When we say ‘first steps’ - what comes to mind? Perhaps a joyous memory, peppered with a little anxiety also. Watching the people we hold most dear take their first canter towards independence is usually something that is etched into our heads and hearts forever. This platform is honoured to be working with @clarksshoes talk about the major milestone for both parent and child.

Clarks are more than just expert shoemakers. They are proud to create every design with their consumers wellbeing in mind, especially so when it comes to their First Shoes collection.

Thanks to their strong link with Salford University, they are always ahead of the field, leading the latest research regarding children’s feet and their development working in partnership with Podiatry researchers and specialists. All this knowledge and expertise goes into the creation of every single Clarks kids design, ensuring they protect and nurture little feet.

In our latest podcast episode we go a little deeper into the meaning of ‘ first steps’ and talk to a Clark’s specialist about how important it is to get our kids off on the right foot.

*as part of this collaboration MMD have chosen to make a donation of new school shoes to two classes of primary school children and Clark’s have matched our donation

Visit https://www.instagram.com/makemotherhooddiverse/ or https://www.instagram.com/clarksshoes/ to find out more

Today we are speaking to Laura Bailey. We met a few years ago and her sense of humor is incredible, she'll have you laughing and crying all while maintaining a level of truth telling one can only admire. Laura speaks to us about living with cancer. She shared with us how she parents her 3 children while doing so, in addition to what life was like before and being mum to a teen. Her youngest Effy was a welcomed addition who hung out with us while recording this episode.

Find Laura here:

https://www.instagram.com/thatmumwithcancer/

Find Remi here:

https://www.instagram.com/remi.sade/?hl=en

Find us and get involved here:

https://www.instagram.com/makemotherhooddiverse/?hl=en

www.makemotherhooddiverse.com

This episode was a special one to record. This is the first time Hayley has spoken with anyone about her parenting experiences. Hayley is a mum of three. We are very honoured she chose to trust us here at MMD. Hayley chatted with us about having 2 under 2, young motherhood, loneliness, internet/console safety, Instagram vs reality vs privacy and how her life has changed.

You’ll here us mention her blog towards the end of the ep. However since the episode was recorded; Hayley has gone on to create a children’s wear line too ZakLdnClothing so that is the link in her bio.

Find Hayley here:

https://instagram.com/hayleymarn?igshid=14b5doo19yj0d

Buy Zak LDN Clothing here:

https://zakldn.com/

Find Remi here:

https://www.instagram.com/remi.sade/?hl=en

Find us and get involved here:

https://www.instagram.com/makemotherhooddiverse/?hl=en

www.makemotherhooddiverse.com

She is our founder and mother of two, Candice Brathwaite. Before her books release over two episodes Candice spoke with us about life. We covered her career, black motherhood, her womanhood and crafting a book which is the first of its kind. Since then shes become a best selling author of her debut book, I Am Not Your Baby Mother.

Be sure to listen to EP 2 as well.

Find Candice here:

https://www.instagram.com/candicebrathwaite/?hl=en

Buy I Am Not Your Baby Mother here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07VYPR2DP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Find Remi here:

https://www.instagram.com/remi.sade/?hl=en

Find us and get involved here:

https://www.instagram.com/makemotherhooddiverse/?hl=en

www.makemotherhooddiverse.com

She is our founder and mother of two, Candice Brathwaite. Before her books release over two episodes Candice spoke with us about life. We covered her career, black motherhood, her womanhood and crafting a book which is the first of its kind. Since then shes become a best selling author of her debut book, I Am Not Your Baby Mother.

Be sure to listen to EP 1 as well.

Find Candice here:

https://www.instagram.com/candicebrathwaite/?hl=en

Buy I Am Not Your Baby Mother here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07VYPR2DP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Find Remi here:

https://www.instagram.com/remi.sade/?hl=en

Find us and get involved here:

https://www.instagram.com/makemotherhooddiverse/?hl=en

www.makemotherhooddiverse.com

This week here at MMD its Mental Health Week.

