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.

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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.

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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:

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

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Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming.

In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent, CEO of @theparenthood, to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before.

From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations, this conversation dives deep into the real pressures families are facing right now.

If you are a parent feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you are constantly “on” you are not alone. This episode explains why parenting feels this hard and what actually needs to change to better support families.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why parenting is more stressful in today’s world
• The impact of cost of living on families and parents
• What “mental load” really means in parenting
• How parenting burnout shows up (and why it’s rising)
• Why you can’t fix everything for your children
• The reality of raising kids while working full-time
• Why systemic support for parents matters

Who this is for:

• Overwhelmed mums and dads
• Working parents juggling career and family
• Parents of toddlers, teens, or multiple children
• Anyone feeling burnt out, anxious, or stretched in parenting

Follow Georgie Dent:

Website: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/

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

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

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

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In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox, to unpack one of the biggest concerns modern parents face, keeping kids safe online without fear-based parenting.

With over 15 years in digital safety, Dr. Elizabeth shares what’s really happening behind the scenes at Roblox, from advanced AI moderation and facial age estimation to parental controls designed to empower families, not overwhelm them.

If you have ever worried about:

• Is Roblox safe for kids?
• How do I manage gaming during school holidays?
• What are the best parental controls for online games?
• How can I guide my child without constant monitoring?

This episode is for you.

We dive into:
✨ How Roblox is creating safer, age appropriate gaming experiences
✨ The truth about online safety vs media fear
✨ Practical digital parenting strategies that actually work
✨ Why “connection before correction” matters more than ever
✨ How to build trust so your child comes to you (not hides things)

This is not about banning screens or controlling every move, it’s about becoming a digital guardian your child trusts.

Whether you are parenting young kids, tweens, or teens, this conversation will leave you feeling more confident, informed, and empowered in today’s digital world.

Follow Roblox:

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

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

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Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell.

In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher (@heldbydominique) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system regulation changes everything in parenting.

If you have ever:

• Felt rage bubbling under the surface

• Tried to “fix” everything for your child

• Felt guilty after losing it

• Been stuck in people pleasing or perfectionism

• Wondered why your child triggers you so deeply

This conversation will shift your perspective.

⏱️ Chapter Stamps

00:00 Meet Dominique Fletcher

00:56 Why Nervous System Matters

02:35 Stress and Parenting Regulation

03:31 Dom Joins the Podcast

04:59 Perfectionism and Compassion

08:52 Rest Before Fixing

11:09 Tools Need Consistency

16:00 Body Memory and Triggers

20:58 Modeling Over Fixing

22:19 Giving Kids Space

24:41 Fear of Losing the Bond

25:19 Building a Parenting Circle

25:40 Regulation Tools in Crisis

27:28 Pause and Name the Trigger

28:59 Discharging Anger Safely

31:43 Grounding and Movement Resets

33:25 Somatics and Body Wisdom

35:41 Rupture Repair and Ownership

38:07 Sharing Your Story with Kids

41:49 Offerings and How to Work Together

43:41 Kindness Joy and Closing

This isn’t about being a perfect parent.

It’s about becoming a regulated one.

When you learn to calm your nervous system, you stop parenting from survival mode and start parenting with awareness, connection and compassion.

Follow Dominique Fletcher:

Website: https://dominique-fletcher.mykajabi.com/workwithdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominique.beddard

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

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@heldbydominique

Regulate to Rise: Personalised

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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses teen self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Teen mental health is in crisis. Many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure how to respond when their teen is struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, or intense emotions.

On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna speaks with licensed therapist and author Katie K. May, who works with high-risk teens and their families.

They explore:

• Why teens self-harm
• The real function of self-destructive behavior
• What “big emotions” actually mean
• How validation calms the nervous system
• The difference between emotion and behavior
• Setting boundaries without losing connection
• Breaking generational parenting patterns
• Becoming a safe place for your teen

If your teen is dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or suicidal thoughts, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and how to respond in ways that build trust, safety, and resilience.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Why This Matters
01:17 Meet Katie
03:48 Hidden Anxiety
05:19 Fire Feelers
07:43 Decode Behavior
09:36 Validation
10:56 Good-Enough Parenting
12:57 Break Cycles
15:11 Trust the Data
16:47 Self-Harm
17:47 Emotion vs Behavior
18:21 Nature + Nurture
19:34 Invalidation
20:32 Repair
22:06 Boundaries + Connection
24:43 Letting Go
27:23 Parenting Grief
28:16 Resources

If you or your teen is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a suicide prevention hotline in your country.

Follow Katie K. May:

Website: https://katiekmay.com/

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

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

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⚠️ Trigger Warning:

This episode includes discussion of mental health, depression, suicidal ideation and coming out. Please listen with care.

In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with her daughter Eloise for an honest mother–daughter conversation about mental health, sexuality, identity and conscious parenting.

Eloise shares her lived experience with ADHD, anxiety, severe depression, suicidal ideation, and the challenges of growing up feeling different. Together, Donna and Eloise discuss the journey of realising she is gay, coming out during high school, masking, people, pleasing, and the fear of being judged, even within a loving family.

This episode explores:

• Teen mental health and suicidal ideation
• ADHD, anxiety, and depression in adolescents
• Coming out as LGBTQ+ and navigating identity
• The impact of masking and people-pleasing
• How conscious parenting supports connection and healing
• Parental adjustment, grief, and inner work
• Creating safety for children to be their authentic selves

Donna reflects on how parenting through mental health crises required letting go of control, fear, and societal expectations and how conscious parenting helped the family stay connected through the hardest years.

Eloise speaks openly about finding self-acceptance, building supportive friendships, and learning to trust herself after years of hiding who she was.

⏱️ Chapter Stamps

00:00 Introduction to a Pivotal Life Moment

00:30 Struggles with Mental Health

01:05 Realizing and Embracing Sexuality

02:35 Coming Out Stories and Family Reactions

04:46 Navigating Relationships and Acceptance

07:11 Family Dynamics and Support

12:05 Parental Reflections and Adjustments

23:05 Embracing Authenticity and Happiness

23:42 Parental Reflection and Growth

24:13 Navigating Family Dynamics

25:02 Adjusting to New Relationships

29:06 Conscious Parenting Insights

33:54 Advice for LGBTQ+ Youth and Parents

37:43 Reflecting on Personal Growth

42:02 The Importance of Support Systems

45:58 Final Thoughts and Resources

If you are a parent feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support your child, this episode offers hope, insight, and reassurance, healing is possible.

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