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First Time Mum's Chat

First Time Mum's Chat

By: Helen Thompson
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Commencing your parenting journey is a big life changer and in this podcast I share tips and strategies to help and inspire you so you can build confidence in your parenting and forge a magic bond with your little one. Getting started as a mum is often a lonely, daunting journey and many feel alone and unsupported and lack a support network or village. For more than two decades, Helen Thompson has made it her mission to fill this gap and support mums as a childcare educator and more recently as a baby massage instructor. In every single value-packed episode, Helen will be your guide, sharing ways to help you in areas including postpartum, breastfeeding/lactation, self-help and healing your body and mind after giving birth so that you can learn ways to relax and gently ease into your parenting journey. It’s a mix of interviews and solo shows from Helen you’re not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life.

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Episodes
  • 5 Unexpected Truths About Toddler Emotions Every Mum Should Know

    5 Unexpected Truths About Toddler Emotions Every Mum Should Know
    Jun 3 2026

    #203 - Has your toddler started getting upset more quickly than before, leaving you wondering where these big emotions are coming from?

    In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, Helen Thompson explores what's often happening beneath those sudden tears, frustrations, and emotional reactions that can seem to appear out of nowhere.

    You'll discover why toddlers often struggle to make sense of big feelings, why they may sometimes push you away when they're upset, and why your calm presence matters more than having the perfect response.

    If this stage has been feeling a little confusing lately, this episode will gently reassure you that you're not alone—and that what your little one needs most is often simpler than you think.

    Check out the show notes at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/202.
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    9 mins
  • When Your Crying Baby Feels Overwhelming: 5 Powerful Reminders

    When Your Crying Baby Feels Overwhelming: 5 Powerful Reminders
    Mar 18 2026

    #202 - When your baby cries and nothing seems to work… it can feel overwhelming.

    Have you ever stood there while your baby cries and suddenly felt completely overwhelmed — unsure what to do next?

    In this episode of First Time Mum’s Chat, Helen Thompson explores why those moments can feel so intense in early motherhood and shares five powerful reminders that can help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with your baby.

    Sometimes when a baby cries it can feel like something has gone wrong — but often what has disappeared in that moment is simply confidence, not the connection between you and your baby.

    Check out the show notes at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/202
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    12 mins
  • 6 Phrases Parents Say Daily — Could They Damage Your Child’s Confidence?

    6 Phrases Parents Say Daily — Could They Damage Your Child’s Confidence?
    Feb 18 2026

    You’ve probably said “calm down,” “you’re fine,” or “use your words” today — almost every parent has.

    But what if these common phrases are actually making it harder for your child to feel safe, understood, and emotionally secure?

    In this episode, Helen shares simple language shifts inspired by gentle parenting and positive parenting approaches that help babies and toddlers regulate emotions, build confidence, and cooperate more easily — without guilt or perfection.

    Check out the show notes at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/201.
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    17 mins
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