In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis, a Clinical Psychologist from University of Melbourne's Centre for Behaviour Change about her pioneering research on the increasing reliance on grandparents as primary caregivers in Australia, with around 20% of children being regularly looked after by their grandparents. We discuss the significant implications this has on children's nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellbeing. You can find A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis' Website <a href='https://www.drmichellejongenelis.com/resources'>HERE</a> If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: <a href='https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby'>https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby</a> LINKS<a href='https://growmybaby.com.au/i-am-pregnant'>Join our pregnancy and birth course</a><a href='https://growmybaby.com.au/getting-pregnant'>Join our getting pregnancy course</a>Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thekickpregnancypodcast/'>@thekickpregnancypodcast</a>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/GrowMyBabyDoctor/'>@thekickpregnancypodcast</a><a href='https://growmybaby.com.au/just-pregnant'>Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.</a>Website: <a href='https://growmybaby.com.au/'>https://www.growmybaby.com.au/</a> <a href='https://growmybaby.com.au/i-am-pregnant'>JOIN our pregnancy and birth course. </a><a href='https://growmybaby.com.au/getting-pregnant'>JOIN our getting pregnancy course</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

130. The role of the Grandparent with A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis

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