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The Courageous MummaReconnecting a broken relationshipHave you ever felt you're drifting from a child or do you ever worry that you might in the future? Here is a great story from a precious friend and her daughter about how to reconnect when it all feels lost.
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2023-07-1143 minThe Courageous MummaEPISODE 100!!! Q&AHappy Birthday to us....a telegram from the King would be appropriate. Thank you to all those who have been with me from the beginning and welcome to those joining today and everyone in between.
Today, I answer your questions:
What's the hardest parenting tool; what do I most regret; What am I most pleased with... Here's the good, the bad and the ugly
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2023-06-2723 minThe Courageous MummaParenting THE INDIVIDUALISTDo you have a child who has a deep need to be understood? I know all children do, but it discombobulates some more than others. Are they creative, expressive, sensitive to criticism and often feel misunderstood? If so, you might have an enneagram type 4 - come and find out.... here are some great ways to help them to thrive.
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2023-06-0613 minThe Courageous MummaADHD - an inside viewMay is Mental Health Month. This week I'm introducing you to Louise Williams. She has overcome the ADHD battle. She blogs about it and today she's sharing her journey with us.
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Adult guide to diagnosis - pop here
Louise's blog Pink Pear Bear - pop here
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2023-05-1742 minThe Courageous MummaParenting THE ACHIEVERDo you have a child or someone in your life, who finds it hard to let others to see their flaws and is keen to project a winning image?
Do they find it hard to let people see when they're failing or appearing to underachieve?
Can they be a little competitive at times?
They might be an Enneagram type 3 - Sometimes called The Achiever
Come and hear about their superpowers and how to parent them well so their strengths shine and they manage their potential pitfalls.
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2023-05-0225 minThe Courageous Mummarelax-tools to help them manage emotionsDoes your child get anxious? Can they go from 0-100 in a second?
Alison Core's full time mission is teaching children why their brains react the way to do and how to manage them. This is a tool for the here and now and for their future too.
Send your children into with a way to manage their emotions.
Life is tough, but here are tools to regulate kids in those difficult moments... So one day, they'll be adults that regulate themselves in the tough times. Great tools for them - and for u...
2023-04-1831 minThe Courageous MummaHow to parent THE HELPERDo you have a child who's always supporting everyone around them and making sure everyone else is happy?
The HELPER can take their significance from what they can be for others and sometimes get their needs lost in the process.
Come and see what motivates the Enneagram Type two and hear five ways to build up their self-esteem.
2023-04-0430 minThe Courageous MummaPORN - how and when to talk to our kidsSex and relationship therapist, Emma Waring has popped back on speak insightfully and, candidly about what our children may see and how it will influence their view of sex. But most importantly, to be the voice they listen to on this important topic.
Here are some useful links
Pick up a copy of my book, Parenting for Life
Find out information on Parent support here
I highly recommend Emma's book , Seasons of Sex and Intimacy
2023-03-1428 minThe Courageous MummaHow to parent THE IMPROVERDo you have a child who has perfectionist tendencies? High benchmarks? (or does that describe you?) Does your child link their self-worth to their achievement?
Competency is a superpower, but when it tips into criticism of themselves or others it can harm their connection to others and their self-worth.
Come and find out five great ways to parent the improver and help them to feel worthy and to manage their inner-critic, without losing their fabulous superpowers.
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Finding out more about parent-coaching: Parent Coaching
For yo...
2023-03-0321 minThe Courageous MummaEating issues with your child - Emma ShafqatHave you ever had a food battle with your child?
Do they struggle with meal times? - distractions, disinterest, fussy eating, allergies...
This week Emma Shafqat hops on the podcast to share gems and insights around food. See her details below.
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Finding out more about parent-coaching: Parent Coaching
(on Zoom or in-person)
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2023-02-1548 minThe Courageous MummaHow to parent THE PEACEMAKERDo you have an easy going child who is kind and happy to share, but sometimes gives in to those around them?
This week I'm looking at the Enneagram type 9: The Peacemaker. They're kind, non judgemental, happy to please and to step aside for others - a little too much at times.
Peacemakers and are easy to be around. They go with the flow. They're not argumentative and don't mind yielding to stronger opinions.
And whilst that seems ok on the surface - is it really? Or is something else going on?
C...
2023-01-2433 minThe Courageous MummaSex therapist Emma WaringSex and relationship therapist, Emma Waring has hopped on this week to share many gems on that subject which is easier to 'do' than talk about!
