Parental Control

Lucinda Miller is always my go-to for advice when it comes to feeding the family. Although this podcast is relevant for any parent, this is more focused on secondary school ages. We talked about how the food we eat affects our moods and why cooking from scratch gives the most nutritional benefits. Lucinda surprised me by saying why a good fry-up could actually be the best start for children before school. And we talked a lot about helping children with neurodiversity can fuel their bodies in the right way. As always, I had to touch on gut health, hormones, and what supplements our children should or could be taking. Don't forget to tune in to find out why zinc and iron are such important minerals for growing children. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

For Children's Mental Health Week, My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Allison Henry from the emotional wellbeing app, Moshi. Allison is head of research and efficacy at Moshi and has over 20 years of experience in the education space. Allison joins Parental Control to discuss the benefits of mindfulness for kids, how it can positively impact their mental health and how Moshi's recent collaboration with tonies® is making mindfulness even more accessible for kids. If you're new to the wonderful world of mindfulness, this podcast episode is a great place to start. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Download the Moshi app Find Moshi at tonies® What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Editor of My Baba Ellie Thompson welcomes maternal health advocate and sexpert Clio Wood to the show to discuss the launch of her new book 'Get Your Mojo Back', which focusses on the topic of sex after birth. We talk about the impact of your new arrival, the role of hormones and body shape, and how all these things can make sex feel very different. Clio shares her expert advice on how to get back on track when it comes to sex, intimacy and pleasure after birth. This podcast episode breaks the silence around the topic no one is talking about: how to have enjoyable sex after birth, with some sound and sensitive advice on how to get your sex life back on track. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website:

I could talk about gut health until the cows come home, so speaking to Rebecca was an absolute pleasure this morning. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the gut microbiome and agrees about the importance of the first thousand days. If you're looking for a probiotic for anyone in the family, this podcast is for you. We discuss everything surrounding the topic of gut health, from when to start taking a probiotic and how often, to the development of an infant's gut and allergies, including whether allergies can be grown out of. We touch on eczema, colic and reflux and round off with the importance of moderation when it comes to nutrition and processed food. My takeaway buzzwords from this podcast episode are 'diversity' and 'variety'. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Immune + good for adults hayfever: Probio7 Immune+ Good for travelling: Probio7 Boulardii Max Good for kids: Kidskalm Biotic Sachets, 1-12 years Good for babies: Bifikalm Multibiotic Relief Drops, 0-12 months What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Ellie Thompson welcomes top baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed to the show to talk about toddlers and their eating habits. Charlotte troubleshoots a whole host of questions surrounding toddlers and mealtimes, sharing expert advice on how to make life around the dinner table a pleasant place to be. Charlotte is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling How to Wean Your Baby and has just launched her new book, How to Feed Your Toddler. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes How To Feed Your Toddler, Charlotte Stirling-Reed What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Leonora Bamford welcomes nutritionist Gabriela Peacock to the show to discuss tween and teen nutrition. Leonora quizzes Gabriela about body image and how to handle those difficult conversations, the impact of hormones and diet on skin and useful supplements to boost nutrition and support hormonal changes. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes It's good for Teens to have protein before bed. Easy forms are: Cheese Turkey Low sugar yoghurt Nuts Good things to look out for teens: A good multi-vitamin Probiotics Fish oils (great for hormone balance) And think about zinc for boys Kombucha can be a good alternative to lemonade and great for their gut health Breakfast – eggs and yoghurt are a good option, or a nice nut milk with porridge. A protein shake is better than nothing Mid-afternoon snacks are important – remember the importance of protein again as this helps with mood swings and keeping blood sugar levels constant GP Nutrition – great for mums on the run https://gpnutrition.com/products/the-gold- solution?_pos=1&_sid=9394f8932&_ss=r/?variant=40502026207268 GP Nutrition Fish Oils https://gpnutrition.com/collections/omega-3/products/gold-essential- trio/?variant=32452677369892&selling_plan=595263524 Nutri Advanced – good brands to look at for teens and tweens https://www.nutriadvanced.co.uk Wild Nutrition https://www.wildnutrition.com VSL https://www.vsl3.co.uk Baba West for probiotics for younger kids https://www.babawest.co.uk Fruit Bears https://www.babawest.co.uk/products/fruit-bears RX – protein bars for the whole family https://www.rxbar.com/en_US/home.html https://www.luckyvitamin.com/m-6318-rxbar (UK supplier) Sun Warrior https://www.sunwarrior.co.uk/products/lean-meal-illumin8 What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Lisa Lohiser and Corinne Eggleston from the Fisher-Price Play Lab to the show to talk about the best developmental toys and the role they play in Early Childhood Development. They discuss their top picks for baby and toddler gifts this Christmas, and how to engage with your child to get the most out of every play session. When it comes to the best developmental toys for kids, they take a trip down memory lane to revisit the Fisher-Price toys from the '80s, exploring how and why toys have evolved over the decades and which iconic toys are still standing the test of time today. Lisa and Corinne unveil their new Play Programme in partnership with Family Action, why it's an important resource for new parents, and where listeners can access free support, tips, advice and information on play and its impact on childhood development. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Family Action collaboration with Fisher-Price What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

