This week on the podcast, Ellie Thompson is joined by Laura Guckian, motherhood coach, award-winning host of Momfessions, and ambassador for perinatal mental health charity Mothers for Mothers. Combining lived experience with expert insight, Laura has supported thousands of women to navigate the realities of motherhood with more confidence, compassion, and care.

In this conversation, we discuss the moments that matter most in early parenthood, from recognising when your mental health needs support to understanding how partners can truly help. Laura shares practical advice on navigating neurodiversity, setting boundaries around social media, and building a self-care plan that actually fits into real life. We also tackle tricky topics like postnatal depression, relationship dynamics, and how to support a friend who might be struggling.

If you're a new parent, a partner, or simply want to understand the messy, beautiful reality of life after birth, this episode is worth a listen.

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Host Ellie Thompson welcomes GP and certified paediatric sleep consultant Francesca Brewer, founder of The Baby Sleep GP, to answer a question every parent asks: why is my baby not sleeping?

Drawing on 15+ years of medical experience, Francesca shares safe sleep guidelines, how to manage baby sleep during illness and after vaccinations, and the medical causes of poor sleep in infants and toddlers. The conversation also explores the impact of sleep deprivation on the mental health of children and parents, with practical steps to build calmer nights and healthier routines.

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For more information or to contact Dr Francesca Brewer, head to thebabysleepgp.com. Follow on Instagram @thebabysleepgp.

Reflux Checklist: Everything You Need To Help Your Baby Beat Reflux

This podcast episode was sponsored by BIBS.

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My Baba founder invited parenting coach Katherine Sellery, founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution to talk about a variety of topics, including when to stop praising your kids.

This episode covers many issues, but in particular children's self-esteem and how to help them listen to themselves and their feelings. Children and anxiety is also discussed in detail, as it's a topic that's so apt at the moment.

Show notes

Katherine has an online 90 Day Parenting Reset Program to get parents to the front side of their parenting 

You can access her free webinar on the 3 Common Mistakes Parents Make and How to Reverse them on her website at 

https://www.consciousparentingrevolution.com/courses/webinar

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In this episode of My Baba's podcast Parental Control, paediatrician Dr Sophie Niedermaier-Patramani from Little Tummy joins the show to talk about children's winter health.

We talk about everything from childhood illnesses, chickenpox and measles to if it's actually possible to be too sterile in the home. We spoke a lot about the microbiome and its job in fighting infection and whether children actually need vitamin supplements or not.  The only thing the jury is still out on is whether you will catch a cold if you go out with wet hair!

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Sam Barclay is a graphic designer, photographer and author of the book 'I Wonder What it's Like to be Dyslexic'.

Dyslexia is a subject very close to my heart, both my husband and I are dyslexic and have unsurprisingly passed it on to our children. This book absolutely gripped me from page one, mainly because Sam isn't a dyslexic specialist but he is, himself, dyslexic.

His book makes it really easy for people to understand what it's like to have dyslexia and in particular, what the difficulties associated with reading.

I was delighted to welcome Sam to the podcast to talk through what it's like to be dyslexic.

We touched on everything from graphics and typeface to the creativity and communication skills that many people with dyslexia have. There are so many resources for the subject, but ones that I particularly like are Helen Arkyll Dyslexia Centre, Do it Profiler.com, and Crested.org.uk.

I'll leave you with my favourite dyslexia quote from one of the most famous dyslexics, Albert Einstein. "Everybody is a genius but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid."

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Sam Barclay: ww.sambarclay.co.uk   Link to buy Sam's book: https://www.sambarclay.co.uk/dyslexia-shop/p/book

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The new TV series of Fireman Sam, from Monday 26th October at 7am & 4pm on Cartoonito

We're joined in the hot seat this week by the one, the only Fireman Sam. 

Fireman Sam joins us ahead of Bonfire Night to share his tips on encouraging young children to understand the importance of fire safety at this time of year. 

With the majority of organised firework displays cancelled this year, Fireman Sam is on the case to ensure that our pets, kids and hedgehogs are kept safe on 5th November while some families choose to celebrate in their own back gardens. 

• Fireworks are exciting but they can be very dangerous. Listen to your grown-up about where is a safe place to stand
• Keep your sparkly sparkler safely away from other people and don't run with them
• Wear your gloves when you hold sparklers and keep them away from your body
• Once sparklers are finished, put them into a bucket of water, don't pick them back up
• Make sure you wrap up warm and don't wear dressing up clothes
• Stand at a safe distance from where fireworks are being let off and stay close to the grown ups
• Don't be tempted to throw anything into a bonfire or poke at it with sticks
• Be guided by your grown up this Bonfire Night and don't play in an area where fireworks are being let off.

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Amy Forbes-Robertson is co-founder of It Happens Education, the organisation set up to provide educational workshops on relationships and sex education.

They work with a range of ages and stages across the UK. Whether it's puberty or pornography, sexting or STIs, contraception or consent, festivals or freshers week you're worried about, It Happens Education is a great place to start. I listened to Amy at a sex and relationship seminar last year and immediately asked her to come on the podcast.  She made the whole subject matter so easy and unembarrassing and I read her book cover to cover the day it landed on my desk.  This is a must-read book for any parent.

