On today’s episode, we have another fabulous Norland Nanny on Mother Tongue talking all about play - our favourite thing! Alice Curry, also known as Nanny Inspiration Station on instagram, shares her top tips on play at home, handmade craft ideas and baking! 

The imaginative mind also shares her top developmental ideas (mini dinosaur eggs were our particular favourite!) and tips on how to assist our little ones with talking and walking. 

To find out more about Alice Curry:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanny.inspiration.station/?hl=en

Hema: https://www.hema.com/en-gb

Wobble Board: https://www.eggsnsoldiers.com/shop/play/big-toys/balance/wobbel-original-board/

Activity Square: https://www.amazon.ae/Mumoo-Bear-Multifunction-Wooden-Activity/dp/B082V42LB9/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=activity+square+viga&qid=1626547249&sr=8-2

Mudkitchen: https://mudkitchenscarpentry.com/

Tuff Tray: https://www.amazon.ae/SPRINGBOARD-SUPPLIES-Springboard-15299-Cover/dp/B093DNTPKB/ref=sr_1_2?crid=G89TE5SX187T&dchild=1&keywords=tuff+tray&qid=1626547230&sprefix=tuff+tr%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-2

Kiddos Toy Club: https://kiddostoysclub.com/

Stacking cups: https://www.babysouk.com/en/stacking-cups-toys.html

VTech Crawler Ball: https://www.amazon.ae/VTech-Wiggle-Crawl-Ball-Multicolor/dp/B01D2TC31Y/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=vtech+crawler+ball&qid=1626547506&sr=8-1

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As parents, is it possible to mess up our children? In this week’s episode, with the help of our guest, we answer this burning question and share tips on how we can manage mental health! 

Mother Tongue catch up with Christine Kritzas, a psychologist from the renowned Lighthouse Arabia, a center for wellbeing in Dubai. An expert in adolescent and child psychology, we discuss mental health in children and how we can help, prevent, and notice issues in our little ones. 

Christine is also the creator and developer of a children’s board game facilitating emotional expression (www.smartheartboardgame.com). 

To find out more about Christine:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afr0_r0ptimist/?hl=en

Website: https://www.lighthousearabia.com/team/christine-kritzas-3/

Products:

Sassi Junior Books:  https://www.babysouk.com/en/by-brand/sassi-junior.html

Happy! A first book of feelings: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-First-Book-Feelings-Walker/dp/1406380652

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Mother Tongue Season 4 kicks off with a bang! A 'muckbang'! (Google it, we had to).

The MT ladies get stuck into some seriously good food during this episode. It only felt right as we had the pleasure of speaking to mega 'Mumpreneur' Luma Makhlouf. The mastermind and insanely talented women behind Maiz Tacos, Good Burger and Luma's Cakes. 

Luma's real talk / tell it how it is vibe got us giddy! Not only is she a bloody good laugh, but the women is both uplifting and incredibly inspiring. She talks us through her journey of how she came to have three businesses, all whilst unfortunately losing her father and going into pre term labour at just 31 weeks.

We recommend digging in to some of Luma's taco's to experience the full effect of this episode. SO GOOD. 

To find out more about Luma and her businesses…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumabear/?hl=en 

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This week, Mother Tongue are joined by fitness star and all round sweetheart Caley Jäck, a global Les Mills teacher and ambassador and mum to beautiful baby girl Ella. We caught up with her to talk challenges, limiting beliefs, and her journey into fitness plus her pregnancy, birth, motherhood journey and beyond. 

Caley’s product: Products

Bump Butter - https://bumpology.com/products/bump-butter

Bio Oil - https://www.bio-oil.com/en

Ellis’s product: Rebalance pre/postnatal fitness classes - https://www.rebalancepilatesandyoga.com/classes

Jess’s product: Ellis’s Ppre/postnatal Pilates class at Naya - https://naya.ae/

Maryanne’s product: 

Lululemon align pants: https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-pants/Align-Pant-Full-Length-28/_/prod8780551

Next gym wear - https://www.next.ae/ar/sports

Resistance bands - https://www.leanwithlilly.com/collections/resistance-bands

To find out more about Caley, visit her website and social media:

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caley.jack/?hl=en

Website: https://www.caleyjack.co/natal

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This week, MT take a deep dive into Gut Health with the help and expertise of  Functional Gut Physiotherapist, Lucy Allen.

Pretty much a buzz word of the present moment, we start by asking the obvious, what on earth is Gut Health?

Lucy takes us through what a healthy gut looks like, or rather, should feel like. Signs and symptoms to look our for, tips and tricks for creating a healthier and happier microbiome pre and postnatally, and even touches upon the Gut Health of our little ones.

Website: https://www.lucyallenphysiotherapy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthphysio/?hl=en

Kefir products e.g. Yoghurt: https://kibsons.com/product/detail/yogksgbgkpktao-dairy_kefir_yogurt.html 

Movicol constipation treatment: http://www.movicol.com.au/ 

Ella's Kitchen pouches: https://www.mumzworld.com/en/ella-s-kitchen-the-green-one-organic-5x90g 

To find out more about Lucy, visit her:Products:

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This week, Mother Tongue are joined by KSA expat and mum, Dani Jones, married to footballer Brad Jones and mother to three children and two angels. 

