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S2 E7: Andrew Fuller: Tricky Kids May 28, 2021

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As a clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of young people and their families. He is the author of several books and has established programs for the promotion of mental health in schools in addition to conducting workshops for organisations, parents, students, teachers and health professionals on a wide range of topics.

He joins Parently with tips on how to manage those fiery, feisty kids - aka the movers and the shakers of the future.

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S2 E6: Nina Hickman: Mental Health & Child Development May 21, 2021

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Simultaneously filling the roles as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, mother, and wife, Nina has a full plate! She explains how her experience growing up with anxiety led to a rewarding career in therapy and shares a few tips on how to help navigate your child through those tough moments.

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S2 E5: Cayla Harrington: Childhood Epilepsy May 14, 2021

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Cayla Harrington’s youngest endured several months of Febrile seizures before being diagnosed with epilepsy. Cayla describes her experience of not only trying to find the right medication, but coercing a strong-willed toddler to take it! Luckily, her awesome sons make the sleepless nights and constant worry all worth it.

Music: ⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠

S2 E4: Lauren Jerle: Infertility and Donor Embryos May 07, 2021

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Lauren Jerle talks about her journey through infertility which ultimately led to a successful donor embryo pregnancy. She reflects on her postpartum depression and shares advice on how to honor the hard moments of motherhood.

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S2 E3: Melissa Cornman: Natural Family Planning Apr 30, 2021

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Leave those preconceived notions at the door for this interesting, enlightening conversation about Natural Family Planning with Certified Fertility Care Practitioner Melissa Cornman. This isn’t your Grandmother’s rhythm method - we dive into the Creighton model which helps women track their health and fertility through biological markers.

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S2 E2: Sabrina Dalman: Navigating the Landscape of LGBTQ Parenting Apr 23, 2021

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When Sabrina’s oldest came out as gay, she understood. When Sabrina’s youngest came out as pansexual, she hit the books! She has approached her children's journeys with an open mind and a mama bear heart. Sabrina suggests helpful resources to help navigate the LGBTQ world as a parent and gives tips on how to set healthy boundaries with friends and family.

Music: ⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠

S2 E1: Alec Pramhus M.D.: Scrubbing In Apr 16, 2021

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Doctor Pramhus drops in to talk about his journey through med school and how much time was dedicated to learning about global pandemics (spoiler: not much)! He also shares his thoughts on the COVID vaccine and how parents and kids can stay healthy and happy.

Music: ⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠

S1 E30: Mary Fitzpatrick: Adoption Nov 13, 2020

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Imagine waiting on a call that may never come, but knowing if it does, your life will be forever changed. Mary wraps up Parently’s inaugural season by sharing her family’s experience adopting a child.

Music: ⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠

S1 E29: Jen McKay Albig, Part 2: Fostering Family Nov 06, 2020

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Jen returns to discuss her family’s journey of fostering and the importance of being self-aware when opening your heart and home to children.

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S1 E28: Jen McKay Albig, Part 1: International Teacher Turned Parent Oct 30, 2020

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Jen is just your typical east coast girl living in South Dakota (via Illinois > Arizona > Honduras > Colombia!). In part 1 of a 2 part episode, she shares her experience living, teaching, and birthing a child abroad.

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