Parenting Collective
Hey beautiful parents, welcome to the Parenting Collective Podcast! I am your host, Donna Moala and around here we believe it takes a village, so I have brought to you a village of experts who give you all the tools around anything parenting and beyond.
Each episode, I invite brilliant minds in parenting, health, relationships, and beyond to share their knowledge and support you in creating calmer homes, stronger connections and more rested nights. Think of this as your weekly coffee date with people who really get it and who can give you the tools to thrive, not just survive.
I am Certified Secure Sleep and Conscious Parenting Coach, certified with the incredible Dr Shefali Institute, wife & mother of 3 teenage girls. Empowering and supporting families throughout the WORLD with my 1:1 guidance, via in home consults or zoom.
Nurturing & supportive and NEVER Cry It Out. Working with expectant parents through to children 10 years old. I am the founder @parentingcollective.au
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Parenting Collective
School Refusal, Neurodivergent Kiddos - How To Get Them To Love Reading
In this heartfelt chat, Donna sits down with learning specialist Emily Fogg from Wise Owl Education to unpack what life is really like raising and supporting our beautiful neuro-spicy kiddos.
From ADHD and dyslexia to school refusal, big emotions, and the endless battle of bedtime we dive into why our kids struggle, how their brains work, and what actually helps them thrive.
Emily shares her experience as a former teacher who now supports children with reading difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD and more. We talk about the power of decodable books, routine, movement, emotional regulation and how sleep (yes, even for ADHD kids!) affects behaviour, learning and school success.
If you're a tired mum trying to hold it all together, this episode will make you feel seen, supported and a little less alone.
✨ What we cover:
• Neurodivergent kids & big feelings
• ADHD in children (and mums!)
• Dyslexia, reading struggles & learning confidence
• School refusal and emotional overwhelm
• Why sleep changes EVERYTHING
• Practical tools for calmer mornings & smoother bedtimes
• The truth about early learning and foundational skills
• How to support your child without burning yourself out
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:32 Emily's Journey: From Teacher to Business Owner
01:08 Understanding Learning Difficulties
01:42 The Importance of Decodable Books
02:22 Personal Experiences with ADHD
03:49 Challenges and Strategies for Neurodiverse Kids
10:28 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Schooling
11:45 The Critical Early Years of Education
15:46 Parenting Neurodiverse Children
22:07 Morning Routine and TV Rules
22:17 Understanding ADHD and Parenting Strategies
23:14 Reward Charts and Routine for ADHD Kids
24:33 Decodable Books for Learning
27:28 Healthy Eating and Sleep for ADHD
31:39 Tutoring and Educational Support
33:08 Summer Classes and Preventing Learning Loss
35:05 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Learn more about Wise Owl Education and buy the Decodable Books here.
✨ Listen, learn and feel understood — you’re doing better than you think, mumma.
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Much Love 💞
Donna Moala
Parenting Collective
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