The Growing Mums Podcast

Nov 15 2023 13 ep. 52 mins 2

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Hello and welcome to The Growing Mums Podcast, with me Kiera Hawkins. I am a Primary School Teacher and mother of two, trying to muddle through motherhood and learn from my mistakes along the way. Here we will be talking all things modern parenting, from baby and toddler sleep to self-development and growth. We will be having those raw, honest conversations that mums don’t often get a chance to have in the playground and we will be searching for those moments where we find connection through shared experiences. Get ready for some advice from experts as well as some insightful ‘motherhood confessions’. Let’s get started!

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