The Non Perfect Parents Club

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

  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 & advice for living a alcohol free lifestyle.Gillian's words of encouragement. You can find Gillian here: GB Coaching (@gillianbrowncoaching) • Instagram photos and videosIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave a review!What would you like to hear next? Email [email protected] and let me know. Similarly, if you'd like to be a guest or sponsor an episode, apply via the above email.

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• Adopter's Advocacy; Compassion and Communication

  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 herself tells us about the challenges and struggles she's found as an adoptive parent. How it's lonely and how she wanted to see if other adopters were feeling the same. She wanted to bring adopters voices into the discussion.She also tells us the ways in that parenting adoptive children can be difficult and how non adopters can be supportive. Laura notes that it's not always a fairytale ending and this is why it's important to ask 'how are you'. You can reach the Adopters Advocacy here: Email: [email protected]: Adopters Advocacy - Lancaster UniversityIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! | Thank you to Reading Fairy Lancaster for sponsoring this episode. |What would you like to hear next? Email [email protected] and let me know. Similarly, if you'd like to be a guest or sponsor an episode, apply via the above email.

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• Chatting single parenting, homeschooling, friendships and more with TNPPC Mum of two

  In this episode I am joined by a Mum of 2 who wishes to remain anonymous (so please respect this if you recognise her voice!).We talk about:Judgement- the silent judgement of teens and also how children are judged.Her regret of not being settled with a mortgage and a career before having children and how she can't help but compare herself to other people in this respect. Would her children have been happier if she'd have had this?SmartphonesHer break up with her husband/ her children's father and the possibility of this being a trigger for her child self harming.Self harm and how you navigate this as a parent.Homeschooling.Friendships.Mum guilt.How we're all winging it.This Mum's biggest value is her children being happy, safe and loved.She would love for all kids to be able to be kids and for parents to get chance to be the fun parent.In this episode, we potentially coined a new term; 'Messy Parenting'. Listen to find out more!If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to leave a review.To find out more about The Non Perfect Parents Club visit our website The Non Perfect Parents Club - The Non Perfect Parents Club- WelcomeThank you to Reading Fairy Lancaster for sponsoring this episode.

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• The Non Perfect Parents Club: Starting Reception

  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 are the most helpful things that parents can be doing to prepare their child for the transition to reception.How parents can prepare for the changeUniformThings you can be doing to encourage skills that will be needed for reading and writingPlayHow a teacher would understand a non verbal child's way of communicatingWhat else parents need to buyHow to deal with the lack of information after getting so much from nurseryWhat to do if your child is a fussy eaterFriendshipsHow we can help summer born children to settle in receptionThe most important thing is to talk; to your child, and to their teacher/ the school staff.Thank you to Reading Fairy Lancaster for sponsoring this episode.Here is the playdough recipe that I use:1 cup of water1 cup of flour1/2 cup of salt2x tbsp oil2x tbsp cream of tartar (or 1 sachet)Mix all ingredients in a pan and heat on a medium heat. Keep stirring. You will feel the mixture start to thicken, keep stirring until it sticks together and becomes playdough. Remove from pan, let cool and knead. wrap in cling film or put in an airtight container to store. (If it's sticky, you've usually either not kept it on the heat for long enough or not added enough salt.)

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• The Non Perfect Parents Club- Respect the Water with Stingrays 315 Swim School

  In this episode, I am joined by Hannah from Stingrays 315 Swim School to talk about water safety. The statistics say that only 1 in 3 adults can swim and that only 4% of 11 year olds are water competent. Hannah shares some of her knowledge as both a parent and a swimming teacher and explains why is it so important that we as adults respect the water and teach our children to too. Hannah reminds us that children can still get into trouble even if they can swim. She notes that this doesn't just apply to smaller children, but teens too and it is crucial that our children know that to have fun in the water, they need to remember to be safe. We discuss:Why it's important to look our for dangers, and to remember to do this.Swimwear colours What else we can do as parents to make sure our children are water competent,How easy it can be to encourage children to learn what to look out for when swimming in terms of being safe and dangers,How we can have conversations about water safety with our children without frightening them,The water safety code,Advice for parents of teens who go swimming on their own,Paddling pools & hot tubs,Secondary drowning,Advice for parents who are focused on their child's goals and achievements but their child doesn't have the same focus,Advice to parents who want their child to go to lessons but their child either doesn't want to go or doesn't enjoy their lessons. What Stingrays 315 Swim School have to offerYou can find Stingrays 315 Swim School here: Swimming Lessons Lancaster UK | Swimming Lessons UK (3-1-5.co.uk)Thank you to Reading Fairy Lancaster for sponsoring this episode.

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