Parental Control (My Baba)

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes actress, author, YouTuber and mother Clair Buckley to the show. Clair is married to James Buckley from The Inbetweeners, and together they have two sons, Jude and Harrison. Ellie quizzes Clair about everything from family life with an Inbetweener, how they met, their mutual love for The Beatles and what life is like as host of such a popular YouTube show, At Home with the Buckleys.

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YouTube: At Home with the Buckleys

Buy the book: At Home With The Buckleys: Scummy stories and misadventures from modern family life

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My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes 'mumologist' and clinical psychologist Dr. Emma Svanberg to the show to celebrate the launch of her new book 'Parenting for Humans'. Ellie quizzes Emma on a host of topics, from how our own childhoods dictate our parenting styles, whether it's possible to be the perfect parent and how best to resolve conflict within family relationships.

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• Parenting for Humans, Dr Emma Svanberg
• Instagram: @mumologist
• Facebook @themumologist
• Facebook V is for Village 

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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.

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How To Feed Your Toddler, Charlotte Stirling-Reed

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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.

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The Positive Birth Book is available at Amazon.co.uk. 

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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. 

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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.

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Follow Amy on Instagram and Twitter.

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For Amy and Jennie's baby kit shopping list click here. 

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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.

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Follow Emma on Insta @thenakeddoula. 

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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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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."

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You can download the Speechify app from Apple or Google. 

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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.

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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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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. 

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Midwife Marley’s Guide for Everyone is available to buy on Amazon. 

Follow Midwife Marley on Instagram. 

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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.

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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

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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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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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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. 

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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 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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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.

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Wellbeingofwomen.org.uk

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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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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.

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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. 

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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/

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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.

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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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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.

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• 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/

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Tommy's petition for miscarriage support can be found here. 

https://bit.ly/2SkEDi8

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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.

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Shop Michelle Elman's books

• Am I Ugly
• The Joy Of Being Selfish

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Nadim Saad, parenting coach and founder of The Happy Confident Company joins the show to share valuable insights and expert tips on raising self-assured, happy, and resilient children.

During this episode, Nadim discusses the common issues he sees with anxieties in children and whether confidence is a learned behaviour or a personality characteristic. We discuss the importance of mindfulness, how to help improve our children's self-esteem, and how The Happy Confident Company can help.

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• Happy Confident courses
• Stolen Focus, Johann Hari
• Lost Connections, Johann Hari

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Havening Techniques https://www.havening.org

EFT  https://eftinternational.org

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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.

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• 22 Natural Skincare Brands For Tween Skin
• Jaya Beauty
• Spots & Stripes
• Dermologica Clean

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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!

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You can purchase Rebecca Wilson's book Family Comforts here. 

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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 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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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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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. 

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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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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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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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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

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First Bite by Bee Wilson

Fearless Feeding by Maryann Jacobsen and Jill Castle

Bee Wilson
http://www.tasteeducation.com

On this week's edition of Parental Control, founder of My Baba, Leo Bamford is joined by managing director and fashion designer Rachel Riley.

"I’ve known Rachel Riley for a long time and have been dressing all my children in her beautiful traditional clothes for over 13 years. Nobody does it better! With the Coronation on the horizon, I wanted to catch up with her to talk about everything from how she started over 25 years ago to what effects it has when royalty wears her clothing. Finally, we talked about business and her advice to budding entrepreneurs." - Leo Bamford. 

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https://www.rachelriley.co.uk/

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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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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.

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Valid 22 Sept – 22 Oct. Discount is only available on the Dreamgenii, pregnancy, support & feeding pillow.

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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

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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.

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Download the Moshi app

Find Moshi at tonies® 

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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. 

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Contact Anna Baker at The Retreatery and follow her on Instagram. 

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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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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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My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes over 40's women's personal trainer Gabrielle O'Hare to the show to discuss the launch of her new book Why Women Over 40 Can't Lose Weight. We discuss everything from the role of hormones, stress and the family work-life juggle and Gabrielle talks through some simple strategies for tackling health and fitness over 40.

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Website: https://www.thrive-after40.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle_ohare/

Buy Gabrielle O'Hare's book on Amazon.

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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.

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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. 

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Oxwash is offering our audience £10 off their first order with Oxwash with the code BABA10 - valid until June 30th. 

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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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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.

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

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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

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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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This month's podcast on baby routine marks Sleep Awareness Week and World Sleep Day on Friday 19th March. We invite maternity nurse aka The Blissful Baby expert Lisa Clegg to the show to discuss baby routine and sleep.

Like me, she is a firm believer in a routine right from the start. A baby's routine doesn’t have to be rigid but it does has to be a routine that works for you and your family. Lisa shares her top tips, which include how to introduce a bottle to a breastfeeding baby and how having a routine doesn’t mean that you can’t go out for a day with friends. Our podcast on baby routine includes discussion about different ages and stages, with Lisa confirming that it’s not just down to luck when you have a baby that sleeps well.

For more information check out her website and follow Lisa on Instagram @blissfulbabyexpert1.