Fortunately, she's unabashed and and speaks into the many areas that can interfere with intimacy. Emma also shares some surprising stats and helps to open the curtain on what's really going on out there, compared to what film, tv and other screen options portray.
When you're busy raising a family it's possible that sex and relational needs are given a low priority. But emotionally healthy families are healthy in a...
2023-01-1054 minThe Courageous MummaHow to parent THE CHALLENGERDo you have a child who is strong and assertive, but finds it hard to follow instruction sometimes?
This season I'm exploring the 9 different types on the Enneagram because it gives such insights and clues as to what motivates different character types. We're not boxing, we're being curious - understanding what makes them tick.
This week, I'm focussing on 'The Challenger' They're assertive, straight talking, decisive, resourcesful and upfront. But they're also loyal, honest and can be protective too.
There are ways to respond to this child tha...
2022-12-1446 minThe Courageous MummaParenting different character typesThis week I'm chatting to Helen Calder who is a life coach using the tool of the Enneagram. She walks us through the 9 different ways that people can see the world and how to understand the perspectives of others as well as their motivations, their hurdles and their opportunities for growth.
As parents it can be transformative to understand these different characters and their motivations so that we can ensure we're using the right tools to help our children to grow.
it's a fascinating tool and I'll be using this podcast as a springboard to...
2022-11-2957 minThe Courageous MummaOvercoming Resistance!When our children resist our well-intentioned boundaries, it can be the beginning of the battles. What if resistance was an opportunity?
Could it be a place to grow trust and bond?
Come and find out!
It's great to be back and welcoming you to Season II - I have so much in store for you.
I love hearing your feedback: Madeleinestani@icloud.com
2022-11-1527 minThe Courageous MummaWhat’s the problem?stomping up stairs?
banging doors?
chat back?
resistant?
got louder or gone quieter?
What's that all about?
Come and find out
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2022-03-0812 minThe Courageous MummaHow to get your kids to listenWish your kids would listen?
This will make a massive difference
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2022-02-2213 minThe Courageous MummaattachmentWe all want healthy attachment for our children.
We want them to feel confident to take on challenges and know that there are loving arms waiting for them after their adventures and challenges. But that can go a little wrong when our needs muscle in front of theirs. Yet, we can go their whole childhood without knowing we've muddled their needs with ours.
Here is a really clear and concise way to check that you're meeting their need for healthy attachment.
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2022-02-1515 minThe Courageous MummaLife Change
Have you ever had to grieve a season?
Did you see it coming?
Is there a change ahead?
One thing that’s for sure is… CHANGE
Sometimes we see it coming, sometimes it’s sudden, like it was for us last week.
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2022-02-0812 minThe Courageous MummaThree Great IdeasHere are a few ideas I wish I'd been handed when my children were young, so I'm passing them to you.
They're easy tools for connection...for fun...for trust...
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2022-01-2514 minThe Courageous MummaBuilding Relational BondsThere's always a clue behind the angst - but have we got time to explore it?
One little micro-change in how you respond to your kids will take you on a trajectory towards good relationship: Where there is understanding there can be empathy - Where there is empathy there is connection.
It's easy when you know how. The alternative? - missing the vital clues and teaching our kids to keep their feelings to themselves - that causes disconnect!!
Nobody wants that.
Come and explore...
And for:
...
2022-01-1813 minThe Courageous Mummamagic! - reduce the stressI'm not going to tell you to calm down or get more sleep, but I am sharing a little tool that makes all the difference to our children in this busy season.
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Link for the Book here
2021-12-1411 minThe Courageous MummaQ&A BoundariesA great question from a listener leads us to dig into WHEN to use empathy and when to try another tack.
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See you next week,
Mads
2021-12-0709 minThe Courageous MummaBoundaries without the Agro!Last week we looked at WHY we should keep boundaries in place. This week we look at HOW we can do that without raised volume and harsh tone...and how we can stay empowered and teach our children empowerment - not overpowerment! It's powerful
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2021-11-2413 minThe Courageous MummaWhy kids get defensive?Our children are defensive and argumentative when they feel they're in the wrong. Why? Because often, being wrong is not acceptable at home. It equals failure, shame, embarrassment; they liken going wrong to being wrong. Parents can then get into an unhealthy loop of backing down and letting the child win - for a quiet life. But what consequences does that have for the child's self esteem later in life?
For more on boundaries, come and get your copy of Parenting For Life here
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2021-11-1616 minThe Courageous MummaPocket MoneyLet's chat about money.
Though, it's never really about the money.
It's about expectations, needs vs desires, borrowing and lending, saving and giving.