At least 1 in 10 of us has some experience with maternal mental health.

Whilst Post Natal Depression is the most commonly known one there are many others. Abi sat down with us to explain what her psychogenic seizure disorder. It is called Dissociative Attack Disorder and very rare so we appreciate her being so open. As well as giving insight into how this affects her motherhood.

Leanora's Mothering and Borderline Personality blogpost is up and can be found here https://www.makemotherhooddiverse.com/blog/mothering-and-borderline-personality-disorder

The link to the petition is here https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/259256

The link to the Woman's Hour episode is here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0006sg5

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Our website is www.makemotherhooddiverse.com

Please send all podcast submissions to [email protected]

Happy listening x

This week here at MMD its Multiples Week.

Less than 10% of all pregnancies are that of multiples.

Georgia had an experience that some other parents have had because her girls were also premature. They spent a few months in the NICU after being born at 27 weeks weighing 900g each. Their first week they were in separate hospitals and the reunited, over a year on their mum has reflected upon that time with us.

As soon as our Multiple Mums blogpost is up we will let you guys know. So keep and eye on our social media and website.

Georgia can be found on Instagram @OhShitTwins

Our Triplet Mum can be found on Instagram @thefabulouscarterfamily

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Our website is www.makemotherhooddiverse.com

Please send all podcast submissions to [email protected]

Happy listening x

This week here at MMD we're doing something a little different. We are talking about all things Finance and Family.

Recently in the news it has been announced that there will be a new back to work initiative launched which targets parents. Our host Remi had a look at what that actually meant.

We also have a woman who managed to work her way out of 60 grand worth of debt in this episode. Her name is Kathleen and now she's a mum of two. Who also travels the world reviewing both affordable and luxurious destinations and sharing family travel tips.

Erin from No and Ro Blog will be taking over the MMD instagram feed tomorrow (10/04/19) talking about her experiences on Universal Credit. For those of you who are listening later to this you will find her in the highlights section.

As soon as our Finance and Family FAQ's blogpost is up we will let you guys know. So keep and eye on our social media and website.

Kathleen can be found on Instagram @triplepassport

Erin can be found on Instagram @noandroblog

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Our website is www.makemotherhooddiverse.com

Please send all podcast submissions to [email protected]

Happy listening x

Unfortunately 15.03.19 will be a historic day for the muslim community. The Christchurch mosque attack was heartbreaking for so many people. It also gave insight into some of the threats the muslim community are confronted with. While the (social media) news cycle is changing they're still living through this current political climate.

Our host sat down with Sumiyyah a mum of 3 to talk to her about what it's like to raise a Muslim family. They explored how she explained what happened in New Zealand to her children, culture vs religion, what some of the misconceptions about muslims are and how non-Muslims can support and better understand their community.

The episode is opened by focusing on the For Sama documentary. Made by and about a mum who lived through and recorded the war in Syria for 5 years. Her name is Waad al-Kateab shes a citizen journalist, who says she made the film for her daughter "to see what I fought for incase I don't survive"

The podcasts aim was and is to facilitate the story telling of mothers themselves.

The episode is closed with words from a Muslim parent vlogger about why she chooses to be visible in this way.

Sumiyyah can be found on Instagram @sumiyyah_balesaria

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Happy Women's Day to you all. Seeings as it is International Women's Day, which celebrates us females in all of our individuality.

We have a look at the careers of Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Isabel Allende

It's only fitting that we speak about some things that affect a significant amount of families. Jodi (the founder of the diverse ragdoll brand Clarkes Closet) is our guest of honor this week and she has shared her experiences surrounding infant loss twice as well as Hyperemesis Gravidarum. We also cover what happened afterwards and she makes a small announcement.

The episode is closed with the story of a woman who lost her partner to Motor-Neurone disease 11 months after her daughter was born.

We hope you enjoy the episode.

Happy listening x