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CBeebies Parenting
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.
Episodes
CBeebies ParentingDownload: Tinie Tempah on tiny tempers and tantrums
Why do young children have such big reactions to small things? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore what happens when big feelings take over. Award-winning…
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Download: The Traitors winner Rachel Duffy on why children lie
Why do young children bend the truth, and how should parents respond? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore children’s fibs, parents’ white lies and how…
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Download: How to feed yourself and your baby
What should we eat during pregnancy, after giving birth and if breastfeeding, and how do we approach weaning when our baby is ready for solid food? Katie…
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Download: Don't be afraid of 'the snot', a guide to childhood bugs
It can sometimes feel as though your child has only just recovered before the next lurgy arrives. But how much illness is normal and what can we do to limit…
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Download: A parent’s guide to consent and boundaries
How can parents introduce young children to the concept of consent? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how everyday moments can help children understand…
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Download: Helping children navigate friendships
How can parents support children through the highs and lows of friendship? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore when to offer guidance and when to stand back…
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Download: How to raise curious kids
Why is the sky blue? Why do I have to brush my teeth? Why, why, why? If you've ever been on the receiving end of an endless stream of questions from your…
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Download: How to talk to children about parents separating
How do you tell a young child their parents are separating? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore honest, age-appropriate conversations that can help children…
CBeebies ParentingDownload: Parental burnout with Ashley James
Where does ordinary parental tiredness end and burnout begin? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore the warning signs that can leave parents feeling…
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Download: How to manage parental guilt with Siân Welby
Why does parental guilt follow us into so many parts of family life? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore guilt around work, missed bedtimes, nursery drop-offs…
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Download: The power of music for children with Kojey Radical
How can singing and music help children learn, connect and express themselves? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why music can be such a powerful part of…
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Download: School readiness live from the CBeebies House, with Minah Shannon from The Traitors
Starting school is a big milestone, so what does school readiness really mean? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B are live from the CBeebies House studio in Salford…
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Download: Is boredom good for kids? With Dr Punam Krishan
Boredom. It’s a word that strikes fear into the hearts of parents everywhere. Because let's be honest, the moment a child says, 'I'm boooored,' many of us feel…
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Download: Live from Camp Bestival with MumBum and Dr Oscar Duke on parental judgement
Recorded in front of a live audience at Camp Bestival, Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why parents so often feel judged for the choices they make and the…
CBeebies ParentingHelpline: Shyness and confidence with Sara Pascoe and Nadia Finer
You might not believe it, but both Charlie and comedian Sara have struggled with shyness their entire lives. Shyness affects half of UK adults and can often…
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Download: An essential guide to family holidays, with Anna Whitehouse
Going on holiday with babies, toddlers or young children can feel like a very different kind of break. There are snacks to pack, sleep routines to think about…
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Download: JLS star Aston Merrygold and a parent’s guide to dentists, doctors and hospitals
How can parents help children feel calmer when they need to see a doctor, visit the dentist or go to hospital? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why health…
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Download: The Secret to Raising Brave Children with Saturday Night Live UK star Emma Sidi
How can we help children become brave without putting them in danger or passing on our own worries? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how parents can…
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Download: Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton on how to be a confident parent
How can we feel more confident in our parenting choices and quiet our inner critic? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore what it takes to trust ourselves as…
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Download: Lionesses record goal scorer Ellen White on teaching kids how to win and lose
Winning can feel brilliant and losing can feel overwhelming, especially when children are still learning how to manage disappointment, excitement and…
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Download: Patrescence and the hidden science of fatherhood
Patrescence is the term used to describe the physical, psychological and emotional changes men can go through as they become fathers. In this episode, Katie…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Helpline: Parenting Neurodiverse Children with James Hunt
Autism advocate James Hunt shares the realities of raising his two autistic sons. This episode covers everything from diagnosis and “grieving what you…
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Helpline: LGBTQ Parenting with Caitlin and Leah
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…
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Helpline: Parenting with Grief with Kelsey Parker