Money taps into so many other issues that come from the perspectives they form when they're small.
Money is a great tool for growing and influencing our children to have a healthy heart when it comes to generosity and wisdom.
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2021-11-0913 minThe Courageous MummaDifficult Relatives?How do we protect our family and ourselves from tricky relatives?
How do we model inclusion and leave people out?
What dangers lurk when we exclude people from family gatherings? There are some hidden dangers.
Today we make straightforward sense of an awkward situation.
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See you next week,
Mads
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2021-11-0314 minThe Courageous MummaIs your voice heard?Is your word pure gold?
Or do you feel it's bouncing off them?
Is your influence beginning to fade as they get older?
This week, I’m going to share an easy way to help your kids value your words, no matter what age they are. I'll share a simple way to ensure that you're not falling into common parent traps that make your kids ignore your words.
I'll also share how some common parent-responses can switch them off and even unsettle them.
Do people tell you it's nor...
2021-10-2613 minThe Courageous MummaWhy aren‘t they more grateful?Do you ever wish your kids were more appreciative? I don't mean learning the word 'Thank you', but the actual heart-felt issue of feeling grateful for the little things and the big things? Is it possible to create that heart-sense?
Yes, it is!
This week we look at three ways to raise the gratitude levels in your home.
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M...
2021-10-2007 minThe Courageous MummaOne Small ThingOur children need 9 affirming messages for each negative one - whether that's a negative from you, a peer, a teacher... or anyone. That's a lot of affirming? How do we get that into a day and how can it be so magical?
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2021-10-1206 minThe Courageous MummaHidden messages of successWhat is success?
What does it mean to you?
What does it mean to your child?
What messages are they picking up at home?
If we're not intentional about our metrics for success our children can pick up hidden messages that ultimately impact their confidence and sense of self. Being intentional about success and failure narratives is a small but vital part of parenting. Come and see how to re-calibrate
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2021-10-0510 minThe Courageous MummaSex EdThe first information your child receives about sex with form their life-long perspective. Who is best equipped to do that?
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2021-09-2806 minThe Courageous MummaRaise Interested Kidsmaking conversation is an art that isn't just caught, it's taught.
Often children don't feel confident, or just aren't taught to take an interest: They'll answer questions that they're asked, but won't necessarily think or know how to go past answering and into connected conversation.
Here's how to get past the small talk...
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2021-09-2107 minThe Courageous MummaCan we mis-use attachment?We love to love our children and we've become familiar with the word 'attachment', but do we know what it really means? And do sometimes cause our children difficulties and undermine their confidence because we've misunderstood the term?
This week come and find out what attachment isn't and where the tipping point is.
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2021-09-1413 minThe Courageous MummaDe-escalating. How listening calms themIs there a magic tool that takes them from cross, frustrated and venting, to calmer? Something that stops flash points from becoming conflicts?
YES!!!
It's simple and effective, but It's counter-intuitive too.
Are you ready to hard-wire a new response to an angry child? Great, then. come and listen and prepare to be surprised at how your well your children respond to the new you.
They may not always remember the things you said, but they'll remember how they felt in your company when they were upset.
And...
...
2021-09-0717 minThe Courageous MummaThe things you learn at school!A great conversation with Matt Kane. We talk about the important things to learn that you don't get certificates for -
acceptance
respect
understanding
sex
social media
How teachers can positively influence our children at a critical stage in their formative years.
2021-08-0327 minThe Courageous MummaYour Opinion Matters - Karen Wespieser MBEDo you ever wish parents had a stronger voice in the halls of power? In the national press?
Today I meet the woman who takes your parent-voice and your opinions to the places where they can influence.
Parent-ping is an App that canvasses the views of parents and shares them. So if you're wondering...
Is it just me?
Does anyone else think like this?
Does anyone else parent like this?
...you can go and find out.
Come and meet a mover and shaker in the w...
2021-07-2038 minThe Courageous MummaParenting with ZaraEverybody’s walk and experience, love story and parenting journey is different, so I thought it would be fun to ask a few parents to share their stories, especially when they’ve got an unusual ingredient or two in the mix.
This week I’m going to introduce you to my Iranian friend, Zara. She’s gorgeous, she’s creative, she’s organic and she’s always up to something interesting: She lives in Cheltenham with her husband, Ahmed, a pharmacist, and their two children, Hannah 9 and Ali 7.
Zara is interesting in lots of ways; s...
2021-07-0639 minThe Courageous MummaPowerful Micro AdjustmentsVery small tweaks in the ways we respond to our children have a massive effect.
