In this episode, Dr Linda de Caestecker from Care Visions Family Talk sat down for a practical and heartfelt conversation with Stewart McClean from Mellow Parenting to explore what truly makes parenting effective, compassionate, and impactful. Rooted in the belief that strong relationships are the foundation of every child’s development, Mellow Parenting brought deep insight and warmth to the discussion.

What Listeners Took Away from the Episode:

• How small, intentional actions can strengthen relationships and build resilience
• Practical, accessible techniques for creating a nurturing family environment
• Real-life stories of how Mellow Parenting has empowered families to thrive

About Our Guest:

Stewart McClean, National Development Officer at Mellow Parenting, brought over a decade of experience as a trainer and practitioner. His role involved supporting Mellow practitioners across the UK, delivering programmes alongside families, and sharing insights from the incredible work being done to support children, young people, and carers. A father of two teenagers, Stewart also enjoyed coaching football in his spare time.

About Mellow Parenting:

For over 25 years, Mellow Parenting has remained committed to enhancing family relationships, mental health, and overall wellbeing. They support partner organisations in delivering evidence-based early intervention programmes through training, supervision, peer learning, and collaborative opportunities - creating lasting, meaningful change for families across the UK and beyond.