llie Thompson welcomes certified sleep consultant and children's mental health practitioner Sophie Wilkinson to Parental Control to discuss baby sleep issues, covering everything from breaking bad habits to tips on implementing a calmer bedtime routine. Sophie has over a decade of experience working with thousands of families to help solve children's sleep difficulties, and on the show today, we focus on baby sleep and the many issues surrounding routine, with suggestions on how to solve baby sleep issues with simple and effective tips you can try at home. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Follow Sophie on Insta: @babysleepthenight_sophie Baby Central is offering My Baba followers a massive 25% off Dreamgenii using discount code PILLOWTALK25 at the checkout. Valid 22 Sept – 22 Oct. Discount is only available on the Dreamgenii, pregnancy, support & feeding pillow. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Ellie Thompson welcomes the UK's leading baby, toddler and child sleep expert, the wonderful Alison Scott-Wright aka The Magic Sleep Fairy to the show to talk about babies with reflux: how to spot it, what's causing it, and when to get help. Alison is the author of two bestselling books; The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan and its recent sequel; The Sensational Toddler Sleep Plan and is an expert on infant reflux. Alison's work in this area has been endorsed by some of the top paediatric gastroenterologists and has worked firsthand with so many parents of babies with reflux, and we welcome her to the podcast to share tips and advice on how to spot reflux, how best to treat it, and ways to cope. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan The Sensational Toddler Sleep Plan What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson and Editorial Assistant and Toy Expert Christina Walter take to the mic to share their top twenty toy predictions for Christmas 2022, together with a run-down of each toy, and why they think these products are worthy of a place on any little letter to Santa. For the full toy list and links to shop click here: Top 20 Toys Predictions Christmas 2022 Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Leonora Bamford welcomes musician and presenter Myleene Klass to the podcast to talk about her brand-new album, My Lullabies: Motown. "Today, I am very excited to be talking to Myleene Klass, who has been busy combining two of her passions as she unveils a brand-new album, My Lullabies: Motown. Having listened to the album recently with my kids, it contains a mixture of truly calming and angelic tracks which are perfect for winding down at night and creating a calm environment. I absolutely loved chatting to Myleene about the launch and hearing how it came about." Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Readily available on iTunes, Spotify and all other streaming services, My Lullabies: Motown will not only settle little ones into a magical slumber, but parents will like it too! It's a win-win at the touch of a button. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes midwife and influencer Illy Morrison to the show to discuss pregnancy woes and sleep. Getting a good night's sleep is an essential human function to enable our mind to recharge and for our body to stay healthy and fight illness, however, pregnancy insomnia can hit at any stage and can have a huge impact on day-to-day life. Pregnancy and sleep Particularly prevalent as the pregnancy progresses towards the third trimester, pregnancy aches and pains can greatly affect sleep, mood and overall mental health. This no-holds-barred discussion delves into the pregnancy nitty-gritty and offers professional and practical advice on dealing with common pregnancy problems – even the ones you may be afraid to ask... This episode is sponsored by Dreamgenii. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Baby Central is offering My Baba followers a massive 25% off Dreamgenii using discount code PILLOWTALK25 at the checkout. Valid 22 Sept – 22 Oct. Discount is only available on the Dreamgenii, pregnancy, support & feeding pillow. Follow Illy Morrison on Instagram. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes Julia Martin, CEO of ISEB, The Independent Schools Examinations Board to the show to ask her questions on the ISEB Common Pre-Test. "Having been through the ISEB Common Pre-Test with one of my children, it is still a bit of a minefield, so I called on CEO Julia Martin to answer some pretty tough questions. I hope you find it interesting, please do check out all the show notes if you have a child going through the Pre-Test." Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Here is the GETTING STARTED VIDEO for guardians. This tells you how to create an applicant (child) account and gain access to the system. It's really useful and it's only five minutes. There is also a great series of articles online covering absolutely every question we've ever been asked or anticipated being asked! We have a whole support portal, which can be searched for any query at all! It's great (the video is on there too) and there are articles that cover everything. At last count, we had over 140 different support articles on there for parents and we're growing that all the time. If you're really struggling, you can submit a ticket on there. Lastly on our families hub we're posting up new resources, lessons and revision plans to support these new tests and also to be mindful that tests can be stressful for both parents and children. We are about to launch a range of articles that are specifically aimed at reducing exam stress and we've teamed up with a leading neuroscientist to do this. We're also going to provide schools and families with a range of ideas that can support responsible preparation for the test. If you're feeling confident and want to go straight to the guardian portal or just double-check that you registered in the right place: here is that link directly too! Just click on create and account, but watch that video first. It's intuitive and self-explanatory but, always good to see what you're doing! What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Emma Armstrong aka The Naked Doula to the show to discuss the role of the doula throughout pregnancy and birth. Ellie quizzes Emma on a wide range of topics, including her top tips for labour and what to look for when choosing a doula. Emma shares her thoughts on reality TV show One Born Every Minute, the influence of social media on birth and the danger of the scroll. She talks about the importance of preparation, and how to make an informed choice about the birth you want to have. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Follow Emma on Insta @thenakeddoula. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Ellie Thompson welcomes influencer and creator of adulting honestly website Not So Smug Now Cat Sims to the show to talk about her brand new book, The First Time You Smiled, a baby record journal with attitude. Ellie quizzes Cat on the common misconceptions about having kids, and Cat opens up about her addiction to alcohol and her family's role in fuelling her desire to stay sober. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Leonora welcomes Miriam Cooper from Mimi's Bowl to the show to discuss children's nutrition and her tips on cooking for the whole family. "Miriam is my absolute go-to for family cooking and children's nutrition. I don't think there is one thing on her whole website that the children haven't loved and I think it is an absolute must for any parent. I'm just waiting for a book now! We talked about everything from apple cider vinegar and no-cook fruit purees to fussy eaters and delicious and nutritious snacks." Leo Bamford. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Show notes Le Creuset Stainless Steel Rectangular Roasting Tin This is an investment, but it's the best roasting tray I have tried. Perfect for roasts and tray bakes it makes one tray cooking easy this Summer Daylesford Double Rectangular Bento Box This is the second summer I am using these adorable bento boxes for kids' snacks and lunches on the go. They are brilliant for picnics too, in my opinion, food always tastes better outdoors. So let's take advantage of the Summer months and spend more time eating al fresco. I always find it's a great way to bring some fun and adventure to meal times with my own kids. Blafre Stainless Steel Drinking Flasks I am not usually without them for both the kids and me. These are our go-to water bottles at home, they have lasted brilliantly and the stainless steel bottle keeps drinks cool. You buy the bottle end separately and there are plenty of colours to choose from. Sophie Conran's Cream Floret Tableware My current obsession is Sophie Conran's floret collection. The beautiful bowls come in different sizes and I have filled my kitchen with them: for lemons, tomatoes and onions. I love to have ingredients to hand to inspire my cooking. David Mellor's Porcelain Children's Tableware A recent buy, but I love this classic design from 1975 it's timeless. I have a drawer of kids' plates and bowls and these sets are really useful and well-loved. Wean Green Storage Cubes The best storage containers I have tried, I especially like these mini cubes. They were fantastic when I was weaning my children, but I have used them ever since. For leftovers and odds and ends that you want to turn into snacks, they are brilliant. The containers themselves are glass, I bought mine on Amazon and they have just lasted brilliantly. Papier's Recipe Books It is always a good time to start a family cookbook, writing down all of your favourite recipes. I love the designs from Papier, their hardback notebooks are beautifully made. I am in process of cooking through all my mother's recipes, she sadly passed away in 2021. Cooking the recipes of my childhood helps me feel closer to her and process my grief. I hope to write them down for my children and pass on the story of our family through food. Kitchen Aid Muffin Tray Found my muffin tray in stock and it is a simple one but I prefer the aluminised steel finish to others. This is brilliant for baking, but you can also turn it into a sharing tray for children and it will double up as the perfect snack tray! If You Care Unbleached Parchment Baking Roll I cook with these baking sheets almost every day and they save a mountain of washing up. For me, they are one of my kitchen must-haves. Rukmini Iyer's brilliant Roasting Tin Series Such a clever concept and beautifully written, with delicious combinations. Rukmini will give you plenty of inspiration for one tray family cooking of which I am a huge fan. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Recently, I was kindly invited to Meta HQ to meet with Instagram and talk about the need to take a break. I was joined by the brilliant Tara Hopkins, Head of Public Policy at Instagram, Nigel Clarke, Cbeebies presenter, and Zoe Baille, deputy CEO of The Mix. In this podcast episode, we discuss Instagram's new supervision tools and how we can make better use of our time. If you have any questions or comments, please do get in touch, [email protected]. About the episode's guests Tara Hopkins: Tara is the Head of Public Policy, EMEA, at Instagram, overseeing government policy, legislation and regulation for the platform. She previously managed EU public affairs for the NSPCC. Nigel Clarke: Cbeebies presenter Nigel is father to two teenage children. He is also host of the Dadvengers blog and recently launched podcast, a community designed to support fatherhood. Zoe Bailie: Zoe is the deputy CEO/Chief Development Officer of The Mix, the UK's leading digital support charity for under 25s and Governor at a school in Hackney, London. She is passionate about co-producing services with young people and using digital as a force for good, especially to support young people's mental wellbeing. Podcast Show Notes We're always thinking about how we can help keep Instagram a safe and positive experience for teens, which includes helping protect them from unwanted contact, and making sure they feel good about the time they spend on the app. We have a team of 40,000 dedicated to safety on Facebook and Instagram and work closely with expert partners including The Mix and Parentzone to develop our policies. Under 18s are automatically defaulted into a private account when they sign up, and adults can't message under 18s who don't follow them. We've also developed anti-bullying features like Hidden Words, which filters abusive comments and messages so you never have to see them, and comment warnings to encourage people to think twice before posting something that could be hurtful. We launched Take A Break, to empower people to make informed decisions about how they're spending their time. If someone has been scrolling for an extended period, they will be notified to take a break from Instagram and suggest that they set reminders to take more breaks in the future, as well as sharing expert-backed tips to help them reflect and reset. Early test results show that once teens set the reminders, more than 90% of them keep them on. And most recently, we launched our new parental supervision tools, giving parents and teens more control over their experience on our app. The tools allow parents to: Initiate supervision of their teen's account Set daily limits for how long their teen can spend on Instagram Schedule breaks for specific times See who their teen follows and who follows them See more information when their teen shares they've reported something Instagram's NEW Supervision Tools As well as focusing on