This week I look at VS - Not Scotland vs England, but...
I am VS I did
Connect VS Correct
Quality VS Quantity
How we can respond to our children without getting their defences up and still be a great influence on their evolving decisions.
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2021-06-2214 minThe Courageous MummaLiving with uncertainty - Nicola WallImagine living with a life threatening illness, or any illness that impacts your ability to work, to parent, to do all the things you love to do.
This week I chat with my friend Nicola Wall, who lives through the emotional and physical battles of having Cystic Fibrosis. She's open and honest about the challenges and experiences as well as the life changes they have chosen to make.
It's emotional, it's insightful and I'm humbled by her honesty.
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2021-06-1528 minThe Courageous MummaStrong Role Models - Natalie BedfordHow do we model strength and perseverance to our children?
Is this true - "Children are so resilient!" ???
How do we retain our own identity whilst parenting?
Can we flourish rather than just survive when the odds are against us?
Here's a story of an artist and photographer who thrives in spite of the odds... She's philosophical, funny, pragmatic and connected. She'll inspire and encourage you. That's Natalie!
Visit Natalie's website here
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2021-06-0846 minThe Courageous MummaGenerations Part IIWho's influencing your kids?
What do we know about Gen Z? What do they need from us in order to thrive in their cultural norms?
What does it mean to give our kids an attractive watering hole for a home so that we don't have to build high fences around them?
Come and listen to Alice Bond - she shares great ways to help our children retain their self-worth and connectedness to us.
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2021-05-2524 minThe Courageous MummaUnlocking Gen ZWould you love to understand what Gen Zed and Millennials are all about? What it means for your child and you?
This week I'm doing a lightening tour of the 'Gens'. It'll help you to understand what defines them, what affects them and how they're shaped. Why? So we can better connect and positively influence this generation - our kids.
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2021-05-1922 minThe Courageous MummaIdentity and character - Hils GrewHow do we help our children to be themselves in this world full of influences?
Does our voice have value among the many voices our children hear on line and around them?
This is choc full of sage advice. It will restore your hope.
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See you next week,
Mads x
2021-05-1140 minThe Courageous MummaRevision Tactics and Banter with Tim BentonWhatever age your children are they'll have tests and exams either now or on the road ahead. Author, Tim Benton coaches students on the stresses, strategies and systems of learning.
He's worth it just for the laughs - and for the rendition of his Henry VIII revision piece.
He's wise, he's funny and his strategies got one of mine through his GCSEs and now we're using them again for A Levels.
Find Tim's book, Brain Box here
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2021-05-0432 minThe Courageous MummaFrontline MumThis week I'm chatting to a Mum who has spent the COVID season on the front line in ED (A&E). She reflects on nearly 30 years of parenting -
What was good?
What she'd change
And what's it's been like working as a nurse practitioner through this tough season.
Today's chat is full of pearls of wisdom and great stories. Philippa Nash is one of my go-to people and I'm so thrilled to introduce you to her.
Mads
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2021-04-2639 minThe Courageous MummaThe Working Mum's Juggle - Cat MetcalfeHow do you give your children attention and necessities whilst being a working mum?
I chat to Cat Metcalfe about her journey from working in a corporation before kids through to having three kids and a home business. I enjoyed hearing the process of working out what business to set up by considering her skill set and what motivated her.
It's also really interesting to hear how she applies values to their family life.
If you'd like to hear the episode I refer to on knowing your child's voice and how t...
2021-04-2038 minThe Courageous MummaThe Five Voices of Children - Laura MearsHere's a fantastic tool for parents...a way to understand which of the five voices each child leads with. It's an insightful way of understanding what stresses them and what energises them. This really explains why our children behave in certain ways and what will help them to flourish. It's fascinating.
Laura Mears is a coach and she can be contacted here
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2021-04-1341 minThe Courageous MummaIt's a take-overApril Fools Day!
And we, the courageous kids have hijacked her podcast. Mum loves a practical joke and we wonder how long it will be before she realises she's been played - we've pushed this week's podcast on by a week and slipped our own in, with the help of that reliable rogue, David Baker. And spilled the beans on the courageous life!
If you'd like a copy of Mum's book, visit her website for the special offer
https://www.thecourageousmumma.com/parenting
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2021-03-2929 minThe Courageous MummaAnniversary Edition!Mixing it up a bit this week...I've asked my friend Laura Mears, to turn the tables on me and take the interviewers chair. It was good to see how it felt for guests and good to reflect on a year of insightful and generous mums, dads, psychotherapists, counsellors, influencers and commentators who have poured their riches into 12 months of podcasting parenting gems. Come and celebrate with us.
