The Non Perfect Parents Club

Nov 19 2024 66 ep. 39 mins 2
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Honest conversations about parenting led by me, Emma from The Non Perfect Parents Club. I'll be delving into each guest's thoughts, feelings and values when it comes to being a parent. I'm not afraid to speak the unspoken or the truths we all sometimes need to hear. Expect swearing, laughter, tears and to be able to sigh a big sigh of relief when you realise you're most definitely not alone when it comes to the rollercoaster ride of parenting. As always, the rule is no judgement allowed!

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The Non Perfect Parents Club: The traumatic effects of a misdiagnosis

Jun 09 2024 45 mins  
In this episode in our new series, my guest (who wishes to remain anonymous) tells us her 'story' about a situation that her family found themselves in in 2017 when her son was just 3 months old.My guest took her 3-month old son to the GP as he had a mark on his back that she'd not seen before. Medical professionals became concerned as it looked like a bruise, and a Section 47 Enqu

Gillian Brown Alcohol Free Coach; Who wants to parent with a hangover?

Nov 19 2024 41 mins  
In this episode I am joined by Gillian Brown, an alcohol free coach for Mums. We discuss:Why Mums drink and the effect of alcohol on women.The Mummy wine culture and why it's damaging.Why go alcohol free (and not just limit it)?Where to start with going alcohol free.What Gillian would say to someone who wanted to go alcohol free but who was worried about taking that step.Tips &

Adopter's Advocacy; Compassion and Communication

Oct 28 2024 72 mins  
In this episode I am joined by Laura, the project lead on a research project at Lancaster University called Adopters Advocacy. Adopters advocacy looks at the experiences of adoptive parents and has highlighted different challenges that they may face. Laura tells us about the project, how it started and what they've found so far. Laura, who was adopted and is now an adoptive parent

The Non Perfect Parents Club: Starting Reception

Jul 23 2024 62 mins  
In this episode I am joined by Becky, a mum of 2 and a reception teacher.We discuss tips and advice for parents who have a child starting Reception in September, and Becky answers some of your questions. This episode is jam packed full of advice and hopefully lots of reassurance for any parents who are apprehensive about the transition and the change that is coming.We cover:What ar

The Non Perfect Parents Club- Get Secondary Ready, Summer Term

Jul 02 2024 57 mins  
In this episode I am joined once again by Aimee from Get Secondary Ready.(Listen to our first episode here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thenonperfectparentsclub/1340753/ )Aimee, until recently, was an assistant head in a high school and found a gap on social media in information on the transition from primary school to secondary school. She has joined us again to share some of her kno

The Non Perfect Parents Club- FlyRide's Top Tips for Travelling with Children

Jun 25 2024 45 mins  
Thank you to Ginny Koppenhol photography for sponsoring this episode, find her on Instagram here: Ginny Koppenhol - Photographer (@ginnykopp) • Instagram photos and videosIn this episode I am joined by Lucianne, the founder of FlyRide (a cabin size stroller rental service) and who has been cabin crew for 14 years. She is also a twin Mum. Lucianne offers her top family travel tips

The Non Perfect Parents Club: Talking Self Care with Emma Benyon

May 21 2024 29 mins  
In this episode I am joined by Emma Benyon, Mum, and self care & motherhood coach and educator. We open up the conversation about self care and the guilt we often feel around it. Emma offers some fantastic practical tips on how to fit self care in and how it shouldn't be something that feels pressured, but something that 'lights us up' and makes us feel good. Can't remember wha

The Non Perfect Parents Club: Talking Parental Burn Out with Dr Katy Hill

May 14 2024 45 mins  
In this episode I am joined by Dr Katy Hill, a clinical psychologist who specialises in parental mental health with a particular interest in parental stress and burn out. She is also a Mum of 3. Katy reassures us that it's very normal to feel burn out and shares her expansive knowledge with us from a very realistic point of view. We cover:What is burn out? How normal is it to feel

The Non Perfect Parents Club: Talking periods with Ellie from Nickeze

May 07 2024 42 mins  
In this episode I am joined by Ellie, a nurse, barrister and owner of Nickeze, period underwear and sportswear. We cover:Why Ellie created Nickeze,Tips on how to help parents open up conversations about periods,Do's and Don'ts of what to say when your child gets their period,What's normal when starting periods and when Ellie would suggest to seek medical advice,Challenges for girls

The Non Perfect Parents Club: Mother's Day Special

Mar 09 2024 9 mins  
In this episode I share a previous experience of my own on a past Mother's Day and some of my thoughts that are hopefully valuable.