removing harmful content and preventing negative experiences, Instagram also believe it's important to try and encourage positive ones and has developed several features designed to promote positivity: Comment warnings: Instagram uses AI to identify comments that could be hurtful, and encourage people to rethink before posting it. Research from the company found that in a given week, these warnings were shown about a million times per day on average. About 50% of the time after seeing these warnings, the comment was edited or deleted by the user. Pinned Comments: This feature allows you to choose a positive comment under your post and 'pin it' so it stays at the top of your comment thread, setting the tone for others to follow. Hiding like counts: Everyone on Instagram now has the option to hide like counts on posts in their Feed, and on their own posts. This way people can focus on sharing what they love, rather than how many likes they get. Read more here. For those who do encounter negativity on social media, The Mix is the UK's leading digital charity for under 25s and can provide resources to both teens and parents alike on navigating trolls, cyberbullying and more. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Editor of My Baba Ellie Thompson welcomes clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd to the show to talk about her new book, Mindful New Mum. Caroline talks specifically about coping during the fourth trimester and the messy reality of motherhood. We discuss everything from what to expect when you meet your baby, how to look after yourself postpartum, and what happens in those first few weeks after the birth of your child. Mindful New Mum is available at Amazon. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Leonora caught up with Silvia and Michelle who are behind a brilliant project led by the University of St Andrews to help people understand the actual genetic basis of learning differences. They're bringing together parents, professionals and children with a SEN to find out as much information as they can to feed their research. Please do get in touch with them if this resonates with you. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes bestselling author Milli Hill to the show to celebrate the launch of the revised edition of The Positive Birth Book and to discuss the realities of giving birth. Ellie quizzes Milli on the myths, legends and metaphors surrounding birth, as well as deep-diving into the nitty-gritty. They discuss why birth plans are absolutely worth bothering with, and how to manage the ideals and realities when it comes to birth. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes The Positive Birth Book is available at Amazon.co.uk. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Leonora had a super quick catch-up with the incredible professional skin therapist Jeanie Cordy Simpson. The main item on the agenda was tween and teen skincare. Leo was amazed to hear that when it comes to skin, children as young as 8-10 are considered teens in the skin world. We talked about when to start a proper skincare routine and how to do it. We discussed which products to invest in, the right SPF as well as every common skin complaint experienced in adolescence. We even talked about what to do when a monster spot erupts! This is a must school run listen. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes 22 Natural Skincare Brands For Tween Skin Jaya Beauty Spots & Stripes Dermologica Clean What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Midwife Marley to the show to celebrate the launch of Marley's new book: The modern bible for pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester: Midwife Marley's Guide for Everyone, and to discuss common pregnancy complaints. Marley takes a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of common pregnancy complications, including everything from constipation, piles and lightning crotch to leg cramps, varicose veins, spotting and discharge. Marley also explains the difference between morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum, and with all of these health issues, when to get help. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Midwife Marley's Guide for Everyone is available to buy on Amazon. Follow Midwife Marley on Instagram. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Guilty Mother blogger and tech entrepreneur Jo Wimble-Groves to the show to discuss mum-guilt and how best to juggle the work-family life balance. Jo also chats about what we can do to bring up confident children, and how we can help our kids overcome negative feelings of poor self-esteem and low self-worth. We focus in particular on daughters, following the launch of Jo's new book, Rise of the Girl: Seven Empowering Conversations To Have With Your Daughter, and the importance of getting girls into activities that will help build life skills such as teamwork, communication, and resilience. The episode also touches on the impact that social media and the so-called 'Khardashian' culture is having on our children. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Rise of the Girl: Seven Empowering Conversations To Have With Your Daughter Jo Wimble-Groves https://www.guiltymother.co.uk. Guilty Mother Instagram. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Leonora welcomes CEO and Founder of Oxwash, Kyle Grant to the show. Oxwash has reinvented laundry and dry cleaning services with their on-demand service that uses state-of-the-art low impact washing technology. "Although it may seem a boring topic, washing is something we all do every day! I never understand how our family can get through so much dirty laundry day in, day out, and the washer and dryer seem to be endlessly spinning. We welcome CEO and Founder of Oxwash, Kyle Grant to the show. Kyle's a bit of a laundry expert and has so many brilliant tips, hacks, and advice for washing as a family. He shares simple ideas everybody can implement - for example, the use of a microfibre filter to capture all those nasty bits of plastic, stain removal, and why none of us should ever use a dry cleaner ever again! "It was a real pleasure learning from Kyle and I'm making some changes immediately!" Leonora Bamford, Founder, My Baba. Oxwash is offering our audience £10 off their first order with Oxwash with the code BABA10 - valid until June 30th. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Oxwash is offering our audience £10 off their first order with Oxwash with the code BABA10 - valid until June 30th. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Ellie Thompson welcomes English model, influencer and soon-to-be first-time mum Laura Coleman to the show to talk pregnancy, baby kit and her June arrival. Laura reveals the baby's gender in this heartwarming interview and shares her plans for the baby's nursery. There's style advice aplenty, with Laura's tips and tricks on how to alter your favourite pair of jeans to accommodate a growing bump, as well as the important products she's investing in for her little one. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

