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by Emma Townley

Honest conversations about parenting led by me, Emma from The Non Perfect Parents Club. I'll be delving into each guest's thoughts, feelings and values when it comes to being a parent. I'm not afraid to speak the unspoken or the truths we all sometimes need to hear. Expect swearing, laughter, tears and to be able to sigh a big sigh of relief when you realise you're most definitely not alone when it comes to the rollercoaster r ...   ...  Read more
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  • Season 4

  • The Non Perfect Parents Club: Talking Parental Burn Out with Dr Katy Hill

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    The Non Perfect Parents Club: Talking Parental Burn Out with Dr Katy Hill

    S04
    45:33
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    In this episode I am joined by Dr Katy Hill, a clinical psychologist who specialises in parental mental health with a particular interest in parental stress and burn out. She is also a Mum of 3. Katy reassures us that it's very normal to feel burn out and shares her expansive knowledge with us from a very realistic point of view. We cover: What is burn out? How normal is it to feel burn out? How do we know if it's burn out or depression? Katy's thoughts on how a bubble bath won't help. What are things we can do to help ourselves with burn out? Things that people say that aren't helpful. You can find Dr Katy here: Dr Katy Hill | Clinical Psychologist | Parental Stress & Burnout (@theparentalstresspsychologist) • Instagram photos and videos Links - Dr Katy Hill - Clinical Psychologist Thank you to Stingrays 315 swim school for sponsoring this episode.

  • The Non Perfect Parents Club: Talking periods with Ellie from Nickeze

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    The Non Perfect Parents Club: Talking periods with Ellie from Nickeze

    S04
    42:52
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    In this episode I am joined by Ellie, a nurse, barrister and owner of Nickeze, period underwear and sportswear. We cover: Why Ellie created Nickeze, Tips on how to help parents open up conversations about periods, Do's and Don'ts of what to say when your child gets their period, What's normal when starting periods and when Ellie would suggest to seek medical advice, Challenges for girls with additional needs/ disabilities when they get their period, How we can prepare our children for starting their period. Ellie is a huge advocate when it comes to periods and notes we have to do better. You can find Ellie here: Nickeze (@nickeze1) • Instagram photos and videos Period Underwear | Period Pants | Bladder Leak Underwear – Nickeze

  • The Non Perfect Parents Club: Mother's Day Special

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    The Non Perfect Parents Club: Mother's Day Special

    S04
    09:02
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    In this episode I share a previous experience of my own on a past Mother's Day and some of my thoughts that are hopefully valuable.

  • The Non Perfect Parents Club- Get Secondary Ready

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    The Non Perfect Parents Club- Get Secondary Ready

    S04
    47:35
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    In this episode I am joined by Aimee from the Instagram page; Get Secondary Ready. Aimee, until recently, was an assistant head in a high school and found a gap on social media in information on the transition from primary school to secondary school. She has joined us to share some of her knowledge ready for National Offer Day on 1st March. If you are a parent of a year 5 or year 6 child, this is a must listen to episode! Aimee covers things like: What you're going to find out in March. Getting your head around how to approach things. How to manage if you don't get the school you want. Reminders; like to check the email address you registered with. How to talk to your child about their school offer. How big a change secondary will be practically and how you can upskill them in this. Processing emotions on offer day. She also talks about friendships, how busy year 6 is, phone use and something that I haven't heard mentioned before but is actually really important; It's a big change for your child but how it's also a big change for YOU too! Aimee offers SO many practical tips that could potentially make a huge difference to your child's (and yours) transition to secondary school. It's not all scary though- as Aimee says 'Watch your child step up, enjoy it!' Find Aimee and Get Secondary Ready here: Aimee Quinn (@getsecondaryready) • Instagram photos and videos Top Tips for Parents and Tweens: Getting Ready for Secondary School | get secondary ready Other episodes to listen to: Jennifer's high school appeal experience: https://rss.com/podcasts/thenonperfectparentsclub/1161514/ You control social media, not the other way around: https://rss.com/podcasts/thenonperfectparentsclub/989119/

  • The Non Perfect Parents Club: Fresh Drivers Uk Safe Street Event

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    The Non Perfect Parents Club: Fresh Drivers Uk Safe Street Event

    S04
    06:10
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    Something a little different for you all today- I recently went along to a local event called Safe Street by Fresh Drivers Uk. A family fun day to promote road safety. In this episode I talk to a few of the organisations who were there and they tell us key things to think about or that are important to remember when it comes to being safe... With a little insight at the end from a parent who's children are now grown up!! You can find Sophie from Fresh Drivers Uk here: FreshDriversUk C.I.C- Keeping Young and New Drivers Safe. (@freshdriversuk) • Instagram photos and videosBurnett's Solicitors: Burnetts Solicitors | Carlisle, Cockermouth, Penrith & NewcastleTyresafe: Promoting UK Tyre Safety and Driver AwarenessLancashire Fire and Rescue: Facebook