Mother Tongue – Details, episodes & analysis

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Today, I’m joined by a truly incredible guest—someone whose wisdom and experience have helped countless families navigate the joys and challenges of parenting. With a background as a highly experienced Norland nanny, Nanny Lounna has dedicated her career to supporting parents and caregivers with expert advice on baby care, sleep, routines, and child development. Through her popular app and online resources, Louenna shares practical, no-nonsense guidance to help families feel confident and in control. She is also now a mum to a beautiful little girl. 

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Find the Louenna App: www.louenna.com/thelouennaapp
Find Louenna on instagram: @nannylouenna

Find Mother Tongue on instagram: @wearemothertongue

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to. Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION

To enter our competition:

1. Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast
2. Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)
3. Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagram
4. Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!

 You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.

Today, I’m joined by an incredible guest who has helped thousands of parents navigate the tricky world of baby and toddler sleep who has also become known as Just Chill Mama! Rosie Davidson is a certified sleep consultant, bestselling author, and mum on a mission to bring calm and confidence to parents struggling with sleepless nights. Through her expert advice, online courses, and supportive community, she’s helped families around the world create gentle, effective sleep routines—without the stress or guilt. 

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Find Rosie on instagram: www.instagram.com/just_chill_mama/

Find Mother Tongue on instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/

THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.

Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

THE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITION

To enter our competition:

1. Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcast
2. Leave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)
3. Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagram
4. Then head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!

You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay.

Relocating to Saudi Arabia comes with unique challenges and opportunities, especially when it comes to finding the right accommodation. In this episode, we explore the best strategies for securing housing in Saudi Arabia, from understanding local rental practices to choosing the right neighbourhood for your lifestyle. 

List of compounds: 

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2. https://www.kingdom-city.com
3. https://www.alnakhla.sa
4. https://www.agr.com.sa
5. https://antaraliving.com

App for finding off compound housing: https://sa.aqar.fm 

The Expat Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/theexpatadventures/

Find Mother Tongue on instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/

Find Frankie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankiehiltonx/

 We’d love to hear from you! Have questions about our podcast? Reach out to us at info@wearemothertongue.com

This episode is brought to you by our fabulous sponsors: 

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Nanny Louenna is back on Mother Tongue and we can't wait to share this week's episode with you.  

Louenna shares her wealth of knowledge, covering everything from managing siblings and how to keep things fair and handle the squabbles to how to tackle toddlers’ eating habits and when to think about stopping that night time bottle of milk. 

We also cover tips on settling in a new baby with a toddler at home, how to keep your toddler busy at home and how to react to toddlers when they are frustrated. 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nannylouenna/?hl=en
Website: https://linktr.ee/nannylouenna

You can find us at www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/?hl=en

On this week's episode, we discuss all things mindful parenting with the wonderful Joanne Jewell. A mum of three, therapist and mindfulness teacher, Joanne has helped countless families and individuals around the world to become better versions of themselves.  

But what is mindful parenting? How can we be present with our children rather than getting distracted or wishing something was different? How can we draw on our own childhood to make us better parents?

We discuss everything from boundaries - what they are and how to set them - to what makes people finally want to seek therapy and how do we get our significant others to be on the same page?!   

Joanne shares her own experiences of parenting to help us unpack all of our burning questions about bringing up children in a more mindful way. 

Website: https://www.joannejewell.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_joannejewell/ 

Mother Tongue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/?hl=en

Joanne will be Dubai running a series of workshops from 25th October. Check her website for more details. 

Products mentioned:

Mother Tongue Memory Book https://mother-tongue.zbni.co  

Whether you are a tourist visiting Dubai, Dubai is your home, or maybe you're a new parent who has just moved to Dubai, this episode is for you! 

We discuss all our favourite spots in the city from hotels and restaurants to soft plays, water parks and everything in between. We cover cafe culture, the perfect place for a date night plus lots of personal stories and recommendations. 

If you have any other questions to ask us or need further information on any of the spots mentioned in this episode, either leave us a comment or drop us a message on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue

This episode was sponsored by LEGO® DUPLO® - to shop the brand, please visit:  www.lego.com or visit LEGO Certified Stores. 

Where do we start with today’s guest?! She's the OG Mommy Blogger of the UAE, host of DubaiEye’s hugely successful afternoon radio show, a champion of body positivity, a freelance writer and an all round super mum to two gorgeous girls. 

On this episode of Mother Tongue, we cover everything from fitness, climbing mountains and body positivity  to her 15 years of expat life and alphabet dating. We also tap up Helen for her favourite spots in Dubai and best book recommendations during our quick fire questions. 

Croatia hotel: https://www.maistra.com/properties/family-hotel-amarin/#/
Ergobaby carrier: https://fivelittleducksme.com/brand/ergobaby/

Find her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_helenfarmer_/?hl=en
Website: https://helenfarmerofficial.com/

Come and say hi to us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/?hl=en 

Since becoming a mother, I have come to realise that allergies and reflux issues in babies and toddlers are not straight forward - in fact, they are completely the opposite, leaving parents at a complete loss and pulling at strings to try and find solutions. I can relate - I have been that parent! 

To try and shed some light on the complexities of allergies, today we are chatting to an expert - a woman who is a qualified Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist. With a number of different accolades to her name, during her 13 years, she has gained extensive experience working alongside children and their families.

Today's episode is packed full of facts, evidence based research, myth busting and a huge amount of useful information! The Children's Dietician offers a wealth of knowledge on everything from allergies and cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) to reflux and feeding. 

We answer questions on omeprazole. Is reflux the symptom of a bigger issue? Does dairy get into our breast milk? What is good poo vs bad poo? 

Lucy's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childrensdietitian/?hl=en

Lucy's website: https://www.thechildrensdietitian.co.uk/

Find Mother Tongue on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/?hl=en

This week we discuss maternal mental health with holistic and spiritual life coach and mindset mentor, Harriet Mandak. We delve deep into identity loss, overwhelm and mum guilt sharing our experiences and discussing ways on how parents can feel more empowered in their own skin.

Harriet's goal is to help women who are lost, stuck and disconnected from themselves, smash through their limiting beliefs, remove the blocks that are holding them back and guide them back home to their true, whole selves, towards a purposeful, joyful, fulfilled life.

A great episode for everyone, not just mums!

Happy listening, love MT xx
 
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Find Mother Tongue on instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue/?hl=en

On this episode we are talking all things newborn sleep which is hugely timely for both of us - Sarah is pregnant and taking notes and Maryanne is sat with a newborn on her lap almost bursting with questions!

We catch up with infant Sleep Consultant, mum of three, NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood and founder of Just Chill Baby Sleep. A passionate woman who is a pioneer when it comes to demystifying sleep information and empowering parents to become their child’s sleep expert, Rosie has helped so many parents,  helping them understand that we shouldn’t have to suffer through unnecessary sleep deprivation. 

We discuss it all including: 

• Is white noise a crutch? 
• The links between feeding and sleeping 
• How to help your toddler bond with your newborn 
• How to tackle bed time and bath time routine with more than one kid
• How to get your newborn into a routine 
• Tips on swaddling 

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/just_chill_mama
www.instagram.com/justchillbabysleep

Website: https://justchillbabysleep.co.uk/

Find us on instagram at: www.instagram.com/wearemothertongue