We welcome to the show Emma Bianco, founder of eco kids' brand Pure Earth Collection. We ask Emma's advice on how to create the perfect (non-toxic) nursery, the products to invest in, and the ones to avoid. We discuss a list of common kids' clothes, bedding, products and toys responsible for causing harmful indoor air pollution and what alternatives we can be investing in. Emma tells us everything we need to know about microplastics, where they can be found in our children's bedrooms, and the steps we can take to make our children's environment a safer place. We discuss the importance of her #PlasticFreeBaby campaign and she shares her top five easy switches we as parents can make to detox our homes. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Leo Bamford and Ellie Thompson team up with 'Two New Mums' Amy Voce and Jennie Longdon to chat pregnancy, birth and baby kit in this latest episode of Parental Control. Virgin Radio DJ Amy Voce and Absolute Radio DJ Jennie Longdon have been co-hosting comedy podcast Two Non Blondes since 2017, before falling pregnant two days apart, around 9 months ago. This incredible coincidence saw the launch of their new spin-off podcast 'Two New Mums' as they tackle everything relating to fertility, pregnancy and kids, navigating the path of parenthood with the help of guest experts. We welcome Amy and Jennie to Parental Control for this all-girl ep to discuss birth plans, hospital bags, and which baby kit they're buying ahead of their imminent new arrivals. Favourites include the Cybex PRIAM pushchair and the Snuzpod, as well as wondering if they can make do with dog beds and figuring out exactly what a steriliser is. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Follow Amy on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Jennie on Instagram and Twitter. For Amy and Jennie's baby kit shopping list click here. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

To mark Sleep Awareness Week, we welcome two of the UK's best parenting experts to the show to discuss and solve common sleep problems in toddlers. The Blissful Baby Expert, Lisa Clegg, and parenting expert and tonies® ambassador, Sue Akins join My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson to troubleshoot sleep issues in young children. Together, they explore everything from how to implement a healthy bedtime routine, to the importance of a bedtime story via a book or audio player like the Toniebox. They discuss the importance of consistency, as well as common issues surrounding naps and bedtime. They talk through problems of sleep regression, nightmares, stalling at bedtime, separation anxiety and waking too early. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Sue's website: https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/ Sue's Insta: @sueatkins18 Sue Atkins podcast: Positive Toddler Roadmap Lisa's website: https://theblissfulbabyexpert.co.uk/ Lisa's Insta: @blissfulbabyexpert1 Lisa Clegg podcast: The Blissful Baby Expert Lisa Clegg app: The Blissful Baby Expert What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes renowned psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and healer, Ruth Adams to the show to discuss child anxiety and to get her take on how to help our kids navigate these testing times. Ruth shares expert advice on what we can do in terms of reassuring our children amongst all the fear and uncertainty in the world right now. Dealing with child anxiety Ruth shares her concept of 'three pillars', Safety, Sleep and Encouragement, which are so important for children of all ages, especially when it comes to child anxiety. Discussion centres around how child anxiety can impact the body and how our children will inevitably grow with it. Ruth leaves us with a tool kit for reducing anxious feelings in children, as well as bedtime tips for mums and dads. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Havening Techniques https://www.havening.org EFT https://eftinternational.org What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Editor of My Baba Ellie Thompson welcomes social media's favourite foodie father, Leith's-trained chef Adam Shaw from At Dad's Table to the podcast to discuss what to eat during pregnancy. Adam shares expert advice on the best nutritional foods to eat during the first, second and third trimesters, and runs through the foods to avoid. Adam shares his favourite tried and tested recipes so you can be sure you're eating the right nutritious food for you and your growing bump, every step of the way. He also shares his top tips on preparing for the fourth trimester, with batch cooking advice and the best and easiest recipes for a brand new family. A must-listen for any expectant mama. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Adam's new recipe book How to Grow Your Family, is out on 8th March 2022. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

We had so many lovely messages after our Botox and Profhilo talk with Anna Baker last year that I had to get her back on the podcast. Today we discuss winter skincare and how best to look after your skin during the colder months. We talk about everything from rosecea and different types of skin problems to Maskne and how to manage acne breakouts with continual mask-wearing. As always she rounded off with all her favourite new products and was a delight to chat to. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Contact Anna Baker at The Retreatery and follow her on Instagram. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

