Sense by Meg Faure

• Candice Shah, Paediatrician on Immunity: Nutrition, Environment & Development

  This week on Sense by Meg Faure, co-author of Feeding Sense and Weaning Sense, Kath Megaw, takes over to host a powerful and practical conversation with award-winning Paediatrician Dr. Candice Shah. They dive into the crucial link between nutrition, immunity, and early childhood development, focusing on the vital period of the first 1000 days of a child’s life.Dr. Shah and Kath break down how parents can intentionally break the cycle of repeated illness and poor nutrition by focusing on simple, holistic strategies. They reveal the five VIP nutrients essential for brain and immune system growth (and the sixth that aids absorption!), discuss the miracle of the gut-brain axis, and advocate for making food a space of connection over perfection. This episode is a supportive, practical guide to feeling less overwhelmed and more empowered about your child's health.About Our Guests:Kath Megaw: A Paediatric Dietitian, guest host of "Feeding Sense," and co-author of "Weaning Sense" and "Mindful Meals." Kath is passionate about helping families navigate the complexities of childhood nutrition with practical, evidence-based advice.Dr. Candice Shah is an award-winning Paediatrician based at NET Care in One City Hospital, known for her holistic approach to child health and her focus on the first 1000 days. She has been recognised with the African Excellence Award for her collaborative approach that empowers families from various cultures and backgrounds.Episode References and Links: Books: Feeding Sense and Weaning Sense by Kath Megaw and Meg Faure 📱 Parent Sense App – Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition, and expert advice. CONNECT WITH MEG FAURE Web: megfaure.com Social Media Channels: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MegFaure.Sense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megfaure.sense/ Parent Sense mobile app: Download Parent Sense App Web: https://parentsense.app/ I hope you enjoyed this episode of SENSE BY Meg Faure! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here’s how: Subscribe, or listen on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts Leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts Follow my social media channels or sign up to my mailing list For episode feedback & suggestions, or to nominate yourself or a friend to appear as a guest on the show, please email [email protected]

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• Natalia Stasenko on Picky Eating: A Unified Approach to Feeding Challenges

  This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we tackle a topic that causes immense stress for many parents: picky eating. Meg is joined by paediatric nutritionist Natalia Stasenko, creator of the innovative Easy Bites app, to delve into the 'perfect storm' of toddler feeding, understand its roots, and offer practical, compassionate solutions for bringing peace back to the table.This episode is a must-listen for any parent navigating the complexities of their child’s eating habits:The "Perfect Storm": Understand why picky eating typically peaks between 12 and 24 months, driven by natural developmental shifts and changing nutritional needs.Beyond a Phase: Learn how to identify when picky eating might be more than just a typical stage, exploring intrinsic factors like sensory sensitivities, temperament, gastrointestinal issues, and when to consider conditions like ARFID.The Parent's Role: Unpack how parental anxiety profoundly impacts mealtime dynamics and contributes to feeding challenges, creating a "horrible cycle" that needs to be short-circuited.Two Keys to Calmer Meals: Discover the foundational principles of "safety and connection" as the core of a positive, bidirectional feeding relationship, allowing nutrition to sometimes take a backseat to long-term well-being.Responsive Feeding & Division of Responsibility: Gain practical insights into creating a structured yet flexible mealtime environment where parents provide what, when, and where, and children decide how much or whether to eat.Maximizing Accepted Foods: Learn strategies for using your child's favorite foods as a "safety blanket" while gently introducing variety and fostering natural curiosity in fresh ways.The Power of Shared Meals: Why eating together as a family is crucial for fostering a child's intrinsic curiosity and a healthy, playful relationship with food, moving away from restrictive "boundaries."The Easy Bites App: Learn how Natalia's digital tool provides personalized guidance, recipes, and psychological support to integrate the responsive feeding approach into busy family lives, complete with questionnaires and developmental timelines.Exclusive Offer: A special promo code for 6 months free access to the Easy Bites app!About Our Guest: Natalia Stasenko: A paediatric nutritionist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and co-author of child nutrition books like Baby-Led Weaning and Real Baby Food. After struggling with feeding her firstborn, Natalia specialized in feeding problems in children and now supports families in her private practice in New York and London. She is the creator of the Easy Bites app, designed to democratize knowledge and empower families to raise generations of happy and confident eaters.Episode References and Links:📱 Parent Sense App – Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition, and expert advice. Download it here.📱 Easy Bites App – Natalia Stasenko's app for personalized picky eating guidance. Download it here: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=1562987724&code=PARENTSENSE2025🎁 Exclusive Promo Code for 6 months FREE Easy Bites App access: PARENTSENSE2025 (no spaces, no punctuation). Apply in the app store after download.

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• Real Talk on the 4-Month Sleep Regression (with Nina Clark)

