Disappointment is part of life — but that doesn’t make it any easier to watch a child struggle when they’re left out, overlooked, or let down.
In this episode, parenting coach Camilla McGill shares 5 powerful steps to help children process disappointment and build emotional resilience — without rushing them to feel better or stepping in to fix it.
Camilla explains how parents can:
✅ Respond with calm empathy when their child says, “It’s not fair — I never get picked”
✅ Stay connected when their child cries after not receiving a sticker, prize, or reward they were hoping for
✅ Help a child reflect on the effort they put in — even when the outcome didn’t go their way
✅ Avoid offering a treat or saying “never mind” when a child is visibly upset about missing out
✅ Support children when they feel left out of a birthday party, game, or class award
Whether it’s a child feeling crushed after not being chosen for Star of the Week or excluded by a friend, this episode offers warm, practical support to help parents guide their child through the moment — and out the other side, stronger.
Also covered in this episode:
– How to respond when a child says something emotional like “Nobody likes me,” even if it’s not entirely accurate
– Why jumping in with treats, solutions, or silver linings can backfire
– How to gently ask questions that help children process the moment rather than lash out or withdraw
🎧 Question of the Week:
What do we do and say when our child isn’t invited to the party — and then says, “Nobody likes me”?
💬 Want personalised support from Camilla?
Book a free discovery call to talk about your unique parenting situation and find out how she can help:

When you're ready here are 3 ways that Camilla could help you further:
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child and never seem to get anywhere?
Wish your child came with a manual, as you're just not sure what's the best approach?
1.Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally to transform your family life. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call

2. For blogs, free downloadable guides and other information go to https://www.myparentingsolutions.com

3. Go to Camilla's instagram for further tips and inspiration https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

Your child is begging, whining, or having a meltdown, and all you did was calmly say “no.” Suddenly, you’re second-guessing yourself, snapping, or giving in just to keep the peace. Sound familiar?

In this episode, parenting coach Camilla McGill explains why holding boundaries is so hard, and how to do it in a calm, clear and kind way, even when your child shouts “You’re a bad mum!” in the middle of the supermarket.

You’ll learn how to hold firm without losing your cool, while building resilience and trust in your child.

✅ Hold the boundary with warmth (without over-explaining)
✅ Don’t explain on repeat - here’s what to say instead
✅ Stay steady in the storm - even when emotions run high

Plus, hear one mum’s Coco Pops supermarket dilemma, a story about mint ice cream and regret, and a powerful coaching example that helped a child sleep better, all through consistent, kind boundaries.

🎁 Free guide: www.myparentingsolutions.com/justlisten

📞 Book a discovery call: www.myparentingsolutions.com/chat

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: The struggle of holding boundaries
00:24 Why boundaries are important
01:57 Real-life parenting dilemma: The supermarket scenario
02:48 ✅ Tool 1: Hold the boundary with warmth
06:10 ✅ Tool 2: Don’t explain on repeat
09:08 ✅ Tool 3: Stay steady in the storm

Connect with Camilla for a FREE discovery call www.myparentingsolutions.com/chat

Get Camilla’s free guide How to Get Kids to Listen www.myparentingsolutions.com/justlisten

When you're ready here are 3 ways that Camilla could help you further:
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child and never seem to get anywhere?
Wish your child came with a manual, as you're just not sure what's the best approach?
1.Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally to transform your family life. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call

2. For blogs, free downloadable guides and other information go to https://www.myparentingsolutions.com

3. Go to Camilla's instagram for further tips and inspiration https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

You’re doing everything you can to raise kind, respectful kids—but sometimes they push you to the limit. Maybe they scream at you, throw food, hit a sibling, or completely lose it over something small… and in that moment, you find yourself shouting, “Time out!”
We’ve all been there. Time-outs seem like a quick fix—but in this episode, you’ll learn why they rarely work the way we hope, and what actually helps children calm down, feel safe, and make better choices next time.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
Why time-outs often backfire and disconnect us from our kids

A powerful story from Camilla’s own parenting that changed how she sees difficult behaviour

What dysregulation really looks like—and why kids need connection, not isolation

3 powerful alternatives to time-outs you can start using today

💬 Question of the Week:
“My child shouts ‘I don’t care!’ when I say I’ll take something away—what do I say instead?”
👩‍🏫 Hosted by Camilla McGill
Parenting coach and mum of four, Camilla helps parents build calmer homes and stronger relationships with their children—using love, empathy, and healthy boundaries.
💬 Ready for more personalised support?
Book a free 60-minute discovery call with Camilla and find out how her coaching can help you feel calmer and more confident in your parenting.
👉 https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT
🎙️ Subscribe or follow the podcast to get weekly parenting tools and inspiration
📩 Send Camilla a message or ask a question for a future episode: camilla@myparentingsolutions.com