To commemorate Children's Mental Health Week, My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes shyness expert Nadia Finer to the show to talk about shy children. Nadia explains the science behind being shy, how it can affect mental health, and what we can be doing to help our shy children so they can gain confidence from a young age. We explore whether shyness is a simple personality trait or something that's borne out of circumstance. Nadia shares advice on how you can help your shy child make friends and feel braver and more comfortable in their own skin. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes About Nadia Finer Shyness expert Nadia Finer is the founder of the Shy and Mighty podcast and website, which aims to give shy people a voice. Nadia is also the founder of the Mighty Mob, an online program designed to help shy kids feel braver, and more able to speak up and join in. Nadia's on a mission to give all shy people the support and resources they need to step out of the shadows. Her goal is to raise awareness of being shy among teachers and managers, so they can understand and empower every shy person they work with. If you're struggling with your shyness, worried about your kids, or you'd like to chat to Nadia about speaking requests or school programs, click here to drop her a line here. Nadia's new book Shy & Mighty is published by DK and is out in April in all good bookshops and Amazon. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Today we are chatting with Cliff Weitzman, an American entrepreneur, and the brains and the energy behind the amazing app Speechify, a mobile and desktop text to speech voice system. Cliff was diagnosed with dyslexia aged 9 and describes it as 'the best day of his life,' after experiencing so many struggles and hurdles with reading previously. At the time, there were no apps like Speechify to help Cliff with his reading difficulties, so he taught himself to hack computer programs to read his textbooks. Cliff landed himself at Brown University where he taught himself to code on the side. He is now a Google Student Ambassador, and a dyslexic advocate. In 2017 Cliff was named in Forbes Magazine's 30 under 30. Cliff has turned Speechify into an incredibly user-friendly app that's great for anyone "I was absolutely inspired by Cliff's story, he basically put himself through Brown University and has grown his team from 1 to over 80 and he is not even 30 years old!" says Leo. "In this podcast, Cliff talks about how to support your children with dyslexia or any other different learnings. We discuss which books to download and ultimately how to succeed when the odds are stacked against you." Show notes You can download the Speechify app from Apple or Google. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Ellie Thompson, Editor at My Baba welcomes the UK's number one baby and children's food expert Annabel Karmel back to Parental Control to talk about fussy eaters. We ask the tough question: are parents to blame for picky eating? This Annabel Karmel podcast episode includes a discussion around the main reason for picky eating and the issues that can arise from weaning. Annabel talks about how intolerances and allergies can play a role, and how best to deal with those to create a positive mealtime experience. She also divulges her top failsafe ways to get kids eating fruit and veg, and the best ways to get your little ones snacking sensibly. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Professor Adam Fox Complete Baby And Toddler Meal Planner Annabel Karmel's Baby & Toddler Recipe App Never be short on food ideas for your little ones with the latest version of Annabel Karmel's #1 rated Baby & Toddler Recipe App! New and updated with over 300 delicious recipes as well as a host of new features, this is the must-have app for delicious mealtimes. Available via the app store or visit www.annabelkarmel.com for more information. Web www.annabelkarmel.com Instagram @annabelkarmel Facebook @annabelkarmeluk What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba Founder Leonora Bamford is joined on the podcast by parent coach Katherine Sellery, Founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution. They discuss issues surrounding children and discipline and why we might need to rethink our day-to-day strategies. "I always love talking to Katherine but my goodness it gets the mind ticking. We discuss children and discipline, and Why as adults we just expect children to do as they are told and why do we believe if they do as they're told they are good and if they don't do as they are told they are bad??! "In this podcast, we talk all about emotional overload, my having COVID and being separated from the rest of the family and as always, lots on childhood anxiety. When it comes to children and discipline, we touch on siblings' bickering and enjoy a very funny chat about the 'Yes Day' Movie starring Jennifer Garner." Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Show notes Online Resources: Website: katherinesellery.com Facebook: Conscious Parenting Revolution Twitter: K_WinterSellery Youtube: Conscious Parenting Revolution About Katherine Sellery Katherine Sellery, CEO and Founder of Conscious Parenting Revolution, helps individuals minimize misunderstandings and melt-downs in order to communicate with more A creator of the Guidance Approach to Parenting, a program that applies conflict resolution skills to communicating more effectively with children, Katherine has positively influenced relationships for generations and brought about healing and reconciliation in families that were suffering from disconnection. For over 20 years, she has taught and coached thousands of parents, educators, social workers, and medical professionals in half a dozen countries through her popular workshops, coaching programs, TEDx talks, and her books. Katherine is also a trained mediator, attended Law School, has certifications in different trauma models, teaches a breathing meditation modality with the Art of Living Foundation, and ran her own commodities-trading business in Hong Kong for 30 years. Katherine is a 3x TEDx Speaker and has released a FREE ebook "7 Strategies to Keep Your Relationship With Your Kids from Hitting the Boiling Point." For her expertise she has been featured on Good Morning Texas, Atlanta & Co, Fox31 Denver, 4CBS Denver, CBS8 San Diego, The Donny Walker Morning Show and has been a guest on over 20 podcasts. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Amanda Williamson from Future Health Biobank to discuss the importance of cord blood and stem cell banking. Ellie quizzes Amanda on everything from the basics, i.e. what is stem cell and cord blood banking? What can stem cells do? How does it compare to dental pulp banking? To the logistics of how it's done, when the collection is made, and how the whole process should seamlessly fit into your birth plan. Amanda also shares her expert advice on the things to consider when choosing a stem cell bank for your child. Quote MY BABA for 10% off packages at Future Health Biobank. To find out more, click here. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Quote MY BABA for 10% off packages at Future Health Biobank. To find out more, click here. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Jaime Amor is the superwoman behind global yoga brand, Cosmic Kids, and I was so excited to catch up with her in this latest episode of Parental Control. Jaime is making a difference when it comes to children's wellbeing and I loved talking to her about her journey; from teaching yoga to filming her series and getting it out there worldwide. We discuss the immense impact lockdown has had on her brand and what it's like to work with her husband, Martin Amor. She alludes to lots of exciting stuff in the pipeline, so watch this space, and whatever you do make sure you download her utterly brilliant app. