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Raising Kids with Love and BoundariesHow to Handle Sibling Fights Without Having To Take SidesSibling rivalry driving you up the wall? From constant squabbles to explosive bath-time battles, it’s hard to know when to step in—and how to do it without always picking a side.Parenting coach Camilla McGill shares 4 clear, practical strategies to help you stay calm, avoid taking sides, and guide your children to work things out for themselves. These tools will help you bring more peace to your home while building empathy, cooperation, and lasting sibling connection.The 4 Key Strategies✅ Shift Your Role – Become the calm coach, not the refer...2025-05-1314 minRaising Kids with Love and Boundaries3 Biggest Mistakes we can make as parents and how to avoid themWhy do the simplest moments with kids — like putting on a coat — sometimes explode into shouting, tears, and slammed doors? Why do even the most loving parents find themselves saying things they swore they'd never say?In this powerful conversation, parenting coach Camilla McGill shares the three biggest mistakes parents unknowingly make — and, more importantly, how small shifts can completely transform the connection with a child.Listeners will hear a real-life "messy moment" that every parent will recognise and walk away with practical tools to: ✨ Stay calm under pressure ✨ Guide instead of control2025-04-2916 minRaising Kids with Love and Boundaries"My Kid Is So Rude!"; 3 powerful ways to respond without shame or punishment“You’re stupid!” “I hate you!” “Give me it – NOW!” If your child says things like this, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong. But the truth is, hearing those words can be heartbreaking, especially when you’re trying to raise a kind and respectful human with good manners.In this powerful episode, parenting coach Camilla McGill shares why rudeness shows up so often — particularly with the people our children feel safest with — and what we can do to guide them without shouting, shaming or punishment.You’ll learn:Why kids are rude (hint: it’s r...2025-04-1517 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesDon’t Wrap Your Kids in Cotton Wool: 3 Powerful Reasons to Foster IndependenceThere’s a common parenting instinct to protect our children at all costs — and whilst that protective impulse is rooted in love, it can unintentionally hold our kids back.Listen to this episode to learn three powerful reasons why we need to raise independent kids and why wrapping our children in cotton wool can prevent them from developing essential life skills like resilience, self-trust and problem-solving. Camilla also offers practical, gentle ways to help your child learn to take ageand developmentally appropriate risks, build confidence, and grow into capable, independent people.Expect lots of em...2025-04-0120 min
The Library of Lazy Thinking PodcastClaire Carroll on The Doll's AlphabetStrange. Surreal. Smart.The uncanny world Camilla Grudova imagines across the various stories that make up The Doll’s Alphabet is one in which you’re never quite sure what’s around the corner.Thankfully, we have Claire Carroll, another brilliant short story writer—and all-round excellent egg—to hold our hand and help us begin to unpick the intricacies of this beguiling collection.Or not.Maybe we don’t need to figure everything out, and maybe we don’t need to completely understand what it all means.Who knows? But we’...2025-03-2732 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesMy Kid Hits Out! Here's why it's not your faultIs Your Toddler (or older child) Hitting, Biting, Snatching or Lashing Out? Here’s How to Handle ItFew things feel as overwhelming as watching your child hit, bite, or lash out—especially in public. The embarrassment, the judgment from other parents, the pressure to make them say sorry… it can leave you feeling lost and frustrated.In this episode, I sit down with Katy, a mum navigating these challenges with her lively three-year-old son, Leo. Together, we unpack why toddlers act out physically, what’s really happening in their little b...2025-03-1820 min
Woman's HourWeekend Woman's Hour: Sara Davies, Neath RFC tweet, Ramadan health, Frankie BridgeDo you have a business idea that you would realise, if only you had the time? Sara Davies firmly believes we’re all capable of creating a successful business from scratch, in just six minutes a week. The Dragon’s Den star set up Crafter's Companion while she was still a student and has since built it into a multi-million pound business. Now she’s sharing what she’s learned in her new book – The Six Minute Entrepreneur: 52 Short Lessons for Long-term Business Success.This week the owner of a Welsh Rugby club put up a social media post...2025-03-1556 minWoman's HourBusinesswoman Sara Davies, Holiday without kids, Restless Leg SyndromeDo you have a business idea that you would realise, if only you had the time? Sara Davies firmly believes we’re all capable of creating a successful business from scratch, in just six minutes a week. The Dragon’s Den star set up Crafter's Companion while she was still a student and has since built it into a multi-million pound business. Now she’s sharing what she’s learned in her new book – The Six Minute Entrepreneur: 52 short lessons for long-term business success.Frankie Bridge has hit out at ‘double standards’ for women after she received a backlash onl...2025-03-1157 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesI Lost It With My Kids – Now What?Have you ever lost it with your kids? Parenting coach Camilla McGill explores these common, intense moments of parental stress through personal anecdotes and expert advice. You’re not alone in this, and losing it doesn’t define you as a parent. Tune in for practical strategies to recover, reconnect, and show your child what handling mistakes with love really looks like.