When you're ready here are 3 ways that Camilla could help you further:
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child and never seem to get anywhere?
Wish your child came with a manual, as you're just not sure what's the best approach?
1.Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally to transform your family life. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call

2. For blogs, free downloadable guides and other information go to https://www.myparentingsolutions.com

3. Go to Camilla's instagram for further tips and inspiration https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

You’re trying your best to be a kind, calm, emotionally available parent—and yet your child is still shutting down, being rude, or melting down for no apparent reason. It’s frustrating, confusing, and sometimes heartbreaking.
This episode will help you decode what’s really going on beneath the surface when your child acts out—and give you simple ways to stay emotionally connected, even when your child says “Nothing” and shuts you out.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why children often show us their feelings instead of telling us
• A relatable story from Camilla’s own parenting life that will shift the way you see defiant or rude behaviour
• What to do when your child won’t open up, and how to gently help them share what’s going on
• 5 powerful strategies to build connection and create emotional safety

💬 Question of the Week:
“When I see my 6-year-old son is upset and I ask him what’s the matter, he just says ‘Nothing’ — what am I supposed to do then?”
You’ll get practical ideas to handle this kind of emotional shutdown without pressure, shame, or trying to force a conversation.

👩‍🏫 Hosted by Camilla McGill
Parenting coach and mum of four, Camilla helps parents build calmer homes and stronger relationships with their children—using love, empathy, and healthy boundaries.

💬 Ready for more personalised support?
Book a free 60-minute discovery call with Camilla and find out how her support can help you decode your child’s behaviour and feel more confident as a parent:
👉 https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/CHAT

🎙️ Subscribe or follow the podcast to get weekly parenting tools and inspiration
📩 Send Camilla a message or question for a future episode camilla@myparentingsolutions.com

When you're ready here are 3 ways that Camilla could help you further:
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child and never seem to get anywhere?
Wish your child came with a manual, as you're just not sure what's the best approach?
1.Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally to transform your family life. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call

2. For blogs, free downloadable guides and other information go to https://www.myparentingsolutions.com

3. Go to Camilla's instagram for further tips and inspiration https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

Sibling rivalry driving you up the wall? From constant squabbles to explosive bath-time battles, it’s hard to know when to step in—and how to do it without always picking a side.
Parenting coach Camilla McGill shares 4 clear, practical strategies to help you stay calm, avoid taking sides, and guide your children to work things out for themselves.

These tools will help you bring more peace to your home while building empathy, cooperation, and lasting sibling connection.

The 4 Key Strategies
✅ Shift Your Role – Become the calm coach, not the referee

✅ Stay Neutral and Lead the Repair – Guide your children forward without needing to know every detail

✅ Set the Stage for Success – Prevent predictable squabbles by planning ahead

✅ Spotlight the Good Stuff – Catch the kindness and build more connection

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode
🎓 Sibling Rivalry Resolved – On-Demand Workshop & Manual
Includes real-life examples, scripts, and a 16-page downloadable guide to reduce fighting and build sibling harmony.

💬 Let’s Connect
Book a free discovery call to talk to Camilla

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Handling Sibling Fights: Why this matters so much

01:25 Question of the Week: “My daughter is always mean to her little brother…”

01:55 Strategy 1: Shift from Referee to Coach

04:18 Strategy 2: Stay Neutral and Lead the Repair

07:15 Strategy 3: Set the Stage for Success

09:38 Strategy 4: Spotlight the Good Stuff

11:20 Revisit the Listener Question

12:37 Final Thoughts + Recap

13:15 Additional Resources & Closing

When you're ready here are 3 ways that Camilla could help you further:
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child and never seem to get anywhere?
Wish your child came with a manual, as you're just not sure what's the best approach?
1.Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally to transform your family life. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call

2. For blogs, free downloadable guides and other information go to https://www.myparentingsolutions.com

3. Go to Camilla's instagram for further tips and inspiration https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

Why do the simplest moments with kids — like putting on a coat — sometimes explode into shouting, tears, and slammed doors?
Why do even the most loving parents find themselves saying things they swore they'd never say?

In this powerful conversation, parenting coach Camilla McGill shares the three biggest mistakes parents unknowingly make — and, more importantly, how small shifts can completely transform the connection with a child.

