Motheroo Podcast

In this episode, we unpack the popular claim that daycare “better socialises” young children, through the lens of Dr Gordon Neufeld’s attachment-based model. Drawing on current research about cortisol, stress, and peer attachment, we explore what’s really happening in group care settings and why a child who stops crying at drop-off isn’t always a success story. You’ll walk aw...

We used to wonder if the blocks and magnetic tiles scattered across the lounge room were actually doing anything, or if we should be reaching for flashcards instead. In this episode, we look at what the research actually shows about open-ended toys and early maths skills, and why the play already happening on the rug matters more than any worksheet.

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Most first-time mums have heard about unicorn babies, the ones who self-settle and sleep long stretches early. What gets talked about far less is the koala baby, a baby who sleeps just as well, but only close to a caregiver's body. In this episode, we unpack what the research actually says about infant sleep biology, why constant waking and needing contact isn't a sign anythi...

Many first-time mums hear it a lot. The baby is too clingy. The toddler should be more independent by now. This episode looks at what attachment research actually shows about babies who seek closeness, and why that closeness builds independence rather than delaying it.

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Many first-time parents feel pressure to start formal maths early, flashcards, drills, apps promising to teach toddlers their times tables. This episode looks at what actually builds strong number sense in the early years, and why it has almost nothing to do with worksheets.

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