Bio: Amy Forbes Robertson

Over the last 15 years, Amy Forbes-Robertson (BA, MPhil, PGCE, QTS) has worked in Education. During this time, Amy has interacted with young people and their parents, carers and teachers; as a volunteer, a project leader, a community outreach worker, in youth work, as a school governor and as a secondary-school classroom teacher (KS3 & KS4).

Amy is also responsible for running the Beacons Project at The Hay Literature Festival. Furthermore, Amy has worked as an accredited trainer for Cambridge Assessment International Examinations delivering teacher training both in the UK and abroad.

Working alongside Alex Fryer, (formerly www.alexandrafryer.com), a nurse and medical practitioner. They have formed www.ithappens.education. Alex and Amy deliver gentle and age-appropriate messages about Relationships, Sex & Health Education (RSHE). Moreover, they provide friendly and accurate information answering the many questions young people have about bodies, babies, birth, puberty, body image, confidentiality, masturbation, pornography, pleasure, sexting, delaying the onset of sexual activity, healthy relationships, LGBTQ+ issues, consent, STIS, contraception, festivals, gap years and university. They pride themselves on honesty and a good sense of humour, and their 'straight-talking' has been well received by over 200 schools. They now have 4 speakers delivering their work in schools across the whole country. Amy is increasingly being asked to speak at educational conferences and the teacher-training element of the business is blossoming as Statutory RSE approaches.

It Happens Education LLP also worked closely with 'The Sex Education Forum' on their 2019 'Countdown to Statutory RSE Conference', as well as contributing to current research projects gleaning student opinions on Relationships and Sex Education. More recently, Alex and Amy have been carrying out advisory and consultancy work in television & media exploring the history of Sex Education in society with Spelthorne Community TV. 3 of these programmes; 'Let's talk about Sex', were shown on Channel 4 early in 2019 and were very well-received. Currently 'It Happens' is developing a strong connection with some of the big names in UK Events & Festivals and using their platform to increase knowledge and information around the party-scene so that young people are more informed and able to understand the sex/substances and 'harm-reduction' conversation.

Through her years of experience, Amy intrinsically understands the lives of children and teenagers lives. She has been closely involved in pastoral care and safeguarding issues and is familiar with the challenges that young people face as they experiment with their own identity, friendships and relationships.

Amy supports the view that providing young people with good information is vital. She believes that talking honestly about bodies, relationships, sex and their recreational lives is essential. Only then can we enable young people to feel more confident, make more-informed and safer choice...

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Amy's recommended reading list:

• UK government's 50-page document - The Guidance to Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education
• UK government's National Curriculum in England - Science Programmes of Study: Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Amy's book: Brilliant Questions About Growing UP: Simple Answers About Bodies and Boundaries

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"This month I was so happy to speak with Joanna Jensen, founder Childs Farm and consultant dermatologist, Dr Jennifer Crawley. It seemed very apt to be talking-to them during National Eczema Week.

I had so many questions for these two from how to look after a baby's skin all the way up to tween issues and sun damage throughout the ages.  I have been using Childs Farm products on my children from day one, and  I love the story behind the brand. Joanna is an absolute inspiration to women, and I always call on her for anything skin related.

During the pandemic, my hands have taken a real battering and that was one of the main reasons along with it being National Eczema week that I wanted to pick her brains.  I hope you find this podcast as interesting as I did. Do feel free to share it on the school run." Leonora Bamford, founder of My Baba.

How to maintain healthy skin in children - how sensitive is a newborn's skin?  

When and how you can start using Baby products in the bath?

Tips on baby massage/moisturiser application

Newborns/babies: what skin issues should I be looking out for? 

Freckles and moles? When to seek advice. 

What is eczema? How can I treat eczema?

When should sunscreen be applied? How much sunscreen should you apply? 

Vitamin D - is there a time when you shouldn't put on sunscreen?

Does a UVA swimsuit offer more protection?

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Craig is the head of community insight at Super Awesome, the company that's drafted in to help big-name companies engage safely with kids online and so much more. This is a space and topic I'm desperate to know more about as often it can be quite literally like banging your head against a brick wall.

I called on Craig to answer some of those all-important questions. Please do get in touch if you have questions I can pass on.

Craig Donaghy Bio

Craig Donaghy has over 15 years of experience as a producer, writer, editor and community manager working on kids products including magazines, books and apps. He's the Head of Community Insight and Child Safeguarding at SuperAwesome.

SuperAwesome powers the kids digital media ecosystem. Our kidtech is used by hundreds of brands and content-owners to enable safe digital engagement with the global kids audience.

Show notes

Craig Donaghy's recommended resources for updated advice and tips on how to stay safe: 

Super Awesome - https://www.superawesome.com

PopJam - https://web.popjam.com/home

NSPCC - https://www.nspcc.org.uk

Net Aware - https://www.net-aware.org.uk

Childnet - https://www.childnet.com Internet Matters

Parents Zone - https://parentzone.org.uk/home

Commonsense Media - https://www.commonsensemedia.org

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We're joined by the incredible Lucinda Miller, clinical lead and founder of NatureDoc Clinic. Lucinda joins the show this month to talk to about cows' milk protein intolerance (CMPA) and the role of probiotics, gut bacteria, nutrition, and how to climb the milk ladder.

Lucinda explains the differences between non-IgE, IgE allergies and lactose intolerance, how to test for allergies as well as exploring possible links between CMPA and Caesarians versus natural births.

This is a really helpful episode for new mothers in particular, as we discuss the tell-tale signs of a dairy intolerance, what to look out for and what you should do if you suspect your baby is suffering.

