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Pods for all parents of preschoolers. Parenting Download looks at the topics gripping your group chats, while we take your calls and put them to the experts on Parenting Helpline.
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- 4 days ago35 min
Download: Tackling parental loneliness
Katie Thistleton and Guvna B take on loneliness in parenthood. Inspired by a listener’s message, they explore why parenting can sometimes feel isolating, even when your days are full and your child is at the centre of everything.Former Love Island contestant and mental health advocate Malin Andersson shares her experience of loneliness in parenthood while navigating grief, co-parenting and a major shift in identity. She reflects on how reconnecting with herself helped her move forward, and how parenthood changed her friendships, priorities and sense of what really matters.Clinical psychologist Dr Chanelle Dennis explains why loneliness is different from simply being alone, and why so many parents struggle to talk about it. She offers practical advice on opening up to others, making space for connection, valuing small everyday interactions and knowing when it may be time to seek extra support.For more ideas and parenting resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website.This episode includes discussion of child loss and bereavement. You can find support links on the BBC Action Line website.Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.co.uk
- 1 weeks ago36 min
Download: Why do babies laugh? With a neuroscientist and a comedy writer
Why do babies laugh, and what can those early giggles tell us about how they are growing?Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore the surprising power of laughter in the very earliest stages of life, from a baby’s first smile or chuckle to the bigger laughs that come with play, connection and shared joy.Professor Sophie Scott, Director of the Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience, and Head of the Speech Communications Group at University College London explains how laughter begins far earlier than many parents might think, and that it's not really about jokes at first but grows out of social interaction. She shares how laughter helps babies bond with their parents, and how it can reduce stress and create a sense of safety.Comedy writer and actor Brona C. Titley brings the lived experience of laughter at home, reflecting on the delight of a baby’s first giggles to the funny little routines children create before they can even speak. She talks about how humour can turn everyday parenting moments into opportunities for connection, whether that is bedtime, brushing teeth or your child demanding another snack.For more ideas and parenting resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website.If you’ve been affected by anything in this episode, you can find support links on the BBC Action Line website.Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.co.uk
- 2 weeks ago1 min
CBeebies Parenting Download is back
Katie Thistleton & Guvna B return on Saturday 6 June with a brand new series of CBeebies Parenting Download.Each week, they’ll unpack the parenting headlines everyone’s talking about, with warmth, insight and expert-led conversations — helping you make sense of the stories and what they mean for your family.
- 3 weeks ago33 min
Helpline: Fostering Imagination with Louise Boyce and Hannah East
Comedians Louise Boyce and Hannah East bring the laughs! The pair chat about the chaos, joy, and hilarity of imaginative play with kids, navigating the first year of parenting, and tips for finding fun in everyday moments with what you already have.Plus, a make-believe master calls into the show to try some of his characters and Louise introduces us to her secret weapon - Philippa the hand puppet.
- May 14, 202638 min
Helpline: Body Image with Holly Ramejkis
Holly Ramejkis, aka The Body Positive Mum is shattering taboos about body confidence on this empowering episode. She shares her journey to post-partum confidence and gives practical tips to callers for building body gratitude and acceptance. Holly and Charlie share their experiences with social media pressures and raising body-positive kids. This episode contains some frank discussion about how women’s bodies change during and after pregnancy as well as feelings about sex after giving birth, so you might want to make sure you listen without any little ears around!
- May 7, 202645 min
Helpline: Miscarriage and Loss with Anna Whitehouse
Presenter, author and parenting campaigner Anna Whitehouse joins our hosts for a frank conversation about miscarriage & baby loss. The trio talk about processing traumatic experiences, seeking partner & workplace support and practical ways friends/family can help you to heal. Callers share their vulnerable stories of loss. If you or someone you know is grieving, support can be found via organisations listed at BBC Action Line.
- Apr 30, 202637 min
Helpline: Baby Feeding with Shaheda Yasmeen-Khan
Midwife and “Milkfluencer” Shaheeda Yasmeen-Khan joins the helpline to bust breastfeeding myths and unpack the slogan, “fed is best.” Charlie and Holly ask questions about pumping, formula and mum guilt. Shaheda demystifies baby feeding and supports whatever choice is right for your family.
- Apr 23, 202633 min
Helpline: The NICU Experience with Dr Frankie Harrison
1 in 7 babies need neonatal intensive care - but so many parents are blindsided by NICU stays. Dr Frankie Harrison shares her experience of an unexpected NICU birth and helps callers process impulsive control, separation anxiety and guilt. She offers honest reassurance and practical advice on coping.
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