@cbeebies: Does the school gate wait fill you with fear? Just one of the challenges when you’re shy. @Sara Pascoe and @charliehedgesdj reflect on how shyness shapes their experience of parenting, from school gate chats to the everyday moments that can feel unexpectedly daunting. Listen in full on @BBC Sounds or watch on @BBC iPlayer #CBeebiesParentingHelpline #Parenting #StartingSchool
There is something unique about making a new friend vs making a mum friend. It’s like you’re supposed to be an elevated version of yourself that didn’t have dirty teenage years or go to raves or used to smoke or swears. Whereas if I meet someone who isn’t a “mum friend”, my past and vulnerabilities are part of me and something we can connect over.
2026-08-08 09:28:44
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