  This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we have a real and honest conversation about the notorious 4-month sleep regression. Meg is joined by regular guest Nina Clark, whose 16-week-old son, Josh, has gone from a great sleeper to waking multiple times a night. If you're in the thick of it, this episode is a lifeline.Key discussion points include:The 4-Month Sleep Regression: Nina shares her experience with frequent night wakings and nap refusals. Meg offers a gentle, step-by-step guide to help your baby learn to self-soothe without "crying it out."Contact Naps & Sleep Habits: We have a real talk about the feed-to-sleep association and why 16 weeks is a pivotal time to gently guide your baby towards independent sleep to prevent long-term challenges.The Rolling Milestone: We celebrate Josh's new skill of rolling over and discuss why "floor time" is now more crucial than ever for long-term development.Baby Classes & Finding Your Village: Nina shares her experience with baby classes, and Meg discusses their true benefits—from finding your mom tribe to getting valuable one-on-one time with your baby.This episode is packed with expert advice and the reassurance that you are not alone in this challenging, but temporary, phase.About Our Guest:Nina Clark: a boy mom of two - born and bred in South Africa and back on these fair shores after a solid stint in London. Which is where my sleepwear and bedding business, Nightire, started. Everything is made of 100% organic bamboo - for functional yet fashionable bedtime gear.Episode References and Links:Meg's Sleep Sense Course: Find it in the Parent Sense app for a step-by-step guide.📱 Parent Sense App – Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition, and expert advice. Download it here.CONNECT WITH MEG FAUREWeb: megfaure.comSocial Media Channels: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MegFaure.Sense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megfaure.sense/Parent Sense mobile app:Download Parent Sense App Web: https://parentsense.app/I hope you enjoyed this episode of SENSE BY Meg Faure! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here’s how:Subscribe, or listen on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsLeave a 5* rating and review on Apple PodcastsFollow my social media channels or sign up to my mailing listFor episode feedback & suggestions, or to nominate yourself or a friend to appear as a guest on the show, please email [email protected]

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• The Parenting Mirror: How Your Past Shapes Your Child's Future

  This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we are joined by the incredible parenting coach Ayanda Tetyana for a deep and inspiring conversation on intentional parenting. Ayanda argues that to raise resilient, respectful, and confident children, we must first look at ourselves. She introduces her powerful "Parenting Mirror" concept, a tool for self-reflection that helps parents understand how their own upbringing shapes their current parenting style.Key discussion points include:The Power of Intentionality: Moving from reactive parenting to a conscious, value-driven approach.Future-Focused Parenting: Why you should parent the 25-year-old you want to raise, not just manage the 2-year-old in front of you.Setting Boundaries with Love: How to establish firm, respectful boundaries around core values like chores and safety, without crushing your child's spirit.Hearing Your Child's Voice: The importance of giving children the space to express themselves and why a child "challenging" you can be a sign of healthy development.The Parenting Mirror: A practical tool to help you reflect on your past and break free from unhelpful intergenerational patterns.This episode is a must-listen for any parent who wants to move beyond just surviving and start thriving with intention and purpose.About Our GuestAyanda Tetyana is a renowned parenting coach, psychology student, and mother of two. Inspired by her own journey into motherhood, she has dedicated her career to helping parents become more intentional and reflective. Through her powerful "Parenting Mirror" tool and her work in schools and media, she empowers parents to break old cycles, set value-based boundaries, and raise confident, respectful children. You can find her onWebsite: https://theparenttcoach.learnworlds.com/home, Instagram: @ayatheparentcoach and TikTok at @ayatheparentcoachEpisode References and LinksFind Ayanda Tetyana: on Instagram and TikTok @AyaTheParentCoach📱 Parent Sense App – Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition, and expert advice. Download it here.CONNECT WITH MEG FAUREWeb: megfaure.com Social Media Channels: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MegFaure.Sense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megfaure.sense/Parent Sense mobile app:Download Parent Sense App Web: https://parentsense.app/I hope you enjoyed this episode of SENSE BY Meg Faure! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here’s how:Subscribe, or listen on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsLeave a 5* rating and review on Apple PodcastsFollow my social media channels or sign up to my mailing list

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• Nina & Josh: The 16-Week Update on Rolling, Regressions & Self-Soothing

  This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we check in with regular guest Nina Clark as her son, Josh, hits the exciting—and challenging—16-week mark. Nina shares the joy of watching him achieve new milestones like rolling over, but also opens up about the notorious 4-month sleep regression and her struggles with contact naps.This episode is a must-listen for any parent in the thick of the fourth trimester:The Rolling Milestone: We celebrate Josh's new skill of rolling from back to tummy! Meg explains the importance of this milestone for long-term development and why "floor time" is now more crucial than ever.The 4-Month Sleep Regression: Nina describes Josh's new pattern of frequent night wakings. Meg offers a gentle, step-by-step sleep training guide focused on self-regulation, separating feeds from sleep, and helping your baby learn to fall asleep independently without "crying it out."Contact Naps vs. Independent Sleep: A real talk about the feed-to-sleep association and why now, at 16 weeks, is a good time to gently guide your baby towards self-soothing to prevent long-term sleep challenges.Baby Classes & Finding Your Village: Nina shares her experience with baby classes, and Meg discusses the true benefits—from finding your mom tribe to getting valuable one-on-one time with your baby.Car Seat Battles: The conversation concludes with practical, sensory-based solutions for babies who hate the car seat, including deep pressure and managing sensory input.About Our Guest:Nina Clark: a boy mom of two - born and bred in South Africa and back on these fair shores after a solid stint in London. Which is where my sleepwear and bedding business, Nightire, started. Everything is made of 100% organic bamboo - for functional yet fashionable bedtime gear.Episode References and Links:📱 Parent Sense App – Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition, and expert advice. Download it here.CONNECT WITH MEG FAUREWeb: megfaure.comSocial Media Channels: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MegFaure.Sense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megfaure.sense/Parent Sense mobile app:Download Parent Sense App Web: https://parentsense.app/I hope you enjoyed this episode of SENSE BY Meg Faure! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here’s how:Subscribe, or listen on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsLeave a 5* rating and review on Apple PodcastsFollow my social media channels or sign up to my mailing listFor episode feedback & suggestions, or to nominate yourself or a friend to appear as a guest on the show, please email [email protected]

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