Practicing Mums
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<p>Welcome to Practicing Mums — hosted by Nadia and Althea.</p><p></p><p>Two friends. Two therapists. Two mums.</p><p></p><p>With over 20 years of combined experience as a psychologist and occupational therapist, we talk about motherhood, parenting, child development and the realities of balancing careers, ambition and family life.</p><p></p><p>Between us, we run award-winning allied health businesses while raising young families, and we know motherhood is both beautiful and messy.</p><p></p><p>Each week, we share honest conversations, practical strategies, research-backed insights and relatable stories about the mental load, the milestones and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>Practicing Mums is a space for both sides of motherhood, the wins and the overwhelm, the ambition and the burnout, the chaos and the connection.</p><p></p><p>Follow along on Instagram and TikTok @practicingmums, @nadiainpractice and @evolvewithalthea for podcast updates, behind-the-scenes moments and more.</p>
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August 2, 2026
EP 10: Preparing Your Toddler for a New Baby
<p><b>Preparing Your Toddler for a New Baby</b></p><p></p><p>This segment is all about introducing a new sibling into the family.</p><p></p><p>Welcoming a new baby is one of the biggest transitions a family can experience. Alongside the excitement often comes worry, guilt and questions about how to support your older child through such a significant change. In this episode, psychologist Nadia Bachler and occupational therapist Althea Smith share both their personal experiences and professional insights into helping children adjust to becoming a big brother or sister. </p><p></p><p>Together, they discuss what secure attachment looks like during this transition, how to prepare your child before the baby arrives, and why regressions in sleep, toileting, feeding or behaviour are often a normal response to change. They also explore practical strategies including using play to prepare children, creating social stories, protecting one-on-one connection, avoiding comparisons between siblings, responding with empathy instead of punishment, and supporting your child's emotional needs through one of the biggest changes of their early years. </p><p></p><p>Whether you're currently pregnant, preparing your toddler for a new sibling, or already navigating life with two children, this conversation is filled with evidence-informed strategies, honest reflections and reassurance that you don't need to do everything perfectly. Small, intentional moments of connection can make a meaningful difference. </p><p></p><p></p><p><b>In this episode we discuss:</b></p><p>* How to prepare your toddler for a new baby</p><p>* Supporting secure attachment when welcoming a sibling</p><p>* Why sibling transitions can bring big emotions</p><p>* Common regressions after a new baby arrives</p><p>* Preparing children through play and social stories</p><p>* One-on-one connection with your older child</p><p>* Language to avoid when talking about the baby</p><p>* Responding to regressions with empathy</p><p>* Managing parental overwhelm during the newborn stage</p><p>* Practical strategies that support the whole family</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Tried & True</b></p><p>Each week, we share something we're loving (or not loving!) in motherhood, business or everyday life.</p><p></p><p><b>Nadia's recommendation:</b></p><p>Taking intentional moments for yourself throughout the week. Whether it's browsing an op shop after school drop-off, enjoying a quiet coffee or simply giving yourself permission to slow down, those small moments can help make motherhood feel more sustainable. </p><p></p><p><b>Althea's recommendation:</b></p><p>Chekoh Baby Carrier — a beautiful, aesthetic baby carrier that Althea loved for its design, while also sharing some honest thoughts about the features she wished were more functional. </p><p>Links mentioned in the episode</p><p></p><p><b>Practicing Mums is hosted by Nadia Bachler (@nadiainpractice) and Althea Smith (@evolvewithalthea) </b>— two mums, business owners and clinicians navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood, work and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>Come say hi over on Instagram and let us know what resonated with you from today's episode.</p><p></p><p>If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with a friend, leave a review, or follow along for future episodes.</p><p></p><p><b>Disclaimer</b></p><p>The views and information shared in this podcast are general in nature and are provided for educational purposes only. They are not intended as medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. Listening to this podcast does not create a clinician-client relationship. Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional regarding your individual circumstances.</p>
July 26, 2026
EP 9: ADHD or Just Being a Kid? Understanding the Difference
<p><b>ADHD or Just Being a Kid? Understanding the Difference</b></p><p></p><p>What does ADHD actually look like in children, and when is it more than typical childhood distractibility, impulsivity or high energy?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Practicing Mums, Nadia and Althea unpack ADHD in kids in a practical, neuroaffirming and evidence-based conversation. We explore the different presentations of ADHD, common signs parents might notice, executive functioning, friendships, assessment and practical ways to support ADHD children at home and in everyday life.</p><p></p><p><b>We chat about:</b></p><p>• The three presentations of ADHD</p><p>• ADHD vs typical childhood behaviour</p><p>• Executive functioning, including working memory, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility</p><p>• Why “not listening” isn’t always as simple as it seems</p><p>• How ADHD can impact friendships and social interactions</p><p>• When parents might consider an ADHD assessment</p><p>• Practical strategies for supporting ADHD children</p><p>• How occupational therapy can support children with ADHD</p><p></p><p>Research shows that ADHD is associated with differences and difficulties in executive functioning, although every ADHD child has their own individual pattern of strengths and support needs.