Chemmy Alcott on Being an Unapologetically Pushy Parent

We are so happy to have Kerri Northcott back on the podcast! It’s been almost six years since we last spoke to her and this is a very honest chat about what life looks like now. Kerri opens up about her daughter, Ivy and her experience of starting secondary school. She shares how things have changed over the past year, from anxiety and low self-esteem to masking in the classroom, and why they are now considering homeschooling. We talk about how hard it is to watch your child struggle, the pressure children are under at school and how it affects the whole family. Kerri also talks about her fertility journey and trying for a second baby over the past eight years. She shares how she is feeling now that she's taken a step back from IVF and the reality of navigating something that has been such a big part of her life for so long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re bringing you something very special this Friday - the first half of our Made By Mammas live show, recorded at the HoT Podcast Festival at the Kenton Theatre in Henley. In front of a room full of amazing listeners, Zoe and Georgia sat down with Hunted star and former detective Georgina Bradley and educator Joy Mbakwe for an honest, emotional and eye-opening conversation about raising children in today’s world. From smartphones and WhatsApp groups to social media, consent and the pressures facing our kids, this is a conversation every parent needs to hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re joined by the hosts of the Daddies Overnight podcast, Matthew and Ryan, to talk about their journey to becoming dads through adoption. They share the harsh reality of the adoption process, from assessments and waiting to the moment they were finally matched with their son, and open up about the highs, the challenges and everything in between. We also chat about life as same-sex parents, the importance of representation, and raising their little boy with love, honesty and pride. It’s a warm, honest and uplifting conversation about modern families and the many different paths to parenthood. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know that it isn't all rainbows and sunshine when it comes to parenting, and today's Friday Q&A is all about parenting hell, and looking at the sharper end of raising children. Your questions cover everything from dealing with ungrateful kids, name-calling and feeling like all control is being lost. We're no experts, but sometimes it helps to just talk these things out together! Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re joined by broadcaster, DJ and mum of two, Ashley James for an empowering conversation about being a mum, and a woman in today's society. Ashley opens up about some hair-raising stories from her past, how she navigates difficult situations for her children, and what inspired her to write her new book Bimbo, which is available to buy now! Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.