Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program

Parenting podcast & WebApp-based peer support program for first-time Australian mothers.
To learn more or register your interest to join the program, visit:

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

Next week is National Families week!
Take the #BambooFamilies challenge to make the most of the time spent with your family

@familiesaust

[Arjun Nanda, MD @arjunknanda]

The Benevolent Childhood Experiences (the opposite of the ACEs) try to capture the positive things in a childhood that can enhance long term outcomes in mental health.

Important to evaluate the good things that can happen in a child’s life rather than just the negatives.

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Do babies develop accents even before they can speak conventionally?

The short answer is yes… and these linguistic markers begin even sooner than you might think.

So many of you tagged me in this video yesterday featuring an infant that babbles with the same Scouse accent as his mother.

Other than “no” he doesn’t speak a single conventional word, but listen to how the rhythm and intonation of his vocalizations mirror those to which he is exposed daily.

As hearing becomes functional during the third trimester, infants are exposed to the distinct patterns of their mothers’ native language - with studies suggesting newborns can already distinguish (and prefer) what will become their native tongue only hours after birth.

Incredibly this learning doesn’t wait until the babbling stage to evidence itself.

Research suggests that even the cries of newborns reflect this preference.

That’s right: babies cry with an accent.

One major study on the topic showed that French babies cry with a rising intonation, while German infants favor a falling melody - both reflecting the patterns of their native languages.

We’re only just beginning to understand the deep learning that begins in utero. It’s just more evidence that the period from prenatal to three is the most critical window in all of human development.

This little Liverpudlian was shared to TT by iamcustardpot.

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

A perfect escape. 😂

[Dr Anthony A. Mangiacotti @Dr_AnthM]

Super interesting talk from Dr. Jordi Costa-Faidella on the importance of #prenatal music exposure on infants' pitch encoding! Many insights for future studies! #NeuroMusic8

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

In episode 11, Kaila and Leah talk to Dr Patricia Leahy-Warren about the different types of social support, parenting self-efficacy, the importance of breastfeeding, and how mothers can feel empowered during birth and the postnatal period.

Listen at: https://t.co/9RiYjSnSIy

[Matthew Rife @RifeTechnology]

It’s a beautiful world we live in

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

In episode 10, Kaila & Leah chat to Kerry about framing self-care as an internal process and improving our relationships with our bodies.

Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/a8QumOlS1K
Listen on YouTube: https://t.co/j0f1NaoZWk

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

In episode 9, Kaila & Leah talk to Vincent about parental reflective functioning (parents trying to understand their children's/own own thoughts, feelings and intentions)
+ effective co-parenting & self-compassion.
Listen at https://t.co/C7FO4ZrVGx

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

In episode 8, Kaila & Leah chat to Dr Jen Barkin about maternal functioning + balancing infant care responsibilities with self-care. Listen for time/budget-friendly ways to engage in self-care and the importance of good social support, including mentors.
https://t.co/fWfPUa3Jtz

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

In episode 7, Kaila and Leah talk to Jude and Alysha about their experiences mentoring new mums in the Mummy Buddy peer support program, and share tips to navigate the myriad of opinions and conflicting advice provided to new parents.
Listen at: https://t.co/07nyOkX0m7

[Dan J. Miller, PhD @DanJMiller3]

@BambooProgramAU @msprajcer #BambooFamilies

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

#BambooFamilies DAY 5: REFLECT
Parental reflective functioning is trying to understand children’s/your own thoughts, feelings, intentions.
Dr Vincent Mancini, @telethonkids, chats about this and its positive impacts on relationships: https://t.co/rInmUUk96w

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

#BambooFamilies DAY 4: READ
Reading before bed is a great sleep hygiene practice - it helps us transition to rest.

Learn more about sleep from @msprajcer -- like how driving after fewer than 5 hours sleep is like having a .05 BAL. Listen here: https://t.co/acfGuBfuPT

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

#BambooFamilies Day 3:
Relational savouring is used to prolong the positive emotions you experience when spending time with loved ones.
Listen to Dr Jessie Borelli talk about this technique: https://t.co/uqwvIdvMA9

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

#BambooFamilies DAY 2: MOVE
Kerry Spina is passionate about teaching children that bodies are the vessels we use to experience the incredible world around us.
Check out Kerry’s website: https://t.co/T1Jrn44RS7
Listen to our podcast episode with Kerry: https://t.co/J5DldVpxph

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

#BambooFamilies DAY 1: LISTEN
Music can be used to explore & release emotions.
@whenmusicbreaks explains how we can use music to cultivate self-compassion and the ways she uses music to connect with her family: https://t.co/xHDi9nBonF

[Acoustical Society of America @acousticsorg]

ACOUSTICS LAY LANGUAGE PAPER
Did you know? Men and women may experience baby speech sounds differently. This research reveals intriguing gender variations in how adults perceive infant vocalizations. Read more at https://t.co/cfPApLuXkZ

#ASA186 🍼 #BabySounds #GenderDifferences

[Lauren Ball @ProfLaurenBall]

Did you know 50-90% of pregnant women experience a food craving at least 1x during their pregnancy? In this @conversationEDU article we delve into the science of cravings & what it means for the health of mums & bubs 🥒
🔗 https://t.co/T68qBzCILQ
@DrKateBarnes

[Bamboo Parenting Podcast & Peer Support Program @BambooProgramAU]

In episode 6, @KailaPutter & Leah talk to Jessie Borelli, ⁦
@UCIrvine professor, about the guilt mothers experience when juggling parenting and work responsibilities. Jessie also shares strategies re: parental reflective functioning & empathy.
Listen at https://t.co/S6xkq218kl