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First Time Mum"s Chat

Commencing your parenting journey is a big life changer and in this podcast I share tips and strategies to help and inspire you so you can build confidence in your parenting and forge a magic bond with your little one. Getting started as a mum is often a lonely, daunting journey and many feel alone and unsupported and lack a support network or village. For more than two decades, Helen Thompson has made it her mission to fill this gap and support mums as a childcare educator and more recently as a

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47:05

Insightful Ways to Improve Your Self Awareness As a...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/10/20

In the hectic, chaotic world that we live in today, it's very easy to forget about the wonderful human beings we are and the qualities we are born with and the skills we acquire and develop throughout our lives.Today's guest, Sinead Kavanagh, has found clarity in her life and lives and breathes this and is committed to helping parents on their journey. Sinead is The Holistic Parent and in this episode, you'll hear about the four cornerstones that have built her life, her business and her

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25:39

Tips To Making Fun and Healthy Meals Kids Will Love

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/10/13

I often reminisce back to my childhood where we always spent our dinners together as a family, free of distractions such as the television, internet and social media.Dinnertime was a fun and precious time and we all enjoyed mum's cooking. I was brought up on a farm in a remote part of Scotland so there was no golden arches, KFC or other fast food available.In this episode, I talk with Linda Lederman, a kitchen confidence coach. Linda helps busy moms with meal planning, prep and cooking lessons

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31:00

Ways To Heal and Overcome Birth Trauma

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/10/06

Giving birth is a very traumatic and stressful event for women. It is a time when you often feel vulnerable and scared and it is important to create a safe space for both you and your baby.In this episode I speak with Tricia Murray, who is an anxiety and trauma coach and mother of four. Tricia is passionate about helping moms work through their birth trauma and she shares some great tips and strategies you can implement right now to begin that healing journey.

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31:03

What Is Mom's Guilt and Why It Plagues You

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/09/29

Nearly all of the moms that I speak with feel guilty that they are either not doing enough as a parent or that they aren't getting things right with their little one. Guilt can be very destructive when left untreated and it's important to learn to eliminate guilt and shame in your life so you can be fully present to take care of your little one and move on!In this episode, I speak with Alysia Lyons who is a mom's support coach. Alysia talks all about guilt and encourages you to examine

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28:30

Questions on Baby Led Weaning, First Foods and Poop

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/09/22

During their baby's earliest days, many mums are spooked by the different colors of poop they are faced with and they often ask me about first foods and what to give their baby.Today, I'm delighted to welcome back Bekah Shephard, nurse and author of 'a Nurse in Your Purse' and we talk all about baby led weaning first foods and poop. Bekah shares some of her vast knowledge on these topics and you'll hear lots of insights from the front lines including:-What colors of poop to

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37:11

How to Deal With a Child With ADHD the Holistic Way

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/09/15

During my many years working as a childcare educator I've come across kids with ADHD on many occasions and I've often found it tough knowing how best to support them.Mother of twins Ashleigh Tolliver knows all about ADHD, since both her twins have it! I was thrilled to speak with her this week and she shared some innovative ways that parents can use to improve their interactions with kids with ADHD and achieve a win-win!Through Parenting That Kid, Ashleigh helps parents find new ways to

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24:27

How to Boost Your Baby's Brain Development

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/09/08

It's very important that you begin interacting with your baby in a way to ensure they develop and can achieve their maximum potential. This is important to implement from day one and throughout their early years whilst their brains are still developing.In this episode I speak with Elizabeth Agrapidis, a pediatric physical therapist, teacher and mother of two. Elizabeth helps parents with their children's physical development and we talk about why encouraging movement is so important to your

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29:02

Children's Behavior Problems: Let's Think Outside the...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/09/01

When it comes to the topic of children's development and behavior, there's lots of labels and we all have our own ideas of what's normal, don't we!I was thrilled this week to speak with Dr Nerissa Bauer, a behavioral pediatrician and the owner and blogger of Let's Talk Kids Health.Nerissa had some great insights and shared some fascinating experiences from her own parenting journey and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. I really like how she thinks outside of the box and

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27:10

How Can a Postpartum Doula Help First Time Mums?

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/08/25

Many mums feel scared, alone and overwhelmed when it comes to caring for their newborns. There's so much going on and it can quickly become exhausting.Yes, they've got access to medical practitioners and midwives but who can they turn to for non-medical help?I wanted to find out more about the whole world of doulas and I was thrilled to speak with Erin Carroll-Manning who helps mums recover from childbirth, manage household chores as well as anything else helpful in their postpartum

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38:02

Women's holistic health: Helping With Fertility,...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/08/18

As a baby massage instructor, I'm a big fan of holistic health and the many wonderful ways it can help. Women's holistic health is no exception and there's some great help on offer for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum.In this episode, women's holistic health practitioner Holly Leever talks about practices she uses including yoni steaming, alvedo abdominal massage and acupuncture.