Connect here with Laura Mears, Co-Founder and consultant of Salmon Swimming Leadership Consultancy.
Pop here for your copy of Parenting for Life
Love Languages...
2021-03-2327 minThe Courageous MummaThis doesn't come naturally!If I could go back and teach myself one thing as a Mum starting out with her new baby, I know what it would be...empathy.
Even if we're the kindest most understanding person in the world, I still believe empathy is honed, it's hard work. But it wins the trust of our children.
Next week marks a year of podcasting, so this week I'm looking back and reviewing one of the most valuable, basic, but challenging tools of parenting.
Enjoy
2021-03-1724 minThe Courageous MummaMother's Day SpecialWhen you look back at your life and your parenting,
what will you be grateful for?
What will you be pleased you did well?
What might you look back at and wish you'd done differently?
We have so much to learn from those who have gone before. They have the benefit of hindsight to add to their wisdom and so much to share.
This week, as it's mother's day, I've had a great conversation with my fabulous Mum. There are so many gems in this one. I loved i...
2021-03-0940 minThe Courageous MummaHelp! My child has a diagnosisIt’s easier for other parents!
So many parents out there are coping with a diagnosis for one of their children or a challenge that feels overwhelming. Here are a few common ones:
spectrum disorders
life-threatening diseases
disabilities
disorders
depression
anxiety
addiction
Celiac disease
Diabetes…
The list goes on.
Today I chat to a mother whose child had a sudden diagnosis of Diabetes. We talk about the impact on their family, how they reacted and how...
2021-03-0241 minThe Courageous MummaStand Strong. Love Well. You're not the bad guy!Do you ever feel like you're the bad guy?
Always making the rules,
Always the kill-joy?
This week I have an encouragement for you. If you're sticking to the rules, you're raising self-esteem. Who'd have thought?
And...I tackle a sure-fire way to stop the whinge-questions - why can't I have one? How come they've got one? You never... it's not fair...
And...do you find your child is struggling with writing and english and it's drowning their creativity? Come and pick up some...
2021-02-2321 minThe Courageous MummaLess Words, More Impact with Vanessa KahlonDo we waste our words as parents?
How to we say less and get more...
This week Vanessa Kahlon shares great ways to instil good behaviour patterns and keep in good relationship with your child without wasting your voice. And she tackles some of the tough parenting-questions and makes it all seem like good fun.
Here are some of the questions she answers:
What do you do about lying and deceit?
How do you respond to a child who is sneaking food?
Does ‘Sorry!’ have any me...
2021-02-1642 minThe Courageous MummaWhat's so hard about Grief?What does the word 'grief' do to you?
Do you find it easy when your friends experience loss? Do you
empathise?
Sympathise?
hide?
Get lost for words?
Angharad Candlin is finishing her book on grief. It's a topic to get our heads around. When we, our friends or our children experience loss there are great ways to connect without worrying that it will be all consuming or feeling that we'll say the wrong thing.
To find Angharad pop here
To pick up your di...
2021-02-0948 minThe Courageous MummaBuilding resilience in your childWhat better person to interview on Children's Mental Health Week (1-8 Feb) than Claire Libby, creator of the Positive Mental Health App; Iamme (I am me). this is a friend to any young person navigating their feelings, working out how to understand themselves and others - and how to respond in challenging situations.
This app was born out of a recognition that young people (of all different backgrounds and upbringings) are leaving home and joining the work force without the strength and resilience needed to thrive.
After interviewing many young people they all pointed to...
2021-02-0237 minThe Courageous MummaTherapy on the FarmThis podcast is heartwarming. For any child struggling in any way, this therapy will give you fresh hope. Hannah Clarke talks us through animal assisted therapy as we wander through the goats, chickens, pig, geese and more. It's a great insight into the therapy room and the world of a child.
You can find Hannah here
and this is her blog here
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2021-01-2641 minThe Courageous MummaThe battle before the battlefieldThere are so many gems in this conversation with David Baker. He's a thinker and has great wisdom to share.
We cover empowerment, courage, arguments, 'sorry' when it's an empty word. We riff on the issues of shame, 'being true to yourself' and whether that's a worth excuse for some of the choices we make! Lies, unconditional love, it's all in there. I came away richer, I'm sure you will too.
Pop here for your copy of the book.
