The Non Perfect Parents Club

A pre-release bonus extract from the latest episode recorded with Wendy, Mum of 3. The full episode will be out on Monday.

In this episode I am joined by husband and wife, Jake and Emma, parents of 3. * The dog does stop barking * - As ever recording is a learning curve!! For a while I have wanted to record a couples episode to look into the whole dynamics of two different people coming together to parent and creating their own family unit. Jake and Emma tell us how they fell pregnant very early on into their relation...

A pre release bonus extract from the latest episode recorded with Jake and Emma, parents of 3. The first couple on the podcast! The full episode will be out on Monday.

In this episode I am joined by Christina from Amazing Graze, who creates graze boxes and party food in the Lancaster and Morecambe (and surrounding areas). Christina tells us all about Amazing Graze and the 'why' behind it. This is a really wholesome episode with SO many golden nuggets to take away, especially if you are a Mum in business or thinking of starting a business. She talks very honestly...

In this episode I am joined by Rob, Dad of 2. The thing for me that shines through in this episode is family values, and how they play such a big part in Rob's parenting. As you listen it will become obvious how Rob has come from a family with such strong values and this is why. We talk about how Rob feels judged quite alot in his parenting because of the boundaries he sets or maybe doesn't set fo...

A pre-release bonus extract from the latest episode recorded with Rob, Dad of 2. This was a really poignant part of this podcast episode for me; Not just for parenting when you're dealing with grief, but parenting overall- We're parents 24/7 but real life isn't JUST us being parents- We have so much other stuff to deal with too.

Something a little different for you all today- I recently went along to a local event called Safe Street by Fresh Drivers Uk. A family fun day to promote road safety. In this episode I talk to a few of the organisations who were there and they tell us key things to think about or that are important to remember when it comes to being safe... With a little insight at the end from a parent who's chi...

In this episode I am joined by Becca, Mum of 2. We talk lots about wellbeing- How it's such a big part of Becca's life and why having a 'happy-healthy' life is so important to her. Becca tells us how she's alot more chilled out now and how the children are happier for it. We talk about acceptance, purpose and letting go and how Becca used to really compare herself and her life to what she saw on s...

A pre-release bonus extract from the latest episode recorded with Becca, Mum of 2.

In this episode we support the parents and families who have experienced loss and remember their babies and children, as well as those around the world. Please light a candle at 7pm this evening (Sunday 15th October 2023) to participate in the global wave of light. * Please forgive any pronunciation errors, this episode is meant with love. *You can find the previous Matilda's Mission episode here:...

In this episode, I am joined by Jennifer, Mum of 3. In Jen's last episode she was midway through the appeal process for high school for her second child and we talked lots about that. So she joined me again to talk about the emotionally grueling process, which Jen says is one of the most challenging things she's ever had to do, Jen talks us through the emotions, the challenges and the process of t...

Hear this unpublished bonus extract with Jennifer, from the most recent recorded episode discussing the school place appeal system.

In this episode I am joined by Kane, Dad of 3. Kane talks about how being in the army effects family life- How he's not home very often and how he has and is sacrificing a lot in terms of his family. How he wants a good career but there's more to being a parent than providing. Kane tells us how he tries to keep army life away from his wife and children and likes to be very involved with family lif...

In this episode I am joined by Emma from the Instagram page Pounds and Piggybanks as we chat about how to talk to our children about money. Emma noticed that no-one is teaching our children about money- the curriculum teaches the bear minimum- and is aiming to bridge that gap. She notes that children can form money habits as early as age 7 so it's a good idea to start conversations early- although...

In this episode I am joined by Gemma, Mum of 3. Gemma was requested by one of our listeners and I know that lots of you will really enjoy listening to this episode! Gemma talks about how she thinks parenting can't be boxed and how after it being uniformed for so long, we're unboxing it. There are no rules to parenting. As always the judgement question brings up a good conversation and Gemma tells...

In this episode I am joined by Kieron, dad of 2. I really loved recording this episode with Kieron who is one of our good friends. We talk parenting ALL the time, so when he agreed (without any persuading needed) to come on the podcast I knew it would be a great episode! We talk lots about discipline- lots of 80's/90's parenting techniques are mentioned, and it's clear to hear from Kieron talking...

In this episode I am joined by Rachael, mum of 2. Rachael is really in the thick of motherhood with 1 teen and 1 child with Autism/ additional needs. We discuss how Rachael was 20 when she had her first child but didn't want the label of being a young mum, she just wanted to be a mum. Age gaps between children comes up again and the judgement so many of us face around this. Rachael tells us how it...

In this episode I am joined by Lauren from Wear 'Em Out reusable period pads who is on a mission to ensure our children are educated about their options when it comes to period products. Our children, because this is a conversation that EVERYONE needs to be a part of. We cover a whole lot of ground and discuss how, by educating our children about reusable pads and that they are an option, we are g...

In this episode I am joined by Liat from Designed Memories to talk about all things photos! She reminds us how photos are so much more than just keeping a memory. We discuss the difference in photos now and how it's important for us Mums to be in them! I'm sure most of us can relate to all of Liat's points about our snap happy habits as a parent, or about the now completely irrelevant screen shots...

In this episode I am joined by Hannah from The Owl Tree Children's Cafe in Newcastle. This was a really special episode for me to record and very inspiring because Hannah is living my dream! We have very similar values and ethos and Hannah's cafe is exactly what I hope to one day have. We talk about how having a community as a parent is fundamental to everything and how it's exceptionally hard to...

In this episode I am joined by Naomi, Mum of 2. Wow what a podcast; Naomi tells us how being a Mum is her biggest dream after it not looking like it would be an option due to her invisible disability. But not only did she face becoming a Mum for the very first time just 2 weeks before lockdown hit, she'd had a traumatic birth which left her with ptsd and anxiety. We delve into what it was like hav...

In this episode I am joined by Sophie, Mum of 2. We talk about breastfeeding and co-sleeping and how Sophie didn't necessarily intend to do either! We talk about how Sophie manages work with parenting, particularly when she's never used childcare for either of her children before they went/go to school and touch on how the whole system of going back to work when we're expected to is really hard. S...

In this episode, I am joined by Nicola from Morecambe Bay Wills. Making a will is something that so many of us put off doing for various reasons. Nicola acknowledges these and tells us why making a will is the kindest thing you can do for your children. She answers the questions that were sent in via my Instagram/Facebook polls and makes the important point of how if you don't have a will and some...

In this episode I am joined by Kelly, Mum of 3. We talk lots about judgement; how Kelly felt judged on the age gaps of her children- one big and one small (damned if you do, damned if you don't), and because she won't just leave her children with anyone. Kelly also questions if judgement is affected by who you're surrounded by! Kelly talks about how she has to parent her children very differently,...

In this SPECIAL EPISODE I am joined by Rubbi from Wild and Form Digital to talk about parenting and social media- an episode I have been very keen to create! There are SO many levels to social media and as a parent it's hard to even know where to start when it comes to our children's social media use. Rubbi breaks things down realistically and honestly, and offers her top tips for both parents and...