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Parental Control

Parental Control is a monthly parenting and lifestyle podcast created by My Baba and hosted by the website"s founder Leonora Bamford. The first episode came about when Leonora became increasingly frustrated at how challenging it is to keep her children safe online and wanted to find out what teenagers really think about being online and staying safe. Parental Control is about feeling in control as a parent or prospective parent and feeling confident tackling problems head-on. Each month, we"ll

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40:45

Winter-Proof Your Skin With Aesthetic Nurse Anna Baker

Parental Control ·

2022/02/15

We had so many lovely messages after our Botox and Profhilo talk with Anna Baker last year that I had to get her back on the podcast. Today we discuss winter skincare and how best to look after your skin during the colder months. We talk about everything from rosecea and different types of skin problems to Maskne and how to manage acne breakouts with continual mask-wearing. As always she rounded off with all her favourite new products and was a delight to chat to. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow

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58:25

What Causes Shyness? And How To Support Your Shy Child

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2022/02/07

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

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34:12

Leo Discusses All Things Dyslexia With The Founder Of...

Parental Control ·

2022/01/17

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

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40:32

Annabel Karmel On Fussy Eaters - Are Parents To Blame?

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2022/01/07

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

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58:26

Why We Should Stop Nagging Our Children And Consider...

Parental Control ·

2021/12/17

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

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26:04

Everything You Need To Know About Cord Blood And Stem...

Parental Control ·

2021/11/24

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

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26:21

Jaime Amor On The Success Of Cosmic Kids, Yoga, And...

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2021/11/16

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

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45:17

How To Make New Friends, Manage Old Friendships And...

Parental Control ·

2021/11/05

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

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40:36

How To Deal With Anxiety And Stress For The Whole Family

Parental Control ·

2021/10/27

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

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38:39

Rebecca Wilson On Family Food, Easy-To-Make Recipes...

Parental Control ·

2021/10/14

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

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01:03:45

Types Of Birth And How They Impact Future Pregnancies

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2021/10/06

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

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29:51

Not Another Mummy Blog's Alison Perry On Twins,...

Parental Control ·

2021/09/24

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

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49:17

Why Do So Many Women Feel Like They Lose Their...

Parental Control ·

2021/09/16

I am literally floating on cloud nine after chatting to the incredible Zoe Blaskey, who hosts Motherkind, the UK’s No 1 family podcast and I know why! We all know that motherhood transforms you and so many of us feel a loss of identity when becoming a mother. Zoe hits the nail on the head and explains everything with such ease and calm. I really hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed recording it and please do share it with your friends. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on

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39:12

The Benefits Of Audiobooks For Kids And Why They...

Parental Control ·

2021/09/09

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

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23:35

Motherhood & Mental Health: Learning To Re-Evaluate...

Parental Control ·

2021/08/25

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

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51:01

How To Keep Our Kids Safe Online

Parental Control ·

2021/08/16

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

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25:49

Midwife And Stylist Sophia Ferrari-Wills On Nursery...

Parental Control ·

2021/07/30

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes midwife, stylist and content creator Sophia Ferrari-Wills to the show to talk interiors. They discuss everything from creating the ultimate nursery, to how the Tripp Trapp is Sophia's ultimate piece of baby kit. You can also read the highlights of the interview here. Sophia Ferrari Wills is author of the beautiful Instagram account @thiscolourfulnest, which depicts her colourful interiors journey within her own home. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on

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30:35

Talking Taboos Around Women’s Health

Parental Control ·

2021/07/15

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

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27:42

How To Feed Your Fussy Eater With Ciara Attwell

Parental Control ·

2021/06/15

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

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17:55

Miscarriage: Why Women Are Being Let Down By A Lack...

Parental Control ·

2021/06/09

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

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