Raise Them Free

Where do we get joy from as parents when there really is so much to do? how do we make our home a house of laughter? Can joy and fear coexist? all questions we answer in this podcast. I am joined by Sarah Putt an early years professional as we talk about having a memorable home thats fun. Bringing in examples from our lives and the professional world, join us and get some ideas for yourself.

So when was I ready? Well never really. Join Dave and I as we talk about when I, as a mum, felt ready to have kids. But also the classic labour advice, our changing bodies and Dads what should you say about her figure after she has had a baby? So if you're questioning is it time to start trying have a listen. But also you can always contact us on social media and we will be happy to help.

Dads when do you know you're ready? Whats birth like from your perspective? What to expect when you're expecting and what to do when your little one arrives. Dave Thomas gives us his side of the story from when he realised he was ready to be a dad and that first year of sleepless-nights and a hormonal wife!

Special Guests today give us the real deal for connecting with you teenagers, from Burger and Loud music night to wifi passwords. Join me as I ask Wayne and Maria Batty about their journey raising their Daughter Rebecca. They talk about what they have done to raise a confident daughter when for them their past was an interesting journey. Funny, Real and insightful. Perfect for those with preteens or teenagers.

This is the second part of our How to get Patience podcast. How empty do you feel? How do we really fill our lives when we are so limited? Sometimes out shouting as a parent isn't about the kids its about us, we need to take some time to self reflect and we talk about a way to really look at yourself and review how you're doing. How are you? no really how are you?

Having a baby in baby in this pandemic? Want to know what to really pack in the hospital bag? First time parent wondering what matters? Well I talk to Irene Bonsu, mum of 3 girls who had her third in May 2020. Full of wisdom, support for others and lots of real life (plus she loves a birth Video) Join us

We asked you - What have you learnt about your parenting through this pandemic? other than the trial of year 9 maths the most common answer was we all need more patience! We have been under the pressure for so long and the combination of work, homeschool, business and lack of social interactions is causing us to crack. And what goes first our patience. So this is part one of How to get Patience!

As we parent through a pandemic we can't help but consider our children's mental health. So this week I connected with Bryony Ashcroft a Psychiatric Nurse to ask her our burning questions. How will this pandemic affect my kids' mental health? What can I do to help them? What do I need as a parent to keep my mind clear? I'm sorry for some of the sound issues because we recorded on a zoom call...blame Covid!Bryony answers what our children will be going through, how their minds work and what to do in those inevitable meltdowns!

I thought it was about time to chat to a dad. This series looks at the challenges that face us as we parent through a pandemic. What does escaping look like when we are so trapped? Can we really do this all at once? And will I ever remember my husbands birthday? So take a listen to our journey as we reflect on 2020 and change our lives for 2021. #dadlife

When the motivational speech runs out and so does the patience! sometimes we just have to admit we don't have it all together and accept some help. From someone who struggles to admit she can't and sets up crazy high internal expectations join me in letting yourself go and admitting you need something outside of yourself.