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33:26

How To Treat Baby Eczema Naturally

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/08/11

There's nothing more frustrating than when your baby is suffering from problems such as eczema is there?In this episode I speak with Renee Harris, a mother of 9, who helps moms fix their baby's skin without the use of lotions and drugs that can irritate them.Renee is passionate about skin care and how it has helped her family and you'll hear some great tips.

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29:22

Getting Innovative With Baby's Cognitive Development

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/08/04

It's very important that you begin interacting with your baby in a positive, engaging way from when they are newborns to ensure they develop and can achieve their full potential in life. This is important to implement from day one and throughout their early years whilst their brains are still developing.In this episode I discuss ways you can achieve this with Michelle Mintz, who has over 25 years experience and lots to share. Michelle is a Personal Baby Bloomer who telecoaches unique pro-active

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44:02

Let's Discuss Postpartum Anxiety and Depression

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/07/28

The dark thoughts that often accompany becoming a mother are often kept private and not discussed. Many prefer to put on a brave face and find it challenging, openly discussing dark or negative thoughts or seeking help. In this episode I speak with Kaila Maguire who talks about her journey as a first time time mum and the challenges she faced with postpartum issues and depression.

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29:14

Tips For Treating Skin Rashes on Babies

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/07/21

As a mum, there's nothing more upsetting than watching your baby suffer with skin conditions such as eczema or diaper rash, right?In this episode I speak with Bekah Shephard the author of 'A Nurse in Your Purse' and you'll hear some great tips on how to feel more empowered and prepared to care for your baby with their skin problems.Bekah is a pediatric nurse and has seen what works in the trenches in her years of experience.First time mums will get some great nuggets from this

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35:25

Recognising & Challenging Our Expectations as Mothers

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/07/14

I am so excited to be speaking with Onnie Michalsky who is a licensed therapist and wellness coach for busy moms who desperately need a break but refuse to take one.Onnie shares some strategies about how to handle the inevitable worries that accompany becoming a parent. It's not unusual for feelings of inadequacy to arise when you bring home a new baby and as you face each new stage of development.In this episode, Onnie walks new parents through the process of identifying and challenging the

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11:20

How to Encourage Babies to Crawl - Get Them Moving

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/07/07

In this episode I discuss ways to encourage your baby to crawl and activities you can do with them to help make it fun and inviting.Crawling is an important milestone in your baby's development and it prepares them for walking, running and jumping.Topics discussed include:-The benefits of crawlingThe different ways you can entice your baby to crawlWays to engage your baby when they are crawling

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11:16

Using Positive Behaviour to Communicate With Your Child

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/06/30

It is important to remember that young children need to be treated with courtesy and respect. They are less experienced in interacting with others and work things out very differently.In this episode I share some tips on how to communicate with your child to encourage positive behaviour.You'll find out about:-the importance of connecting with your children.the importance of mutual respect.How to facilitate peaceful decision making and more.

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16:43

Discovering Baby Yoga

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/06/23

In this episode you'll hear all about the wonderful world of baby yoga. I must admit that I had always thought that baby yoga was little more than just laying your baby on the floor and doing some exercises. How wrong I was!As Jessica Barnaschone, a London based baby yoga instructor explains in this episode, it is a very much baby led activity involving singing and it's loads of fun for both parent and baby.You'll also hear about how it strengthens those core muscles after giving birth

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18:14

The Importance Of Self Care For Moms

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/06/16

As a new mom, there's always lots of demands on your time, making it really easy to neglect your own self care. It's important that you always ensure you take care of yourself so that you are able to provide your little one with the best care possible.In this episode I speak with Rebecca Jean Baptiste, a life strategist, certified coach and mother of 4 about the importance of taking time out daily to focus on yourself.

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26:27

Baby Crying Sounds - What's Your Baby Trying to Tell...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/06/09

Your baby is crying and you can't work out what's wrong! There's times when you just want them to tell you, right?Wouldn't it be great to know what your baby is trying to tell you. If you're looking for the code to this secret language then you're going to learn lots in today's episode.DBL helps you to identify a number of different cries so you don’t have to keep guessing, including:-A hunger cryA gassy cryA sleep cryA discomfort cryI'm talking with Sonja Preston who

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