Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries

Camilla McGill
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Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries Hosted by Camilla, a seasoned parenting coach with over two decades of experience, "Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries" is your go-to podcast for navigating the challenges and joys of raising children aged 2-12. Drawing from her own journey raising four children and extensive work with parents, Camilla offers practical advice and compassionate guidance. Each episode is crafted to provide actionable insights in a warm, non-judgmental tone, to learn practical, evidence-based tools and tips to raise amazing kids.  Episodes address topics like morning routines, sibling conflicts, toddler tantrums, school refusal, and more. Tune in for supportive conversations, expert interviews, and tips to nurture confident, resilient children. Subscribe now for valuable parenting advice!

  1. 5d ago

    Why Everything Turns Into a Power Struggle (And How to Actually Stop It)

    Getting dressed is a battle. Leaving the house is a fight. And bedtime starts with "I'm not going to bed." If it feels as though every interaction with your child is a standoff, this episode is for you. You're not imagining it, and you're not failing. Camilla McGill, parenting coach with over 20 years of experience and a mum of four, explains what's really driving these daily battles, shares the story of a family whose school mornings had become a fight every single day, and gives you three practical shifts that take the fight out of so many everyday moments. In this episode: Why power struggles are almost never about the thing they appear to be aboutWhy pushing harder makes a strong-willed child dig in deeperHow one family turned around their daily school morning battlesHow to offer a genuine choice without giving up the boundaryWhy more warning, and more connection outside the flashpoints, makes cooperation so much easierPlus the question of the week: what do you do when you offer your child two choices and they say "Neither!"? Free guide: How to Get Your Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Shouting or Threatening, using the GREAT Method https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/justlisten Book a free discovery call https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT Camilla's group programme Parenting With Love & Boundaries - https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/PLB 00:00 When every interaction is a standoff 01:23 What's really driving power struggles 02:32 A family who turned it around 04:09 Three shifts that make a difference 06:06 Free resources 06:49 Question of the week: when your child says "neither" 08:34 Final thoughts When you're ready, here are some ways Camilla can help you further. Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child? Wish they came with a manual? 📞 Book a free discovery call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT 📰 Join Camilla's weekly newsletter for tips, insights and support straight to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/newsletter Follow Camilla on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

  2. Oct 7

    Strong-Willed or Sensitive Child? Why the Usual Advice Backfires (And 3 Shifts That Work)

    You've tried being firm, and it explodes. You've tried being gentle, and it feels as though you're being walked all over. And the advice that sounds so good in a book falls apart in your kitchen. If you're raising a child who feels everything deeply, pushes back on almost everything and can go from calm to chaos in seconds, this episode is for you. Camilla McGill, parenting coach with over 20 years of experience and a mum of four, shares the holiday car seat meltdown that made her think something was wrong with her own son, explains why strong-willed and sensitive children are wired differently, and gives you three practical shifts that make a real difference, starting today. In this episode: Why strong-willed and sensitive children are wired differently, and why that isn't a flawWhy the standard advice so often makes things worse with these childrenConnect before you direct: how to acknowledge the feeling and still hold the limitHow offering choices within the limit gets you more cooperationThe body signals that tell you a meltdown is coming, and what to say when you see themPlus the question of the week: what do you do when your partner thinks you're too soft on your strong-willed child and says they just need firmer discipline? Free guide: Why Your Child Has Tantrums - 10 Calm Ways To Respond https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/tantrums Book a free discovery call with Camilla https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT Camilla's group programme Parenting With Love & Boundaries - https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/PLB 00:00 The car seat meltdown 03:00 Why these children are wired differently 04:39 Why the usual advice backfires 06:11 Three shifts that make a difference 08:57 Free resources 09:46 Question of the week: when your partner thinks you're too soft 12:19 Final thoughts When you're ready, here are some ways Camilla can help you further. Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child? Wish they came with a manual? 📞 Book a free discovery call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT 📰 Join Camilla's weekly newsletter for tips, insights and support straight to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/newsletter Follow Camilla on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

  3. May 15

    Mum Guilt - How To Let Go Of It And Stay Confident - With Guest Liz Wilcox

    What does it really take to stay confident and let go of mum guilt? In this episode, Camilla is joined by Liz Wilcox - email marketing expert, Survivor contestant, and single mum to her daughter Chelsea. Liz shares openly and honestly about her journey through divorce and health issues, and what's kept her showing up as the parent she wants to be. In this episode: The powerful mindset shift that stops her in her tracks when she's about to lose it as a parentWhy mum guilt is the real thing exhausting us, and how to let it goHow her own mother's words shaped her extraordinary confidenceThe beautiful story of how Chelsea dared her to apply for Survivor and what it taught them both about the power of a child's voiceIf you're lying awake wondering if you're enough, this one is for you. Find Liz Wilcox here https://lizwilcox.com/ When you're ready, here are some ways Camilla can help you further. Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child? Wish they came with a manual? 📞 Book a free discovery call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT 📰 Join Camilla's weekly newsletter for tips, insights and support straight to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/newsletter Follow Camilla on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

  4. May 8

    Why Your Child Hits, Bites and Snatches (And What to Do About It)

