"The Parent Pod" is Here!
A bite-size "Micro-Pod" for parents - An new addition to Great Little Insights
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Dear Readers,
Something NEW for you today!
I recorded a little five minute voice-note that I wanted to share with you. I’m calling it a bite-size “Mini-Pod” and if you like it, I’ll make some more! 👍
I’ve decided to call this little (experimental) project of mine “The Parent Pod” - because it’s cute, it rolls off the tongue and I love it, so why not!
What is The Parent Pod?
Good question… This idea was sparked by listening to ’s lovely little “Pep-Talks” she puts out on a Monday for her community members. I thoroughly recommend Selina’s Substack by the way, it really is a joyful up-lifting place, with a lovely community of inspiring and supportive members. 🥰
Anyway… So, the idea is that I will record random voice-notes of whatever parenting insight I’m thinking about at the time. Whether that be a quick tip or a technique I’ve tried, a little golden nugget of wisdom I’ve picked up, or perhaps even an epic fail I’d like to share. It will all be coming your way… The good, the bad and the ugly! 🥴
I am always striving to share the whole story (warts and all) of my parenting journey, because with the comparison trap getting bigger and bigger (thanks to social media and the shear volume of content online) we need to know (more than ever) that we are NOT the only ones who get it wrong!
We need to hold each-other up and be prepared to admit, “Ok, I failed at this bit, but I am trying”. To be real and to be human, that’s what we need as parents and that’s what our children need us to be too. ❤️
A Little Sound Issue 😬
Unfortunately, after recording this “episode” (if we can call it that 🤷🏻♀️) I realised that the sound occasionally dips to a much lower volume. I’ve tried to fix this as best as I could - because I did NOT want to re-record it, damn it! 🙄 So, it’s not perfect, but I think I’ve got it to a level where there won’t be any volume spikes loud enough to burst your ear drums! Anyway, there we have it… Enjoy!
The Book I Mentioned
“Raising a Happier Child Mother” by Anna Mathur
Ok, that’s it for today - I promise I will use a proper microphone next time, so hopefully no sound issues from now on.🤞
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Mine are 28 and 21 but had to drop in and put a voice on your name. Lovely piece and well done for just going for it. We are both just finding our way around Substack, we'll be experts in no time!