2021-01-1844 minThe Courageous MummaGet ahead of anxiety!How do you spot anxiety in a child before it becomes a problem?
What do you do about it?
What help is available?
What can we do at home? - so much, very easily!
Tony France answers all those questions. This is one of those podcasts that everyone should hear. Tony brings insight after insight and leaves you feeling empowered.
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To contact Tony pop here
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2021-01-1250 minThe Courageous MummaThe magic tool to end clashesIf you only had to make one small change this year that would open up your communication with your child and set you on a trajectory for a relationship with your teenager that you dream of - this would be the one to choose!
Start 2021 with one small step for you and one giant leap for the family.
Pop here for your listener's-price copy of Parenting For Life
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2021-01-0521 minThe Courageous Mummathree steps to harmony this ChristmasWould you like to 'get through' Christmas or flourish this Christmas?
Thinking ahead about what to put in and take out can make all the difference to the mood and atmosphere in your home this season.
Parenting Coach, Julie Cresswell shares some great strategies for keeping the peace and meeting everyone's expectations (including yours) this Christmas
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Find out more information about the work of Julie Cresswell at www.optimum-coaching.co.uk
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2020-12-1540 minThe Courageous MummaAlice Bond - Life, The Universe and the Big QuestionsWhat does giving mean?
How are today’s kids – 'Gen Zed' and 'Gen A' evaluating success in their material world? How can we help them to think critically and form their own world view - not just get swept up with the current?
Alice give us a great tool for connectedness and challenges us on the concept of being un-offendable! How would that impact shame in our families if we really mastered that?
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2020-12-0833 minThe Courageous MummaPlanner or Winger? Myers Briggs P and J explainedEver wondered why one child is orderly and structured and another one is messy and spontaneous? This week Joy Blundell explains the conundrum and shares some insights into how to love our kids well by understanding their M.O.
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2020-12-0136 minThe Courageous MummaQ&A raising empowered childrenThis week I answer some of your questions that have been sent to my blog.
Come and hear
How and when to use Consequences (and when not to)
How to lean in when we feel like leaning away
And what does it mean to raise children who manage themselves
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2020-11-2429 minThe Courageous MummaHow to deeply connect with your child. Hari CandlinMy guest this week is a Psychotherapist from Sydney, Hari Candlin. She teaches on Emotional Coaching - how to connect with your child. How to ensure they feel safe to share with you. How to respond without taking over. We chat about anxiety, trauma, social media and how to form a deep connection that will last a lifetime.
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In the podcast Hari mentions building a family culture. Here is a two-pod series from The Courageous Mumma to help you create one with your family. Pop here to...
2020-11-1854 minThe Courageous MummaDrugs: How to talk to your kidsToday, we're talking about drugs and what to say to our kids.
George Orton chats to Tony France, who's an expert in all things drugs, drugs-related, adolescence, trauma or addiction related.
George asks Tony"
what's out there?
whats' the landscape like?
what do we tell them?
what should we know?
He's a psychotherapist with a difference and this conversation is a great way to get ahead of the drugs conversation with your kids.
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2020-11-1040 minThe Courageous Mummawhat causes anxiety in kids?Do you ever wonder what lies behind the exponential rise in anxiety among today's young people. Have you heard of micro-traumas? The clues are in the small print.
2020-11-0334 minThe Courageous MummaTania West. Never Stop Learning!When my children were young I looked to parents who had gone before me to glean what I could from their parenting. If I liked the behaviour and values of their children, I wasn't shy to ask questions and get advice. I needed it. We all do.
This week I'm chatting with coach, seasoned parent and wise mother of four, Tania West. She's full of great advice, humble enough to share where she went wrong. And where she went right.
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2020-10-2758 minThe Courageous MummaTim Benton. Avoid the pitfalls of communicationCommunication is easy to mess up. We're not always listening as well as we think we are. What better way to avoid the pitfalls than chatting with the CEO of a Communications company?
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2020-10-2044 minThe Courageous MummaPart Two: Core values for kidsLots more inspiration for families who want to grow together. This week we look at how to get them chatting about the different values and how to harness that into a ten or so values or sentences. The process is bonding for the family and is as important as the outcome.
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2020-10-1321 minThe Courageous MummaCore values for kidsHow do we help our children to know what their own values are? How can we create a set of core values as a family? This week we look at 9 steps to establishing a selection of values that feel so important to them that they'll actually live by them.
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2020-10-0622 minThe Courageous MummaParenting MythsI think we are lead to believe lies - little cultural messages that we imbibe as parents, that shape us.
