Before I started the Parent Champion course, my life was stressful, repetitive and felt like it was going nowhere fast. I did not value myself at all and upon reflection this affected my family directly, particularly my children. I had no confidence and would never stand up for myself or say that dreaded ‘no’ word […]
Is the “Nanny State” the problem in parenting? Part 3
In Part 1 of this series of blog posts I looked at the culture the Government is facing, in Part 2 the practitioners and their environment and in this one I want to look at the content and outcomes. I have looked at the 6 Content Themes set out in the Department for Education document […]
Is the “Nanny State” the problem in parenting? Part 2
In my last post I explained my concern that we need to change the culture for parents to ask for help and parenting support because they feel stigmatised, failures and disempowered, albeit by well meaning professionals. The problem has been built up over a number of Governments, who have been supporting families. Professionals have been […]
Is the “Nanny State” the problem in parenting? Part 1
A £3.4 million parenting initiative starts today; it is being piloted in three areas of the UK to give advice to new parents – you can hear cries of “nanny state” can’t you! A vast array of information, sometimes conflicting is being offered in a variety of ways. How do parents decide what to do? […]
Mum of 2 year old – I am on a journey of self discovery
What was my life like before the course? I react to situations very quickly and emotionally and feel like I am living on my nerves. I look at things from a negative point of view and always feel like people are judging me, especially as a parent. I find it hard to take any advice […]
