CBeebies Parenting

Katie Thistleton & Guvna B introduce CBeebies Parenting Download — a brand-new podcast unpacking the week’s parenting headlines with warmth, insight and expert-led conversations.

Toddler tantrum advice as psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, aka The Psychology Mum joins the studio from Scotland. Emma answers a call from a listener struggling with their child’s behaviour when feeling big emotions.

Dads’ mental health practitioner Raoul Lindsay chats to Holly and Charlie about how dads can look after themselves. Raoul answers questions about dads’ roles and advises a dad who is currently away from his child.

Dr Emma Svanberg joins Charlie and Holly to talk attachment styles. Emma offers advice to a listener whose daughter often refuses to let her partner carry out care duties at home.

Sex and relationship therapist Rachel stops by to chat about sex and physical touch in parenthood. A listener asks how to navigate a lack of intimacy since becoming a mum.

Relationship counsellor Tamara speaks with Holly and Charlie about co-parenting relationships. Holly recounts her own experiences as a child, while a caller asks how best to manage her family’s co-parenting routine.

Children’s speech development queries are answered by speech and language therapist Emma Pomroy. A caller asks about how to get her child saying more words.

Potty training expert Brenda from ERIC, the children’s bowel and bladder charity, chats to Holly and Charlie about getting children using the loo. Brenda answers a call about how a listener might go about potty training their 4 year old daughter.

Children’s nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reid chats with Charlie and Holly and takes calls from parents about their mealtime struggles. What can you do to avoid fussy eating and how can parents model a healthy attitude to food for their little ones?

Lynn Beattie, aka Mrs Mummypenny, joins Charlie and Holly and shares her money saving tips from affording birthday parties to cooking economically. A caller asks for advice on managing nursery fees when working part-time.