If we want to raise children who thrive, who have high self-esteem and are emotionally intelligent, we need to be countercultural and go against the cultural grain.
So here goes for some truth-busting today.
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2020-09-2919 minThe Courageous MummaStaying empowered in stressful circumstancesHere's a tool that will help you to stay empowered under stress and prevent you from that downward spiral of concern. It's a life-changer.
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2020-09-2219 minThe Courageous MummaThinking beyond todayHere's a positive, empowering way to look at the future...
Have you asked yourself some of the big questions about where you're heading? Where your children are heading? Where your relationships are heading?
This week we look at some great ways to set the trajectory in the direction we want it to head.
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2020-09-1520 minThe Courageous MummaDavid Baker on Tantrums, "no" and staying gentleWould you love to stay gentle at the same times as keeping clear boundaries in place? I'm chatting with a dad this week who 'walks the walk' - humble enough to know where he goes wrong, but strong enough to know where he's going. I found his insight inspiring - and his sense of humour!
With strength and gentleness your kids will feel loved and safe. They'll know your expectations and limits clearly and know that your love is consistent when they make good choices and poor choices.
Thanks for joining us...
2020-09-0838 minThe Courageous MummaResponding to Disrespectful BehaviourWhat do we do now and in the tweens and teens when they're behaving rudely and uncooperatively? How do we stay calm and help them to express themselves in a kinder way?
This week we look at tools for refining; tools for connection and ways to respect ourselves so that our children do too.
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2020-09-0126 minThe Courageous MummaEliminating Aggression in KidsWatching our children behave aggressively can be alarming and upsetting. Biting, hitting or being disrespectful can be dealt with effectively and even calmly.
This week I respond to some questions I have been asked and leave you feeling empowered - and able to empower your children.
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2020-08-2522 minThe Courageous MummaTaking care of YOUFor our own sakes (and others) we need to check in and make sure that we're getting the fuel we need to keep going. It's a busy life parenting so we're focussing this week on a few top tips to keep ourselves in good mental, physical and spiritual shape.
2020-08-1842 minThe Courageous Mummathe life of a fosterchildHere's a new aspect to parenting. It might not be our parenting, but fostered children and fostering parents are in our community and at the school gates. Abuse and neglect are around every corner. It's always helpful to understand the life of another, so this is an aspect of parenting we thought would be informative for our listeners.
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2020-08-1147 minThe Courageous MummaUpgrade Your RelationshipSome good tips on how to boost your relationship and some good laughs too. How to spot the danger signs and some really cool neuro insights that explain why we react the way we do sometimes.
Psychotherapist Margy Wakefield talks us through the insights: find Margy
Find the blog to match the pod and have all the salient points in text right here
I love hearing from you. Keep the questions and encouragments coming: madeleinestani@icloud.com
2020-08-0437 minThe Courageous MummaIntrovert or Extrovert?Sometimes there are hidden secrets to our children's characters. Finding out the true meaning to extrovert and introvert can be so revelatory it changes the way you parent and frees them up to be their unique selves.
It also takes the angst out of family life.
Find more information on this weeks subject plus a link to my book go to my website:
www.thecourageousmumma.com
Personality test: https://www.truity.com/test/type-finder-personality-test-new
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2020-07-2840 minThe Courageous MummaBuilding Trust when our kids are on-lineGreat ways to replace conflict with our kids around our technology and restore peace. Yes it's possible!
Creating fair boundaries and managing them peacefully.
And just maybe there are some antidotes to that addictive on-line world
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2020-07-2129 minThe Courageous MummaHelp! They're on Social MediaA clear guide to why our kids are so in love with their tech. What they're doing on it. Why they're psychologically vulnerable. How to help them through it and avoid addiction, without falling out with them on the way. And - which sites to avoid.
Madeleinestani@icloud.com
2020-07-1441 minThe Courageous MummaAnxiety and our kids. Caroline KellyWhat is causing anxiety among children and young people? Why is it on the rise? And how can we help our children to process, face their fears and grow, whilst acknowledging their fears?
Caroline Kelly is a counsellor to teens and young people and talks us through some of the challenges today's young people face.
She's also a guest blogger on thecourageousmumma.com this week, pop across and read her article on the causes of anxiety in young people.
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2020-07-0739 minThe Courageous MummaMaking your voice heardDo you ever feel that you don't have a voice or that some of the people around you aren't feeling confident about using theirs. Or do you know someone who's voice is too dominant and doesn't leave space for others?Everyone's voice is important and when we understand what strengths different people bring and what strengths we bring - and our children bring, we can find where our voice fits and how to use it confidently.