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Find out more about Cosmic Kids Yoga on their website where you can download the Cosmic Kids App for hundreds of ad-free yoga and mindfulness videos for kids. Or head over to YouTube to explore the Cosmic Kids Yoga channel! What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes life coach and boundary expert Michelle Elman to the show to talk about making new mum friends at the school gate. Ellie quizzes Michelle on what it is about the school run so many mums find terrifying, when to ignore, and when to say 'no', and how to find peace outside of the cliques. Michelle discusses whether we should be tolerating jealousy in any of our friendships, as well as her thoughts on friendship break-ups, and why they are just as important as relationship break-ups. Are you wondering when is it time to say 'goodbye' to a friendship? We find out. Show notes Shop Michelle Elman's books Am I Ugly The Joy Of Being Selfish Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

James Hymers is a Fast Change therapist using the latest revolutionary therapies to bring about fast, lasting change for his clients. James even uses a therapy that's able to delete the emotional content of memories, which is completely fascinating. Most of the people that James helps only need two sessions of therapy to become free of lifelong problems. Leonora welcomes him to the podcast to talk about everything from anxiety and stress to mental health and letting go of old fears and traumas. He explains why sleep, creativity, exercise and diet are so important to us all and why we should all spend less time on devices. We only get one shot! We hope you enjoy! About James Hymers James is a Fast Change Therapist passionate about helping people feel better. James is certified in the latest revolutionary therapies including The Havening Techniques®, Neurolinguistic programming, Psy-Tap. Brain Working Recursive Therapy, Belief Change. Oldpain2go and reflective patterning. James believes that by seamlessly blending these therapies, one can create a profound change in their quality of life. Even behaviours that have been around for decades can be changed for good! James helps his clients with everything from anxiety, depression, addiction, phobias, fear of flying, P.T.S.D. unhelpful feelings, panic attacks, unwanted habits, physical complaints, grief and more. James helps hundreds of clients each year get back to their best, and by using the latest breakthroughs in therapy, endless weekly sessions are no longer needed. James finds tailor-made solutions and coaching services to remove the negative, increase the positive and boost the potential of his clients. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Youtube: https://youtu.be/fexKGYuBgYc Website: https://jameshymers.com/ Havening Technique: https://jameshymers.com/havening-techniques/ BWRT: https://jameshymers.com/what-is-bwrt/ What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson is joined by award-winning Sunday Times bestselling author and Instagram sensation Rebecca Wilson to chat about weaning and family food, and to celebrate the launch of her new book, Family Comforts. Rebecca Wilson is a mum, recipe developer and founder of the popular food channel @RebeccaWilsonFood. Rebecca is an Instagram sensation with over 475k+ followers. Sharing her quick, easy and fresh meal ideas, suitable for all the family, including babies reaching the weaning milestone as well as older siblings, Rebecca wants to show parents and carers that introducing solid foods can be fun and most importantly, delicious! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes You can purchase Rebecca Wilson's book Family Comforts here. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Ellie Rayner to the podcast to discuss how previous types of birth can have an impact on future pregnancy and subsequent births. Types of birth include birthing interventions such as forceps and ventouse and the risks associated with them, as well as the impact of a c-section on future births. We discuss vaginal tears and perineal trauma as well as when it's right to have a VBAC. Gestational diabetes and support for birth trauma are also covered within this episode. Show notes Dr Ellie Rayner is a practicing Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and founder of The Maternity Collective. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes journalist and award-winning blogger Alison Perry to talk about everything from her award-winning website, Not Another Mummy Blog, to the launch of her new book, OMG, It's Twins. Alison shares her tips and advice on dealing with secondary infertility and IVF, and what it was like to find out she was expecting twins after such a long journey. She chats about her birth plan, eating for three as well as dispensing some sage advice on how to cope with not one but two newborn babies! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Alison's debut non-fiction book – OMG It's Twins – was published in March 2021 by Vermilion. A guide to the emotional rollercoaster of having twins, it pulls together her experiences with other twin mums' and lots of expert views. You can order it here. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

I am literally floating on cloud nine after chatting to the incredible Zoe Blaskey, who hosts Motherkind, the UK's No 1 family podcast and I know why! We all know that motherhood transforms you and so many of us feel a loss of identity when becoming a mother. Zoe hits the nail on the head and explains everything with such ease and calm. I really hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed recording it and please do share it with your friends. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes https://www.motherkind.co Zoe hosts The Motherkind Podcast which is the UK's number one family podcast on iTunes and has been featured in Red, The Telegraph, Psychologies, Goop, SheerLuxe and Mother&Baby and has delivered talks and workshops to some of the UK's leading businesses. Zoe Blaskey is a qualified transformational and executive coach specialising in working with parents and the founder of Motherkind, a personal development platform for parents. Zoe has coached hundreds of parents of all backgrounds on how to navigate the huge challenges of modern parenthood. She has two daughters and lives with her husband Guy by the sea in Dorset. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes guests Pinky Laing, Head of Partnerships for Tonies UK and Emily Best, Knowledge and Research Manager at the National Literacy Trust to Parental Control to discuss the benefits of audio for children. Pinky and Emily team up to tell us about this month's launch of the Tonies' Schools and Nurseries Education initiative, supporting teachers to help children learn through the power of audio, with research commissioned from the National Literacy Trust. This podcast episode explores how audiobooks offer a huge range of educational and wellbeing benefits, as well as how useful they are in motivating struggling or reluctant readers to engage in the world of literature. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Together, tonies® and the National Literacy Trust created downloadable lesson plan content to help support teachers of Early Years children, available for free at: https://tonies.com/en-gb/tonies-for-teachers/ To redeem their unique discount code for 25% off a tonies® Starter Set, teachers should visit the Tonies Education page and fill in their details. For further details on tonies® Schools and Education initiative, 'Tonies for Teachers' - please visit: https://tonies.com/en-gb/tonies-for-teachers/ What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes psychotherapist, Emmy Brunner to the show to chat about the launch of her book, Find Your True Voice. A practical 11-step guide to healing, Emily discusses her perspective on childhood trauma and how she believes it can be the cause of the mental health issues we experience today. Emmy talks about parenting two young girls, and what she hopes to teach them with regards to their own mental health, as well as sharing advice on how we as individuals and parents can learn to re-evaluate the way we speak to and treat ourselves. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Emmy Brunner's new book Find Your True Voice For more from Emmy, her 40k+ strong Instagram here. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

This is a real must-listen for any parent out there. Today, I welcome CEO Carolyn Bunting from Internet Matters to the show to discuss how to keep kids safe online. Carolyn Bunting recently got an MBE for her services during the recent lockdown. Within this episode of Parental Control we talk about everything surrounding internet safety for children, their digital lives, gaming, live streaming and the impact that it is having on their wellbeing. Carolyn helped me get my head around their first mobile phone, safety settings and what is in the pipeline government-wise to help keep kids safe online. If you have any questions, do get in touch and check out their website. Below you will find the links to useful tools she discussed. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Website: https://www.internetmatters.org 5 Rights - https://5rightsfoundation.com/about-us/ Report Harmful Content - https://reportharmfulcontent.com/?lang=en Ofcom Regulations - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/advice-for-consumers/television/protecting-children/advice-guides-for-parents/protecting-your-children-in-a-digital-world Safe to Net - https://www.samsung.com/uk/explore/kings-cross/lifestyle/safe-to-net/ What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes midwife, stylist and content creator Sophia Ferrari-Wills to the show to talk interiors. They discuss everything from creating the ultimate nursery, to how the Tripp Trapp is Sophia's ultimate piece of baby kit. You can also read the highlights of the interview here. Sophia Ferrari Wills is author of the beautiful Instagram account @thiscolourfulnest, which depicts her colourful interiors journey within her own home. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Follow Sophia @thiscolourfulnest and @colourfulhomevibe Shopping links: Tripp Trapp Stokke in Sunflower Yellow Stokke Sleepi - the bed that evolves with your child Eleanor Bowmer - accessories and wallpaper Kids' interiors : Scandibørn Great Little Trading Company Little Greene Cam Cam Copenhagen What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

I spoke to Janet Lindsay, CEO of Wellbeing of Women today all about the most common women's health issues from endometriosis to irregular bleeding and much more. Please listen, share with friends and start talking about these important issues that are affecting around half the nation. About Janet Lindsay Janet Lindsay is Chief Executive of Wellbeing of Women, the women's health charity saving and changing lives. Before this, she worked in a number of communications and fundraising roles for Starlight Children's Foundation and Great Ormond Street. Janet previously ran her own consumer PR consultancy as well as working as a director for several large PR Agencies looking after leading consumer brands including Dulux, Smallbone, Bisto and Johnnie Walker Whisky. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Wellbeingofwomen.org.uk Our YouTube site with our health and wellbeing webinars British Menopause Society Women's Health Concern NHS RCOG The menopause charity What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

After receiving Ciara Attwell's latest book "My Fussy Eater", I have become absolutely obsessed with her recipes and really enjoyed recording this inspirational podcast with her. I use her book at least twice a week as a reference and the children absolutely love her food. Ciara is an award-winning food blogger and is also author of "We're Hungry". She also has an amazing app, Fantastic Plates for Fussy Easters and an absolutely brilliant Facebook community helping worried parents feed their fussy eaters. We talk through her top tips for feeding fussy eaters, her fail-safe go-to meals and how to save time and money when it comes to food shopping and cooking. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Website: https://www.myfussyeater.com PICK PLATES: https://pickplates.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/myfussyeater BOOKS: My Fussy Eater, Ciara Attwell We're Hungry, Ciara Attwell APP: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/my-fussy-eater/id1340469417 What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson is joined on the show by Kate Davies, research, policy and information director from Tommy's. This episode explores the reasons why women in the UK are being let down when it comes to a lack of support after a miscarriage. We talk through the stats as well as some shocking research findings, and turn our focus to the work Tommy's is doing to campaign the government to change the miscarriage story. Parents shouldn't have to lose 3 babies before getting support. We want care after every miscarriage. Help us by signing the petition here. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Tommy's petition for miscarriage support can be found here. https://bit.ly/2SkEDi8 What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/