Show notes

Article: Cows' Milk Protein Allergy: The Low-Down On Substitute Milks & Nutrients - Lucinda Miller

Dr Neil Shah -  Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Senior Lecturer at Great Ormond Street. Hospital, London.   Dr Shah can be contacted for appointments via Ms Rubi Begum at The Portland Hospital 215 Great Portland Street LONDON W1W 5PN on 0755 442 8969.  

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We are thrilled to welcome the incredible nutritionist Rhaya Jordan to the show to talk to us about everything from fussy eaters, snacking and weaning to vitamins and how to change food habits as a whole family. 

About Rhaya Jordan

Rhaya Jordan is a qualified nutritionist, naturopath and herbalist, resident nutritionist with Daylesford and practices at a health club called Bodyism in Notting Hill.

Show Notes

First Bite by Bee Wilson

Fearless Feeding by Maryann Jacobsen and Jill Castle

Bee Wilson
http://www.tasteeducation.com

Bahee Van de Bor https://ukkidsnutrition.com/expert-paediatric-dietitian-consultations/   The Ellyn Satter Institute https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/how-to-feed/the-division-of-responsibility-in-feeding/

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We welcome Mandy Gurney, a health visitor, sleep expert, and the founder of Millpond Sleep Clinic, back to the show to talk about children's sleep. 

In this brilliant podcast, Mandy talks about everything from sleep patterns and body clocks to sleep problems and how to master the art of learning those all-important cues.

She makes establishing a sleep routine super simple in this episode, touching on sleep regression and different sleep patterns depending on stage and age. We also discuss sleep deprivation in parents and the benefits of power naps. There's also some fantastic advice about transitioning from a cot to a bed.

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References: 

CALM app

Listen to Mandy Gurney's podcast on how to spot a sleep problem and eliminate bedtime battles here. 

Read Mandy's article The Sleep Plan: How To Help Your Child To Fall Sleep After A Busy Day here. 

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Psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE talks to us about the effect isolation and lockdown is having, both inside our brains and our bodies during this difficult time of isolation. 

At the time of our remote recording, the guidelines on isolation were rapidly changing, so I am sorry if anything discussed is out of date by the time you listen to this.

Do check out Julia's amazing new book 'This Too Shall Pass'.

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About Julia Samuel 

Julia Samuel MBE is a leading British psychotherapist. She has worked in private practice and with the NHS for the last thirty years and is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK. She lives in London with her husband and has four children and six grandchildren. 

Visit juliasamuel.com

Julia's new book This Too Shall Pass is out now. 

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With all this stress on our bodies and minds at the moment, I called on dietitian and cordon bleu chef Jane Clarke to help answer some questions on how to nourish our bodies inside and out. We recorded this bonus episode remotely so I hope you can hear us clearly.  Thank you to Jane for your words of wisdom!

This episode covers the following topics: foods to eat when you're anxious, how to get a better sleep rhythm and how not to put on too much weight at this time. 

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From pregnancy to your prime years, babies to teens, Jane's book Nourish gives essential nutrition advice for every stage of life. Find out the foods to eat – and those to avoid – to protect your health and feel your best.

Jane is both a dietitian and Cordon Bleu chef with more than 30 years' experience in the nutrition industry.

Jane is the author of nine best-selling books, was a columnist for over a decade for The Daily Mail, Observer, The Times and The Mail on Sunday, and regularly contributes on TV.

She worked with Jamie Oliver on several of his projects, including the School Meals revolution, which showed that people-power can bring about social change. It is with this same mindset and passion that she is leading Nourish by Jane Clarke, which provides a solution to the problem of undernourishment and provides empowerment and inspiration to those who are vulnerable or facing a health challenge.

Jane was the first person in the UK to open a private dietetic clinic, establishing a highly successful specialist Nutrition and Dietetic practice in London that has been running for the past 27 years. She advises some of Britain's leading sportspeople, entertainers and media professionals, and has been personal dietitian and nutritionist for David Beckham and Benedict Cumberbatch.

She is particularly regarded for her work with those living with serious illnesses such as cancer, neurological degenerative conditions, dementia and stroke, supporting patients from early diagnosis right through to end of life care, across all ages, including paediatric cancers and early onset dementia.

Jane has been awarded an honorary doctorate for her services to nourishing the vulnerable from the University of West London. As a qualified Dietician, Jane spearheads Nutrition and Dietetic practices in London and Leicester advising some of Britain's leading sportspeople and many of the world's biggest actors, music and media personalities, whilst also continuing to treat young children, teenagers and adults with health problems such as diabetes, IBS, dementia, depression.

Jane runs a specialist cancer and dementia nutrition practice in Marylebone, where she treats patients referred by GPs, consultants, carers and relatives.

Jane was David Beckham's Personal Dietician & Nutritionist during the 2006 World Cup, whilst also advising him and his team at his Football Training Academy.

Her books include the best selling series "Jane Clarke's Bodyfoods", Yummy! A Children's Nutritional Guide, Yummy Baby, Nourish and Complete Family Nutrition. She is also a regular contributor on British Television including all the major networks. She has written for The Daily Mail, Observer, London Times and The Mail on Sunday.

