Episode 9: Michael Ray

Co-founder of The LGBT Mummies Tribe, Laura-Rose Thorogood and her wife, always knew they wanted children, but there were so many questions! ‘What are our options? Do we want to carry a child? Who carries? How? How much does it cost? Where can we do it? How do we choose a donor?’ Finding the answersContinue reading "Episode Thirteen: Laura-Rose Thorogood" The post Episode Thirteen: Laura-Rose Thorogood appeared first on .

While I dislike the term ‘fussy eater’ it’s a hugely common issue that takes up around 40% of the parenting emails sent to me each week. Having worked with children and families for over 27 years, I have come to realise that fussy eating is something that many, if not all children, go through during childhood. WhenContinue reading "10 minute tips: Fussy Eating" The post 10 minute tips: Fussy Eating appeared first on .

Whatever the reasonings for being a single parent, it can be quite overwhelming at times. Raising a family as a solo parent is an incredibly rewarding job – but one that’s often challenging and emotionally draining too. In this Episode I chat with Sarah, a single parent to her little girl who shares with us aContinue reading "Episode Twelve: Sarah Hayward" The post Episode Twelve: Sarah Hayward appeared first on .

If you want to know all about surrogacy – this episode is a must listen. Mark is incredibly open, honest and offers a true insight into all the decision making and planning that goes into choosing a surrogate. In this episode I chat to Mark who blogs and vlogs his adventures over at as aContinue reading "Episode 11: Mark from ‘Now That’s Just Gay!’" The post Episode 11: Mark from ‘Now That’s Just Gay!’ appeared first on .

For many kids – it’ll be SIX MONTHS since they last stepped inside school, so it’s going to be a little strange and worrying for many. In this episode of The Regular Parent, I share my back to school tips for parents, along with the thoughts and feelings of other parents on returning to schoolContinue reading "10 minute tips: Back To School Preparation and Thoughts" The post 10 minute tips: Back To School Preparation and Thoughts appeared first on .

Lockdown has left most of us all feeling a little sluggish and a little fragile mentally. PT and fitness professional, Sean Dawson joins, me for a chat on all things fitness and exercise and how it can make us feel brilliant not just physically – but mentally too. We chat exercise during pregnancy, post natalContinue reading "Episode 10: Sean Dawson" The post Episode 10: Sean Dawson appeared first on .

Argh – I’m sorry, I didn’t want to talk about going back to school just yet, but I know many will be starting back soon and wanted to share my ‘back-to-school sleep tips’ with you before the week before starting school was upon us so you can prepare!  The holidays, and before that – LOCKDOWN totallyContinue reading "10 minute tips: Sleep Tips for School" The post 10 minute tips: Sleep Tips for School appeared first on .

In this episode I chat with solo dad Michael Ray, who shares a glimpse into his life as a single dad with his little girl. Michael took the time to chat to me all the way over in Melbourne Australia! At 51, Michael Ray was thrust into life as a solo parent. He regularly campaignsContinue reading "Episode 9: Michael Ray" The post Episode 9: Michael Ray appeared first on .

Hello lovely faces! Welcome back another episode of The Regular Parent Podcast! In this episode I chat with the lovely Emma Shilton from the blog Mrs Shilts who opens up about her struggle with infertility, offers hope to others going through the same journey and shares her thoughts on parenting two young boys with herContinue reading "Episode 8: Emma Shilton" The post Episode 8: Emma Shilton appeared first on .

Hello lovely faces! Welcome back to The Regular Parent Podcast! In this 10 minute tips episode I’m talking all things tantrums! I share an insight into why they happen, how to avoid them and when they do happen (which they inevitably will at some point,) how to cope and keep your cool! You can listenContinue reading "10 minute tips: Tantrums (How to Cope and Keep your cool!)" The post 10 minute tips: Tantrums (How to Cope and Keep your cool!) appeared first on .