Parenting through unimaginable loss: Kelsey Parker, widow of Tom Parker (The Wanted) shares how she navigates grief, resilience and raising children after…
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Download – Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Janet Ellis share their parenting secrets
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…
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Download: New screen time advice for under-fives unpacked
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…
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Download – What is Matrescence? How motherhood can change your brain and identity with Zoe Blaskey and Smitha Mundasad
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…
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Download – Getting active with Joe Wicks and Gladiator Nitro
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…
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Bonus: School and Nursery Readiness
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…
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Download - A parent’s guide to AI with Kamille and Zoe Kleinman
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…
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Download – Live at the Natural History Museum with Andy Day for a play special
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…
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Download: The Importance of Play
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…
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Download – Another baby on the way? How to prepare your children and yourselves with DJ Jamz Supernova
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…
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Download – Scarlett Moffatt on love languages, her imaginary housemate and keeping romance alive this Valentine’s Day
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…
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Download – Dani Dyer on baby groups, friendships and the glow they can add to parent life
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…
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Download – Making reading fun with an author and a storyteller
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…
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Helpline - Romantic Relationships After Kids with Kate Moyle
67% of couples say their relationship satisfaction dropped in the years after having kids. Can it be repaired? Psychosexual therapist Kate Moyle talks to…
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Download – Traitors winner Leanne Quigley and coping with parental anxiety
Parental anxiety can appear in countless forms, from restless nights and racing thoughts to the constant feeling that you need to be one step ahead. Katie…
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Helpline - Being a Dad: Confidence, Masculinity and Loss with Tom Piccirilli
Tom Piccirilli gives straight-talking support for new dads. How can you support your partner, bond with your baby and become a new and confident you? Callers…
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Helpline - Pelvic Floor Health, Exercise and Sex with Clare Bourne
Pelvic physiotherapist Clare Bourne talks to Charlie about why prevention beats panic. Is there a how-to guide to healing after birth? And when is it time to…
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Helpline - Sleep with Rosey Davidson
Charlie is joined by pediatric sleep consultant Rosey Davidson to talk about surviving sleep deprivation, controversial sleep myths and the science behind…
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Helpline - Male Fertility and Donor Conception with Shaun Greenaway
What does it mean to be a man and a father? Do genetics affect our ability to bond? Male fertility advocate Shaun Greenaway talks to Charlie about his powerful…
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Download – The art of negotiation: Tips for parents from an ex-hostage negotiator
Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why the art of negotiation is such a vital parenting skill and share practical ways to handle everyday standoffs without…
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Helpline - Screen Time and Online Safety with Dr Martha Deiros Collado
How do we set healthy screen limits, build family boundaries and become our child's best digital role models? Clinical psychologist Dr. Marta Collado helps…
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Download – George Lewis and Christmas overwhelm: How to keep the magic without the meltdowns
Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why Christmas can feel overwhelming for children and share practical ways to keep the magic alive without the meltdowns…
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Helpline - Christmas on a Budget with Sophie David
Early years expert Sophie David packs this festive Parenting Helpline special with loads of practical takeaways! Sophie shows Charlie that the magic of…
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Download – We need to talk about dads’ mental health with Professor Green & Ryan Libbey
Katie Thistleton and Guvna B unpack paternal mental health and the often-overlooked challenges dads can face during pregnancy and the early years after their…
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Helpline: Grandparents and Family Dynamics
Psychotherapist Philippa Perry joins Charlie and her dad Terry, aka "Gaga," to explore the roles of grandparents, family boundaries, and generational bonds…
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Download – Is it safe to share your kids online?
Katie Thistleton and Guvna B unpack Sharenting — where parents post children’s photos and milestones on social media. They’re joined by comedy creator and…
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Download – How to talk to children about grief and loss – Tom Fletcher
How do you talk to a child about death? In this episode of CBeebies Parenting Download, Radio 1 presenter Katie Thistleton and rapper Guvna B are joined by…
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Introducing CBeebies Parenting Download
Katie Thistleton & Guvna B introduce CBeebies Parenting Download — a brand-new podcast unpacking the week’s parenting headlines with warmth, insight and…
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Helpline: How To Deal with Tantrums
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…