CBeebies Parenting

38:29

Helpline: Body Image with Holly Ramejkis

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/05/14

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

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45:23

Helpline: Miscarriage and Loss with Anna Whitehouse

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/05/07

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.

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37:11

Helpline: Baby Feeding with Shaheda Yasmeen-Khan

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/04/30

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.

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33:37

Helpline: The NICU Experience with Dr Frankie Harrison

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/04/23

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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39:23

Helpline: Parenting Neurodiverse Children with James...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/04/16

Autism advocate James Hunt shares the realities of raising his two autistic sons.This episode covers everything from diagnosis and “grieving what you expected” to celebrating small “inchstones” like a first text saying “Hello Dad.”An honest conversation about parenting burnout, resilience and finding light on hard days.

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28:36

Helpline: LGBTQ Parenting with Caitlin and Leah

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/04/09

TikTok couple, Caitlin and Leah join Charlie and Holly to talk about the realities of LBTQ parenting: answering awkward “who’s the real mum?” questions, raising kids in a same-sex relationship and the real story behind how they got together. Special guests Stuart and Francis also send in their question.

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42:58

Parenting with Grief with Kelsey Parker

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/04/02

Parenting through unimaginable loss: Kelsey Parker, widow of Tom Parker (The Wanted) shares how she navigates grief, resilience and raising children after losing a partner and experiencing child loss. Callers share their experiences of navigating child and sibling loss while continuing to parent. If you or someone you know is grieving, support can be found via organisations listed at BBC Action Line.

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37:06

Download – Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Janet Ellis share...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/03/28

Parenting styles and advice shift across decades as guidance on sleep, discipline and children’s autonomy changes. Katie Thistleton and Guvna B ask what truly evolves from one generation to the next and how parents and grandparents can compare approaches without friction.Sophie Ellis-Bextor, singer and mum of five, focuses on keeping core values consistent while tailoring responses to each child. She highlights the importance of communication, aiming for two way respect and staying flexible when one

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36:21

Download: New screen time advice for under-fives...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/03/26

Katie Thistleton and Guvna B raced to the studio to record a bonus episode to find out what the new government guidance on screen time for under-fives in England means for parents. BBC Education and Family Editor Branwen Jeffreys and Clinical Psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado join them to examine this new advice and share their screen time tips. You can find more advice around screen time for under-fives on the CBeebies Parenting website. You can also check out the government’s Best Start in

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32:05

Download – What is Matrescence? How motherhood can...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/03/21

Matrescence is the physical, psychological and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child, but despite being coined over 50 years ago, it is a word many still don’t understand.In this episode, Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how pregnancy and early parenthood can reshape the brain, alter priorities and change identity. They discuss why moving beyond the phrase ‘baby brain’ helps parents feel understood, and how recognising a real transition can change expectations at home,

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33:42

Download – Getting active with Joe Wicks and...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/03/14

How do you fit movement and exercise into family life when you are tired, busy and juggling everything at once? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore realistic, low‑pressure ways to get active with your little ones. From five‑minute bursts at home to quick trips outside, the focus is on doing what you can, when you can, so everyone feels better. Harry Aikines‑Aryeetey (Gladiators star Nitro) talks about keeping activity playful and letting children lead the way. He explains how becoming a parent

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34:57

BONUS EPISODE: School and Nursery Readiness with...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/03/12

Parents often worry that their children just aren't ready to take the step up to school. Early years educator Christina Lydon takes questions on how to help kids start school with confidence.

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37:12

Download - A parent’s guide to AI with Kamille and...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/03/07

For BBC AI Unpacked Week Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore Artificial Intelligence chatbots, where they can genuinely help parents and when to be cautious, offering practical ideas to save time and stress while keeping human judgment at the centre.Singer, songwriter and Grammy, BRIT and Ivor Novello award-winner Kamille shares how she uses AI to help organise her parenting life from navigating missed naps to managing her busy schedule.BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains what AI chatbots

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14:29

Download – Live at the Natural History Museum with...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/02/28

Recorded in front of a live audience at London’s Natural History Museum, this bonus episode brings Katie Thistleton and Guvna B together with CBeebies legend, Andy Day, research psychologist and founder of the Good Play Guide, Dr Amanda Gummer, and celebrity parents, Olivia and Alex Bowen. The group share playful childhood memories: from Olivia’s forest dens to Alex’s love of drawing, Andy’s dinosaur games with his brothers and Dr Amanda’s board game evenings with her grandparents, setting the scene

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38:07

Parenting Download – Charlie Hedges joins Katie and...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/02/25

Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how to build a balanced play diet that helps children learn, imagine and unwind, even when time is tight. They focus on turning everyday routines into quick games, choosing ideas that work indoors and outside, and using short bursts of activity to keep things fun without adding pressure.Research psychologist and founder of the Good Play Guide Dr Amanda Gummer explains how to blend active, social, solo and calm moments across the day, and why letting children lead

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39:33

Download – Another baby on the way? How to prepare...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/02/18

Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how to get ready for another baby when there is already a child or children at home, focusing on what to say, how to keep routines steady and the small moments that help everyone feel settled and involved.Professional child development and parenting support specialist Lorraine Lee explains how to handle big feelings around scans, baby showers and changing routines. From using a simple 'feelings' chart to keeping language calm and age appropriate, and why aiming

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40:41

Download – Scarlett Moffatt on love languages, her...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/02/11

Romance after kids can look and feel very different, but CBeebies Parenting Download is here to help reignite that spark. Katie Thistleton and Guvna B are joined by TV personality and presenter Scarlett Moffatt, psychologist Dr Lalitaa Suglani and relationship coach Hayley Quinn to decode love languages, shifting routines, and share Valentine’s ideas for tired couples and single parents.Former Gogglebox star, Scarlett offers a playful way to defuse petty rows, suggests keeping some individual

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39:37

Download – Dani Dyer on baby groups, friendships and...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/02/04

Friendships often shift when children arrive, from missed invites and new routines to the relief of finding people who are in the same boat as you. Katie Thistleton and Guvna B look at why these changes happen and how to handle them with confidence, offering relatable stories and practical ideas to keep connections strong.TV personality and presenter Dani Dyer shares what helped her after becoming a mum at 24, from leaning on childhood friends to using baby groups as a pressure free place to talk

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35:20

Download – Making reading fun with an author and a...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/01/28

Finding time to read with your child is not always straightforward. Recent research suggests fewer families are reading aloud and some parents have said it doesn't feel enjoyable. Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why this happens and how a small, workable routine can make story time feel easy and fun again.Camilla Reid, author of the Pip and Posy and the Peekaboo book series, explains how short, simple plots and interactive pages help young children stay engaged, and why a few minutes most days

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34:18

Helpline - Romantic Relationships After Kids with...

CBeebies Parenting ·

2026/01/22

67% of couples say their relationship satisfaction dropped in the years after having kids. Can it be repaired?Psychosexual therapist Kate Moyle talks to Charlie about re-prioritising our relationships, navigating the invisible load and building intimacy back from the ground up.Callers share their vulnerable stories of disconnection and hope for the future.

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