smart-bassinet
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Laura’s Euro trip with 7-month-old Atlas
We’ve both been on holidays and now we’re back and ready to recap!! Steph shares about her family’s daytrip to Movie World, what she learned about baby seat laws in different states, and also opens up about …
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We’ve both been on holidays and now we’re back and ready to recap!! Steph shares about her family’s daytrip to Movie World, what she learned about baby seat laws in different states, and also opens up about some of the challenges she’s facing with emotional regulation.
Meanwhile, Laura & Dalton took 7-month-old Atlas all the way to Europe! She shares some of the things that helped make their first overseas holiday together a lot easier.
SPECIAL SHARES
- Steph: Normal lubricant https://itsnormal.com/products/water-based-lube-v2-normal
- Laura: Matrescence by Lucy Jones https://www.penguin.com.au/books/matrescence-9781802061307
WE MENTIONED
The Bugaboo travel pram https://www.bugaboo.com/au-en/prams/bugaboo-butterfly/
The travel cot https://thememo.com.au/products/journey-2-in-1-travel-cot-black
Tommee Tippee bottles https://www.tommeetippee.com/en-au/collections/baby-bottles
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
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KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Having a 2nd bub after post-natal depression - with Mathew Carter
Mathew Carter hosts the podcast ‘The Secret Life of Dads’ alongside his co-host Lawrence. Earlier this year, they launched their event ‘Pints & Ponytails’ where they invite dads to pubs to learn how to style …
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Mathew Carter hosts the podcast ‘The Secret Life of Dads’ alongside his co-host Lawrence. Earlier this year, they launched their event ‘Pints & Ponytails’ where they invite dads to pubs to learn how to style female hairstyles so they can do their daughters’ hair.
Mathew is dad to five-year-old daughter Rae and he & his wife Chessie King is expecting their second bub. We’ve had Chessie on the podcast before and we were so excited to have Mathew on too!
In this episode, Steph chats with Mathew about his experience with postpartum depression after Rae was born, how he’s feeling mentally ahead of baby number two, going through IVF, and the feedback he’s getting from dads who attend their Pints & Ponytails events.
Trigger warning: we briefly touch on suicide in this episode. If that brings up anything for you, Lifeline is available 24 hours a day on 13 11 14.
FIND OUT MORE
Follow Mat @mathewlcarter
Listen to Mat’s podcast ‘The Secret Life of Dads’ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-life-of-dads-podcast/id1734215110
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
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KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
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Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
Kic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alice Bleathman on sleep, daycare, and criticism online
Alice Bleathman is a dietitian and creator based near Byron Bay. Alice gave birth to her bub Tide over a year ago - only a few weeks before Steph gave birth to Billie. Steph connected with Alice online over …
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Alice Bleathman is a dietitian and creator based near Byron Bay. Alice gave birth to her bub Tide over a year ago - only a few weeks before Steph gave birth to Billie.
Steph connected with Alice online over their shared struggles with sleep and we were so excited to have her in the studio <3
In this episode, Steph sits down with Alice to speak about the things she has changed her mind about in parenting, including sleep training, and daycare, as well as the judgment she has copped online for doing these things.
FIND OUT MORE
Follow Alice @alicebleathman_
KICPod PODCAST
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Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laura’s first night away from Atlas
Hi!!! This week Laura shares how she went spending two nights away from Atlas for the first time, including an interstate breastfeeding debacle. Plus - a parental preference win for Steph & Josh, and a vent …
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Hi!!! This week Laura shares how she went spending two nights away from Atlas for the first time, including an interstate breastfeeding debacle.
Plus - a parental preference win for Steph & Josh, and a vent about fear-mongering content online.
SPECIAL SHARE
Steph: The Somewhere Co Toy Story collection https://thesomewhereco.com/collections/toy-story
Laura: Portable breast milk cooler bottle https://www.amazon.com.au/Portable-360%C2%B0Cooling-Technology-Capacity-Breastmilk/dp/B0FWK8VXZ5?th=1
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
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KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The differences between a C-section and vaginal birth with leading Obstetrician Dr Amanda Ward
It’s our OB Dr Amanda Ward! Long time listeners will know that she was the Obstetrician for both Steph when she had Harvey & Billie, and Laura with Atlas. We love Amanda and we know you guys love her too, so we …
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It’s our OB Dr Amanda Ward! Long time listeners will know that she was the Obstetrician for both Steph when she had Harvey & Billie, and Laura with Atlas.
We love Amanda and we know you guys love her too, so we asked you for your birth questions!
What do I need to consider if I’m having a C-section? Why do so many OBs not support VBACs? How long do I need to wait between having C-sections? Is it possible to have vaginal birth after multiple endo surgeries? When you can’t have an epidural? And lots more!
FIND OUT MORE
Find out more about Dr Amanda Ward https://www.dramandaward.com.au/
Follow Dr Amanda Ward @dramandajward
We mentioned our episode with Domenica. It’s called ‘Domenica Calarco’s pregnancy & birth story - KICBUMP’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/3868c8
Amanda is on KICPod tomorrow! You can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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Baby Atlas slept through the night!!!
