Enjoying Parenting

It's Time to Talk with speech therapist Emily Mackie by Enjoying Parenting

Bad, Sad, Mad Feelings with social worker Joy Hayes by Enjoying Parenting

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I Have Something to Say with communications expert Erica Weir by Enjoying Parenting

Today we chat with Bev who gives some great insight into the practical ways of listening to children and being guided by the child's thoughts and emotions.

It is by listening, validating and valuing children's thoughts and feelings, and building confidence in who they are that we can help build their identity.

This episode Ben is once again joined by Mick and Ryan as they continue their conversation from last week. The boys extend their previous discussion on consistency, talk about when they have been too harsh to their children and how to approach this in a constructive way. As the guys share more of their personal parenting journeys we hope to encourage you to enjoy your own.

Part two sees Ben joined by his brother Mick and their good friend Ryan. The boys discuss how their own fathers have influenced them as dads, parenting your children as individuals and the importance of consistency. We hope this conversation encourages you in your own parenting journey.

Our three part series on the journey of fatherhood is intended to contribute to the conversation around what it's like to be a father. The failures, the triumphs and everything in between we hope to bring encouragement and insight as the guys share their journeys of fatherhood. This episode we interview Jared McGhie, husband of regular host Jennie and father to two children. Jared gives us insightful answers as he lets us in on what being a dad looks like for him.

Today's episode we discuss some of those big transitions in our kids lives! From preschool to primary school, our children becoming teenagers, these can all be big moments of change. Each child is different and not all will react to these changes the same. We share our experiences and some tips on navigating some of these transitions with the hope to encourage you during times of change.

Routines, knowing your child is safe and starting a new year in childcare! Our special guest Anna Parry-Jones covers these topics and more. With 25 years experience in early education and now as Head of Training & Quality Assurances, Curriculum and Resources at Little Miracles, Anna brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode. She highlights the importance of the partnership between parents and educators and brings her top tips for transitioning into the new year.