First Time Mum's Chat

Many of the parents that I speak with often feel guilty when they yell at their kids. At times, being patient and not losing it is easier said than done and we've all been there.

Of course it leaves you with feelings of guilt and regret when you see the effect that it has on your little one and you're often left thinking, there's got to be a better way for me to handle this next time! Unfortunately with the stresses of modern life and with next time often occurring too soon, you do exactly the same thing and so it continues...

Meanwhile your little one is learning new ways in life to get you flustered and annoyed and on and on it goes.

In this episode I am talking with Debbie Godfrey who knows her stuff when it comes to parenting education. She's been doing it for over 30 years and through her business, Positive Parenting, she's served schools, community centers and organisations throughout the world.

You'll hear Debbie and I talk all about positive parenting and how you can implement it and you'll hear some great examples of how to discipline your children in a positive way that doesn't damage their self-esteem.

Take a listen now because this episode has got some great insights for you.

👉 Check out Debbie's website here: https://www.positiveparenting.com

Now, if you're really serious about building a magical bond with your baby and enhancing your confidence as a new parent, I've got just the thing, it's my 4 simple baby massage routines cheatsheet, just click right here to get your hands on it.

👉 https://www.mybabymassage.net/babymassageroutines

👍 In the mood to tell about your experiences as a first time mum? Shoot Helen an email at [email protected]

You were someone before pregnancy - but where did that person go? Motherhood is a gift of unimaginable love and happiness but in between playdates and naptime, you can't help but miss certain things from your old life and answering to your real name instead of "mom".

In this episode I am speaking with Zelmira Crespi a mother of 5 and co-author of Happy Mom, Happy Kid. Between them Zelmira and her friend Maria Montt who has a background in child psychology, have 9 children and decided to write a book answering their question, what really happens to moms when they go into motherhood.

Checkout this episode now because we've got some great insights for you.

👉 Check out the Happy Mom Happy Kid website here: https://www.happymomhappykid.com

Now, if you're really serious about building a magical bond with your baby and enhancing your confidence as a new parent, I've got just the thing, it's my 4 simple baby massage routines cheatsheet, just click right here to get your hands on it.

👉 https://www.mybabymassage.net/babymassageroutines

👍 In the mood to tell about your experiences as a first time mum? Shoot Helen an email at [email protected]

Having a baby is a traumatic event in so many ways, right! Your body adjusts and changes so much during your pregnancy and now you've given birth, you need to ensure you take care of you and do what you can to return to normality.

For many women, issues such as bladder incontinence, pelvic floor weakness or prolapse occur and it's a difficult time. In this episode, I'm speaking with Tonie Lough, a personal trainer and author of "Getting to the Core of Postpartum Fitness".

Tonie talks about specific exercises you can use to retrain your natural system of core strength and bladder control. I hope you enjoy the insights that Tonie shares. 

Listen now because this episode has got some great insights for you.

👉 Check out Tonie's website here: https://www.momathomefitness.com

Now, if you're really serious about building a magical bond with your baby and enhancing your confidence as a new parent, I've got just the thing, it's my 4 simple baby massage routines cheatsheet, just click right here to get your hands on it.

👉 https://www.mybabymassage.net/babymassageroutines

👍 In the mood to tell about your experiences as a first time mum? Shoot Helen an email at [email protected]

Having a baby is an enormously stressful event on families in lots of ways. Of course there is the physical toll on the mother both before birth and postpartum but one area that is often neglected and underestimated, is the stress that the new arrival often causes to the parent's relationship and harmony.

In this episode, I'm talking with marriage coach, Tiffany Tuttle, who had her baby during COVID. You'll hear Tiffany talk about the stress it put on her relationship and how it almost led to the breakup of her marriage.

Tiffany and her partner refused to give up and together they brainstormed and came up with strategies to make their lives work whilst raising their baby. Tiffany is passionate about helping parents navigate their early stages in parenting to ensure their relationships continue to flourish and do not suffer and you'll hear some excellent tips and strategies in this episode which you won't want to miss!

So listen now because this episode is going to be a really important one for you.