Listeners will hear a real-life "messy moment" that every parent will recognise and walk away with practical tools to:
✨ Stay calm under pressure
✨ Guide instead of control
✨ Focus on building long-term resilience — not just short-term obedience

If anyone has ever walked away from an argument with their child thinking, "Why did it go that way?" — this episode offers the insight and reassurance they need.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries

00:04 Why we make mistakes

00:51 Introducing the Question of the Week: Handling Frustration

02:12 Mistake #1: Controlling Instead of Guiding

06:54 Mistake #2: Reacting Emotionally Instead of Responding Calmly

10:37 Mistake #3: Focusing on Short-Term Obedience

13:56 Reply to Question of the Week: "How can I get my child to put their coat on?"

14:45 Summary and Recap

When you're ready here are 3 ways that Camilla could help you further:
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child and never seem to get anywhere?
Wish your child came with a manual, as you're just not sure what's the best approach?
1.Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally to transform your family life. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call

2. For blogs, free downloadable guides and other information go to https://www.myparentingsolutions.com

3. Go to Camilla's instagram for further tips and inspiration https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

“You’re stupid!” “I hate you!” “Give me it – NOW!”
If your child says things like this, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong. But the truth is, hearing those words can be heartbreaking, especially when you’re trying to raise a kind and respectful human with good manners.

In this powerful episode, parenting coach Camilla McGill shares why rudeness shows up so often — particularly with the people our children feel safest with — and what we can do to guide them without shouting, shaming or punishment.

You’ll learn:

• Why kids are rude (hint: it’s rarely personal)
  
  
• How to stay calm and hold your boundary
  
  
• The gentle replay technique that helps children practise respectful communication
  
  
• What to do when they’re rude to a nanny or grandparent
  
  
• And how to handle those painful words: “I hate you.”

Time Stamps

• 00:00 - Introduction and personal anecdotes about rude behavior in children
• 01:00 - Overview of the episode's structure
• 03:00 - Explanation of why children are rude
• 05:00 - First strategy – Staying calm and not reacting
• 07:00 - Second strategy – Recognizing emotions without shaming
• 09:00 - Third strategy – Asking for a polite 'replay'
• 11:00 - Handling rudeness towards nannies or grandparents
• 13:00 - Question of the week – Responding to 'I hate you'
• 15:00 - Final thoughts and resources

This is not about raising perfect kids. It’s about helping them express big feelings without hurting others — and giving you the tools to respond with confidence.

✨ Ready to shift the tone in your home? Grab Camilla’s free guide: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/justlisten

📩 Or book a free discovery call if you want personalised support. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call

🎧 If this episode helped, please rate it and share it with a friend or your child’s caregiver. Let’s spread the message of love and boundaries!

When you're ready here are 3 ways that Camilla could help you further:
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child and never seem to get anywhere?
Wish your child came with a manual, as you're just not sure what's the best approach?
1.Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally to transform your family life. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call

2. For blogs, free downloadable guides and other information go to https://www.myparentingsolutions.com

3. Go to Camilla's instagram for further tips and inspiration https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/

There’s a common parenting instinct to protect our children at all costs — and whilst that protective impulse is rooted in love, it can unintentionally hold our kids back.

Listen to this episode to learn three powerful reasons why we need to raise independent kids and why wrapping our children in cotton wool can prevent them from developing essential life skills like resilience, self-trust and problem-solving.

Camilla also offers practical, gentle ways to help your child learn to take ageand developmentally appropriate risks, build confidence, and grow into capable, independent people.

Expect lots of empathy, relatable stories from her own parenting journey, and real-life tips you can start using today.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why over-protecting them actually limits their growth
  
  
• How to introduce risk in a safe, age-appropriate way
  
  
• What to say when your child faces disappointment or failure
  
  
• The long-term emotional and developmental benefits of fostering independence
  
  
• Why handing over responsibility in small doses builds resilience
  
  

🔧 Practical Strategies You'll Hear:

• How to stay calm when your child pushes boundaries — especially near roads or in risky situations
  
  
• The power of using natural consequences instead of threats or punishment
  
  
• Why involving your child in decision-making fosters independence, cooperation and safety awareness
  
  
• How to model learning through your own real-life mistakes
  
  

🎙️ Question of the Week:

“My child refuses to hold my hand near roads or in car parks, and I’m terrified he’ll run off — what should I do?”
Camilla shares a beautifully balanced response that addresses both safety and the need to build your child’s decision-making skills and independence.

📌 Links and Resources:

• Want to take things further? Apply for Camilla’s transformational 1:1 coaching package by starting with a free discovery call
  
  
• Grab Camilla's fantastic free guide: How to Get Kids to Listen Without Nagging or Shouting

When you're ready here are 3 ways that Camilla could help you further:
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child and never seem to get anywhere?
Wish your child came with a manual, as you're just not sure what's the best approach?
1.Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally to transform your family life. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call

2. For blogs, free downloadable guides and other information go to https://www.myparentingsolutions.com

3. Go to Camilla's instagram for further tips and inspiration https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/