During this episode, Dani speaks bravely about her loss and her experiences with historical grief, something she experienced when losing one of her twins during pregnancy following the loss of her stepson. Dani also speaks openly about her pregnancy struggles, her life in Saudi Arabia and tips to anyone moving to the GCC country.  

To find out more about Dani, visit her social platform.

 Instagram: www.instagram.com/dani_rosejones/

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This week Mother Tongue have the opportunity to discuss all things Hypnobirthing with one of the regions most renowned and loved specialists, Jasmine Collin. 

Jasmine sheds light on what Hypnobirthing actually entails, busts the myths surrounding it being a very ‘hippy’ approach to labour and delivery, as well as it only being suitable for individuals wanting an ‘all natural’, drug free, vaginal birth.

To find out more about Jasmine…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminecollin_lovebirthing/

Products + resources

Jasmine:

Boba wrap: https://www.eggsnsoldiers.com/shop/babywearing/stretchy-wrap/boba-organic-wrap-baby-carrier-dark-grey/

Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/

Maryanne

Freya app: https://thepositivebirthcompany.co.uk/freya-hypnobirthing-app

Bounce/birthing ball: https://www.amazon.ae/FK-Anti-Burst-Resistant-Exercise-Birthing/dp/B091PCQP79/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1YKY66B2FM5HJ&dchild=1&keywords=birthing+ball&qid=1621185953&sprefix=birthing+ball%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTTY3WEdFRExDMk9OJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTU5MzYzMUVSUzQ4R0ZVRUowNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTMzMjkyRDNUQ1RTME9DUkc2JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Jessica:

Urban Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/urbanyogadubai/?hl=en

Straw water bottle: https://www.amazon.ae/Tumbler-Bottle-Silicone-Protective-Sleeve/dp/B08XW9YHPG/ref=sr_1_12?crid=1MWUCQ5C1KK9V&dchild=1&keywords=straw+water+bottle&qid=1621186078&sprefix=straw+water%2Caps%2C273&sr=8-12

Ellis:

Love Birthing course: https://www.loveparentinguae.com/hypnobirthing

Create your own birth playlist

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This week, Mother Tongue are joined by entrepreneur and mega mama Rae Feather, founder of Raefeather.com and mum to three teenage boys.  

Rae speaks about her journey from cooking school to building a lifestyle business plus her experiences in raising teenage boys, reminding us that respect goes both ways.  We discuss the mum juggle, the trials and tribulations of parenthood and how best to speak and set boundaries for our children. 

Rae left us all feeling incredibly inspired and has shared many words of wisdom on how best to communicate with teenagers.  

To find out more about Rae, visit her website and social platforms. 

Rae Feather website: www.raefeather.com 

Instagram:  www.instagram/raefeather 

Shop Rae Feather using code mother15 to redeem 15% off all Rae Feather products before 30th June 2021.  

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This week, Mother Tongue have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by Hannah Raven-Wright. 

Hannah shares an intimate account of what has been a very challenging few years for her and her husband. A journey comprising not only the tough reality of fertility problems and IVF, but unfortunately, her husband being diagnosed with Cancer.

There is so much to be taken from this episode, knowledge and understanding of what IVF actually is, insight into the process and how this affects both the body and the mind, but most importantly, hope.

Hannah is undoubtedly one of the strongest and most empowering women we have had the pleasure of speaking to and it makes our hearts burst to know that after all the bullsh*t she's endured, her dreams have come true. 

To find our more about Hannah and follow her journey, visit her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahrave/?hl=en 

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This week, Mother Tongue are joined by the hilariously brilliant Matt Coyne also known as ‘Man vs Baby’ & Author of Sunday Times Bestsellers Man vs Baby U.S. and Man vs Toddler. 

Matt speaks about his journey to parenthood and beyond, keeping us in fits of hysteria along the way. Father to baby boy Charlie who is now 5 years old, the episode is fueled with lots of laughs, hilarious connotations and brilliants quotes. 

A sneak peak.. ‘My mum gave me a book before becoming a parent called ‘The Good House Keeping guide to parenting’ - they say to picture what it is like to be in labour, imagine passing a large piece of fruit whilst constipated. To get a sense of how much it hurts, you should put your fingers in your mouth and pull your mouth apart so you can feel the stretch - and that’s how much it stings.’

This is an episode not to be missed! 

To find out more about Matt, visit his website and social platforms.

Books: https://www.amazon.com/Man-vs-Baby-Real-Life-Parenting/dp/1501187414

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manversusbaby/?hl=en

Blog: http://www.man-vs-baby.co.uk

Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_coyne_be_more_toddler_how_3yr_olds_can_teach_us_to_be_better_humans

Products:

Baby carrier Ergo Baby - https://www.babysouk.com/en/ergo-baby-19083.html

Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Machine - https://www.babysouk.com/en/tommee-tippee-closer-to-nature-perfect-prep-machine-white.html

Tommee Tippee Steriliser - https://www.babysouk.com/en/tommee-tippee-closer-to-nature-microwave-steam-sterlizer.html

Kodak Cherish Monitor - https://www.amazon.ae/KODAK-Cherish-C225-Monitor-Wireless/dp/B07VJ3QQ4Z

ICandy Peach All-Terrain - https://www.icandyworld.com/pushchairs/c/peach-all-terrain 

Rockit - https://rockitrocker.com/

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