ParentTalk# with Bev

Redecorating my space uncovered one of my blogs written five years ago! Sharing one with you here that I hope will make us all rethink some things as we try to be living examples for our children. "We all have a scratch or two on our vinyls. How bad they are will depend on whether we are so scratched that we cannot be played anymore OR whether it's a bump in the groove but the rhythm can still pla...

I was shocked to hear what two parents, from A- Town South West, shared in this podcast! Black Lives, in the UK, don't seem to matter in their community and that is prior to the George Floyd incident in the USA. We are talking about London in the UK so listen and learn. Unite and create change. Contact ppowerbev@gmail.com to help these parents support the local youth and build up their community.

My black woman thoughts around the UK churning out Covid-19 vaccine targeted at BAME. No honey you go first in line, 'me and mine' are used to being at the back of the line. We can wait little more still. My children can wait even longer. We don't believe your hype.

Talking today about raising my children through a relationship breakup. Something difficult for any wounded person to deal with when children are involved. It is never easy. Breaking patterns are hard. Do we stay scared and stuck in pain and old patterns or do we stay scared but try something new? Just to be clear I am not advising anyone to stay connected with violence or abusive partners for the...

Emotional talk with myself about trying to work side by side with others to create a connected community in the wake of recent events: the murder of George Floyd, the civil unrest in USA and UK protests. How do I, as a black mother, attempt to set an example for my children when I am in grief at the value placed on Black lives? I am sharing my thoughts, opinions and reflections as I try to parent...

A black teacher and father continues talking about fathering his child from a distance, lessons learnt and hopes for the future. "Black men need to talk more". What do you think? 

A black teacher and father in London talks about working and fathering from a distance during Covid-19. We had to deal with the unexpected because the phone line went down during the interview! So be prepared for part two!

I'm struggling to talk about the pain I feel about George Floyd's murder and I'm not sure I even want to do this BUT I will try. Another Black person killed by police. How do I explain this one to my children? How do you expect me to raise my children in this environment so they still have hope?  Disclaimer: I don't hold any rights/ownership to the song heard at the beginning of this podcast the i...

A mature father, from South London, shares his perspective on Covid-19 and parenting. Fear isn't going to heal us. What is his hope for the future? Why not listen as he also shares some gems on parenting.

A parent's fear that I'm sure speaks to us all. Our children will hate us at some point. It's True! If we stay stuck in this fear how do we actually move on and become the parents that our children need? Sharing some experiences on this as well as how I'm getting through it.

I am sharing on how love has led me to wanting to be a better parent. How this in turn moved me to be be part of ParentPower in South London and why I am doing this Podcast. for those wanting to know more here is the link discussed. https://vimeo.com/258627509

While some of us may be struggling with our homes being filled with people this episode gives space to a friend who has been alone in lockdown. Listen as she shares some of her challenges and her hopes for post lock down.  Support is available from the following organisations in UK: The Samaritans - Free helpline 116 123, BlackThrive.org.uk and BAATN.org.uk

Its taken a few days to digest but here is a brief personal response/ thoughts on the UK Prime Minister's update to us on 10th May 2020. How did I feel about it? How did my children respond? Where do we go from here?

A longer edition of a Fresh new Podcast from a local mum's point of view based in London UK. The last one was a test. Sharing what's happening under lockdown, parenting experiences and more to follow in the coming weeks. Join the experience.

Fresh new Podcast about the lockdown in London from a mother's point of view.