She was the Nutritional Consultant working alongside Jamie Oliver, on his groundbreaking television series Jamie's School Dinners and Jamie's co-presenter on Eat to Save Your Life! "Jane Clarke is an exceptional nutritionist. She loves food and she's a great cook - what a tiger!" - Jamie Oliver

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We thought this brilliant episode with arts and crafts blogger and founder of Red Ted Art, Maggy Woodley and My Baba's very own craft extraordinaire Nanny Anita was very timely for the moment. We really hope it sparks some great ideas for crafting and getting hands-on with the kids now and in the coming months.

This episode is about crafting, experiments and having fun with kids of all ages. We talk about fine motor skills and educational aspects to crafting and everything in between. It's amazing how much can be done with bits and bobs floating around the house. Crafting with kids definitely shouldn't cost a fortune and I really hope you get inspired by these two crafty queens, whether it be a seasonal craft with the kids or a 5-minute rainy day activity.

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Easy Paper Projects, Maggy Woodley, for more info visit here.

Maggy's resources and links: 

• https://iheartcraftythings.com/
• https://www.hellowonderful.co/
• https://www.artycraftykids.com/
• https://kidscraftroom.com/
• https://www.science-sparks.com/
• https://babbledabbledo.com/
• https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/
• https://rainydaymum.co.uk/

Maggy's favourite crafts:

https://www.redtedart.com/corner-bookmarks-designs/
https://www.redtedart.com/story-art-great-start-giraffes-cant-dance/
https://www.redtedart.com/autumn-crafts-chestnut-kastanien/
https://www.redtedart.com/49-diy-christmas-ornaments/

Nanny Anita's crafts:

• Friendship bracelets
• Monster blow painting
• Toucan paper plates
• Paper plate animals
• French knitting
• Origami Father Christmas Christmas cards
• Fluid painting
• Cross stitch coasters
• Lavender salt dough gifts
• Zen gardens
• Inside out stress balls
• Magical colour mixing
• Native American headdress
• Dream catchers
• God's eye
• Red cabbage indicator experiment
• Pendulum painting
• Love rocks
• Rainbow stacking stones

Nanny Anita's recommended useful websites:

Imagination Tree
Tinker Lab
Babble Dabble Do
Buggy and Buddy
Housing A Forest
Kitchen Table Classroom.
Happy Hooligans

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This episode of My Baba's podcast Parental Control is dedicated to talking about screen-time, technology and children's behaviour.   From Fortnite and Minecraft to apps and dreaded social media, child psychologist Dr. Maryhan Baker helps unfold these taboos and gives us all some great advice and food for thought on parenting in 2020!   This is a must-listen for any modern parent or anyone who might feel like a distracted parent.   More articles and expert advice by Dr. Maryhan:   Parental Control: Episode 6 How to Raise Well-Behaved Children & Why You Should Never Tell Your Child To Calm Down   How To Manage Screen-Time In Five Easy Steps   How To Create A Stress-Free School Drop Off In Five Easy Steps   Must-Read Expert Advice On How To Support A Child With ADHD   How To Help Toddlers Manager Their Emotions & Avoid Tantrums   Help Your Child Wind Down After School With These Simple Steps

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My Baba founder Leonora talks to Sophie Stanbury about everything from beauty and fitness to finding that perfect work-family balance. Living in London with her two boys, she shares her top tips on interiors, where to go in town and life as an influencer.  

This episode is full of Sophie's tips and tricks on how to look good, including how she looks after her amazing mane of hair, to getting things done at home.

Show notes

Follow Sophie Stanbury:

Instagram @sophiestanbury
Twitter @sophie_stanbury
Website sophiestanbury.co.uk

About Sophie

Sophie grew up just outside London in Surrey. After the birth of her first child Harry she studied at the Inchbald School of Interior Design, following her passions she started her own interior decorating business. She previously headed up the designer relations team at Swarovski where she was working with designers in fashion, stage and screen, lighting, jewellery and product design. It is her varied career which has given her such an insight into the interior, fashion and luxury world -­‐ she has spent her career in London working alongside London's elite. Her creative, outgoing and driven personality combined with excellent negotiation skills and commitment to hard work has led to her success. From hedge funds in New York designing the Chairman's private homes to London's most prestigious private members' club Annabel's running their membership and private events.

Sophie was introduced as a main cast member on the hit Bravo TV series Ladies of London in 2016, having formerly appeared as a friend in the second series. She was a very popular member of the cast navigating her journey of becoming a single mother and going through separation and later divorce. She was seen as a role model for many women going through similar experiences. She was also recognized for her ability to balance being a hands-­‐on mother with running her own interior design business which she still does.

Sophie plans to launch a very exciting hair product line next year which will provide a shortcut to home styling and is perfect for all busy glam girls on the run.

Sophie is also brand ambassador for a number of fashion, beauty and handbag brands and has collaborated on several fitness campaigns.

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This month nutritionist Jane Clarke talks to Leonora about gut health during pregnancy and in babies.   What is a healthy gut microbiome and how can you change it? We talk about gestational diabetes, c-sections and how to get your baby off to a good start. This is a short but very informative podcast and we hope you enjoy it.    Jane will also be telling us why she launched a new range of nutritious and delicious drinks, all made with organic ingredients, perfect for new and soon to be mums.   For more information about the drinks and Jane please take a look at www.nourishbyjaneclarke.com.

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Read Jane Clarke's latest articles on My Baba here. 

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Are children born picky eaters or is it something they grow into? How does diet affect academic and mental performance? And should you ever feed your child snacks before bed?

