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ParentTalk# with Bev

A Black mum's voice on parenting with guest interviews and special appearances from Bella da cat!  Episodes share insights, and more, on this journey called parenting.  Whatever stage you are at.

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Episode 4: University Student's Renting: My dilemma

Episode 4: University Student's Renting: My dilemma

Did you know you need to be a UK homeowner to act as guarantor for you child's rent outside of halls of residents? In Br... Read more

24 Jun 2023

58mins

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Episode 3: What is H.E.A.R ? Why we should know about it?

Episode 3: What is H.E.A.R ? Why we should know about it?

Do you know what a H.EA.R. is? Nor did I. If you have children at university or going to university you should know abou... Read more

1 Apr 2023

25mins

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Episode 2: Handling Incident at School

Episode 2: Handling Incident at School

Sharing my response to an incident a Year 7 mother is facing with her daughter's new secondary school.  Nipping things i... Read more

23 Feb 2023

26mins

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Episode 1: Parents v Grandparents: The struggle is real

Episode 1: Parents v Grandparents: The struggle is real

When it comes to grandparents and our children are parents always between a rock and a hard place?  A nan's comment, to ... Read more

20 Jan 2023

39mins

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Episode 17: Parenting for the long haul

Episode 17: Parenting for the long haul

This was the last unpublished podcast for 2022 reflecting on how we might deal with the long journey of parenting. Like ... Read more

12 Jan 2023

26mins

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Episode 16: Christmas Alone

Episode 16: Christmas Alone

Christmas season 2022 can be the lonely for so many reasons. Parents, or anyone alone at this time can seem hopeless.  I... Read more

24 Dec 2022

35mins

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Episode 15: State verses Independent/Private Schools Part 2 of 2

Episode 15: State verses Independent/Private Schools Part 2 of 2

A "nitty gritty" final part of our discussion on the topic.  Do more Black teachers need to apply to teach in these plac... Read more

22 Dec 2022

55mins

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Episode 14: State verses Independent /Private Schools Part 1 of 2

Episode 14: State verses Independent /Private Schools Part 1 of 2

I am joined in this discussion by teachers, support staff, parents and a student talking about a  Black experience in In... Read more

19 Dec 2022

48mins

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Episode 13: Cost of Living - Impact for some families (P1)

Episode 13: Cost of Living - Impact for some families (P1)

Parenting is a juggling 'act' for many of us. We often hide our struggles, but parents are speaking more about the impac... Read more

4 Nov 2022

30mins

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Episode 12: Two Black Mothers Chat

Episode 12: Two Black Mothers Chat

The controversial use of the N word by a white pupil, at my friends school, triggered a conversation between 2 black mot... Read more

26 Oct 2022

1hr

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