👉 Check out Tiffany's Facebook Group here: https://facebook.com/groups/betterafterbaby1

Now if you're really serious about building a magical bond with your baby and enhancing your confidence as a new parent, I've got just the thing, it's my 4 simple baby massage routines cheatsheat, just click right here to get your hands on it.

👉https://www.mybabymassage.net/babymassageroutines

✍️ In the mood to tell about your experiences as a first time mum? Shoot Helen an email at [email protected]

In the hectic, chaotic world that we live in today, it's very easy to forget about the wonderful human beings we are and the qualities we are born with and the skills we acquire and develop throughout our lives.

Today's guest, Sinead Kavanagh, has found clarity in her life and lives and breathes this and is committed to helping parents on their journey. Sinead is The Holistic Parent and in this episode, you'll hear about the four cornerstones that have built her life, her business and her relationships and the importance of maintaining an even balance amongst them. These are:-

1. Self-awareness/self-efficacy
2. Resilience
3. Autonomy
4. The locus of control

In this episode Sinead asks you to consider do you know who you are, do you know what triggers you, do you know how you cope with life when it throws you lemons and are you fulfilling your own needs?

When you love yourself, it's easy for others to love you and today you'll hear Sinead give many valuable tips on how to do this.

So listen now because this episode is going to be a really important one for you.

Check out Sinead Kavanagh here 👉 https://theholisticparent.ie

Now if you're really serious about building a magical bond with your baby and enhancing your confidence as a new parent, I've got just the thing, it's my 4 simple baby massage routines cheatsheat, just click right here to get your hands on it.

👉 https://www.mybabymassage.net/babymassageroutines

I often reminisce back to my childhood where we always spent our dinners together as a family, free of distractions such as the television, internet and social media.

Dinnertime was a fun and precious time and we all enjoyed mum's cooking. I was brought up on a farm in a remote part of Scotland so there was no golden arches, KFC or other fast food available.

In this episode, I talk with Linda Lederman, a kitchen confidence coach. Linda helps busy moms with meal planning, prep and cooking lessons and you'll learn some great ideas from her how to take the pressures of cooking away so you can sit down with your family and enjoy the time together without feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

Giving birth is a very traumatic and stressful event for women. It is a time when you often feel vulnerable and scared and it is important to create a safe space for both you and your baby.

In this episode I speak with Tricia Murray, who is an anxiety and trauma coach and mother of four. Tricia is passionate about helping moms work through their birth trauma and she shares some great tips and strategies you can implement right now to begin that healing journey.

Nearly all of the moms that I speak with feel guilty that they are either not doing enough as a parent or that they aren't getting things right with their little one.

Guilt can be very destructive when left untreated and it's important to learn to eliminate guilt and shame in your life so you can be fully present to take care of your little one and move on!

In this episode, I speak with Alysia Lyons who is a mom's support coach. Alysia talks all about guilt and encourages you to examine your beliefs and how they might not be serving you. You'll hear some great tips and examples from Alysia in this episode.

During their baby's earliest days, many mums are spooked by the different colors of poop they are faced with and they often ask me about first foods and what to give their baby.

Today, I'm delighted to welcome back Bekah Shephard, nurse and author of 'a Nurse in Your Purse' and we talk all about baby led weaning first foods and poop. Bekah shares some of her vast knowledge on these topics and you'll hear lots of insights from the front lines including:-

• What colors of poop to expect and when you are advised to seek outside help.
• Foods to give your baby to help them with constipation.
• When should you start your baby on solids.
• How to test their first foods to ensure there are no allergic reactions of any kind before including them in their diet.

During my many years working as a childcare educator I've come across kids with ADHD on many occasions and I've often found it tough knowing how best to support them.

Mother of twins Ashleigh Tolliver knows all about ADHD, since both her twins have it! I was thrilled to speak with her this week and she shared some innovative ways that parents can use to improve their interactions with kids with ADHD and achieve a win-win!

Through Parenting That Kid, Ashleigh helps parents find new ways to manage meltdowns, anxiety, stress, and brain differences.