CBeebies Parenting
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Download: The Traitors winner Rachel Duffy on why children lie
Download: The Traitors winner Rachel Duffy on why children lie
About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 75 episodes
- Download: The Traitors winner Rachel Duffy on why children lie · 35 minWhy 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 families can build trust…
- Download: How to feed yourself and your baby · 40 minWhat 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 Thistleton and Guvna B…
- Download: Don't be afraid of 'the snot', a guide to childhood bugs · 36 minIt 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 the spread? The…
- Download: A parent’s guide to consent and boundaries · 29 minHow can parents introduce young children to the concept of consent? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how everyday moments can help children understand personal boundaries and…
- Download: Helping children navigate friendships · 29 minHow 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. Comedian and author…
- Download: How to raise curious kids · 33 minWhy 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 child, you'll know that…
- Download: How to talk to children about parents separating · 34 minHow do you tell a young child their parents are separating? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore honest, age-appropriate conversations that can help children feel safe when…
- Download: Parental burnout with Ashley James · 36 minWhere does ordinary parental tiredness end and burnout begin? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore the warning signs that can leave parents feeling overwhelmed. DJ, broadcaster…
- Download: How to manage parental guilt with Siân Welby · 32 minWhy 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 and finding time…
- Download: The power of music for children with Kojey Radical · 33 minHow 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 family life, from…
- Download: School readiness live from the CBeebies House, with Minah Shannon from The Traitors · 34 minStarting 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, in front of an…
- Download: Is boredom good for kids? With Dr Punam Krishan · 32 minBoredom. 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 an urgent need to…
- Download: Live from Camp Bestival with MumBum and Dr Oscar Duke on parental judgement · 31 minRecorded 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 best ways of…
- Helpline: Shyness and confidence with Sara Pascoe and Nadia Finer · 38 minYou 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 begin in childhood…
- Download: An essential guide to family holidays, with Anna Whitehouse · 36 minGoing 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, spare clothes…
- Download: JLS star Aston Merrygold and a parent’s guide to dentists, doctors and hospitals · 40 minHow 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 appointments can…
- Download: The Secret to Raising Brave Children with Saturday Night Live UK star Emma Sidi · 39 minHow 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 support children to…
- Download: Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton on how to be a confident parent · 38 minHow 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 parents, overcome…
- Download: Lionesses record goal scorer Ellen White on teaching kids how to win and lose · 39 minWinning can feel brilliant and losing can feel overwhelming, especially when children are still learning how to manage disappointment, excitement and frustration. Katie…
- Download: Patrescence and the hidden science of fatherhood · 38 minPatrescence is the term used to describe the physical, psychological and emotional changes men can go through as they become fathers. In this episode, Katie Thistleton and Guvna…







