The Non Perfect Parents Club

Emma Townley
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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 ride of parenting. As always, the rule is no judgement allowed!

  1. 11/19/2024

    Gillian Brown Alcohol Free Coach; Who wants to parent with a hangover?

    In this episode I am joined by Gillian Brown, an alcohol free coach for Mums. We discuss: Why Mums drink and the effect of alcohol on women.The Mummy wine culture and why it's damaging.Why go alcohol free (and not just limit it)?Where to start with going alcohol free.What Gillian would say to someone who wanted to go alcohol free but who was worried about taking that step.Tips & advice for living a alcohol free lifestyle.Gillian's words of encouragement. You can find Gillian here: GB Coaching (@gillianbrowncoaching) • Instagram photos and videos If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! What would you like to hear next? Email thenonperfectparentsclub@outlook.com and let me know. Similarly, if you'd like to be a guest or sponsor an episode, apply via the above email.

    Gillian Brown Alcohol Free Coach; Who wants to parent with a hangover?

  2. 10/28/2024

    Adopter's Advocacy; Compassion and Communication

    In this episode I am joined by Laura, the project lead on a research project at Lancaster University called Adopters Advocacy. Adopters advocacy looks at the experiences of adoptive parents and has highlighted different challenges that they may face. Laura tells us about the project, how it started and what they've found so far. Laura, who was adopted and is now an adoptive parent herself tells us about the challenges and struggles she's found as an adoptive parent. How it's lonely and how she wanted to see if other adopters were feeling the same. She wanted to bring adopters voices into the discussion. She also tells us the ways in that parenting adoptive children can be difficult and how non adopters can be supportive. Laura notes that it's not always a fairytale ending and this is why it's important to ask 'how are you'. You can reach the Adopters Advocacy here: Email: adopters@lancaster.acuk Website: Adopters Advocacy - Lancaster University If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! | Thank you to Reading Fairy Lancaster for sponsoring this episode. | What would you like to hear next? Email thenonperfectparentsclub@outlook.com and let me know. Similarly, if you'd like to be a guest or sponsor an episode, apply via the above email.

    Adopter's Advocacy; Compassion and Communication

  3. 09/23/2024

    Chatting single parenting, homeschooling, friendships and more with TNPPC Mum of two

    In this episode I am joined by a Mum of 2 who wishes to remain anonymous (so please respect this if you recognise her voice!). We talk about: Judgement- the silent judgement of teens and also how children are judged.Her regret of not being settled with a mortgage and a career before having children and how she can't help but compare herself to other people in this respect. Would her children have been happier if she'd have had this?SmartphonesHer break up with her husband/ her children's father and the possibility of this being a trigger for her child self harming.Self harm and how you navigate this as a parent.Homeschooling.Friendships.Mum guilt.How we're all winging it.This Mum's biggest value is her children being happy, safe and loved. She would love for all kids to be able to be kids and for parents to get chance to be the fun parent. In this episode, we potentially coined a new term; 'Messy Parenting'. Listen to find out more! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to leave a review. To find out more about The Non Perfect Parents Club visit our website The Non Perfect Parents Club - The Non Perfect Parents Club- Welcome Thank you to Reading Fairy Lancaster for sponsoring this episode.

    Chatting single parenting, homeschooling, friendships and more with TNPPC Mum of two

  4. 07/23/2024

    The Non Perfect Parents Club: Starting Reception

    In this episode I am joined by Becky, a mum of 2 and a reception teacher. We discuss tips and advice for parents who have a child starting Reception in September, and Becky answers some of your questions. This episode is jam packed full of advice and hopefully lots of reassurance for any parents who are apprehensive about the transition and the change that is coming. We cover: What are the most helpful things that parents can be doing to prepare their child for the transition to reception.How parents can prepare for the changeUniformThings you can be doing to encourage skills that will be needed for reading and writingPlayHow a teacher would understand a non verbal child's way of communicatingWhat else parents need to buyHow to deal with the lack of information after getting so much from nurseryWhat to do if your child is a fussy eaterFriendshipsHow we can help summer born children to settle in receptionThe most important thing is to talk; to your child, and to their teacher/ the school staff. Thank you to Reading Fairy Lancaster for sponsoring this episode. Here is the playdough recipe that I use: 1 cup of water 1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of salt 2x tbsp oil 2x tbsp cream of tartar (or 1 sachet) Mix all ingredients in a pan and heat on a medium heat. Keep stirring. You will feel the mixture start to thicken, keep stirring until it sticks together and becomes playdough. Remove from pan, let cool and knead. wrap in cling film or put in an airtight container to store. (If it's sticky, you've usually either not kept it on the heat for long enough or not added enough salt.)