🎧 Listen and don’t forget to subscribe!Covering -✅ Why these moments happen (it’s not just abo...2025-03-0417 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesWhen kids push our buttons and what we can do about itEver feel like your child knows exactly how to push your buttons? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m joined by parenting expert and author Bonnie Harris, whose groundbreaking book When Kids Push Our Buttons and What We Can Do About It has transformed the way parents understand their emotional triggers.We dive deep into:✅ Why kids' behaviour triggers us—and how it’s often rooted in our own childhood experiences.✅ How to reframe our thoughts and reactions to build connection rather than conflic...2025-02-2144 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesSolved: 4-Year-Old Refuses To Dress Herself or Say Sorry (Live Coaching Session)In this special coaching-style episode, Camilla sits down with Hannah, a busy doctor and mum of two young girls, to explore some of the daily parenting challenges she faces. From chaotic mornings to sibling struggles and the tricky topic of teaching kids to say sorry, they dive deep into practical solutions that foster cooperation, connection, and independence.You'll hear real-life strategies for:✅ Making mornings smoother when you're solo parenting✅ Encouraging independence in getting dressed✅ Handling sibling rivalry and emotional outbursts✅ Understanding why kids struggle to apologise—and what to do insteadIf you're...2025-02-0433 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesHow to talk so kids will listenDo you ever feel like your child isn’t listening to you, no matter how many times you ask? In this episode, Camilla shares transformative strategies to help you talk so your kids want to listen. From managing expectations to adjusting your tone and engaging cooperation, you’ll discover tools that are effective and easy to implement. Why Kids Don’t Listen ImmediatelyUnderstanding their agenda vs. yours and why they’re not being deliberately disrespectful.How managing your expectations can foster empathy and patience.How You Say It MattersThe power of tone, phrasing...2025-01-2118 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesHow to handle your child's tantrums without losing your coolDo your child’s tantrums leave you feeling frazzled and unsure of what to do? Whether your child is a toddler or a bit older, big emotions can be overwhelming for both kids and parents. In this episode, parenting expert Camilla McGill shares her personal experiences and practical tools for handling tantrums with empathy and boundaries.Camilla dives into three actionable strategies that can help you guide your child through emotional storms while maintaining your composure. She also busts the myth that tantrums are only for toddlers and tackles a listener’s question about whether ignoring tantrums is t...2025-01-0714 minRaising Kids with Love and Boundaries6 secrets to raising appreciative kidsDoes your child constantly ask for more, leaving you wondering how to teach them to value what they have? Are you afraid of raising a child who feels entitled? This episode holds the key to fostering gratitude and appreciation in your children, setting them up for lifelong happiness and contentment.Parenting expert Camilla McGill and her guest, Nicole Thompson, author of Little Things: Finding Gratitude in Life's Simple Moments, reveal six powerful strategies to encourage gratitude in your kids while reducing entitlement and materialism. Drawing from their personal experiences, they emphasize the importance of being...2024-12-1032 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesStay Calm at Bedtime: Three Simple Strategies for Stressed-Out ParentsDoes bedtime leave you feeling like you’re losing control? Do you find yourself battling endless requests like “just one more story” or “I’m hungry”? Are you exhausted by the constant resistance, only to feel guilty for losing your patience? If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone, and this episode is here to help.In this episode of Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries, parenting coach Camilla McGill shares three transformative strategies to help you approach bedtime with confidence and calm. You’ll learn how a quick mind...2024-11-2612 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesSensory Overwhelm: 3 Hidden Sensory Triggers Behind Children's Challenging BehaviourDiscover essential insights and practical strategies to help your child manage sensory overwhelm, reduce emotional outbursts, and improve their overall well-being. Parenting coach Camilla McGill and occupational therapist Vicky Robinson explore three hidden triggers behind challenging behaviours and share actionable tips to address poor attention, noise sensitivity, and clothing issues. Learn how to support your potentially neurodivergent child compassionately and effectively, and get advice on handling scepticism from others regarding your approach. This episode is packed with val...2024-11-1231 