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Being Dad - with Alex Cullen

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  • Being Dad is for dads. Alex Cullen is on a mission to help fathers from all walks of life to be better at Being Dad.

    Alex explores issues that face fathers from what to do when sitting in the birth suite to how to deal with teenage girls. This podcast talks to dads who have dealt with the multitude of issues that Being Dad throws up and we also talk to experts that can help to solve problems that seem insurmountable. Being Dad is a show for dads by dads.



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  • What to do when your child is sick.

    What to do when your child is sick.
    Oct 30 2019
    What to do when your child is sick is possibly one of the biggest causes of parental anxiety. From coughs and rashes to allergies and bumped heads, it is really difficult to know when we are justified in our concern or when we are just being over anxious. Turns out it is actually simple. Trust your gut.. and if you are not sure… go to the doctor. This week we talk to Gary Hansford, a dad who has experienced the worst case scenario when his daughter fell ill one night. His story is a cautionary one that  could happen to anyone. Meningococcal disease is a potentially fatal disease that presents with cold like symptoms and is often diagnosed far too late. For more information on Meningococcal disease take a look at the following resources:KnowMeningococcal.com.au - A great source of information and also where you can see Jenna's story.VaccineHub.org.au - all you need to know about getting vaccinated.Meningococcal Immunisation Service - Meningococcal vaccines are given as a needle, either on their own or as a combination vaccine. They can be provided by recognised immunisation providers. If you're eligible, you can get the meningococcal vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.We also talk to an emergency doctor about what we should do and how we can make the decision to take our ill little person to see a doctor.Professor Paul Middleton is a dad who also happens to be an emergency physician. He is on a mission to make sure everyone in Australia is able to perform quality CPR. He is the founder of Take Heart Australia and has written a book for parents called What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick.Links and ResourcesLifeline Australia Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention. Call For Immediate Support. Empowering Australians to be Suicide-Free Through Connection, Compassion & Hope.Call 13 11 14Lifeline New Zealand Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention. Call For Immediate Support. Empowering Kiwis to be Suicide-Free Through Connection, Compassion & Hope.Call 0800 543 354Dads in Distress 1300 853437 or (+61 2) 6652 8113Panda supports men, women and their families who are suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression. Call 1300 726 306Panda PND FactsheetBlack Dog Institute is a not-for-profit facility for diagnosis, treatment and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    58 mins
  • Why won't you SLEEP?

    Why won't you SLEEP?
    Oct 16 2019
    Sleep is possibly, for many parents, the most contentious and difficult part of having children.Some say that after having children you never sleep properly again. From infant through toddler stage to the early years they wake you up regularly for feeds or nightmares or illness.Then they become teens and they don't come home when they are supposed to, or do silly things and then as adults you lie awake and worry about how young your parenting errors are probably responsible for the problems they are facing in their lives.Still... we can't deal with all those issues in one episode.This week Alex is dealing with his own problems. Mainly getting his twins to sleep through the night.Alex and his wife Bonnie have checked the twins into a residential sleep treatment centre called Tresillian.If you live in Australia then you are probably lucky enough to have Medicare that provides free, at point of care access to clinics that help you and your children solve issues, including problems associated with sleep,In this Episode we join Alex at Tressilian and talk to Fran Chavasse, the senior educator and author of the Tresillian Sleep Book.Below are links to numerous articles and resources that we think will be useful to anyone struggling with infants who just won't sleep:A complete list of Sleep clinics in Australia - Residential and Non Residential clinics across the country.The Sleep Podcast Professor Harriet Hiscock and Associate Professor Emma Sciberras help you identify sleeping problems in your children, from infancy to secondary school, and give you easy to understand steps to improve their sleep cycles and overall health.Solving Sleep Problems - A comprehensive list of resources for anyone looking to find help for sleep issues for their infant or toddler.Parent Helplines - A comprehensive list of numbers to call across Australia for help and counselling.Links and ResourcesLifeline Australia Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention. Call For Immediate Support. Empowering Australians to be Suicide-Free Through Connection, Compassion & Hope.Call 13 11 14Lifeline New Zealand Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention. Call For Immediate Support. Empowering Kiwis to be Suicide-Free Through Connection, Compassion & Hope.Call 0800 543 354Dads in Distress 1300 853437 or (+61 2) 6652 8113Panda supports men, women and their families who are suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression. Call 1300 726 306Panda PND FactsheetBlack Dog Institute is a not-for-profit facility for... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    43 mins
  • The Ups and Downs of Being Dad with Alex Laguna

    The Ups and Downs of Being Dad with Alex Laguna
    Oct 8 2019
    I spoke to Alex Laguna about his work to try and help dads do a better job in Being Dad.He is dad to no less than 5 kids, a highly successful lighting Director in the Film and TV industry he started  Betterdads.com  to try and get dads talking about being better at Being Dad. Alex mentioned meditation and the impact it had and continues to have on his life. Here are the Apps he mentioned as well as a couple of others:Insight TimerHeadspaceWaking Up with Sam HarrisAlso be sure to check out BetterDads.com there are some great interviews on the site and Alex runs some very useful workshops and courses.If you are on Facebook Alex keeps you up to date with events and courses here as well so like his page.Links and ResourcesLifeline Australia Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention. Call For Immediate Support. Empowering Australians to be Suicide-Free Through Connection, Compassion & Hope.Call 13 11 14Lifeline New Zealand Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention. Call For Immediate Support. Empowering Kiwis to be Suicide-Free Through Connection, Compassion & Hope.Call 0800 543 354Dads in Distress 1300 853437 or (+61 2) 6652 8113Panda supports men, women and their families who are suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression. Call 1300 726 306Panda PND FactsheetBlack Dog Institute is a not-for-profit facility for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.Black Dog Depression TestBeyond Blue Provides Support And Information On Anxiety, Depression And SuicideCall 1300 22 4636Mensline provide free 24/7 help, support, referrals & counselling services for men via telephone, online and video.Call 1300 789 978DadsGroup Inc Dad's Group Inc (DGI) is a not-for- profit community organisation committed to connecting new Dads, thereby improving men's health.Mental Health Plan How to get your 10 sessions with a psychologist via the GP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    46 mins

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