</p><p></p><p><b>Research mentioned:</b> Willcutt et al. (2005); Barkley (1997); Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD (AADPA, 2022); DSM-5-TR (APA, 2022).</p><p></p><p><b>Tried & True </b></p><p><b>Nadia recommendation:</b></p><p>Creating a list on the Woolworths app for your go to groceries </p><p></p><p><b>Althea’s recommendation:</b></p><p>Stackable washing machine and dryer </p><p></p><p>Practicing Mums is hosted by Nadia Bachler (@nadiainpractice) and Althea Smith (@evolvewithalthea) — two mums, business owners and clinicians navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood, work and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>Come say hi over on Instagram and let us know what resonated with you from today’s episode.</p><p></p><p>If you’re enjoying the podcast, we’d love it if you could share it with a friend, leave a review, or follow along for future episodes.</p><p></p><p><b>Disclaimer: </b>The views and information shared in this podcast are general in nature and are provided for educational purposes only. They are not intended as medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. Listening to this podcast does not create a clinician-client relationship. Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional regarding your individual circumstances.</p>
July 19, 2026
EP 8: Toddler Tantrums
<p><b>Understanding Toddler Tantrums Without the Guilt</b></p><p></p><p>This segment is all about understanding toddler tantrums, emotional regulation and practical ways to support young children through big feelings.</p><p></p><p>Tantrums are one of the most common parenting challenges, yet they're also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Nadia and Althea unpack what tantrums actually are, why they happen, and how understanding your child's developing brain can completely change the way you respond.</p><p></p><p>Together, they explore the difference between tantrums and sensory meltdowns, why toddlers often struggle to regulate their emotions, and how co-regulation helps children gradually develop emotional regulation skills over time. They also share practical, evidence-informed strategies they use at home, including responding with calm, setting boundaries with empathy, repairing after difficult parenting moments, and supporting children through public tantrums without shame.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're navigating the toddler years, wondering if your child's tantrums are developmentally typical, or looking for realistic strategies that actually work, this episode is filled with compassionate, neuroaffirming guidance and honest reflections from two mums and clinicians who know that parenting through big feelings isn't always easy.</p><p></p><h2>Tried & True</h2><p>Each week, we share something we're loving (or not loving!) in motherhood, business or everyday life.</p><p></p><p><b>Nadia's recommendation:</b><br />Adjustable weighted walking vest for family walks. Nadia shares how adding a weighted vest has made slow family walks feel more like a workout while her children ride bikes and scooters.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Adjustable-Weighted-Vest-Weights-Set/dp/B0D1VBF4N5/ref=asc_df_B0D1VBF4N5?mcid=212a243246dc3c05b4658acfd445422b&tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=712297301248&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10227074103236467481&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071738&hvtargid=pla-2367206820922&hvocijid=10227074103236467481-B0D1VBF4N5-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank">Adjustable Washable Weighted Vest for Women Men: Sportneer 0.9-8 kg/0.9-19 kg Weight Vest for Weight Loss Fast Adjust Running Vests with Reflective Strip for Home Gym Workout Fitness Exercise</a></p><p></p><p><b>Althea's recommendation:</b><br />Amazon Prime vacuum deals (and an honest discussion about the never-ending search for the perfect family vacuum!)</p><p></p><p>Practicing Mums is hosted by Nadia Bachler (@nadiainpractice) and Althea Smith (@evolvewithalthea) — two mums, business owners and clinicians navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood, work and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>Come say hi over on Instagram and let us know what resonated with you from today's episode.</p><p></p><p>If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with a friend, leave a review, or follow along for future episodes.</p><p></p><p><b>Disclaimer</b></p><p>The views and information shared in this podcast are general in nature and are provided for educational purposes only. They are not intended as medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or other professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. Listening to this podcast does not create a clinician-client relationship. Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional regarding your individual circumstances.</p>
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- What is Practicing Mums?
<p>Welcome to Practicing Mums — hosted by Nadia and Althea.</p><p></p><p>Two friends. Two therapists. Two mums.</p><p></p><p>With over 20 years of combined experience as a psychologist and occupational therapist, we talk about motherhood, parenting, child development and the realities of balancing careers, ambition and family life.</p><p></p><p>Between us, we run award-winning allied health businesses while raising young families, and we know motherhood is both beautiful and messy.</p><p></p><p>Each week, we share honest conversations, practical strategies, research-backed insights and relatable stories about the mental load, the milestones and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>Practicing Mums is a space for both sides of motherhood, the wins and the overwhelm, the ambition and the burnout, the chaos and the connection.</p><p></p><p>Follow along on Instagram and TikTok @practicingmums, @nadiainpractice and @evolvewithalthea for podcast updates, behind-the-scenes moments and more.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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