Each week I will chat with a guest on topics from how simple breathing can make a difference to our lives to parenting when you have a chronic illness. We will talk about: Parents need Playtime too, as parents we forget that we need play too. It has so many functions and so many ways of approaching it! Parenting Your Way - These conversations are about how this week's guest has parented and how it has changed them as individuals. Parenting Tips for your Toolbox - talking to people with a breadth of expertise and knowledge.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2023/02/01/5-tips-for-reducing-your-energy-bills-this-winter/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savingmummy/message
Today is the last of the season we talk to Alex Wachelka a Lactation Consultant. Breastfeeding is pushed on you with often not enough support. This episode will talk about breast and bottle feeding, there will be lots of talk about lactation. This is a must-listen episode both for those who want to learn more about breastfeeding, but also for those who want to support someone else in there journey. We talk about some of the many reasons that it can be valuable to get the support of a lactation consultant from pre-birth to toddlers As someone who's little one had a tongue tie we talk a little about this and the other issues not just the initial difficulties feeding. We talk about mental health and the support of knowledge. We also reference the episodes: Pelvic floor: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2022/03/28/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-about-kegels-and-your-pelvic-floor-with-kim-vopni/ Breathing: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2022/04/18/shut-your-mouth-and-breathe-with-tiffany-ohearn/ https://www.laleche.org.uk https://kellymom.com https://www.infantrisk.com https://www.mommymeds.com/index.php A resource with some terminology: https://motherhoodbloomslactation.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/freedownloads/Guide+to+Common+Breastfeeding+Positions+(3).pdf Find Alex: Instagram, Facebook, web Don't worry we will be back in Autumn with season 3! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Today's guest is sure to help you feel relaxed. Jessica is a mum of 3 who has such a fab background. As you would guess Jessica is such a positive person and it makes our conversation just flow. We talk about finding the fun, joy and pleasure in our daily lives. We talk about filling our cups and filling our children's cups. We also reference last week's episode: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2022/05/30/you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know-with-allana-robinson/ We talk about living in the real world and the mess of our lives and how great it can be to allow that. Email, Website, Your Ultimate You the podcast Check out my new events: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This was defiantly a call that could have gone WAY longer! Allana comes with a huge such a breadth of experience and knowledge. We talk about many things which cover both the neurotypical family as well as those of us who are neurodivergent. It follows on really nicely from last week's episode: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2022/05/23/movement-breeds-energy-with-gary-martinez-jr/ We talk about the fascinating subjects of the human brain (we defiantly geek out in this area). We also are VERY critical of the Victorians! We talk about choosing nurseries and trusting your gut! We mention Dr Stuart Shenker: https://self-reg.ca Rat Play: http://www.devcogneuro.com/AdeleDiamond.html Montessori: https://www.simplypsychology.org/montessori-method-of-education.html Rosie Knowles: https://amzn.to/3NEh3nr Proprioceptive & Interoception needs: https://calmfamily.org/the-eight-senses/ Maslows Hierarchy of needs (this is a really interesting article about it rather than just a link): https://www.resilience.org/stories/2021-06-18/the-blackfoot-wisdom-that-inspired-maslows-hierarchy/ Find Allana: podcast, Classes, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
I loved talking to Gary as he brings so much joy to parenting. Gary is a fitness trainer with a specialism in supporting families with Autism children. He helps them to find more energy in his day. We talk about how exercise can help us have more energy. Although this seems counterintuitive, moving your body can have a really positive energy on our energy levels. Finding your own path and your own journey is so important. Top up and stretching is a quick way that Gary has found his way. The balance board I chatted about: https://amzn.to/3yTlgzv We talk nutrition, for both his daughter, certain foods have effects on us, as well as small steps. We are not in competition with our children or other people. We are in it together! I love the way that Gary talks about the diagnosis of his daughter with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder, he does not describe it as HER diagnosis but as OUR diagnosis. The book I mentioned: Love Bombing: https://amzn.to/3wEdaJq Find Gary: Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok YouTube Get your free copy of 2 minutes of calm for the whole family: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/06/01/who-doesnt-need-2-minutes-of-calm/ Check out my new events: https://wordpress.com/page/bcarried.wordpress.com/1316 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Today's episode was so much fun to record. I love talking to Chris, whom I first met when I was on his podcast earlier this year. Chris is a dad to 4 children ranging in age from 19 - 5. He has been the primary caregiver to his all children. We talk about gender roles and the changing dynamics. There is defiantly a theme of going against the norms. Chris is planning to home educate his youngest daughter and so the conversation of educating our children is a big topic of discussion. As will come as no surprise to regular listeners we talk about the individuality of people and how systems don't match that well. Not only do we talk about the flexibility within the schools as well as within the working world Link to my appearance on Chris podcast: https://chrisburcher.com/2022/01/20/kew-the-are-vs-should-interview-series-kate-stark/ You can find Chris: Web Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This week we talk to Aliza who is The Mama Marriage Coach. We talk about the changes and challenges in our relationships once we become parents. She talks from a personal perspective as well as having helped many families. The conversations cover both