My Baba founder Leonora invited Lucinda Miller, a naturopath and Functional Health Practitioner, on the show to talk about children and nutrition: why their first foods are so important; how we can teach children to look after their bodies and why she never talks to her own children about good food and bad food.

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Read Lucinda's latest articles on MyBaba.com here.

Find out more and contact Lucinda on Naturedoc.co.uk

Products mentioned on the show:

BioGaia ProTectis Probiotic - suitable from birth

ProVen Probiotics - suitable from birth to school age

Zita West My Baba Children's Multivitamin & Probiotic Powder - suitable from 12 months to 12 years

BetterYou DLux Vitamin D - suitable for all ages

Minami Nutrition MorEPA Fish Oil - suitable from ages 3+

Bare Biology Super Hero Fish Oil - suitable from 6 months to 12 years

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Why is sleep so important? How do you calm them down after a nightmare? And is there a perfect amount of sleep for your child?

My Baba founder invited Mandy Gurney, a health visitor, sleep expert and the founder of Millpond Sleep Clinic on the show to talk about children's sleep problems, how to learn your child's sleep pattern and the things that stop them dropping off to sleep at night.

This episode looks at how one spots a sleep problem (1.17); most common sleep problems and the main causes (2.10); learning your child's sleep pattern - are they a night owl or morning lark (5.35); how you tackle 'bedtime battles' and helping them switch off (10.30); how the bedtime routine changes as children grow older (12.25); whether any screen time before bed is okay (13.55); how food impacts sleep (15.28); jet lag and staying in a sleep routine on holiday (17.38); nightmares - how to comfort your child after a fright (19.50); nightmares vs night terrors - what's the difference (22.40); how to manage teeth grinding (26.20); teaching children the importance of sleep (27.15); supplements, sleep sprays, mindfulness apps (29.10); and finally, the perfect amount of sleep (30.15).

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Read Mandy's latest articles on MyBaba.com here.

Find out more and contact the Millpond Sleep Clinic on MillpondSleepClinic.com

 

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Why don't children do what you ask them? How do you help them understand when they're embarrassing you? And what do you do when your child says 'I hate you' ?

My Baba founder Leonora invited child psychologist and parenting coach Dr Maryhan Baker on the show to talk about behaviour and rewards, helping your child manage their emotions and why she believes parenting books don't work.

This episode looks at what not to do when your child is having a meltdown (1.10); why children don't do what you ask of them (4.30); whether you should reward good behaviour with food (6.27); how to phase out the reward system (9.10); when to start reasoning with a child (12.40); how to label emotions and help children manage them (13.45); whether you should just let them your child do what they want (17.40); how to help them understand they're embarrassing you (19.53); what do you do when child says 'I hate you' (26.40); diagnosing your child as hyperactive (27.28); whether you're passing your phobias onto your children (29.00); how to help them articulate their emotions and prevent worrying (30.15); deciding to see a therapist (34.00); how to know if you're doing parenting right (40.00).

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Read Maryhan's latest articles on MyBaba.com here.

Find out more and contact Maryhan via her website: DrMaryhan.com

Why Parenting Books Don't Work, DrMaryhan.com

Maryhan's Take 10 Beads activity

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How much is your gut having an impact on your health and wellbeing? You might be surprised...

My Baba founder Leonora invited nutritionist and dietician Jane Clarke on the show to talk about how gut health and the impact it has on our physical and mental health, and the simple changes we can make to improve our family's health and wellbeing.

This episode looks at how the modern diet and stress affects gut health (1.33); how to know if your gut is healthy (2.00); tweaking your diet to improve your gut health (3.10); whether sugar feeds cancer (6.15); if good gut health is simply all about eating a balanced diet and exercising (8.25); how sleep affects your microbiome (10.29); IBS health complaints (11.45); how to tell if you have an intolerance or allergy (12.35); the impact of chemicals and pollution on your gut (14.28); gut health and weight gain (18.08); how to be proactive with your pre and probiotics (20.26); poor gut health and depression (26.22); children's gut health (28.35); overuse of antibiotics and how it is affecting our children (29.56); and, finally, the "wonder foods" that should definitely be part of your child's diet (34.20).

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Please note, this podcast was recorded in summer, so some of the fruit and vegetables mentioned may no longer be in season. Eating seasonally supports the environment and provides balance to your diet.

Learn more on NourishByJaneClarke.com or pick up a copy of her book here.

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On this week's episode, we're joined by Louise Fox, a mother who has turned unimaginable personal loss into a powerful force for change. Louise's son George was a bright, animal-loving 12-year-old when he began having headaches that were repeatedly dismissed as harmless. Eleven months later, he died from an aggressive brain tumour. In the years since, Louise has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Brain Tumour Research, supported the Tessa Jowell Foundation and co-founded the Angel Mums collective to improve paediatric palliative care. She's now a leading voice in Brain Cancer Justice, a campaign demanding serious government investment and better care for brain cancer patients.

Brain Cancer Justice

We'll talk to Louise about how she and her family navigated those first terrifying weeks of misdiagnosis, what she learned about the shortcomings of current treatments and why she's fighting to make genome sequencing and clinical trials available to every child with a brain tumour. We'll hear about George's character and the community of "Gorgeous George" supporters who've kept his memory alive, and ask Louise what policy changes she believes could help transform brain cancer from terminal to treatable.