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesWhy Scolding, Shaming, or Punishment Fails to Improve BehaviourHave you ever wondered why traditional tactics like scolding, shaming, or punishment are ineffective in improving your child’s behaviour? In this Episode, parenting coach Camilla McGill emphasises the importance of nurturing emotional intelligence and setting compassionate boundaries. Camilla delves into how these punitive methods can harm self-esteem, create fear rather than respect, and weaken the parent-child connection. Instead, she advocates for guiding children with empathy, understanding, and encouragement to foster intrinsic motivation and better behavioural outcomes. The episode also offers practical advice on addressing children's behaviour, discussing the impact of their actions, and promoting positiv...2024-10-2911 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesSay goodbye to bedtime battles; 5 proven strategies to help kids sleep through the nightIf you’re tired of bedtime battles and nighttime wake-ups, this episode is packed with practical tips to bring peace to your evenings. Camilla McGill is joined by sleep expert Gemma Davies to explore effective strategies for helping children sleep through the night.Together, Camilla and Gemma discuss the importance of consistency and how to create a calm, structured bedtime routine that works for the whole family.Key Takeaways:Align Your Values: Start by asking yourself how badly you want to solve the sleep issue. Get clear on what you truly wa...2024-10-1527 min
Marieke Hardy Is Going To DieTara Rae Moss Is Going To DieTARA MOSS IS GOING TO DIETara Rae Moss is a force and a shape-shifter. She is the bestselling author of 14 books of fiction and non-fiction, an experienced keynote speaker and documentary host, an award-winning advocate, holistic healer, funeral celebrant and practicing seiðkona.Since 1999 she has written fourteen bestselling books under the name Tara Moss, published in 19 countries and 13 languages, including advocacy handbook for women and girls Speaking Out, her #1 non-fiction bestselling memoir The Fictional Woman, and the internationally bestselling postwar historical crime novels The War Widow and The Ghosts of Paris.2024-10-081h 00Raising Kids with Love and BoundariesHow to Get Your Child to Talk to You: 4 Powerful Tools Every Parent Needs.You know something is up with your child and you can't get them to talk to you and open up.Maybe they show signs of aggression that are unusual for your child.Maybe they've shut down emotionally and they’re internalising things. You know something isn't right.What do you do?Camilla is joined by Dr. Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, a clinical psychologist and parenting coach, to explore "How to Get Your Child to Talk to You: 4 Powerful Tools Ever...2024-10-0127 minRaising Kids with Love and Boundaries"I don't want to go to school" - 3 practical strategies to avoid drop-off-dramaFor any parent who has faced a child who says "I don’t want to go to school" battle, you’ll want to find out how to handle it, so that you can drop your child off on time, without a stressful, emotional battle.In this episode of Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries, parenting expert Camilla McGill introduces three highly effective strategies you might not have considered to ease those stressful school mornings. Learn:How to create a calm morning routine, ...2024-09-1711 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesWorking Mum Guilt: Balancing Career and Family Without Losing Your MindIf you've ever felt guilty about being a working mother, then you need to listen to this episode.Camilla McGill, a seasoned parenting coach and mother of four, dives deep into the struggles of balancing a career with raising young children—a topic that resonates with so many working mums. Joined by Laura Coady, a senior investment banker and mother of three, they explore the challenges of managing work commitments while staying present and connected with your children.Laura shares her personal journey, including the guilt of not being there for every school event, the imp...2024-09-0320 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesThe Five Essential Steps to Help Your Child Settle Into School or NurseryIf you’re an anxious parent concerned about how your child is going to cope with the transition to a new school or you’ve got a toddler starting nursery, then you won’t want to catch this latest episode of Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries. Parenting coach Camilla McGill dives into one of the most common concerns for parents: helping children transition smoothly into the school environment. Whether it’s their first time at school or just a new class, the challenges can be daunting.Ca...2024-08-2013 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesBig Emotions When Words Fail: How to Help Kids Express ThemselvesEver wondered why managing your child’s emotions can be so challenging, especially when you're striving to do your best to support them? In this episode, parenting coach Camilla McGill sits down with speech and language therapist Charlotte Hall to explore why children often have big emotional reactions when they struggle to communicate effectively.Charlotte delves into the root causes of these emotional outbursts, highlighting three key factors:1.Frustration from not being understood: When children can't express themselves