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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 42 MIN

Quietening the "This Is How You Parent" Noise with Eliza Fricker

from The Untypical Parent™ Podcast · host Liz Evans - The Untypical OT

Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textParenting when your child hasn't got the memo that everyone expects them to do things a certain way isn't just hard... it's really hard.Author and illustrator Eliza Fricker joins me on The Untypical Parent Podcast to talk about what happens when "traditional" parenting advice simply doesn't work for your family.So much of what Eliza shared resonated with me as a parent. We talk about meetings that we have to attend that just feel ridculous, knowing there wasn't a coffee morning for parents like her, how she found herself questioning her own instincts, and the moment she decided she was going to start drawing the reality of what families like hers were living through.I know we aren't the only parents to feel like this. If you'd like to connect with Eliza you can find her here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizafricker_missingthemark/?hl=enWebsite: https://missingthemark.co.uk/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Untypical Podcaster Lab If you'd love to start a podcast but the usual advice just doesn't seem to fit you, come and have a look at The Untypical Podcaster Lab. I'll help you go from podcast brainwave to your very first episode in just two weeks, in a way that works for you. https://info.the-untypical-ot.co.uk/untypical-podcaster-lab--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to this season’s sponsors:Terri Wyse & Rachel HelmThey are offering EBSA support through webinars and workshops.Upcoming Sessions: 📅 2nd September – Webinar for Parents & Families  📅 16th September – Joint Workshop (Parents + Schools) Podcast listeners receive £5 off using this code UNTYPICALPARENT5.Parent/carer webinarWorkshop--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support the show

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