    The Non Perfect Parents Club: Starting Reception

  5. 07/15/2024

    The Non Perfect Parents Club- Respect the Water with Stingrays 315 Swim School

    In this episode, I am joined by Hannah from Stingrays 315 Swim School to talk about water safety. The statistics say that only 1 in 3 adults can swim and that only 4% of 11 year olds are water competent. Hannah shares some of her knowledge as both a parent and a swimming teacher and explains why is it so important that we as adults respect the water and teach our children to too. Hannah reminds us that children can still get into trouble even if they can swim. She notes that this doesn't just apply to smaller children, but teens too and it is crucial that our children know that to have fun in the water, they need to remember to be safe. We discuss: Why it's important to look our for dangers, and to remember to do this.Swimwear colours What else we can do as parents to make sure our children are water competent,How easy it can be to encourage children to learn what to look out for when swimming in terms of being safe and dangers,How we can have conversations about water safety with our children without frightening them,The water safety code,Advice for parents of teens who go swimming on their own,Paddling pools & hot tubs,Secondary drowning,Advice for parents who are focused on their child's goals and achievements but their child doesn't have the same focus,Advice to parents who want their child to go to lessons but their child either doesn't want to go or doesn't enjoy their lessons. What Stingrays 315 Swim School have to offer You can find Stingrays 315 Swim School here: Swimming Lessons Lancaster UK | Swimming Lessons UK (3-1-5.co.uk) Thank you to Reading Fairy Lancaster for sponsoring this episode.

    The Non Perfect Parents Club- Respect the Water with Stingrays 315 Swim School

  6. 07/02/2024

    The Non Perfect Parents Club- Get Secondary Ready, Summer Term

    In this episode I am joined once again by Aimee from Get Secondary Ready. (Listen to our first episode here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thenonperfectparentsclub/1340753/ ) 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 again to share some of her knowledge based around the Summer term in Year 6, ready for the transition to Year 7 and to answer some of YOUR questions. If you are a parent of a year 6 child, this is a must listen to episode! We cover things like: How we can be preparing our children for the transition now that we're in the Summer term, emotionally and practically.What other secondary pupils found to be the biggest surprise and the biggest change transitioning to high school.Best Buys and Uniform tips.Communication with school.We cover so much within these points and Aimee offers SO many practical tips that could potentially make a huge difference to your child's (and yours) transition to secondary school. 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: You control social media, not the other way around: https://rss.com/podcasts/thenonperfectparentsclub/989119/

    The Non Perfect Parents Club- Get Secondary Ready, Summer Term

  7. 06/25/2024

    The Non Perfect Parents Club- FlyRide's Top Tips for Travelling with Children

    Thank you to Ginny Koppenhol photography for sponsoring this episode, find her on Instagram here: Ginny Koppenhol - Photographer (@ginnykopp) • Instagram photos and videos In this episode I am joined by Lucianne, the founder of FlyRide (a cabin size stroller rental service) and who has been cabin crew for 14 years. She is also a twin Mum. Lucianne offers her top family travel tips; for on the plane, at the airport, packing and also some product recommendations. She tells us to travel light and go with realistic expectations. So grab a pen and paper and make some notes, especially if like me you're not a seasoned family traveller and it feels very daunting. Lucianne also reassures us, as cabin crew, not to stress about a crying baby or unsettled children. You can find Lucianne's page; Flyride here: Facebook Cabin Size Stroller Rental & Family Travel Tips | UK (@flyrideuk) • Instagram photos and videos FlyRide Cabin Approved Stroller Rental, Accessories & Travel Advice

    The Non Perfect Parents Club- FlyRide's Top Tips for Travelling with Children

  8. 06/17/2024

    The Non Perfect Parents Club: Chatting with my Dad

    In this episode I am joined by MY DAD, Graham! He talks about his experience of being a dad and how life has changed since he was a child. Dad tells us how he thinks life is backwards and how materialistic life seems to be now compared to when he was growing up. We talk about the impact the internet has had on society and how you can only give your children so much. Dad offers his perspective on parenting as a parent of adult children and as a grandparent. He says you have to make the best out of your life that you can and give all the love to your children. He's always tried to look forward rather than back and has treated every mistake as a lesson not a failure- Which you might recognise as something that I also talking about doing. He highlights how big a responsibility being a parent is but that it's a privilege and you can't beat it. And probably the most poignant moment of the whole episode, where I ask my dad how HE felt when my parents experienced their 3 miscarriages. He becomes emotional- something that I've never really seen before- and acknowledges that nobody ever asked HIM how he felt. He just had to put on a 'stiff upper lip' and bottle it up to protect and look after my Mum. But that you never forget. Thank you to Churchill Tyres for sponsoring this episode.

    The Non Perfect Parents Club: Chatting with my Dad
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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 ride of parenting. As always, the rule is no judgement allowed!

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  • Creator
    Emma Townley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
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