Who's Raising Who?

A chat about how much we love our book club (still going strong after 15 years) and how the latest book choice has inspired us. Shonda Rhymes, 'My Year of Yes' - got us reflecting on what rule we would set ourselves that would have the biggest impact on how our business lives look now compared to pre motherhood and adult responsibilities. Ellie Kelly is a mum of 2 and owner of Butt

We're back! We never really left. But life happened. As life does. School admin, decisions, assessments and practicalities of life meant that this podcast needed to be paused. Ellie and Louise chat about how overwhelm requires them to get clear on their priorities and how they know what to cut out and how to put down their cards following a period of retreat. If you know that feeli

We are half way through the summer holiday and Ellie and Louise have a midway check-in to reflect on their summer managing motherhood, work and personal ambitions. We learn that: structure can be a life saverAcceptance can be key to peace of mindSlower pace leads to more connection Boundaries are KEYEllie Kelly is a mum of 2 and owner of Buttons Children's Parties and Wonderwood Ex

Not everything we ingest on Instagram and other social media platforms make us feel like a better parent. While there's no shortage of tips and tricks, Ellie and Louise explore the insidious ways that online support often leave us feeling less empowered and more prone to shame. We also discuss what sort of messaging we are always up for and how we can feel more empowered in our onl

The day has come when Louise could no longer justify holding off the big step it is - to allow her 11 year-old daughter a phone. Listen to this episode as Ellie and Louise explore what fears and worries Louise has wrestled with and how children often surprise us in the most wonderful ways when we choose to take a leap of faith. How does fear of judgment play into these key parentin

What does it mean for a parent to have a 'school child'? How can school become a big source of stress for the family and how might we begin to hand back some of the responsibility so that we can support our child to achieve real educational success; A life long love of learning and curiosity to exploreEllie and Louise feel passionately about this - and share honestly of their own e

It feels to Ellie and Louise, that fear is part and parcel of parenthood; - Will our little one always be this demanding?- How are they going to be decent human beings if they can't be nice to their sibling?But...how does fear trip us up? And what might happen when we practice trusting the process of childhood and development more? Ellie and Louise chat about the ways front seat fe

Who would like their child to wear a bike helmet when they are out with friends because they understand the risks? In this episode we talk about the huge benefits of risky play for our children and why it can be a hard thing to encourage and watch happen. We cover why not to shout 'be careful' and what we can say and do to make ourselves feel more comfortable about promoting risky

In this episode we dive dive into family life. Into how Louise connected to her anger in a very challenging situation and how Ellie really needs to go climb a mountain for the sake of everyone in her house. We mention a women's circle in this episode and the one that Ellie and Louise have attended is hosted by Charlie Leigh in Bisley. https://www.charlieleighyoga.co.uk/classesEllie

Ellie realises that her daughter has adopted a new love language over Christmas and Louise is guilty of sometimes communicating unmet needs from her husband - by criticising her children. In this episode we explore the wilderness that is love and relationships and find that the 5 Love Languages framework by Dr Gary Chapman, is a good road map to start the journey towards greater co