The Courageous Mumma

Author: courageousmumma

Madeleine Stanimeros is an author, writer, consultant, speaker and Mum. She has been writing and speaking on parenting for 14 years and regularly meets with parents to encourage and support them with strategies to enrich family life and strengthen connections through the easy and not so easy moments.
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Why We Lose It! - parenting hack to keep your cool with Transactional Analysis
Episode 111
Friday, 21 November, 2025

Ever found yourself pleading “Pleeease, come on!” or threatening consequences? In this episode, we’re diving into a simple, eye-opening framework that reveals why we slip into those moments, and how tiny shifts in our tone and presence can completely transform everyday conversations into parenting battles. From school-run stand-offs to bedtime drama, you’ll start to see these patterns everywhere and laugh at how human we all are. Join me as we explore the three ego states of transactional analysis (Parent, Child, and Adult) and learn how to stay in that grounded, calm, connected space - even when your child is doing everything they can to pull you into the pit. If you want clearer communication, fewer power struggles, and a home where boundaries and kindness co-exist, this episode hands you the tools to get there - starting today. 📬 Contact Madeleine: Have a question or comment Email me at madeleinstani@icloud.com — I’d love to hear from you. Resources & Links: 📖 Get Madeleine's parenting book: Explore Madeleine’s practical, grace-filled guide to raising resilient children — from toddlerhood to young adulthood and beyond. click here 🗓️ Book a session with Madeleine: Want to go deeper? You can book a one-to-one parenting session with me click here Connect with me on Instagram: @thecourageousmumma