Being Real Parents - Messy bedrooms and parent coaching:
In this week’s Being Real Parents podcast, Juliet shares her frustration with messy kids’ bedrooms while Anna coaches her through it. Discover practical parenting tips for tackling the messy bedroom battle, plus a behind-the-scenes look at how parent coaching works - even for child wellbeing professionals. Tune in for strategies every parent can use!
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Being Real Parents - Parental stress - real talk with Juliet and Anna
Parenting can be joyful and rewarding, but it also brings stress that’s often invisible to others. Anna and Juliet talk honestly about what parental stress looks like, and the small but powerful steps that help. From non-negotiables they do to the value of simply talking it through, this episode is packed with relatable insights and encouragement. Tune in and feel a little less alone.
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Being Real Parents - Dew Drops: making life easier for new parents
Kate talks with Jessie from Dew Drops about her mahi supporting parents in the postpartum period. They explore how we can prepare for the shift into parenthood, ways to build a village of support, and how to lean on that village when it matters most. This kōrero also carries a gentle warning, as some parts may bring up feelings or memories for parents.
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Being Real Parents - Are We Working Ourselves Too Hard? A Conversation with Dr Denise Quinlan
Feeling burnt out, overloaded, or constantly on the go? In this episode, Kate talks with Dr Denise Quinlan about the pressure to do more, why so many of us are working ourselves too hard, and how to shift toward balance and wellbeing. If you're tired of the hustle and craving calm, this episode is for you.
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Being Real Parents - The power of kindness: A conversation with Joy Reid from One Mother to Another
Journalist and co-founder of One Mother to Another, Joy Reid, joins Anna to talk hospital stays, parenting through crisis, and the small acts of kindness that make the biggest difference. We explore the emotional load parents carry and how to support each other when life gets hard. A must-listen for anyone navigating children’s health, NICU stays, or wanting to make a difference.
Join the Real Parents crew discussing what they know as parents, but also as professionals supporting other parents. Real life examples mixed with behavioural, positive, child psychology and neuro-science.