This week Laura celebrates Atlas sleeping through the night for the first time and how she & Dalton did it, and Steph is struggling with her sleep. Plus! The little white lies you tell your kids. WE MENTIONED …
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This week Laura celebrates Atlas sleeping through the night for the first time and how she & Dalton did it, and Steph is struggling with her sleep.
Plus! The little white lies you tell your kids.
WE MENTIONED
This is the Catchy https://catchyandcrew.com.au/products/catchy-the-food-catcher-for-high-chairs?
SPECIAL SHARE
Steph: Oi Frog https://www.dymocks.com.au/oi-frog-by-kes-gray-and-jim-field-9781444974300
Laura: Twilight Red Light Beacon Light https://www.blockbluelight.com.au/products/twilight-red-light-beacon-light
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laura's honest thoughts about postpartum identity shifts
Big week of updates this week, y’all! Steph is loving a new way of connecting with Billie and investigating some medical things with Harvey. Laura feels like a mixed berry smoothie and she’d love to be …
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Big week of updates this week, y’all! Steph is loving a new way of connecting with Billie and investigating some medical things with Harvey. Laura feels like a mixed berry smoothie and she’d love to be deconstructed, please. Plus - Laura & Dalton’s have some new calendar invites.
And! We open the mailbox and hear Angelica’s bub’s transition to the cot.
SPECIAL SHARES
Steph: this TikTok from Ethan Lapierre
https://www.tiktok.com/@withethanlap/video/7626086697985445151
Laura: Le Puree powders https://lepuree.com.au/products/first-bites-x-baby-s-first-allergens
WE MENTIONED
We mentioned a couple of episodes we’ve done with Dr Kavita. Listen here…
Busting breastfeeding myths - KICBUMP with Dr Kavita https://pod.fo/e/38871b
Is pumping for everyone? KICBUMP with Lactation Consultant Dr Kavita https://pod.fo/e/3868ca
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What no one says out loud about being a step parent step-parent - with Kris Byrnes
Kris Byrnes became a step-parent when she was 24, before she’d had children of her own. Now Kris & her husband are raising 4 children together - two from her husband’s previous relationship and two of their …
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Kris Byrnes became a step-parent when she was 24, before she’d had children of her own. Now Kris & her husband are raising 4 children together - two from her husband’s previous relationship and two of their own.
Kris has taken everything she has learned from step-parents and now offers coaching to others who are navigating blended families.
In all the years of making KICBump, we’ve never dedicated an episode to step-parents, so we were thrilled to cross paths with Kris!
In this episode Steph sits down with Kris to learn more about her experience becoming a step-parent at 24, her & her husband’s decision to have children of their own, and the challenges that Kris encounters in her coaching work - including deciding whether or not step-parenting is for you, parental alienation, what step-parenting does to your romantic relationship, and more.
FIND OUT MORE
Work with Kris https://thestepparentcoach.com/
Follow Kris on Instagram @stepparentcoach
Listen to Kris’ podcast Step Parent Podcast
WANT MORE?
We would love to have Kris back for another episode!! If you have questions about step-parenting that you would like answered on the podcast, slide into our DMs @kicpod or email us at [email protected]
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
Kic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laura’s confronting realisation & how Steph is handling Harvey’s nightmares
Hi!!! This week we start with opening the mailbox. Kate had a hot tip about a wolf movie on Netflix for Steph to avoid, Ella has a recco for a sleep sack, and Em has an app she’s loving. Then our highs & lows! …
Show notes
Hi!!! This week we start with opening the mailbox. Kate had a hot tip about a wolf movie on Netflix for Steph to avoid, Ella has a recco for a sleep sack, and Em has an app she’s loving.
Then our highs & lows! Including - an update on Harvey’s nightmares, a first from Billie, and a shocking realisation for Laura.
WE MENTIONED
Missed Steph’s story about the wolf? It’s in the episode ‘How Steph celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday + sleep update from Laura’. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/41324f
The episode with Lisa is called ‘Our tips for traveling with newborns and toddlers - KICBUMP with Lisa De Sanctis’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/38871f
The hair growth product Laura mentioned was Bouf https://bouf.com/
SPECIAL SHARES
Steph: Mini Town in Nunawading https://www.minitown.com.au/
Laura: Chunky Ribbon Tabbed Board Book - First 200 Words https://www.bigw.com.au/product/chunky-ribbon-tabbed-board-book-first-200-words/p/6057967?
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh & Dalton take over for an honest conversation about fatherhood - with Dr Zac Seidler (Movember)
We’re doing something different today! There’s no Steph or Laura this week - instead we handed the mics to their husbands Josh & Dalton and Dr Zac Seidler - the Global Director of Men’s Health Research at …
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We’re doing something different today! There’s no Steph or Laura this week - instead we handed the mics to their husbands Josh & Dalton and Dr Zac Seidler - the Global Director of Men’s Health Research at Movember.
