There are so many things that I wish somebody had told me before having a baby.  Returning to work post-maternity and all of the waves of emotion and challenge involve is one of them. This episode is important not just for those mums needing a bit of solidarity, but for EVERY SINGLE PERSON. We all need to do better at supporting new Mums in the workplace, and an awareness of the struggles is a good place to start.  So listen in as I have quite a candid conversation about the past term of work after 10 months home with my little chicken egg. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2048219/open_sms">Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!</a>RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT: <ul> <li><a href='https://the-unteachables.shop/'>Shop all resources</a></li> <li>Join <a href='https://www.the-unteachables.com/tbc'>The Behaviour Club</a> </li> <li>My book! <a href='https://www.the-unteachables.com/book'>It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management</a> </li> <li><a href='https://www.the-unteachables.com/llbb'>The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp</a></li> <li>Free guide: '<a href='https://www.the-unteachables.com/prompts'>Chats that Create Change'</a> </li> </ul> Connect with me: <ul> <li>Follow on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.unteachables/'>@the.unteachables</a> </li> <li>Check out <a href='https://www.the-unteachables.com/'>my website</a> </li> </ul>

There are so many things that I wish somebody had told me before having a baby. Returning to work post-maternity and all of the waves of emotion and challenge involve is one of them. This episode is important not just for those mums needing a bit of solidarity, but for EVERY SINGLE PERSON. We all need to do better at supporting new Mums in the workplace, and an awareness of the struggles is a good place to start. So listen in as I have quite a candid conversation about the past term of work after 10 months home with my little chicken egg. Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text! RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT: Shop all resources Join The Behaviour Club My book! It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp Free guide: 'Chats that Create Change' Connect with me: Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables Check out my website

There are so many things that I wish somebody had told me before having a baby.&nbsp; Returning to work post-maternity and all of the waves of emotion and challenge involve is one of them. This episode is important not just for those mums needing a bit of solidarity, but for EVERY SINGLE PERSON. We all need to do better at supporting new Mums in the workplace, and an awareness of the struggles is a good place to start.&nbsp; So listen in as I have quite a candid conversation about the past term of work after 10 months home with my little chicken egg. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2048219/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!</a>RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT: <ul> <li><a href="https://the-unteachables.shop/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shop all resources</a></li> <li>Join <a href="https://www.the-unteachables.com/tbc" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Behaviour Club</a> </li> <li>My book! <a href="https://www.the-unteachables.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer">It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.the-unteachables.com/llbb" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp</a></li> <li>Free guide: '<a href="https://www.the-unteachables.com/prompts" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chats that Create Change'</a> </li> </ul> Connect with me: <ul> <li>Follow on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.unteachables/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@the.unteachables</a> </li> <li>Check out <a href="https://www.the-unteachables.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">my website</a> </li> </ul>

#38: A Candid Conversation About Returning from Maternity Leave, Mum Guilt, and the Pressure to Be 'Good Enough' at Everything.

Welcome to 'The Unteachables Podcast', your go-to resource for practical classroom management strategies and teacher support. I’m your host, Claire English, a passionate secondary teacher and leader turned teacher mentor and author of 'It's Never Just About the Behaviour: A Holistic Approach to Classroom Behaviour Management.' I'm on a mission to help educators like you transform your classrooms, build confidence, and feel empowered. Why am I here? Not too long ago, I was overwhelmed by low-level classroom disruptions and challenging behaviors. After thousands of hours honing my skills in real classrooms and navigating ups and downs, I’ve become a confident, capable teacher ready to reach every student—even those with the most challenging behaviors. My journey inspired me to support teachers like you in mastering effective classroom strategies that promote compassion, confidence, and calm. On The Unteachables Podcast, we’ll dive into simple, actionable strategies that you can use to handle classroom disruptions, boost student engagement, and create a positive learning environment. You'll hear from renowned experts such as: Bobby Morgan of the Liberation Lab Marie Gentles, behavior expert behind BBC's 'Don't Exclude Me' and author of 'Gentles Guidance' Robyn Gobbel, author of 'Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviours' Dr. Lori Desautels, assistant professor and published author And many more behaviour experts and mentors. Angela Watson from the Truth for Teachers Podcast. Whether you’re an early career teacher, a seasoned educator, or a teaching assistant navigating classroom challenges, this podcast is here to help you feel happier, empowered, and ready to make an impact with every student. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode packed with classroom tips and inspiring conversations that make a real difference!

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Welcome to 'The Unteachables Podcast', your go-to resource for practical classroom management strategies and teacher support. I’m your host, Claire English, a passionate secondary teacher and leader turned teacher mentor and author of 'It's Never Just About the Behaviour: A Holistic Approach to Classroom Behaviour Management.' I'm on a mission to help educators like you transform your classrooms, build confidence, and feel empowered. Why am I here? Not too long ago, I was overwhelmed by low-level classroom disruptions and challenging behaviors. After thousands of hours honing my skills in real classrooms and navigating ups and downs, I’ve become a confident, capable teacher ready to reach every student—even those with the most challenging behaviors. My journey inspired me to support teachers like you in mastering effective classroom strategies that promote compassion, confidence, and calm. On The Unteachables Podcast, we’ll dive into simple, actionable strategies that you can use to handle classroom disruptions, boost student engagement, and create a positive learning environment. You'll hear from renowned experts such as: Bobby Morgan of the Liberation Lab Marie Gentles, behavior expert behind BBC's 'Don't Exclude Me' and author of 'Gentles Guidance' Robyn Gobbel, author of 'Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviours' Dr. Lori Desautels, assistant professor and published author And many more behaviour experts and mentors. Angela Watson from the Truth for Teachers Podcast. Whether you’re an early career teacher, a seasoned educator, or a teaching assistant navigating classroom challenges, this podcast is here to help you feel happier, empowered, and ready to make an impact with every student. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode packed with classroom tips and inspiring conversations that make a real difference!

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