clearly, it often leads to feelings of frustration, which can quickly escalate in...2024-08-0618 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesHow to respond when someone criticises your childIn this episode of Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries, parenting coach Camilla McGill addresses a common and painful experience for parents: criticism of their children by friends or relatives. Drawing from her expertise and past discussions on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour, she provides three key ways to respond to such criticism assertively without causing confrontation. She emphasizes the importance of being your child's advocate and teaching them to manage their emotions. Camilla shares real-life examples and practical advice, including how to deal with criticism about tantrums, potty training, and misbehaviour in social settings. She also int...2024-07-2310 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesHow to manage your toddler's tantrums like a proEvery parent has faced the embarrassment and frustration of a public toddler tantrum. Whether it's a meltdown because they weren’t first to get in the car or a simple disagreement over breakfast, tantrums can feel overwhelming. In this episode, parenting expert Camilla McGill walks listeners through three key strategies to handle tantrums like a pro, ensuring that next time your child throws a fit, you’ll know exactly how to manage it with confidence.Listeners will learn:Why tantrums happen and how emotional regulation and control-seeking behaviors are at the root of many outburstsHow staying calm...2024-07-0908 minRaising Kids with Love and BoundariesHow To Stop Kids Fighting in The CarAre car journeys with your kids filled with constant bickering and loud squabbles? Whether it's a short trip to school or a long drive to Grandma’s, the constant fighting can turn any drive into a nightmare. In this episode, we explore the reasons behind kids fighting in the car and, more importantly, how to stop it using my tried-and-true GREAT method.You'll discover:How to address the issue before you even open the car doorSimple steps to create calm and cooperation during car tripsWhy setting expectations and involving your kids in problem-solving makes all the...2024-06-1811 min
Raising Kids with Love and BoundariesManaging Morning MayhemMornings can be chaotic for parents, filled with endless requests to get out the door on time. From kids searching for lost toys to refusing breakfast, the morning rush can leave any parent feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. In this episode, parenting coach Camilla McGill shares her effective GREAT method to help transform these stressful moments into a calm, organized routine.Listeners will learn how to:Start the day by connecting with their child to set a positive toneRespect their child's feelings and reduce resistanceSet clear expectations so kids know what to do nextAsk engaging questions that...2024-06-0608 min
The 6 Ways6 Ways Entrepreneurs Got Over Their Fear Of Being On CameraYou can Watch or Listen to this episode: https://the6ways.com/28The online world is being flooded with AI generated content, so video is becoming essential for building trust with your audience. But what if being on camera is terrifying (or even just somewhat uncomfortable) for you? In this episode 6 entrepreneurs (including myself) are sharing how they went from being afraid to make videos to having it be a key part of their business success.YOU CAN JUMP AHEAD OR REVISIT ANY SECTION BY CLICKING ON THE TIME STAMP: 00:00 6 Ways Entrepreneurs Got O...2024-04-0418 min
Parenting in the First 3 YearsSeeing the Good: A Parent's Guide to Noticing Positive Toddler Actions with Camilla McGillIn this episode, we'll uncover the dynamics of attention-seeking behavior in children and how parents can navigate these challenges with compassion and effectiveness.
From understanding the developmental roots of attention-seeking to practical strategies for fostering positive interactions, Camilla shares invaluable insights to empower parents. We discuss the importance of self-reflection, the role of humor in parenting and actionable tips for building stronger connections with our children.
Topics Discussed:
Understanding Attention Seeking Behavior
Differentiating Positive and Negative Responses
Managing Negative Behavior
Parental Response and Self-Reflection
Encouragement and Humor
Click here for Camilla's valuable tool: How to...2024-03-1925 minWoman's HourSpiking, The pill, Family dynamics at ChristmasThe Met Police have reported that cases of spiking - putting alcohol or drugs into another person's drink or body without their consent - have quadrupled in London over the last five years. This week the Home Office set out new provisions to provide training for venue staff and test-kits for customers. Campaigner Sharon Gaffka joins Jessica Creighton to talk about whether that's enough for spiking victims. As we gear up for Christmas, some people might be considering the age-old question: How do you survive the big day without falling out with your family? With unwanted questions...2023-12-2157 min
Toca otra vez JazzToca otra vez jazz 188 Actualidad 12Escuchamos lo último de Flora Purim y Melody Gardot como introducción a una selección de jazz actual hecho en España: Sergio Pereira, Julia Maro, Chema Peñalver, Garufa Blue Devils Big Band, Marta Sierra, Bernardo Parrilla, Perico Sambeat y la Balkan Paradise Orchestra.
