Barbara created Life Skills from The Mansion Podcast after writing the (unpublished) book THE BOOK EVERY PARENT SHOULD READ WITH THEIR KIDS.

The book was created to open conversations between parents and children—conversations you might find difficult, conversations you might be out of touch with, but would like to know how your child feels. On Life Skills from The Mansion Podcast, she discusses how to teach kids about confidence, good manners, overcoming setbacks, and life planning.

This week we discuss Mindfulness for Stress and what we can do to alleviate the pressure we feel when stress builds. Donna Campbell from

Float-ology will take us through a short meditation you can do anywhere. Give it a try 👌🏾

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This week we ask, Is failure a thing? Where do you stand on failure v success. Can failure shape you and give you character or is that a lie?

What does success mean to you?

Get some pro tips on singing, dancing, and acting auditions from west end star Ashford Campbell (Dreamgirls, The Drifters Girl, Beautiful, X Factor.) And find out how Monopoly taught him resilience, how to handle money and showed him how to strategise for his job.

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Planning doesn’t have to mean writing a detailed plan for the future, on the contrary. Planning can be much more exciting and fun.

Have you made strides to plan for your children’s future? How does that look?

Join me to listen to my views on planning for the future, towards ‘that thing’ you want to do with your life.

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Teenage skin requires effective products that are gentle, cost effective, and are easy to use. Natural products are not only good for your skin, they also benefit the environment.

Showing your child (girls and boys) a quick routine will help boost their confidence as their skin improves. What is their skin type? What is your skincare routine? Is this a conversation you are ready to have with your kids? Let’s open the door.

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Etiquette! What is that and why should I care?

Etiquette is all about the way we carry ourselves, it’s an essential life skill to present the best version of ourselves. No matter what class, how much money you have , or where you come from. We should all practice etiquette. But do you? What do your kids know?

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Manners are polite and respectful ways to behave around others. Do teens get it right or wrong? How are yous?

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How to get confident for an important event. An essential life skill you can access at any time. Especially when you’re feeling low. Learn what I do and what you can teach your kids about being confident with my 12 Tips to Build or Boost Your Confidence. Listen, follow, share!

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Having a healthy mindset = power and countless possibilities for your future.

One of the most important things we know benefits our lives is to have a positive mindset. This does not come naturally to some; it is something you can work on by yourself at anytime. Having a mindset that is full of hope can lift you from the depths of despair to an unrecognisably brilliant you. Are you working on yours?

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