PlanItMum

This week we are joined by one of our resident PlanIt Mum Experts, Speech and language Therapist Danielle Cottam who answers some of your questions as well as general advice for us parents

To contact Danielle for a free 15 minute consultation you can contact her here

https://www.eatspeechtherapy.co.uk/services/

Ok, so hands up who is actually making some serious, and much needed, time for themselves?

Yes, we know that time is stretched when you become a mum or dad but in order to function and be the best you for everyone it's so important that we factor in some time that we spend doing things just for us ... that could be a hot cup of tea in peace once a week, an evening off from parenting once a month, indulging a new, or long forgotten hobby? or anything that makes you smile, feel renewed and like you matter!

Whatever that looks like for you it is important and necessary! We spend so much time putting others needs first that we thought it was time to discuss how we have both allowed ourselves and our passions take a back seat and how we plan to put ourselves first for once (If only for ten minutes a week to begin with :))

If you aren't 100% then how can you give yourself 100% to others?

Join in the conversation and let us know how you make time for yourself if you have this nailed?

or if you're neglecting yourself and the things that make you shine how will you start the journey to factoring in YOU time?

In this weeks episode we thought we’d explore what it means to become a mum,or dad, there’s loads of similarities between people we know but there’s also huge differences. So as a bit of a twist this week we thought we’d let you take over. We threw the question out there … becoming a parent, what does that mean to you and you have bombarded us with your stories, your journeys, your little window into the world of becoming a parent.

For some this week it's school time! From starting school, returning to a new year or class, maybe even a whole new school, or college/uni. Suffice to say in some houses it's all systems go to get ready. But are you? Are you ready? 5 months with the kids at home, are you desperate to get some sort of "normality" back or scared stiff about how you'll cope, never mind them!

Primary school teacher Anna, secondary school teacher Zoe, Educational Psychologist Sally Eccleston, you, the Golden Girls and Nik & Kay dissect the return to school in this weeks episode of PlanitMum.

This weeks episode is all about those fussy little eaters. Does your mini me refuse to eat without the tele on? Maybe anything green is a no-go or perhaps cereal is the meal of choice on a daily basis. Whatever the food struggles are in your house don't miss this week as the fabulous Danielle Cottam from @eatspeechtherapy joins Nik & Kay for a fun chat about how to manage picky eaters.

And this week we’re talking about … letting go … at any stage.

From nursery, to school, to letting your child walk to the shops on their own, first driving lesson, first night out, university … with all these things how do you know when they’re ready? And here’s the biggie … ARE YOU READY? Ready to let go a bit, to let them have some independence … to “fly the nest?”

And how do you conceal your nerves so you don’t project your feelings on to them?

🪐🦸🏽‍♀️The Latest PlanIt Mum Podcast has landed and this week, amidst a heatwave, we’re talking holidays with kids 🪐🦸‍♀️

It’s a slightly different approach with Nik sweating in Stockport and Kay cramped in a caravan in Wales but nonetheless the girls share their thoughts on holidaying with their toddlers. Plus local travel agent Lucy and her southern counterpart Dawn share their holiday advice and recommendations, you share your thoughts and as always the Golden Girls share their pearls in this week's fabulous episode of ... PlanIt Mum The Podcast ❤️

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Find out more holiday advice, recommendations and bookings from both Lucy & Dawn ... 

Lucy Allen on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lucymayallen or on insta @lucywaitingworld

Dawn Brown on insta @brownsluxetravel 

This week we talk about EXERCISE!

Whether it's to shift your mum tum, boost your energy or help your mindset it's a big talking point for us mums!

Love it or hate it, exercise and movement after your baby has so many benefits! But when should you start? how do you start? and how soon is too soon? ....Husband and Wife PT team Ross and Hannah join us to answer some popular questions and give advice on staying safe.

Our PlanIt Mum tribe have their say and of course our Golden Girls Roz and Shirls give their two pence worth

Check out the videos from Hannah and Ross here - www.instagram.com/planitmum

Yoga app - Asana Rebel 5min free yoga or sign up @asanarebel

Hannah Griffiths @hannah_____lucy

Ross Hurst @rosshurstfitnesscoach

Couch to 5k @_couchto5k

🪐🦸🏽‍♀️The Latest PlanIt Mum Podcast has landed and this week we talk about our favourite gadgets and gizmos 🪐🦸‍♀️

Nik and Kay talk through their top 3, YOU share your "can't live withouts", and the Golden Girls cast their minds back to the 80s to share their pearls in this week's fabulous episode of ... PlanIt Mum The Podcast ❤️

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Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more or click here:

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For a full list of the products mentioned with links to buy visit here - https://www.planitmum.com/post/our-must-have-baby-purchases

This week we talk to some inspirational ladies who changed up what they did after having a baby in pursuit of that work / life balance we all seek

Nik and Kay discuss their work and how they juggle everything and of course our Golden Girls Roz and Shirls have some words of wisdom

Find out more about the Supermums featured in this episode here:

Liz Nagle @echodesignsuk

Kate Hughes @finger_and_thumbs

Amy Nickell @solo.mamma

Lucy Allen @lucywaitingworld or @lucymayallen on facebook