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Parenting Collective

Parenting Collective

Written by: Donna Moala
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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


Reach out for your free 15 minute phone chat CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat

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Episodes
  • Roblox’s New Safety Features for Kids Explained | What Parents Need to Know
    May 20 2026

    If you are a parent wondering whether @Roblox is safe for kids, this conversation is a must watch.

    In this episode, Donna Moala sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Roblox’s Global Head of Parental Advocacy, to unpack Roblox’s biggest child safety update yet, including the launch of Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) and Roblox Select (ages 9–15).

    Australia is the FIRST country to receive these new safety features, designed to help parents confidently navigate the digital world with their children.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Welcome Back Elizabeth

    00:16 Why Roblox Safety Matters

    01:51 May 19 Launch Overview

    02:36 Roblox Kids Ages 5-8

    03:45 Ratings Chat And Controls

    05:01 Roblox Select Ages 9-15

    05:56 Digital Conscious Parenting

    11:32 Age Checks And Defaults

    16:06 Vetting Developers Content

    17:53 Community Feedback Next Steps

    18:43 Australia First Wrap Up

    This is a balanced, honest conversation about raising children in the digital age, without fear, shame, or panic.

    Whether you are parenting toddlers, tweens, or teens, this episode will help you better understand:

    ✔️ Roblox safety

    ✔️ Screen time boundaries

    ✔️ Online gaming safety

    ✔️ Social media and technology for kids

    ✔️ Conscious digital parenting

    🎙 Hosted by Donna Moala

    Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox

    Listen Part 1: Roblox Safety and Parenting with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1733060/episodes/18961061

    🎙️If this conversation helped you, subscribe, share with another parent, and join us as we continue navigating modern parenting together.

    Follow Roblox:

    Website: https://www.roblox.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roblox/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roblox

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/roblox

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roblox

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roblox

    Follow Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov:

    Website: https://www.digitalparentingcoach.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmilovidov/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigiParentCoach

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digiparentcoach/


    I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat

    Much Love 💞

    Donna Moala
    Parenting Collective

    SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS

    🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel

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    🩷 Favourite room darkening product

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS

    🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula

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    22 mins
  • When your Child Hits, Yells or Melts Down, What To Do | Real Parenting Tools
    May 10 2026

    If your child is hitting, yelling, refusing, or melting down, this conversation will completely shift how you see their behavior.

    In Part 2 of this powerful episode, parenting expert Gen Muir, founder of @connectedparentingau joins Donna Moala to break down what’s really going on beneath “bad behaviour” and why boundaries are not about control, but safety.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why anger is often a “bodyguard” for deeper emotions
    • The biggest misconception about gentle parenting
    • How to set firm boundaries without punishment
    • What to do in real moments of hitting, biting, and escalation
    • Why neurodiverse and strong-willed kids need more connection, not less
    • Simple language shifts that instantly de-escalate your child

    This episode is practical, honest, and deeply reassuring for modern parents trying to do things differently.

    Because your child isn’t trying to be difficult.
    They are having a hard time.

    Follow Gen Muir:

    Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuir

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/

    Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/

    I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat

    Much Love 💞

    Donna Moala
    Parenting Collective

    SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS

    🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO

    🩷 Favourite room darkening product

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS

    🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA.

    🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

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    26 mins
  • Big Feelings, Boundaries and Better Parenting - What No One Told Us
    Apr 26 2026

    Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you know the kind of parent you want to be, but at the moment, your reactions do not match.

    In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Connected Parenting founder and expert @GenMuir to unpack what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviour, for both kids and parents.

    Together, they explore:

    – Why even the most self-aware parents can become dysregulated and even loose their temper

    – How your own childhood generational patterns shows up in parenting

    – The difference between authoritarian vs authoritative parenting

    – What to do when your child is melting down, hitting, or pushing boundaries

    – How to stay calm, connected, and in control (even when it’s hard)

    – Why connection before correction, is the key to raising resilient kids

    Gen shares real-life parenting moments (including her infamous “fork throwing” story), practical tools you can actually use, and a refreshing, honest take, you don’t have to get it right all the time, 30% is enough.

    If you have ever felt triggered, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond to your child’s behaviour, this conversation will leave you feeling understood and equipped.

    ✨ Because it’s not about being a perfect parent, it’s about being a connected one.

    Follow Gen Muir:

    Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuir

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/

    Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/

    I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat

    Much Love 💞

    Donna Moala
    Parenting Collective

    SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS

    🩷 For your daily walks, coffee's & travel

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO

    🩷 Favourite room darkening product

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS

    🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA.

    🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

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    37 mins
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