    You're at the playground. Your child wants a turn on the swing. And before you can do anything, they shove another child off it. Every adult in the playground turns to look at you. If that has happened to you, or if the hitting, biting or snatching is happening at home, this episode is for you. Camilla McGill, parenting coach with over 20 years of experience and a mum of four, explains what is really driving this behaviour in young children and gives you three practical tools that actually work, including one that most parents never think to try. In this episode: Why children hit, bite and snatch, and why it has nothing to do with being naughtyThe firm, brief response that holds the boundary without shaming your childHow to talk to your child about it once things have calmed downThe playful skill-building technique that creates lasting changePlus the question of the week: what do you do when your child is aggressive in front of your parents, and they expect you to handle it very differently to how you want to? Free guide: Why Your Child Has Tantrums - 10 Calm Ways To Respond  https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/tantrums Book a free discovery call https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT Camilla's group programe Parenting With Love & Boundaries - https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/PLB - new cohort starting soon 00:00 That playground panic feeling  01:51 Why children hit, bite and snatch  03:47 Three things that actually work  07:22 Free resources  08:19 Question of the week: when it happens in front of grandparents  11:03 Final thoughts When you're ready, here are some ways Camilla can help you further. Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child? Wish they came with a manual? 📞 Book a free discovery call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT 📰 Join Camilla's weekly newsletter for tips, insights and support straight to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/newsletter Follow Camilla on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

  5. Apr 15

    How to Raise Well-Mannered Kids (Without Shaming, Nagging, or Battles)

    Does your child shout demands across the room and you just... go with it? You're not alone, and it makes complete sense. But in this episode we talk about why letting it slide can quietly become a habit, and what we can do instead. Camilla shares a genuinely disastrous cafe trip with her two young boys, what she did differently the second time, and why a little preparation makes all the difference.  We also look at what "speaking respectfully" actually means for young children, plus simple scripts for redirecting rudeness calmly and without a battle. If you'd like a simple framework for getting your child to listen and cooperate, download the free How to Get Your Child to Listen with the GREAT Method guide at https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/justlisten 00:00 Why we give in 03:01 Why manners matter 04:43 Cafe disaster story 05:43 Set expectations beforehand 06:49 Polite requests in the moment 08:13 Handling public meltdowns 09:59 Wrap up and next steps Free resource: The GREAT Method guide – How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Nagging, Shouting or Threatening www.myparentingsolutions.com/justlisten When you're ready, here are some ways Camilla can help you further. Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child? Wish they came with a manual? 📞 Book a free discovery call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT 📰 Join Camilla's weekly newsletter for tips, insights and support straight to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/newsletter Follow Camilla on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

  6. Jan 27

    3 Ways to Reduce Parenting Stress Without Doing More

    In this episode, we explore why parenting stress builds up in our nervous system and three simple ways to reduce it without adding more to our to-do list: the safety bubble, using touch and breath to calm the bodysensory safety rituals that help us feel grounded and safeeffortless rest, allowing the nervous system to fully down-regulateWe also discuss how supporting our own nervous system helps our children regulate their emotions, making it easier to stay calm, hold boundaries, and respond rather than react. To find out about Parenting With Love and Boundaries, Camilla's group course, go https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/waitlist For more information about Into The Fold with Emma Watkins go to https://www.into-the-fold.com/ for you free one month trial and code: ITFPS25 will provide 25% off at checkout if you decide to go for the Monthly Membership. When you're ready, here are some ways Camilla can help you further. Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child? Wish they came with a manual? 📞 Book a free discovery call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT 📰 Join Camilla's weekly newsletter for tips, insights and support straight to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/newsletter Follow Camilla on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

  7. 12/17/2025

    How to handle tricky family dynamics

    Ever dread those awkward family moments?  In this honest and practical conversation, parenting coach Camilla McGill was invited onto BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour to share how to handle tricky dynamics - especially at Christmas.  Listen in for tips on managing awkward questions, setting gentle boundaries, and helping your child (and yourself) feel calm and confident during family gatherings. When you're ready, here are some ways Camilla can help you further. Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child? Wish they came with a manual? 📞 Book a free discovery call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT 📰 Join Camilla's weekly newsletter for tips, insights and support straight to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/newsletter Follow Camilla on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

    How to handle tricky family dynamics

  8. 09/02/2025

    What to Do When Your Kid Tunes You Out — 3 Simple Strategies

    When your kid tunes you out - The Realities of Parenthood: Insights from a Parenting Coach and a Working Mum Does it feel like your child only hears you when they want to? You ask them to put on their shoes, tidy their toys, or come to the table — and they tune you out as if you’re invisible. In this episode, working mum Miranda puts Camilla in the hot seat to ask the tough questions parents everywhere are struggling with. Camilla explains why kids don’t always listen, why punishment doesn’t actually teach better behaviour, and she shares three simple strategies you can start using right away to get more cooperation without shouting, threats, or guilt. She also tackles that painful moment every parent dreads: “I don’t want you to go to work, mummy.” 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:05 Meet Miranda: The Struggles of a Working Mom 01:37 Why Parenting is So Hard 03:22 Camilla's Journey to Becoming a Parenting Coach 06:52 Common Parenting Challenges 10:00 Why Punishment Doesn't Work 16:26 Practical Tips for Calmer Home Life - so kids listen and cooperate 20:22 Handling Separation Anxiety - “I don’t want you to go to work” 22:05 Conclusion and Special Announcement When you're ready, here are some ways Camilla can help you further. Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child? Wish they came with a manual? 📞 Book a free discovery call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT 📰 Join Camilla's weekly newsletter for tips, insights and support straight to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/newsletter Follow Camilla on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

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Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries Hosted by Camilla, a seasoned parenting coach with over two decades of experience, "Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries" is your go-to podcast for navigating the challenges and joys of raising children aged 2-12. Drawing from her own journey raising four children and extensive work with parents, Camilla offers practical advice and compassionate guidance. Each episode is crafted to provide actionable insights in a warm, non-judgmental tone, to learn practical, evidence-based tools and tips to raise amazing kids.  Episodes address topics like morning routines, sibling conflicts, toddler tantrums, school refusal, and more. Tune in for supportive conversations, expert interviews, and tips to nurture confident, resilient children. Subscribe now for valuable parenting advice!

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