Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

It takes a village to raise a child and connecting with fellow moms and dads leads to sharing of knowledge. That’s where Parent + #BabyBrunch comes in. Hosted by Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, the Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series podcast features fun and insightful conversations with ordinary parents doing extraordinary things. These can serve as a source of support, inspiration and advice for parents, moms and moms-to-be as we delve into the unique experiences of diverse parents.
Occasionally English South Africa Kids & Family
171 Episodes
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From Bump to First Tooth: Caring for Baby’s Oral Health

It's a tiny smile that could be worth a lifetime of joy! Discover the fascinating journey of healthy teeth & gums - and Why it's so important to ensure we have good oral health, even before we are pregnant. Thanks to Curaprox, this week's Guest helps us to really understand…
17 Feb 57 min

Parenting: Am I Stuffing This Up? with Psychoanalyst, Andy Cohen

In this week's Podcast We ask some important Questions: "Am I standing in the way of my parenting? Am I Over-thinking it?" With our guest, Psychoanalyst & Psychotherapist, Andy Cohen, we discuss the basics of parenting - from the joy of becoming parents, to the complexity of anxiety. Andy's latest…
3 Feb 42 min

Grade 1: Guidance From a Teacher with Emily Dearham

Buzz like a Bee for the First Day of School! Grade 1 Teacher, Emily Dearham (@beeingthefoundation), is our special guest this week - and this made our hearts so warm & happy - she is calming our nerves, helping us with wonderful tips, to be prepared for Big School for…
13 Jan 40 min

Storytelling: Captivating our Kids with Stories & Songs

Telling stories to our children like a quirky aunt, full of colourful animation, squeaking sounds and a symphony of songs, is exactly the Rhythm our children need, says our equally colourful guest this week, Lynn Joffe (@author_storyteller). Her brainchild, Solid Gold Story Time, was recently awarded the Podcast of the…
2 Dec 2024 44 min

Is The Dummy bad? Some Facts...

I never thought a discussion about pacifiers (dummies), and thumb sucking would open my eyes to the incredible ways in which those aspects influence my child's dental health, breathing and speech. It's the irony of the passive lurker: how a (wrong) dummy habit could alter the entire palate of my…
18 Nov 2024 39 min

Moms & Mammos: Early Cancer Defence

When should I go for a Mammogram? What if I'm healthy and not worried about anything? Do I still need to go for a check-up? What about treatments if something is wrong? As Mothers and Women, we bring new life into this world, but it's also our responsibility to stay…
4 Nov 2024 33 min

Easy Labour Secrets: A Doula Explains

Moms-to-be... How do We prepare? Which experts should We listen to? What is the safest way to give birth? Should We consider a C-section? Or is natural better? What if there are complications? In this podcast, We explore the Secrets to Easier Labour, with our special guest - Cape Town…
15 Oct 2024 24 min

Kids Talking to Themselves? Here's What It Means!

What does it mean when Our children are always talking to themselves? whether during playtime, at home, or loudly in public... In this captivating Podcast, educational psychologist, Megan Tucker, explains Why 'self-talk' among Our children could be an important part of their development. But when does it become a problem,…
1 Oct 2024 35 min

Connecting with my Child: Connection Before Correction

Let's learn the ABC... Adult Before Children, because it starts with me as the parent (the adult) teaching my kids without knowing it - simply by speaking to them, the sounds they hear from Day 1... How we teach as parents, is the WIN: what's important now? What do I…
17 Sep 2024 38 min

Menstruation: How Do I Have The Talk with My Kids?

Whether you call it your ‘Auntie Flow’ or tell people that it’s your ‘time of the month’, there are many ways to address The Period Talk - but How do we as parents start the conversation? And when is the right time? When my daughter's first pimple appears? When she…
20 Aug 2024 40 min

No Legs! And Living My Dream Life! with Neo Kirchway

Take a seat, because this story will catch you off-guard... and inspired! "I was mocked and laughed at, because I look different, and kids are not always taught at home that children are different, and we need to love everyone no matter what they look like," says double-amputee, Neo Kirchway…
6 Aug 2024 48 min

Night Terrors & Anxiety: What's The Best Solution? with Megan Tucker

When should I be worried about my child's night terrors? At which point do I need professional help to solve the situation? Our visiting expert this week is educational psychologist Megan Tucker, who explains to us that nightmares and emotional stress are part of their development. However, the situation could…
16 Jul 2024 29 min

Perimenopause: What Do I Need To Manage? with Dr Juanri Jonck

My cycle is changing, My period is changing, What do I do? Perimenopause is easily managed if you know what the signs are, early on! And don't be fooled: lifestyle stress, depression, exhaustion, and mood swings, could all be indicators. In this Podcast we are joined by a medical expert,…
2 Jul 2024 47 min

Turning My Family Chaos Into Calm with Chereen Gibson

Feeling overwhelmed? It's Winter, Stepmom responsibilities, 4 kids to juggle... everyone's coughing, play date is cancelled, you are feeling sick too, and hubby is off to work! HOW do We manage this chaos? In this week's Podcast: a Mom's heartfelt story brings some light into the tunnel of chaos, with…
18 Jun 2024 41 min

What Makes a Good Father? T-Bose Talks About Being a Dad

Is there an unfair stigma with Fathers in South Africa? How does an absent Dad affect our mental health in the family unity? Should our dads also get paternity leave? Why is our father’s presence at home so important? In this week's episode, we are joined by veteran broadcaster, and…
4 Jun 2024 45 min

Bullying Prevention: Comfort from Children's Books

There's a lot we can learn from working through our challenges, and #bullying is perhaps one of the biggest challenges that many parents must work through - so, getting a little help, is always welcome! Noko the Knight is a beautiful children's book series, written by our guest this week,…
21 May 2024 20 min

Sleep Therapy for Your Baby with Venetia Wegelin

“MY BABY DOESN’T SLEEP!” Are We doing something wrong? Is my baby ill? or lacking something? This week Our guest is Venetia from Dudus Baba. While trying to fix her own baby's sleeping difficulty, she discovered sleep therapy - a different approach that changed her life! Learn more about sleep…
7 May 2024 29 min

Fertility: Am I Able To Have a Baby? with Dr Q

How do I know I am fertile? How do I know I can have a baby? When do I get my body checked out? In this week's episode, we answer your questions with our fertility specialist, Dr Qinisile Cele. Founder of the Family Matters Fertility Centre in Centurion, Dr Cele…
16 Apr 2024 33 min

How Do I Raise a Child That Is Resilient? with Naomi Holdt

What does the word "resilience" mean to us as parents? How do we go about raising a child that is resilient? This week We have the honour of hosting Naomi Holdt, educational psychologist, speaker, and author, from KZN, to help us better understand the concept of 'raising a resilient child.'…
2 Apr 2024 38 min
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