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Instagram Links

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• Louise Fox
• Angel Mums
• Tessa Jowel Foundation

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How can you assess how fertile you are? Does mental health have an impact on fertility? And are you falling for the common fertility myths?

My Baba founder Leonora invited fertility expert Zita West, who has helped thousands of couples through their pregnancy journey, on the show to talk to us about the common issues couples face when trying to conceive, lifestyle adjustments you can make to improve your fertility, and whether medical intervention is always necessary.

Key topics this episode touches on include: how age affects fertility (1.30); assessing how fertile you are (3.10); getting pregnant in your 20s, 30s, 40s (4.57); how fertility is a 'whole body approach' (7.24); how to deal with the uncertainty around conception (8.50); a balanced diet and your fertility (14.50); common mistakes people make when trying to conceive (17:08); optimising your man's fertility levels (22.02); when you should seek medical advice (22.54); holistic and medical intervention (25.00) and more.

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Read Zita's latest articles on MyBaba.com here.

Find out more on ZitaWestClinic.com

Pregnancy Common Questions Fact Sheet, NHS.

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Why do people get allergies? What does an allergic reaction look like? Are vegan and gluten-free diets contributing to intolerances? And how can we help our children develop healthy immune systems?

My Baba founder Leonora invited Dr Tom York, full-time GP and first-time dad, on the show to talk about allergies, why allergy rates are increasing in children, how to spot an allergic reaction and whether our overly clean lifestyles are damaging to our health.

Key topics this episode touches on include: how 'the hygiene hypothesis' and cleanliness affects allergies (04.00); how our diets have changed over the years (06.02); whether vitamin D supplements can support our immune systems (06.55); what to eat during pregnancy to reduce the risk of childhood intolerances in your baby (08.00); the best ways to treat allergies (10.42); and how pollutants in the home are causing reactions (15.18).

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How To Protect Your Family From Allergens Indoors & Outdoors. Tom York, My Baba.

Why the world is becoming more allergic to food. BBC.

Why are food allergies in children on the rise – and is there anything parents can do to protect them? Guardian.

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Why is sugar so addictive? Why are schools still feeding our children so many sugary treats? And how has eating sugar in our own childhoods affected our health and current relationship with the sweet stuff?

My Baba founder Leonora invited Lizzie King, a nutritional health coach and founder of Lizzie Loves Healthy, onto the show to talk about sugar and the potential damage it's doing to our children's health.

Key topics the episode touches on include; whether making a swap from refined to natural sugar is necessarily the best option (04.28), the safest time to introduce sugar to your child or whether you've done so without realising (11.00), healthy after-school snacks (16.30), going cold-turkey and quitting sugar (20.18), why sugar levels have quietly crept up in processed foods (27.30), sugar and gestational diabetes during pregnancy (33.50), and how to identify if your child isn't getting enough of certain food groups (43.05).

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Links

Food Facts - Sugar, Change4Life, NHS UK

Lizzie Loves Healthy Family Food, by Lizzie King

Apple and almond cake recipe, by Lizzie King

After school snacks, Lizzie Loves Healthy

Millie's Kipchup, Amazon

Children's Multivitamin Ages 1 to 12, Zita West x My Baba

Vitamins and minerals and where to get them, by Lizzie King

Alexandra Rose Charity, @alexandrarosecharity

Concern UK Ration Challenge

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Leonora interviews four teenage girls about their lives online. From the right age to give your child a smartphone to getting around safety barriers to what teens are doing to protect themselves on the internet, here's what all parents should know about online safety.   

ADHD in early childhood can be difficult to recognise, and many parents have questions about what's typical behaviour and what might need further support. In this episode of the My Baba podcast, host Ellie Thompson speaks with Dr Sasha Hall, a Senior Educational Psychologist with over 19 years' experience in the education system, about the early signs of ADHD in little ones, and the important role schools play in the diagnosis journey.

About Dr Sasha Hall

Dr Sasha Hall is a Senior Educational Psychologist with over 19 years of experience in the education system. She began her career as a nursery nurse before moving into primary teaching, later embarking on a professional doctorate in Education and Child Psychology in 2010. Sasha now divides her time between working as a Senior Educational Psychologist for a local authority and running her own private practice. Alongside this, she is the Lead Visitor for the HCPC and a guest lecturer and fieldwork tutor at several of London's leading universities.

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Girls and friendships can be a challenging mix to navigate. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Holly Symons, a Clinical Psychologist, founder of Raising EQ®, and mother of two, to explore the challenges of friendships and how parents can best support their daughters Dr. Holly answers a wide range of questions and shares practical strategies to help children build meaningful, lasting connections.

Whether your daughter is feeling left out, facing friendship conflicts, or simply struggling to fit in, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and tools to guide them through.

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• Raising EQ Podcast: https://www.raising-eq.com/podcast
• Blog posts: https://www.raising-eq.com/blog
• Instagram: @raising_eq

When it comes to fertility in your 40s, the path to parenthood can feel overwhelming and, at times, isolating. That's why we're joined today by one of the UK's leading voices in fertility care: Dr. Jyoti Taneja, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Avenues London.

IVF Over 40: What's Really Possible?

In this episode, we'll break down what women can realistically expect from IVF after 40. This will include success rates, treatment options, tests to consider, and what's available through the NHS versus private clinics. We'll also explore some of the biggest myths surrounding age and fertility, discuss donor egg options, and gain Dr. Jyoti's perspective on hope, timing, and making informed, empowered decisions on this deeply personal journey.

