Yes we KNOW it’s February and everyone has already done their words of the year but it still counts if you do it in February so we’re doing it this week!

Plus you might remember last year Steph told a story about the time she waxed a…sensitive area of Josh’s body. And, guess what? We have an update.

WE MENTIONED

Laura recommended the book Burnout by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski https://www.penguin.com.au/books/burnout-9781785042096

SPECIAL SHARES

• Steph: It Ends With Us https://www.primevideo.com/detail/It-Ends-With-Us/0NKHN5L93EMWINBEG0QLW78DCT
• Laura: We Live In Time https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/we-live-in-time

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This week it’s all about sleep! With baby number two on the way, Steph has been thinking about how she’ll approach sleep this time around and if she & Josh will use the same techniques as they used with Harvey.

To help - Steph sat down with developmental paediatrician (and KICBUMP fave!) Dr Billy Garvey. Billy is a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary paediatric hospitals with over 20 years experience working with families and children and is the father of a three-year-old and one-year-old.

In this episode they share their own experiences of sleep training and some of the moments they’re less proud of, before getting into some of the practical steps to a good night’s sleep, including routines, different methods of sleep training, sleep hygiene, teaching sleep as a skill, plus taking the pressure off both kids and parents.

FIND OUT MORE

Check out Billy’s website https://www.guidinggrowingminds.com/

Listen to Billy’s podcast Pop Culture Parenting. We mentioned the episode on Jurassic Park and co-regulation https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RqsJai0QssvCQ5CGcUCqO

They also have two episodes about sleep. Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep019-big-daddy-1999-kids-that-wont-sleep/id1600660063?i=1000560040345

And part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep020-kids-that-wont-sleep-part-2/id1600660063?i=1000562195820

They have a Patreon too! Check it out https://www.patreon.com/PopcultureParenting

Read Billy’s book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-your-childs-mental-health-9781761345838

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We’re coming in hot today! On her way to the studio Steph got a DM offering unsolicited parenting a̶d̶v̶i̶c̶e̶ (judgement) and she has something to say about it. And Laura wants to have a word with anyone who criticises people who are using their platforms for good.

Plus! Laura wants to find a hobby in 2025 so we asked you about the hobbies you’ve actually stuck with to give us all some inspiration.

SPECIAL SHARES

• Steph: Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Tint Foundation Stick https://www.mecca.com/en-au/charlotte-tilbury/unreal-skin-sheer-glow-tint-hydrating-foundation-stick-V-066999/
• Laura: Coping With Endorphins https://www.thecut.com/article/exercise-cope-trump-presidency.html

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Kic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store

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