The Parenting Tension Nobody Talks About

The Parenting Tension Nobody Talks About

The Parenting Tension Nobody Talks AboutEmma Reed
Published on: 16/03/2026

When your child refuses to leave the house and you desperately need to get out, the emotional ripple can affect your whole day. In this episode we explore the hidden parenting tension between a child’s resistance and a mum’s needs — and why calm is a skill you can practise.

Calm Exit Strategy
When Your Child Refuses a Coat… Should You Let Them Be Cold?

When Your Child Refuses a Coat… Should You Let Them Be Cold?

When Your Child Refuses a Coat… Should You Let Them Be Cold?Emma Reed
Published on: 10/03/2026

Should children always wear coats? In this episode, psychotherapeutic counsellor Emma Reed explores why children experience cold, wet and puddles very differently to adults — and how understanding that difference can reduce everyday parenting conflict.

Calm Exit Strategy
Why Getting Your Children Out The House Feels So Hard (It's Not Just You)

Why Getting Your Children Out The House Feels So Hard (It's Not Just You)

Why Getting Your Children Out The House Feels So Hard (It's Not Just You)Emma Reed
Published on: 05/03/2026

Why does something as simple as leaving the house turn into a power struggle? In this episode, psychotherapeutic counsellor Emma Reed explores the hidden dynamics behind everyday parenting flashpoints like getting dressed, transitions, and resistance — and why calm is a skill parents can learn.

Calm Exit Strategy
When Co-Parenting Works Well Enough

When Co-Parenting Works Well Enough

When Co-Parenting Works Well EnoughEmma Reed
Published on: 23/02/2026

Co-parenting doesn’t need to be perfect to support children. A grounded, inclusive look at how responsibility, repair, cooperation, and clear boundaries create safety — and why good-enough parenting really matters.

Co-Parent Calm