relationships and the mental health load of childbirth and the different support available in different countries. Where to find Aliza: Instagram, Web, Facebook https://www.alizasaid.com/50datenightideas --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Today we talk to Alex Sinickas about pumping. Combi feeding, Exclusive pumping and the science of being a woman! Alex is an engineer by trade and hated feeling like a cow when she used her pump. This set her off on the path of how to make pumping easier for parents. We talk about how parents' experiences are unique, pumping can feel like really hard work. We don't all try every product and have different needs. There is a real lack of research both on feeding and even wider among women. We talk through the difference in why or when you are pumping as well as your own aims. Donating breast milk UK Human Milk for Human Babies UK Hukka suction pump which does not need electric https://www.elsevier.com/about/press-releases/nursing-and-health-education/elsevier-launches-complete-anatomy-female-model-the-most-advanced-full-female-anatomy-model https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/breastfeeding-resources/hand-expression-video/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIrhDf-2d8w https://www.elsevier.com/about/press-releases/nursing-and-health-education/elsevier-launches-complete-anatomy-female-model-the-most-advanced-full-female-anatomy-model Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men Caroline https://www.milkdroppumps.com/ https://www.milkdroppumps.com/blogs/breast-pump-survival-guide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Today we talk to Chris Templeton about parenting through to older children. When Chris married his wife the package came with a 3-year-old. He now has 3 grown-up children. It is great to hear about how a family can still be close when they are all grown up. We talk about what is important now but also what is important in the long run. Getting stuck in the right now is not always helpful. “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ― Viktor E. Frankl https://amzn.to/3Oy6x2l We react and judge ourselves. So we forget to forgive ourselves. Parenting is a journey, we don't take the time to look back at how far we have come. You can find Chris at: Website, YouTube channel, Facebook, Instagram. Check out my new events: https://wordpress.com/page/bcarried.wordpress.com/1316 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Today we talk to Tiffany O'Hearn a breathing coach. OK Don't worry this is not about opinions, it is all about breathing through the nose! Breathing, Connection and not just for mums! Breathing is connected to your way of living, relating to that all-important parasympathetic nervous system. Our Vagus nerve is so important to relaxation. We talk about the 3D breath and the way to take a full nourishing breath. Following on from last week's episode we talk about how our circle influences us and as parents, we reevaluate this as new parents. During the show, we discuss the episode The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Kegels You can find Tiffany: Instagram, Facebook, Email: Tiffany@lifeandbreath.info Get your free copy of 2 minutes of calm for the whole family: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/06/01/who-doesnt-need-2-minutes-of-calm/ Check out my new events: https://wordpress.com/page/bcarried.wordpress.com/1316 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Today's guest is Carrie Olsen, she is a clinical social worker and parent coach. We talk about hiding in the laundry room to get a bit of space and breath, Mum guilt, and how no one is perfect or has it all sorted out! Carrie and I talked about the word SHOULD zap our energy and how How much 'advice' is pushed down our throats which is contradictory! Carrie uses value-based decisions. Focusing on what actually matters to you frees you up to take the weight off your shoulders. Being a mum has helped us both become recovering perfectionists. We also talk birthdays check out this link for more info on dealing with birthdays!: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2022/02/28/three-tips-to-make-birthdays-less-overwhelming-for-you-and-your-whole-family/ Get your free copy of 2 minutes of calm for the whole family: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/06/01/who-doesnt-need-2-minutes-of-calm/ To stay up with Carrie check her out: on Instagram, Web Check out my new events: https://wordpress.com/page/bcarried.wordpress.com/1316 Don't forget to join me over in Keep Calm and EduKate Lounge And follow me on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
****Trigger warning, we talk about difficult subjects including miscarriage ***** Today we speak to Ross Fraser about parenting as a neurodivergent parent. Ross is an activist for Autistic rights and a parent who brings his passion and experience to what is a difficult conversation for many. We talk about respecting our children and the honesty that we show them (especially around difficult subjects like Santa). We talk about how difficult it can be to have a child after miscarriage and we talk about showing ourselves kindness. Joel is a great charity to check out if you want more information about support for miscarriage and later pregnancies. https://joeltcp.org Find out more about Ross and all he is doing: https://linktr.ee/mylifeautistic Check out my new events: https://wordpress.com/page/bcarried.wordpress.com/1316 Don't forget to join me over in Keep Calm and EduKate Lounge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Today we are talking all about the pelvic floor! Our guest Kim Vaponi brings both great tips and also her personal story (and some of mine!) around pelvic floor health. WE talk about the good the bad and the ugly of Kegels! This is a must-listen episode for anyone with a pelvic floor. (Yep I know that is EVERYONE!) We also talk about how your whole body is interconnected and affects your pelvic floor. A couple of accounts that Kim Mentions https://instagram.com/running.with.pop?