Laura Mears of salmonswimming.com brings her wisdom and knowledge this week to help us understand how to know and use...
2020-06-3051 minThe Courageous MummaBoosting their esteemOur children are going out into a world that is has unprecedented social interaction. In order to cope they will need to build up their sense of value and esteem from their primary belonging group - their family. They will take their values from the group they most belong to - as lovely as their friends are, they're not a reliable source for establishing their core strength just yet. Home is the place for that. Here are some great ways to deepen their roots and strengthen their sense of belonging at home.
2020-06-2312 minThe Courageous MummaStrengthening our children's rootsThere will be many wrestles for our children's attention and many groups that may seem more appealing at time than the family. But we can sow in some ways that help them to put deep roots down so that when the storms of life come in, they are deeply secure.
2020-06-1624 minThe Courageous MummaIgnite your child's passion for learningACCESS THE LEARNING TOOLS
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RACISM; I’M LISTENING!
I’ve asked people of different ages and races to contribute to a list to help us to begin to understand racism.
This is a great overview and explains the common expressions used:
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1S5uckFHCA_XZkxG0Zg5U4GQGbY_RklZARwu43fqJH0E/mobilebasic
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2020-06-0947 minThe Courageous MummaIs it normal? Women's health with Louise RahmanouWomen are terrific at putting up with...well, just about everything. Louise Rahmanou talks us through some health issues that we shouldn't be settling for. And I find out that I'm not the gynae I thought I was! @physiotherapyforwomen www.themummymot.com madeleinestani@icloud.com @thecourageousmumma www.thecourageousmumma.com
2020-06-0143 minThe Courageous MummaLove Languages Part TwoHave you worked out your Love Language yet? It all makes sense on these two episodes. Today we look at Words, Touch and Gifts and how they have the power to change how a person feels. Here's the on line test to find out yours: https://www.5lovelanguages.com
2020-05-2624 minThe Courageous Mummahow to really nourish childrenHave you ever wondered why some of the kind things we do seem to bounce right off our children and others meet their needs? We're all so different! Here are the five love languages to unravel the mystery. Madeleinestani@icloud.com
2020-05-1930 minThe Courageous MummaHow can I get my kids to listen?Would you like to say something once and know you won't have to repeat yourself? Here are some Mums sharing how a parenting tool has worked for them. Welcome to your new peaceful life...madeleinestani@icloud.com @thecourageousmumma
2020-05-1125 minThe Courageous MummaThe Power of ConsequencesDo you ever find yourself raising your voice, threatening their screen time (come on - we've all done it) or stropping, when they don't do as they're asked? Here's the door out of that place. madeleinestani@icloud.com
2020-05-0526 minThe Courageous MummaThe Power of KindnessHow can we shift from feeling 'cornered' to feeling 'powerful'? Life Coach, Helen Trew, is going to talk us through what Choice, Control and Responsibility look like when they sit under the word VICTIM or under the word POWER. Madeleine Stanimeros@icloud.com Helentrew@hotmail.com
2020-04-2825 minThe Courageous MummaThe Power of ChoicesWould you like calmer yet more empowered child? This episode holds the keys to our children feeling powerful, but not overpowering.
During the show I mention the 'bridge' of relationship. To hear it on Insta, go to https://www.instagram.com/p/B-9npxFpcx4/?igshid=v0frvnpbkg2k
2020-04-2131 minThe Courageous MummaThe Power of EmpathyEmpathy creates connection.
We love to solve our children's difficulties and move them to a better mindset when they're upset. But are we missing a vital step in the process?
2020-04-1323 minThe Courageous MummaThe Power of Conflictit's easy to jump in when our children are having a dispute. But is there a better way? This episode explores some counter-intuitive responses that teach our children to resolve conflict and build connection.
2020-04-0618 minThe Courageous MummaThe Power of Pacing YourselfHome Educating is a courageous move, especially if you didn’t choose it!
This show helps with strategies to boost self-esteem, help with transition, encourage kids to be self-starters and how to hold your nerve when you’re feeling frustrated because progress feels slow.
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2020-03-2936 minThe Courageous MummaThe Power of CourageThis podcast explores how we can strengthen ourselves and our families through this challenging time without overlooking our own concerns.
Madeleine Stanimeros is an author, writer, consultant, speaker and Mum. She has been writing and speaking on parenting for 14 years and regularly meets with parents to encourage and support them with strategies to enrich family life and strengthen connections through the easy and not so easy moments.
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