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Breast or Bottle: Why Your Baby’s Sensory Personality May Decide with Dr Nellie Balfour S9 | Ep230
Same mum. Same home. Same breast milk. So why did one of Dr Nellie Balfour's boys turn away from the breast within weeks, while his little brother won't let go? The answer has nothing to do with the milk, and everything to do with your baby's sensory person…
What It’s Like to Give Birth to Quadruplets + the First Weeks in the NICU
Sam Smith returns to Sense by Meg Faure to share the next chapter of her extraordinary journey: the birth of her four babies at just over 31 weeks and their first four weeks in the NICU. Sam shares the emotional reality of her delivery, from her waters brea…
Why Crawling Is The “Superfood” of Baby Development S9 | Ep228
Crawling is about so much more than getting your baby from A to B. In this episode of Sense by Meg Faure , Meg and Parent Sense COO Tové de Chazal Gant dive into why crawling is such an important developmental milestone and why parents shouldn’t be too quic…
Baby Milestones by Month: What to Expect from Pregnancy to 12 Months | Parent Sense Webinar
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽. In this 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿, occupational therapist and Parent Sense founder Meg Faure walks parents through exactly how baby development unfolds…
Have we been asking the wrong questions about screen time all along? S9 | Ep227
Technology is everywhere in family life, but does that mean it has to be all-or-nothing? In this episode, Meg speaks to Rachel Barr, researcher at Georgetown University , about what 25 years of research tells us about young children, technology and learning…
BABY POO 101: What's normal, what's not & when to worry. S9 | Ep 226
Let’s talk about the topic every new parent becomes obsessed with: poo. From those first sticky meconium nappies to breastfed baby poo, formula-fed stools, starting solids and the dreaded constipation, there’s a lot for parents to decode. In this episode of…
Understanding Colic: Why Babies Cry & How to Soothe an Overstimulated Baby | Parent Sense Webinar
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿…
30 Weeks Pregnant with Quadruplets: Preparing for the NICU, Feeding & Breast Milk | S9 | Ep225
Sam Smith is back on Sense by Meg, and this time she’s 30 weeks pregnant with quadruplets. After previously sharing her extraordinary pregnancy journey, Sam joins Meg Faure and paediatric dietitian Kath Megaw to talk about navigating the final weeks of a hi…
More Than Milk: Understanding Breastfeeding Beyond Nutrition | Parent Sense Webinar
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸. In this 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿, Meg Faure is joined by breastfeeding researcher and educator Emily Little and paediatric dietitian Kath Megaw for an honest,…
What I Didn't Expect: A Paediatrician's First 6 Weeks with Her Own Baby | S9 EP224
What is really happening at six weeks with your baby and what can you expect from this important stage? In this episode of Sense by Meg Faure , Meg checks in with paediatrician Dr Nellie Balfour as she continues to navigate life with her second baby, Uyakil…
You Don’t Have to Be a Perfect Parent: The Power of Connection, Repair & Relational Health
What if raising a thriving child isn't about getting parenting right, but about connection? In this episode Meg Faure speaks to paediatrician and professor of paediatrics at Georgetown University, Dr David Willis , about early relational health. The powerfu…
Why Working Parents Are the Untapped Talent Every Employer Needs
What if the biggest talent pool businesses are overlooking isn't graduates or overseas recruitment, but working parents? In this eye-opening episode, Meg Faure sits down with Denise Heavey , founder of Mentorhood Jersey , to unpack the cost of outdated work…
When a Paediatrician Becomes the Patient: Dr Nellie Balfour's own NICU Story
Dr Nellie Balfour is a paediatrician and spent years telling anxious parents their babies were safe in the NICU. But when it was her own son on the monitor, and the numbers she understood too well it was a whole different experience. On this week's episode…
Ambition and Mum Guilt: The Truth About Returning to Work After Baby S9 | E220
Ambition and mom guilt can live in the same brain at the very same time. On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we sit down with Madge Booth , host of the Moments podcast , who recently joined the Parent Sense team, to unpack why so many moms feel lik…
The Scan That Changed Everything: A Quad Pregnancy Story | S9 | E219
One in 500 000 pregnancies happens without fertility treatment and results in quads. Sam Smith is living that statistic right now, 23 weeks pregnant with four babies she never expected. On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we sit down with Sam Smith…
The Dual Legacy: What Every Parent Should Know About Money and Values | S9 | E218
Most parents think legacy means a will they'll sort out one day. Certified financial planner from Meta Heights Capital, Lerato Mahasha says that's only half the story. Meg and Lerato talks to about the " dual legacy ": the assets you leave behind and the va…
From Couple to Co-Parents: The Psychological Shift Every New Dad Goes Through | S9 | E217
When a baby arrives, the spotlight falls on the mother. Her body, her recovery, her bond with the baby. But there's a quieter transformation happening on the other side of the room. A man is becoming a father, and almost nobody is asking how he's doing. Meg…
Grief, Love, and the Woman You Left Behind: Meg Faure on Motherhood's Hidden Transition S8 | E216
On this week’s episode of Sense by Meg Faure, we explore the identity shift nobody prepares you for. Meg Faure hands the hosting mic to Madge Booth - founder of the MOMents podcast for working mums - and the conversation that follows is one of the most hone…
APGAR Scores, Delayed Cord Clamping and Hospital Bag Essentials with Dr Nellie Balfour S8 | E215
On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg sits down with Dr. Nellie Balfour - a paediatrician who is 35 weeks pregnant with her second child - to talk through everything you need to know about what happens the moment your baby is born. This is episo…
Your Baby's Feeding Masterclass: What Every Parent Needs to Know (But Nobody Tells You) S8 | E214
On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we sit down with renowned Clinical Paediatric Dietitian Kath Megaw for the ultimate baby and toddler feeding masterclass. We cover everything from the newborn milk phase right through to the picky toddler years,…
You're Not Failing: The Truth About Parenting Mistakes and Resilience S8 | E213
On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we explore one of the most liberating truths in parenting science: rupture and repair . Meg is joined by guest co-host and Parent Sense COO Tove de Chazal Gant to unpack why getting it wrong is not the problem. W…
Why Less is More: Advice for New Mums with guest Tove de Chazal Gant
On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we explore the fourth trimester with honesty, warmth, and practical wisdom. This conversation is proof that less is more, and your baby will thrive when parents feel genuinely supported. Meg Faure is joined by To…
Baby Kicks, Alcohol Myths, and the Vaccines That Protect Your Baby Before Birth S8 | E211
The Second Trimester, Real and Unfiltered with Dr. Nellie Balfour On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we sit down with Dr. Nellie Balfour for a conversation that is second trimester, real and unfiltered. Dr. Balfour is a paediatrician navigating he…
The CALM Method: From Mom Guilt to Real Boundaries with Angie Weber S2 | E210
On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure , we sit down with Angie Weber , host of Mom Essentials , owner of The Parent Toolbox , and founder of the Divorce Support Collective , to talk about parenting with intention and what it really takes to break the…