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BOOKS: 

The Blissful Baby Expert, Lisa Clegg

The Blissful Toddler Expert, Lisa Clegg

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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. 

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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

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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."

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Dr Harvey Karp covers everything to do with baby sleep, sleeping techniques and what to expect from your newborn in those first few weeks. We address sleep exhaustion and when it’s time to introduce a routine for baby. There’s so much by the way of genius tips and advice, not just for first-time parents, but second-time parents too. We also chatted about the most common mistakes new parents make, as well as how best to transition your baby into their cot.

Dr Karp also talks in-depth about his genius SNOO smart sleeper. This piece of baby kit is almost worth having another baby for. He is also the creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper, a new class of responsive infant bed that has won over 20 top international honours, and is definitely worth a look.

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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.

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Quote MY BABA for 10% off packages at Future Health Biobank. To find out more, click here.

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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."

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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!

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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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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."

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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.

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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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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.

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Dr Ellie Rayner is a practicing Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and founder of The Maternity Collective.

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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, info@mybaba.com.

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.

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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.

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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 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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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.

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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

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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.

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Family Action collaboration with Fisher-Price

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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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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.

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• Youtube: https://youtu.be/fexKGYuBgYc
• Website: https://jameshymers.com/
• Havening Technique: https://jameshymers.com/havening-techniques/
• BWRT: https://jameshymers.com/what-is-bwrt/

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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.

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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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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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I have to admit I was a bit nervous speaking to award-winning aesthetic nurse Anna today.  I am 39 and I have got lots of little lines cropping up on my forehead but I am resisting temptation.

The podcast was filmed on Zoom and the first thing I noticed was how incredible and glowing Anna’s skin was. I, however, had been caught out on a rare, sunny April morning and was bright red and more wrinkled than normal. We had a great time talking about everything from the perfect skin regime to sensitive skin, exfoliation and SPF. We went on to talk about retinol, Profilo, Botox and fillers and ended with her desert island products.  I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did.

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Anna Baker
BN RGN INP PGCert (Appl. Clin. Ed.) PGDip (Clin. Ed)
Aesthetic Nurse, Trainer & Qualified Educator

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Profhilo @profhilo_uk
SkinBetter Science @skinbetteruk
Revision Skincare UK @revisionskincareuk
Dermalux @dermaluxled

Anna Baker's Biography: 

Anna Baker is an award-winning Aesthetic Nurse, Trainer & Qualified Educator with over 12 years experience in Aesthetic Medicine. She has held senior nurse injectable positions at several high street clinic chains and jointly set up 2 nurse-led aesthetic clinics in conjunction with Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Dalvi Humzah, as well as nurse led topical photodynamic therapy clinics in conjunction with Galderma UK Ltd. She co-founded the multi-award winning training brand Dalvi Humzah Aesthetic Training in 2012 and maintains a Tutor faculty position. Anna practices from The Retreatery, a nurse-led clinic in East Grinstead, West Sussex.

With a keen interest in facial anatomy, Anna holds a post-graduate certificate in Applied Clinical Anatomy-specialising in head and neck anatomy, and has undertaken the NMC Practice Educator Qualification at King’s College London as part of her on current MA in Clinical Education studies. Anna was awarded ‘Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of The Year’ at the Aesthetic Awards 2017, and ‘Highly Commended’ in 2015 & 2016.   Anna is part of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing and is the Aesthetic Nursing Section Editor for The PMFA Journal, and frequently contributes anatomical and aesthetic articles to a number of journals. She regularly presents at national and international aesthetic and anatomical conferences and has been a previous runner up for ‘Dermatology Nurse of The Year’ at The British Journal of Nursing Awards in 2014 and been awarded ‘Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of The Year’ at The British Journal of Nursing Awards in 2016, Anna is a board member for The British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), and jointly leads the Education & Training Committee on behalf of this organisation.

Anna also works on an independent consultancy basis and as a Key Opinion Leader with a number of aesthetic companies, including NeoStrata, TSK, Skinbetter Science, IBSA, Ha-Derma, and is the Clinical Lead & Nurse Trainer for Aesthetic Source.

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Homeschooling is playing a huge part in so many of ours lives right now, and a lot of us are finding it hard to cope - parents as well as children.

We invited child research psychologist, Dr. Amanda Gummer, to the show to answer some of our questions on homeschooling and family life in general right now. 

About Dr. Amanda Gummer

Dr. Amanda Gummer is widely considered the UK’s go-to expert on play, toys and child development. With a PhD in neuropsychology and over 20 years’ experience working with children and families, she’s a favourite with the media, including the BBC, Sky news, the Telegraph and Times Radio. Amanda is often contacted to offer comment and advice on the news stories that matter most to today’s parents - including anxieties at home, exam pressures and how best to navigate the challenges that face families day to day.

Amanda is founder of The Good Play Guide an independent, expert organisation, dedicated to ensuring every child can develop the skills needed to thrive and enjoy a happy, healthy childhood,  and The Good Toy Guide a trusted resource for parents and gift-givers to find toys which promote fun and learning whatever the occasion or needs of the child.

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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'.

