Parenting the anxious loyalist

I’m joined by my friend David for an honest conversation about something so many of us wrestle with: letting our kids struggle. From the urge to fix everything to the challenge of holding boundaries, we explore why stepping back is often the most loving thing we can do. Whether it’s toddler tantrums or teen defiance, we talk about what it really means to support rather than rescue — and how those moments of struggle can lead to growth, resilience, and deeper connection. If you’ve ever felt torn between helping and holding back, this one’s for you.   Resources & Links: 📖 Get the book: Explore Madeleine’s practical, grace-filled guide to raising resilient children — from toddlerhood to young adulthood. click here  🗓️ Book a session: Want to go deeper? You can book a one-to-one parenting session with me click here 📬 Contact me: Have a question or just want to say hello? Email me at [email protected] — I’d love to hear from you. Connect with me on Instagram: @thecourageousmumma            

The Enneagram Type Six is a wonderful character type, a great friend, a competent, compassionate disciplined achiever, but they can get themselves in an anxious muddle which stops them from progressing with confidence.  Come and hear five ways that you can help them to flourish - to keep those strong, healthy character traits without tipping into overdrive.   Pop here for the book Parenting For Life Pop here for a consultation Pop here for the blog Pop here to email Madeleine: [email protected]

I'm back! I hope you've had a fun summer.  I'm launching this term with a fun book, perfect for your friends for Christmas. It's snippets of overheard conversations to make you titter, raise your eyebrows, question yourself and/or the quotee. How would you respond to this one?  "Why does everyone suddenly need a second screen? It's a post-Covid thing...You know, we're not all operating air traffic control from home!" Open to conjecture on that one.  We also chat about the anxious side of early motherhood and how Natasha coped. Snippets of conversation from Emphatic Middle-Class Women, by Natasha May can be found at Waterstones.com, Amazon and for a signed copy, message Natasha.t.may on Instagram.    

Today we talk about pooh and wee and what happens for children emotionally and physically when there are difficulties. Rachel Thomas is the lead specialist nurse for Children's Bladder and Bowel Team for Gloucestershire.  She talks us through the early and late interventions. There are lots of laughs but lots of great info too.   She recommends: https://eric.org.uk to answer all your questions. and the book, Amy Gets Eaten, by Adam Kay Email me if you're thinking about the day or evening course: [email protected] For your copy of Parenting For Life, pop here For a parenting chat/consultation, pop here Find me on IG @thecourageousmumma    

What should you close before you doze? Do your kids know what to do if there's a fire? What are a credit card and cling film doing in with your Meds? A gripping tour of first aid and how to support your children (or anyone) in common difficulties. Come and learn new things and examine your existing perspectives. To Contact Meg Sawford: [email protected] Meg signposts to these two  Choking Jelly babies How to use a Defibrillator For your copy of Parenting For Life, pop here For a consultation, or a chat about a consultation, pop here Find me on IG @thecourageousmumma or pop me an email... [email protected]    

 Coming to you from my convalescence after an op  - with the Enneagram type 5.   The fives have some great strengths; Firstly, their intellectual capacity and their ability to think deeply and critically are admirable. They are excellent researchers and often good problem solvers. They are naturally curious and have a thirst for knowledge. They can often see connections and patterns that others miss. They’re fabulous in a pub quiz, though sometimes their knowledge is specialised, so then they’re just fabulous in certain rounds.   See if you recognise yourself, your child or your friends or partner...         Introspective Analytical Curious Independent Thoughtful Reserved Cerebral Detached Perceptive Objective Focused Reclusive

Have 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.    For a chat with me, pop here To get your copy of Parenting For Life, Pop here Ig; thecourageousmumma blog: thecourageousmumma me: [email protected]  

Happy 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   For a chat with me, pop here To get your copy of Parenting For Life, Pop here Ig; thecourageousmumma blog: thecourageousmumma me: [email protected]    

Do 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. to contact me; [email protected] ig: thecourageousmumma blog: thecourageousmumma

May 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.  ask a question or contact me; [email protected]   Book on ADHD: Scattered Minds - pop here  Adult guide to diagnosis - pop here  Louise's blog Pink Pear Bear - pop here  Get your copy of Parenting for Life find out about parent coaching/book a chat here Book mentioned: Gifts of Imperfection pop here