My Story

My name is Charis Halsall, and like many parents, I didn’t become passionate about parenting until I was deep in it myself.

Before motherhood, I worked in education supporting children with additional needs, helping them navigate behaviour, emotions, and learning. I loved the work - and for nearly a decade, I ran a business creating resources for schools.

But nothing prepared me for becoming a mum.

When my first child arrived, I stepped away from my career and into full-time motherhood, expecting it to feel natural. Instead, I felt challenged, overwhelmed, and unsure - questioning myself in ways I never had before.

By the time my second child came along, I knew something had to change. I wanted to understand behaviour, emotions, and mindset - not just for my children, but for myself. So I learned. Constantly. Deeply. Obsessively.

Over the years, I’ve read more than 300 books, trained as a certified parenting coach, and continued the ongoing work of reparenting myself. As a mum of three, I know this journey is never finished.

This podcast exists so parents don’t have to feel lost, guilty, or alone - because support shouldn’t only be for our children. It should be for us too.

Parent Unplugged is where science meets real life - helping parents understand behaviour, protect their mental health, and parent with confidence, not perfection.