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• 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

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I just had the most amazing hour chatting with Melissa Hemsley. We talked about everything from her IVF journey and, in particular, the highs and lows that come with IVF to her favourite recipes and how she loves using up everything in the fridge - nothing goes to waste! We have renamed leftovers "rollovers" because it sounds nicer, and how could one say no to a freestyle family fritter. Melissa talked about the beginning of her career and what got her into cooking, and also her love for charity work. I can’t wait to get her back on the show! What a lovely way to start a Wednesday morning.

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Show Notes:

Freestyle Fritters - https://www.melissahemsley.com/freestyle-fritters

If you are worried about having ADHD check out https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk

The Felix Project https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk

Noodle Recipe: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrKxnrUolTH/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=

Cauli or broccoli cashew noodles

This is quick & packed with veg (cavolo nero/cauliflower/kale) & loads of ginger & garlic to liven up your week   I think of this as a fridge raid noodle dish as whether it’s cauli, broccoli, cabbage or sprouts, it’s all delicious

Extra delicious with kimchi or sauerkraut plus pop a fried egg on top too if you like or some golden mushrooms too.

Feeds 4 in 30 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower w leaves 800g
• 150g cavolo nero or kale
• 4 portions noodles, I like buckwheat

• Juice of 2 juicy limes or 1 big lemon
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp tamari
• 1.5 inches fresh ginger, finely grated
• Chilli flakes, to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 2 tsp maple syrup or honey
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• Sea salt & pepper to taste

Serve with:

• Big handful cashews, toasted and roughly chopped
• kimchi/fried eggs/both

Method:

1. Make the dressing by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl or jar or blitz in a food processor if you like your sauces smoother
2. Cook your fave noodles to the packet instructions then drain & toss with a little oil to stop them sticking.
3. Meanwhile toast your cashews in a large frying pan & set aside. Then in same pan, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee & fry the chopped cauliflower florets plus the finely chopped leaves on a medium heat for about 5 minutes, stir every minute or so until just tender & going golden at the edges. Add some sea salt and a little splash of water<
4. While the cauli is cooking, chop the cavolo nero or kale leaves & add to the cauliflower pan for a few minutes, turning up the heat, adding a splash of water if sticking.
5. Add the noodles & dressing to the frying pan, toss well quickly until hot through. Season to taste off the heat & serve with a fried egg on each bowl plus kimchi

Kitchen faves for this: @riverford for veg and eggs @clearspring for tamari and sesame oil @kingsobanoodleculture for noodles @maldonsalt always

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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.

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Adam's new recipe book How to Grow Your Family, is out on 8th March 2022.

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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.

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Rise of the Girl: Seven Empowering Conversations To Have With Your Daughter

Jo Wimble-Groves https://www.guiltymother.co.uk.

Guilty Mother Instagram. 

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Does my child have ADHD? My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes managing director and lead therapist of Headstuff ADHD Therapy Sarah Templeton to the show to discuss spotting the signs and symptoms of ADHD in young children. Sarah explains the three different types of ADHD, typical ADHD behaviours, how to cope and when to do something about it. They discuss the role of schools and the NHS, and how both could be doing more to get children the help they need.

Does my child have ADHD?

Sarah talks about her own background and experience with ADHD, and explains why her new book, How NOT To Murder Your ADHD Kid is the new must-have manual for any parents of kids with ADHD.

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How NOT to Murder Your ADHD Kid

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Ellie Thompson welcomes best-selling author and Insta sensation Daisy Upton, aka Five Minute Mum, to discuss the launch of her new book Starting School and to share expert advice on how to make learning fun at home. Daisy's been putting her teaching assistant skills to good use – not just on her Insta account, where you'll find loads of brilliant games and activities – but within her latest book, which aims to help get our kids excited about starting school.

Ellie quizzes Daisy on advice for anxious kids and parents and when and how we should start preparing our children for starting school.

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Preorder Daisy Upton's book Starting School at Penguin, Amazon or Waterstones.

Daisy's website: https://fiveminutemum.com

Follow Daisy on Instagram: @fiveminutemum

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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.

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• Emmy Brunner's new book Find Your True Voice
• For more from Emmy, her 40k+ strong Instagram 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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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. 

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1. 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 

2. 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. 

3. 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. 

4. 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. 

5. 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. 

6. 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. 

7. 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. 

8. 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!

9. 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. 

10. 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. 

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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.

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The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan

The Sensational Toddler Sleep Plan

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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!

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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.

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My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes empathy advocate and best-selling author Mimi Nicklin to the show to discuss the importance of nurturing empathy in our children and why it's important to be empathetic towards ourselves as parents. Are children born with empathy? Can we teach them? Mimi Nicklin explains all.

We discuss the life of working parents, the realities of the work/life balance and how the workplace can make changes to be more empathetic. We discuss the science behind empathy, when children start to show empathy and why it's so important to demonstrate empathetic behaviours to our kids.

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• Empathy Everywhere
• Follow Mimi on Instagram: @miminicklin
• Softening the Edge: Empathy: How humanity's oldest leadership trait is changing our world

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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. 

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