Empowering Motherhood with Ashley James

03/07/21 • 55 min

This week, the Mother Tongue ladies are joined by presenter, DJ, model, activist, empowerment coach and new mama to gorgeous Alfie.Ashley talks openly and honestly about her motherhood journey so far, sharing her love for breastfeeding, how she wasn't maternal, and the worry she felt over not connecting with her baby. Yet, since having Alfie, she tells us how her love grows daily for him and that being a mother has brought her so much joy. She speaks courageously offering her opinion about parents who give unsolicited advice, 'The just you wait mums', often causing unnecessary worry to new mums, rather than empowering other women. Ashley explains she prefers to use her platform to support other woman and give more positive, uplifting advice.To find out more about Ashley, visit her website and social platforms: Website: https://ashleylouisejames.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleylouisejames/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleyljamesProducts:Kokoso natural coconut balm: https://kokoso.co.uk/product/baby-soft-balm-stick/Love to Dream: https://lovetodream.com/Baby Bjorn bouncer: https://www.babybjorn.eu/?country=AEBaby essentials - Yalla Baby: https://yallababy.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Weaning with confidence with Charlotte Stirling-Reed

On this week's episode, the Mother Tongue ladies are joined by expert child & baby nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed. Charlotte shares her weaning journey with her own children, Raffy & Ada and gives us insight into when we can start weaning our baby; she discusses signs of readiness and the foods we should start with. They discuss the fears parents have around allergens, the common foods that can cause allergic reactions and how some pediatricians believe an early introduction of these foods can prevent allergies. To round up the episode, Charlotte tells us about her new book 'How to Wean Your Baby'. She explains how her book is a detailed step by step guide to weaning. 'How to Wean Your Baby' will be released on 29th April 2021 and is available for pre-order now.To find out more about Charlotte Stirling-Reed, explore her website and social platforms.Website: https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sr_nutrition/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SRNutritionTwitter: https://twitter.com/SR_NutritionTop products Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair: https://www.stokke.com/en-ae/highchairs/tripp-trapp/1001.htmlWean in 15: https://www.amazon.ae/Wean-15-Up-date-Recipes/dp/1529016339/ref=asc_df_1529016339/?tag=googleshopp09-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=406665079081&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17629847662211198968&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1000013&hvtargid=pla-909817783199&psc=1Eco Rascals: https://ecorascals.com/Baby Eats: https://babyeats.ae/ Skip Hop Spoons: https://www.skiphop.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mother's Day, all day, everyday - a chat with Kat Lebrasse

On this week’s episode, the Mother Tongue ladies talk to Australian fashionista and mama of two, Kat Lebrasse. We hear Kat’s thoughts on the dreaded mum comparison, affirming its difficult not to compare. She also mentions how it can be hard to share the triumphs we have in case it comes across as if you are boasting about being the perfect mum.Kat shares her advice on finding a nanny, saying it needs to be someone you can trust, find a connection with, makes you feel comfortable, and perfect fit for your little ones. She also mentions that the pressure we feel as mothers is often the pressure, we put on ourselves and that we need to be more kind to ourselves as we are all doing our best.To find out more about Kat Lebrasse check out her website and social handlesWebsite: https://www.lebrasse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katlebrasse/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/katlebrasse/_saved/Twitter: https://twitter.com/katlebrasseProducts & Recommended CompaniesMalaak: https://malaak.me/en/home/Oli Oli: https://olioli.ae/Pirates Lifesaver Club: https://pirateslifesaving.co.za/Tips and Toes: https://www.tipsandtoes.com/en/By Terry: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/by-terry-cellularose-brightening-cc-lumi-serum.htmlBumbo Seat: https://bumbo.com/Ginger & Spice Dribble Bib: https://www.babysouk.com/en/feed/bibs-burp-cloths/bibs.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.