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/clairemmac?utm_medium=copy_link Follow Kim, Web, Facebook, Instagram your pelvic floor - book kim@vaginacoach.com Don't forget to check out my events over at: https://wordpress.com/page/bcarried.wordpress.com/1316 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Parenting Toolbox. Is massage part of your parenting toolbox? Today we talk to Helen Thompson about infant massage, respect and massaging older children. The chat moves around to cover expectations around baby massage, building relationships, connections and body autonomy. Helen is the host - First Time Mum's Chat weekly podcast You can find her: Website: www.mybabymassage.net First Time Mum's Chat podcast: www.mybabymassage.net/podcast Facebook: www.mybabymassage.net/facebook I have just released my next set of Workshops which can be viewed here: https://wordpress.com/page/bcarried.wordpress.com/1316 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Todays podcast is with the lovely Shannon McFarlen I really enjoyed talking to Shannon, it was so refreshing to talk to someone who was more interested in being compassionate than selling her business to us! One of the subjects which we talk about is death. How difficult it can be to talk about with our children. Throughout the chat Shannon is open and honest, just as she advocates how we should approach life with our children. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed chatting with her. http://slobberedlens.com/features https://www.facebook.com/slobberedlens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Parents need Playtime Too! Today we talk to Maria Newman, otherwise known as Mum on A Break. We talk about surprising ways we can take self-care to the next level and share our love of martial arts, nature and how finding our joy and letting out our stress can come in different ways. We talk about not just pushing through, looking at different ways to take in information and understanding ourselves. How can you find the moment, the play and the calm in life and why we have so much worry about fitting into society. Book - The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz You can find Maria: Website Facebook Instagram Don't forget to join Keep Calm And Educate and follow me on https://bcarried.wordpress.com https://bcarried.wordpress.com https://www.facebook.com/bcarried https://www.instagram.com/bcarried --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Next week the new episode will launch. Here are a few sneak peaks! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/12/13/christmas-gingerbread-cookies/ Check out the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lDnba-5tMZ0 We hope you have a great Christmas and we will be back next year with a new series. Ingredients 300g Self Raising flour 50g margarine 100g caster sugar 3 x tbsp golden syrup 2 drops Doterra Ginger Oil 1 drop Doterra Cinnamon Bark Oil 1 drop Doterra Clove Oil 4 tbsp milk Method Heat the oven to 150℃ Weigh out Flour and put to side Heat margarine, sugar and golden syrup until combined and melted Make a well and mix into the flour Add the milk a spoon at a time and knead with hands to get a dough which does not stick to the hands too much Roll out to about 5ml and cut shapes with cookie cutters Bake in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes Allow to cool slightly than transfer to a wire rack --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/12/06/5-tips-for-a-calmer-christmas/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/11/29/how-santa-can-trigger-restraint-collapse/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/11/22/after-school-restraint-collapse/ Useful links https://itsaslingthing.co.uk/the-wild-child/ https://itsaslingthing.co.uk/10-tips-to-avoid-the-post-school-or-nursery-slump/ https://www.andrealoewennair.com/articles/7-ways-to-help-your-child-handle-their-after-school-restraint-collapse https://dandelionfamilycounseling.com/2020/08/16/adhd-asd-after-school-restraint-collapse-response/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/11/08/3-tips-for-messy-play-at-all-ages/ Check out my Make and take class: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/classes-events/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/11/01/3-reasons-why-every-parent-needs-to-forgive-themselves-and-3-ways-to-start-forgiving-yourself-today/ For more information on the oils mentioned drop me a message or check out my website: https://wordpress.com/page/bcarried.wordpress.com/863 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/10/18/play-and-learning-three-tips-to-help-your-little-one-get-the-most-out-of-play/ If you want to learn more why not check out my events at https://bcarried.wordpress.com/classes-events/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/10/04/lets-lose-this-taboo-not-talking-about-it-puts-babies-and-parents-at-risk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/10/11/why-our-babies-and-children-are-learning-so-much-more-than-just-how-to-put-food-into-their-mouth-and-chew-it/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/09/27/3-tips-all-parents-need-to-hear-before-baby-arrives/ Here I share a few tips on what we can do to prepare to welcome a baby into our home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/09/20/3-reasons-to-use-a-sling-with-a-child-who-can-walk/ Once our children start to walk we think the sling no longer has any uses, but here are just 3 ways that slings can still be super helpful once your child is walking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/09/13/getting-out-in-nature-with-your-family/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/09/06/wild-wellness-5-reasons-to-get-out-in-nature/ Getting out in nature is so important to us. Join the Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcalmandedukatelounge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
So you got a woven wrap but don't know what to do with it? This episode guides you through a few of the methods I use to break in wraps. I also mention this video: This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/07/19/breaking-in-a-wrap/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
What can you do to help your child through the summer? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/07/12/5-tips-for-a-calm-summer-holiday/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
Have you ever looked back and wondered just how you got to be where you are in life. 18 months ago I had a job I loved making a difference I would never of dreamed I would have my own business!. In today's episode I talk about how I started my business. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/07/05/how-i-got-here/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
A short episode to give you some ideas about what to think about when carrying your child after an injury including c sections. To read this podcast: https://bcarried.wordpress.com/2021/06/28/carrying-with-injuries/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingatparenting/message
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