The Wild Child Parent Coach

Have you ever found yourself thinking… “why can't they just....?!" Maybe it's sharing, getting out the door for school, going to a party, losing a game without it completely derailing everything. It’s such a small sentence… but it carries a huge amount of weight. Because underneath it is an expectation. An image of who our child is meant to be in that moment. And when reality doesn’t...

You love your kids. But if you’re honest… this isn’t how you thought it would feel. In this episode, we’re talking about the gap - the space between the parent you want to be, and the one who shows up when you’re overwhelmed, stretched, and running on empty. Because it’s not that you don’t know what to do. It’s that in the moments that matter most… something else takes over. We’ll explore: why you...

If you've ever looked at your child mid-meltdown and thought "I just don't know what's going on" — this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Julia Gudinchet, founder of the award-winning Sunflower Autism Consultancy, who has spent 20 years working with neurodivergent children, young people, and their families — and is also a neurodivergent parent herself. We talk a...

Tracey Butcher is a mum of four and the founder of Founder Mums Club — a community of incredible women who’ve stepped away from the 9–5 to build something on their own terms. In this conversation, we talk about the honest, unglamorous reality of turning your back on the safety of a monthly paycheque, the wobbles that come with building something from scratch, and the unexpected shifts that happen...

What Actually IS a Wild Child... and How Do You Parent Them? You watch other parents bundle their kids up and head out the door like it's no big deal. Meanwhile, you can't even get your child to put their shoes on without a full negotiation. If you're parenting a wild child, you know the exhaustion. The constant battles. The loneliness of feeling like you're the only one struggling this hard. In t...

If day-to-day parenting feels heavy, or you're looking for ways to create more ease, this episode is for you. My last episode shared the backstory to my business. My breakdown, my husband's addiction, and my son's regression. This week? We go behind the scenes of what it actually looks like to bring yourself back when life knocks you down. I share the real cost of "trying too hard...

This is the story I've never told publicly. Four years ago, I was a head teacher of three schools, solo parenting through a crisis I couldn't talk about. My son was in meltdown every morning. I was depleted, alone, and trying to hold it all together. I had all the professional training. All the strategies. But I couldn't help my own child. So I did what I'd always done—I tried hard...

Are you micromanaging your child’s every move this Christmas? In this episode, we explore Police Car Parenting - the kind of constant supervision and judgement that can actually make behaviour worse. Using stories from my own family, including epic road trips and driving lessons from my dad, I share how standing beside your child (without policing every action) can build confidence, resilience, an...

Trigger warning : This episode discusses baby loss and domestic abuse. In today’s episode, I sit down with the incredible Siobhan Marshall, who shares her deeply personal journey through some of life’s hardest moments. With raw honesty and courage, she talks about the challenges she’s faced as a Mum and how she found strength, resilience, and joy through dance, fitness, and her passion for helping...

“When women come to me, they are usually asking how to help their family. But I always start with them, because when your nervous system calms, everything in your home starts to follow.” This week on The Wild Child Parent Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Rachel C-K, holistic practitioner, coach and mentor, who blends oils, empowerment and energy to help women thrive in their wellbeing. Rachel shares h...

What happens when you feel like your relationship with your child is broken beyond repair? When you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and convinced your kids would be better off with someone else? In this episode, Sal shares her incredible journey from that rock-bottom place to building a safe, loving home where her daughter now asks her to read stories again. It’s raw, honest, and full of hope — showing...

Ever feel like your child’s behaviour is a puzzle you’ll never solve? In this episode, we’re flipping the script on common parenting myths — from entitlement, anger, and defiance — and showing you that behaviour is not the enemy, it’s a symptom. Join me as we explore: - Why tantrums, backchat, and refusal are often masking fear, insecurity, or a skill gap. - The ripple vs. the stone: why trying to...

I recorded this episode a while back… but as we enter the summer holidays, it feels like the perfect time to open up the conversation around capacity — what it is, why it matters, and how it quietly shapes everything in our parenting. Over and over, I hear the same thing from parents: “I don’t need more advice. I need to be able to actually do the things I already know.” This episode is an honest,...

What do you do when your child flat-out refuses something you know they’d love — like football club? When you’ve tried the gentle encouragement, the empathy, the patience… and it still feels like you’re going nowhere? In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story - of post-COVID shutdowns, family upheaval, and a once-confident child who wouldn’t leave the house. I’ll walk you through the me...

What Is Real Connection — And Why It Changes Everything In this episode, we’re getting right to the heart of what parenting is really about: connection . We’ll explore: What connection truly looks like (beyond quality time or praise) How to tell when it's off — and why that matters How your own reactions might be unintentionally escalating your child’s big feelings What your child actually needs i...

If you’ve ever lost it with your kid… this episode is for you. This podcast is a space for the good, the bad, and yes, the ugly. And today’s episode? It’s all kinds of ugly! A few months ago, I found myself in a full-blown stand-off at the side of the bathtub. Ouch. Unexpected, brutal and humbling. Come and hear the build-up, the blowout, and the repair… and how even these moments can become power...

Starting school is a big milestone — for kids and parents. In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional side of it all: the wobbles, the clinginess, the tears at drop-off (yours or theirs), and how to gently support your child through this transition. You’ll get clear, step-by-step guidance on how to: 🧠 Understand what’s really going on in your child’s nervous system 💬 Talk about school in a...

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to parent from the heart. N ot from fear, overwhelm, or the long list of “shoulds” you’ve picked up along the way... but from that internal voice that KNOWS what your child needs from you in that moment. So often, we look outside ourselves for the right answers - books, blogs, experts. But the truth is: your intuition is the most powerful t...

Welcome to The Wild Child Parent Coach Podcast! In this very first episode, I’m keeping things raw and real — no scripts, no edits, just me sitting down to tell you where this podcast came from and why it matters. If you’re raising a sensitive, spirited, or strong-willed child and often find yourself wondering, “Why isn’t this working?” — you’re not alone, and this podcast is for you. I share a bi...