Whether you're just starting to explore IVF or looking for clarity after setbacks, this episode, 'IVF Over 40', is here to inform, encourage and support you.

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Kate Griggs is a powerhouse in the world of neurodiversity. As the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, she's on a mission to help the world understand, value, and support dyslexic thinking—not as a disadvantage, but as a superpower.

She's the author of two bestselling books, This Is This Is Dyslexia and Xtraordinary People and the host of the chart-topping podcast Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking, where she's interviewed everyone from Sir Richard Branson to Erin Brockovich.

In this episode, Kate takes us back to the beginning of her own dyslexic journey—and shares what inspired her to launch a global movement. We talk about the outdated education system, how to nurture dyslexic strengths from a young age, and why ADHD, dyscalculia, and other forms of neurodiversity so often go hand in hand. She also shares the common traits she's noticed in successful dyslexic thinkers and the one piece of advice she'd give her 7-year-old self.

If you're a parent, teacher, or someone navigating neurodiversity yourself, this conversation is full of insight, warmth, and wisdom.

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• This Is Dyslexia
• Xtraordinary People

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My Baba founder Leonora is joined on the show by the Queen of Mum Hacks, Casey Major-Bunce.

Casey had a tough childhood and was diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. Her unique way of thinking and the creative life hacks she shares online has led her to stardom with over 700k Instagram followers and millions of views.

Casey is bringing out her first book 'The Big Book of Major Mum Hacks' and on this episode, she shares a few of her favourites. 

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Abigail Derr from Young Lives v Cancer sits down with Jamie and Ellie Thompson to share their heart-wrenching yet powerful story, Billy the Brave: A Family Fight Against DIPG. In this episode, Jamie and Ellie open up about their son Billy's diagnosis with DIPG, a terminal brain cancer, and the five-month battle that followed.

Billy The Brave: A Family's Fight Against DIPG

They discuss the first symptoms that raised alarm, the pivotal moment that took them to A&E on 7th November 2023, and the shattering reality of being told their son wouldn't survive.

Together, they reflect on the challenges of radiotherapy, the emotional toll of steroids, and how they clung to hope amidst devastating blows.

This is a conversation about resilience, love, and raising awareness of DIPG—a fatal disease that's poorly understood, underfunded and under-researched.

Join us as we honour Billy the Brave and the Thompsons' fight to make a difference as they launch Billy's Battalion and plan for their next fundraising event, Billy's Bash: A Family Funday.

To donate to Billy's Battalion, part of Abbie's Army, please click here. 

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This week on the podcast, Ellie Thompson catches up with the brilliant Jaime Amor, the creative force behind Cosmic Kids Yoga, and now star of her brand-new Sky Kids Original series, Jaime's Yoga Adventures.

If you've ever done a downward dog with your little ones, you'll already know Jaime — her YouTube channel has inspired millions of children to move, stretch, and breathe through storytelling. And now, she's bringing that same magic to television, blending adventure, mindfulness, and movement in a fun, family-friendly format.

In this episode, we chat about Jaime's Yoga Adventures, the power of storytelling to help children connect with their emotions, and how yoga can build strength, balance, and resilience — both physically and mentally.

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Welcome to part 2 of our managing emotions podcast featuring the amazing Dr Maryhan Baker. This week, she guides us through addressing questions about navigating the challenging times of puberty.

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This is the first of 2 series on tackling anxiety in children. In this first episode, we are focussing in on the early years, starting from toddlers. Don't forget to tune into the second one where we discuss puberty, teens and all the anxiety that comes with it.

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I'm literally buzzing after an hour chatting to Lucinda Miller who is so incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition and feeding our children. Today we talk about the importance of what we feed our neurodiverse children and families with literally hundreds of tips and hacks for us all. 

 

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Perimenopause seems to be a bit of a buzzword at the moment and I had no idea that it could last so long. I was so thrilled to have Dr Louise Newson, the absolute guru on the pod this week who answered all the questions I had on HRT, hormones, migraines, contraception and her relationship with Davina McCall. I hope you find it as helpful as I did.

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Today I am talking with Andy Cook, Chief Executive at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, where he is responsible for overseeing the charity's progress over the coming years. The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity supports people with dyslexia to bring about positive changes in their lives. Established in 1971, the charity removes barriers to learning and life for children, young people and adults with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties by providing expert, personal and life-changing support.

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Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes Tom Barber from Original Travel. They discuss everything from bonding holidays with just 1 child to road trips, luxury holidays and then the all-time travel bucket list. But most importantly they talk about what is trending this year in the travel industry.

Original Travel also absorbs 100% of the carbon footprint generated by their clients by financing large reforestation projects around the world.

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We welcome two of the UK's best parenting experts to the show to discuss the importance of role-play in partnership with role-play pioneers, Casdon.

Importance of Role-Play with Casdon

Baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed and parenting expert Sue Atkins join My Baba's Editor, Ellie Thompson, to share their thoughts, advice and top tips on using role-play toys to benefit young children (and adults).

Together, they explore everything from why role-play time is fundamental to a child's development and the benefits of using role-play toys to implementing role-play to encourage children to enjoy mealtimes and overcome milestones.

They discuss the importance of consistency, as well as common issues surrounding self-esteem and confidence among children. They talk through problems of mealtimes, fussy eaters, stalling at dinner time, and creating healthy eating habits. A must-listen!

