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The Courageous Mumma

courageousmumma

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.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

10:21

Hidden messages of success

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/10/05

What 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 For the text for this week's podcast, pop here For the book, Parenting For Life, pop here To find

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06:42

Sex Ed

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/09/28

The first information your child receives about sex with form their life-long perspective. Who is best equipped to do that? For the book, pop here For the script to this week's podcast, pop here For information about a consultation, pop here

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07:46

Raise Interested Kids

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/09/21

making 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... The text for this week's podcast is here For your copy of Parenting For Life, pop here To find out more about booking an appointment, pop here

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13:44

Can we mis-use attachment?

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/09/14

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. The text for this week's podcast is here For your copy of Parenting For Life, pop here To find out more about booking an appointment, pop here

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17:02

De-escalating. How listening calms them

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/09/07

Is 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

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27:09

The things you learn at school!

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/08/03

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.

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38:27

Your Opinion Matters - Karen Wespieser MBE

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/07/20

Do 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 world of education - you'll soon see why she was

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39:42

Parenting with Zara

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/07/06

Everybody’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

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14:14

Powerful Micro Adjustments

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/06/22

Very 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. For your copy of Parenting For Life, Pop here To contact me I'm TheCourageousMumma everywhere....IG, @gmail, the blog and the pod. For parenting advice, pop here

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28:58

Living with uncertainty - Nicola Wall

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/06/15

Imagine 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. For a discount on Parenting For Life, Pop here To

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46:28

Strong Role Models - Natalie Bedford

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/06/08

How 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 Your discounted copy of Parenting For Life here Parenting

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24:16

Generations Part II

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/05/25

Who'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. For your discounted copy of Parenting For Life, Pop here To find me: Madeleinestani@icloud.com Info about booking a chat,

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22:17

Unlocking Gen Z

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/05/19

Would 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. If you'd like your discount for the book Parenting For Life pop here If you'd like to contact me: thecourageousmumma@gmail.com For info on a parenting consultation

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40:32

Identity and character - Hils Grew

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/05/11

How 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. To find Hils' book pop here To get your listener's discount on Parenting For Life pop here Find me on Instagram @thecourageousmumma or email - madeleinestani@icloud.com See you next week, Mads x

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32:18

Revision Tactics and Banter with Tim Benton

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/05/04

Whatever 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 Find your discounted copy of Parenting For Life here Find me on IG:

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39:17

Frontline Mum

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/04/26

This 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 For the book discount, pop here To contact me, pop here: Madeleinestani@icloud.com For a

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38:09

The Working Mum's Juggle - Cat Metcalfe

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/04/20

How 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

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41:28

The Five Voices of Children - Laura Mears

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/04/13

Here'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 For the five voices of adults pop here For Parent coaching, pop here For your copy of Parenting For Life, pop here

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29:00

It's a take-over

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/03/29

April 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 If you'd like to get the low down on

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27:52

Anniversary Edition!

The Courageous Mumma ·

2021/03/23

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

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