Earlier this year Movember published their ‘More Than A Provider’ report based on a survey of 1,216 Australian fathers with at least one child aged between 0-10 years old. The report examined the intersections between identity, health & health service for men as they transition to fatherhood.
In this special episode of the podcast, Zac sat down with Josh & Dalton to discuss the report and their own experiences of fatherhood, including who they can reach out to for support and how their relationships with their own fathers has impacted their parenting style.
FIND OUT MORE
- Download the full ‘More Than A Provider’ report here https://au.movember.com/story/more-than-a-provider
- Follow Movember on Instagram @movember.au
- Follow Zac on Instagram @zacseidler
- Follow Dalton on Instagram @dalthenshaw
- Follow Josh on Instagram @itsjoshmiller
YouTube
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KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
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KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
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Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
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Abbey Holmes’ birth story - what you didn't see on Instagram
Channel 7's Abbey Holmes is a broadcaster, sports reporter, and boundary rider for Channel 7 AFL, as well as Mum to Braxton. In this episode, Abbey sits down with Laura to share about her birth story, and how …
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Channel 7's Abbey Holmes is a broadcaster, sports reporter, and boundary rider for Channel 7 AFL, as well as Mum to Braxton.
In this episode, Abbey sits down with Laura to share about her birth story, and how the days afterward were anything like the loved-up baby bubble that people dream of. Abbey also shares about her decision to return to work 7-weeks postpartum and the criticism she copped online about it.
FIND OUT MORE
Follow Abbey on Instagram @abbeycholmes
You can catch Abbey all season long on Seven's AFL and AFL Women's coverage live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport
Abbey was on KICPod last year. The episode was called ‘Hard work, determination & never taking no for an answer - with Abbey Holmes’. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2b7448
YOUTUBE
You can watch all our episodes on YouTube! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
Kic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Steph celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday + sleep update from Laura
Hello!! This week Steph shares about how she & Josh celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday, plus an accidental parenting fail. Laura shares an update on how Atlas is sleeping and where she & Dalton are at with arms …
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Hello!! This week Steph shares about how she & Josh celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday, plus an accidental parenting fail. Laura shares an update on how Atlas is sleeping and where she & Dalton are at with arms in or out.
Plus we answer some of your questions about our night-time routine episode from last week.
And as always! Our parenting highs & lows.
WE MENTIONED
We’ve had Dr Billy Garvey on KICBump to talk about sleep twice before. Search for his episodes in your podcast app...
Your sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy GarveyYour sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey https://pod.fo/e/38872f
An honest sleep update with Steph & Dr Billy Garvey - KICBUMP https://pod.fo/e/38872b
This is the sheep clock that Steph mentioned https://www.zazu-kids.com/sam-the-lamb/
SPECIAL SHARES
Steph: Jess Urlichs’ poem ‘The Every Mum’ https://www.instagram.com/p/DXuofuGEu21/?img_index=1
Laura: UPPAbaby Carry-All Parent Organiser 2.0 https://thememo.com.au/products/uppababy-carry-all-parent-organiser-2-0?
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED
KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steph & Laura unpack their night-time routines
This week Steph & Laura share all the details of their night-time routines: Laura with 4-month-old Billie and Steph with 11-month-old Billie & almost five-year-old Harvey. Steph also goes into more detail about …
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This week Steph & Laura share all the details of their night-time routines: Laura with 4-month-old Billie and Steph with 11-month-old Billie & almost five-year-old Harvey. Steph also goes into more detail about her experience working with a sleep consultant.
Plus - our parenting highs & lows of the week!
Disclosure: Steph worked with Sarah from Swoop Baby - this service was gifted, but all opinions are her own.
SPECIAL SHARE
Laura: the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED)
Steph: following @kelsey_p90 on InstagramKICPod PODCAST
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Being a mum to QUADRUPLETS - with Taylah Tudehope-Glachan
This is an episode like we’ve never done before!! Taylah Tudehope-Glachan is a mum to two-year-old quadruplets: Daisy, Archie, Billy and Charlie. In this episode, Taylah shares about the trouble she had …
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This is an episode like we’ve never done before!! Taylah Tudehope-Glachan is a mum to two-year-old quadruplets: Daisy, Archie, Billy and Charlie.
In this episode, Taylah shares about the trouble she had conceiving and then finding out that not only was she pregnant, but she was having quadruplets, the differences between pregnancy with four babies compared to one, birth, and the day-to-day reality of life with quadruplets.
Taylah also shares about the challenges faced by families of multiples, including parental leave allowances, the mental & physical toll on parents, the clinical complexity of pregnancy and birth.
FIND OUT MORE
Follow Taylah on Instagram @theglachanquadsquad
Find out more about Australian Multiple Birth Association https://www.amba.org.au/
KICPod PODCAST
Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.
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KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected]
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Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
Kic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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