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Ellie Thompson welcomes NHS GP and author Dr. Ellie Cannon to the show to talk about this year's winter health concerns and their impact on our children. Dr. Ellie dives into the latest on COVID this winter, the perks of the flu vaccine for kids, the scoop on the chickenpox vaccine, as well as some easy tips for dealing with croup. 

Dr Ellie is supporting NHS England's latest campaign which is raising awareness of changes to the way you access help and receive the care you need from your GP practice. In addition to GPs, many GP practices have a range of other health professionals who can help you, including nurses, physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists, mental health practitioners, paramedics, social prescribers, and health and wellbeing coaches. Listen now to find out more. 

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Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes pelvic health physiotherapist and author Clare Bourne to the show to learn about the importance of the pelvic floor.

"I've been desperate to get Clare on the show to learn more about pelvic floor exercises and how we can build them into our daily lives. It's a quick podcast, but she had so many tips and tricks. It was great to get her on." - Leo Bamford. 

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Strong Foundations: The ultimate guide to pelvic floor health through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause

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Joining Ellie Thompson on the show today is the fantastic Dr. Holly Symons, a licensed clinical psychologist and the brilliant mind behind raising-eq.com. Together, they dive deep into a crucial subject: mental health in infant school-age children. From the significance of emotional intelligence in parenting to addressing issues like depression, learning differences, self-harm, and body image, they cover it all.

Mental health in infant school-age children

Holly shares her expert knowledge on how parents can effectively respond to negative thoughts and behaviours both in the moment and over time. Prepare to be enlightened as she imparts invaluable tips and strategies for nurturing our children's self-esteem, resilience, and overall happiness.

 

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Website: raising-eq.com

Instagram: @raising_eq

The Invisible String, Patrice Karst 

Grandad's Island, Benji Davies

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Welcome to a heart-to-heart podcast that delves deep into the realm of family, security and future planning as Ellie Thompson welcomes Matt Towe, co-founder and CEO of mortgage platform Meet Margo to discuss the importance of life insurance. Meet Margo is a brokerage offering straight-talking mortgage and insurance advice to help more women navigate homeownership.

The importance of life insurance

In this special episode, we're bringing you a life insurance Q&A session that goes beyond the numbers and policies to touch on the core values of safeguarding what matters most. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of life insurance, answering some burning and  often brutal questions while emphasising the power of preparation and protection for your family's journey ahead.

Matt, also known as @themodernbroker on Instagram, has helped thousands of people take control of their home finances, and he's here with us to mark Life Insurance Awareness Month and answer all my questions on life insurance, mortgage rates and why it's so important to take out a will.

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Meet Margo website: https://meetmargo.uk/
Instagram: @meet.margo and @themodernbroker

Meet Margo is offering My Baba readers a FREE WILL if they reference 'MYBABAFREEWILL.' Valid until October 31st, 2023. Click here to contact Meet Margo and find out more.

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Get ready to dive into an absolute gem of an episode as editor Ellie Thompson teams up with the one and only Louise Boyce, also known as Mama Still Got It!, the OG mumfluencer! Louise joins the show to share the juicy details of her new book and dish out some serious wisdom on all things parenting and exactly how to navigate those Calpol years.

Get ready for a discussion on the importance of teaching our kids about healthy body image, and how to handle the ever-present world of social media and how it can impact our kiddos' lives.

Hold onto your hats because this conversation takes an unexpected turn into the realm of adulting as they tackle the epic battle against pesky nits. Who would've thought? Get ready for some serious nit-busting strategies and hilarious anecdotes.

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Mama Still Got It! How to Make It Through the Calpol Years Without Losing Yourself

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Education expert and ADHD coach Dr. Michal Solomonovich joins the show to discuss strategies for parenting ADHD kids. Dr Michal Solomonvich is co-author of the new book Champion! Everything You Need To Be Your Greatest You, designed to equip kids with the skills they need to thrive and be happy.

Strategies for parenting ADHD kids

In this episode, My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson quizzes Dr. Michal on a whole host of techniques for parenting ADHD kids, from boosting their self-esteem to helping ADHD kids achieve their goals, and why it's so important to identify and focus on their strengths instead of their weaknesses. We're here to tell you that ADHD is a superpower, and Dr. Michal is on hand to share those all-important strategies to help us help our kids to harness its strengths.

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Champion! Everything You Need to Be Your Greatest You

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Leonora welcomes Sergei Urban, aka, TheDadLab, to the show to discuss all things science and fun, with some exciting activities you can do at home with the kids this summer. 

Sergei's website is a treasure trove of fascinating things to do with the kids, stocked wealth of knowledge. Leonora also quizzes Sergei on his Nature Workbook - a collection of printable activities to inspire, spark curiosity and creativity and foster a love for the natural world.

Join Sergei Urban, the mastermind behind TheDadLab and Leonora, as they share ways to bring the joy of hands-on learning directly to your home.

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Get ready for some serious girl talk as Ellie Thompson welcomes the fabulous Steph Douglas, the founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers, to the show! Steph will be dishing out the juiciest details on all things family life, conquering those chaotic newborn days, finding the perfect balance between family roles and busy careers, and even tackling the not-so-glamorous perimenopause.

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Instagram: @dontbuyherflowers and @steph_dontbuyherflowers

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