Temas que puedes escuchar:
02 2020 Flora Purim - If You Will 01 If You Will - Airto Moreira (4’ 08’’)
03 2022 Melody Gardot & Philippe Powell - Entre eux deux 01 This Foolish Heart Could Love You (3’ 22’’)
04 2021 Sergio Pereira - Finesse 07 Desfilando a Vitoria - Milene Corso Camilla Pereira Rubinho Antunes Rodrigo Ursaia Jorginho Neto Andre Vasconcelos Emilio Martins Mauricio Zottarelli (4’ 46’’)
05 2022 Julia Maro - Tierras 04...2022-08-2255 min
Anxiety Specialists22 Anxiety about being too strict a parent with Camilla McGill of My Parenting SolutionsFor all the parents out there: we know that parenting can be overwhelming most of the time. Meeting your child’s needs while maintaining a healthy relationship with them is tough, especially if you’re unsure about what type of parent you want to be. To top it all off, finding people who understand your struggles can be difficult as well.
In today’s episode, we are back with Camilla McGill (@myparentingsolutions), a parenting expert for 20+ years, author, and parent, to talk about all the anxiety and struggles that come with being a parent, and ho...2022-08-1636 min
Parenting in the First 3 YearsTips for Potty Training with Positivity with Camilla McGillHow do you know when your child is ready to use the potty? How do you teach them to do it? Should you give them rewards or candy when they're successful? What’s the best way to respond when they have an accident?
So many questions surround the simple task of learning to go to the bathroom-- the skill that every child has to learn. And every parent scratches their head about it because there are so many mixed messages out there.
In this episode, I talk to parenting coach Camilla McGill about her tips fo...2022-04-1926 min
HR Laws and FlawsManage Tantrums at Home and Perfect Your Performance in the Boardroom ft Camilla McGill, Parent CoachA first in the Career Progression and Parenthood series. PARENT GUILT. This phrase resonates with all parents. This sense of guilt is oftentimes down to the fact that parents feel that being at work means that they are not being fully productive parents. This is entirely untrue and today I shift this mindset with my special guest Camilla McGill, founder of My Parenting Solutions. Camilla is a very successful business owner and coach and has over 20 years experience in this field. She says, it takes methodical and analytical approaches in dealing with parent guilt that plays a huge part in...2021-10-111h 01
Two's CompanyThe One With The Friends Reunion, Menopause Myths and Prince Will’s BicepsWelcome to episode 7 of Two’s Company, a fortnightly podcast hosted by Sophie Hellyer and Grace Kingswell.
In today’s episode we are discussing Davina McCalls new documentary, Sex Myths & The Menopause, Prince William’s Biceps, Eurovision, The Friends Reunion and hefty side dose of 90’s Nostalgia. We also get heated in Things We Disagree on, have some excellent vagina facts and a rather traumatic listener letter in the mailbag.
For more from us we can be found at: @sophiehellyer and @gracekingswell. If you have questions for our mailbag please email twoscompany...2021-05-2655 min
Two's CompanyThe One With The Friends Reunion, Menopause Myths and Prince Will’s BicepsWelcome to episode 7 of Two’s Company, a fortnightly podcast hosted by Sophie Hellyer and Grace Kingswell.
In today’s episode we are discussing Davina McCalls new documentary, Sex Myths & The Menopause, Prince William’s Biceps, Eurovision, The Friends Reunion and hefty side dose of 90’s Nostalgia. We also get heated in Things We Disagree on, have some excellent vagina facts and a rather traumatic listener letter in the mailbag.
For more from us we can be found at: @sophiehellyer and @gracekingswell. If you have questions for our mailbag please email twoscompanyshiz@gmail.com
Lin...2021-05-2655 min
A Student's Progress - The Eighteenth-Century PodcastErotic Art in the Eighteenth Century We invite special guest Sarah Carter from McGill University to talk about her research in eighteenth-century erotic art, erotic media in general, and how distinctly not prudish the Enlightenment was! Featuring discussion about GS Rousseau's Perilous Enlightenment (1991) and Camilla Smith's "Between Fantasy and Angst: Assessing the Subject and Meaning of Henry Fuseli’s Late Pornographic Drawings, 1800–25" (2010) Music from Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 45 in F# minor "Farewell" (1772) 2020-04-0400 min
We Make It Work#14: Camilla McGill | Path to being a potty training support for parentsCamila is a specialist in potty training. Using gentle methods and collaborate with parents to ensure they get the support they most need.
Thank you Camilla for sharing the vulnerabilities of being a parent, working for yourself and how technology has opened more opportunities for you to work more flexibly
To find out more about Camilla and more on her Parent Support service, visit: https://www.myparentingsolutions.co.uk/home/For more info on the free web class she offers: https://myparentingpartnership.com/optin-29245540
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(00:38) Introduction to Camilla McGill, who sh...2019-07-1624 min