Parental Control

On this week's episode, we're joined by Louise Fox, a mother who has turned unimaginable personal loss into a powerful force for change. Louise's son George was a bright, animal-loving 12-year-old when he began having headaches that were repeatedly dismissed as harmless. Eleven months later, he died from an aggressive brain tumour. In the years since, Louise has raised hundreds of thousands of pou...

ADHD in early childhood can be difficult to recognise, and many parents have questions about what's typical behaviour and what might need further support. In this episode of the My Baba podcast, host Ellie Thompson speaks with Dr Sasha Hall , a Senior Educational Psychologist with over 19 years' experience in the education system, about the early signs of ADHD in little ones, and the important rol...

Girls and friendships can be a challenging mix to navigate. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Holly Symons, a Clinical Psychologist, founder of Raising EQ® , and mother of two, to explore the challenges of friendships and how parents can best support their daughters Dr. Holly answers a wide range of questions and shares practical strategies to help children build meaningful, lasting connections...

When it comes to fertility in your 40s, the path to parenthood can feel overwhelming and, at times, isolating. That's why we're joined today by one of the UK's leading voices in fertility care: Dr. Jyoti Taneja, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Avenues London . IVF Over 40: What's Really Possible? In this episode, we'll break down w...

Kate Griggs is a powerhouse in the world of neurodiversity. As the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia , she's on a mission to help the world understand, value, and support dyslexic thinking—not as a disadvantage, but as a superpower. She's the author of two bestselling books, This Is This Is Dyslexia  and  Xtraordinary People and the host of the chart-topping podcast Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking,...

My Baba founder Leonora is joined on the show by the Queen of Mum Hacks, Casey Major-Bunce. Casey had a tough childhood and was diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. Her unique way of thinking and the creative life hacks she shares online has led her to stardom with over 700k Instagram followers and millions of views. Casey is bringing out her first book 'The Big Book of Major Mum Hacks' and...

Abigail Derr from Young Lives v Cancer sits down with Jamie and Ellie Thompson to share their heart-wrenching yet powerful story, Billy the Brave: A Family Fight Against DIPG. In this episode, Jamie and Ellie open up about their son Billy's diagnosis with DIPG, a terminal brain cancer, and the five-month battle that followed. Billy The Brave: A Family's Fight Against DIPG They discuss the first sy...

Welcome to part 2 of our managing emotions podcast featuring the amazing Dr Maryhan Baker. This week, she guides us through addressing questions about navigating the challenging times of puberty. Email us at  info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram  @mybabainsta  and  @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at a...

This is the first of 2 series on tackling anxiety in children. In this first episode, we are focussing in on the early years, starting from toddlers. Don't forget to tune into the second one where we discuss puberty, teens and all the anxiety that comes with it. Email us at  info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram  @mybabainsta  and  @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the dail...

I'm literally buzzing after an hour chatting to Lucinda Miller who is so incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition and feeding our children. Today we talk about the importance of what we feed our neurodiverse children and families with literally hundreds of tips and hacks for us all.    Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My...

Perimenopause seems to be a bit of a buzzword at the moment and I had no idea that it could last so long. I was so thrilled to have Dr Louise Newson, the absolute guru on the pod this week who answered all the questions I had on HRT, hormones, migraines, contraception and her relationship with Davina McCall. I hope you find it as helpful as I did. Email us at  info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagra...

Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Today I am talking with Andy Cook, Chief Executive at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, where he is responsible for overseeing the charity's progress over the coming years. The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity supports people with dyslexia to bring about positive changes in their lives. Established in 1971, the ch...

Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes Tom Barber from Original Travel . They discuss everything from bonding holidays with just 1 child to road trips, luxury holidays and then the all-time travel bucket list. But most importantly they talk about what is trending this year in the travel industry. Original Travel also absorbs 100% of the carbon footprint generated by their clients by financing lar...

We welcome two of the UK's best parenting experts to the show to discuss the importance of role-play in partnership with role-play pioneers, Casdon . Importance of Role-Play with Casdon Baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed  and parenting expert Sue Atkins join My Baba's Editor, Ellie Thompson, to share their thoughts, advice and top tips on using role-play toys to benefit young chil...

Ellie Thompson welcomes NHS GP and author Dr. Ellie Cannon to the show to talk about this year's winter health concerns and their impact on our children. Dr. Ellie dives into the latest on COVID this winter, the perks of the flu vaccine for kids, the scoop on the chickenpox vaccine, as well as some easy tips for dealing with croup.  Dr Ellie is supporting NHS England's latest campaign which is rai...

Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes pelvic health physiotherapist and author Clare Bourne to the show to learn about the importance of the pelvic floor. "I've been desperate to get Clare on the show to learn more about pelvic floor exercises and how we can build them into our daily lives. It's a quick podcast, but she had so many tips and tricks. It was great to get her on." - Leo Bamford.  Em...

Joining Ellie Thompson on the show today is the fantastic Dr. Holly Symons, a licensed clinical psychologist and the brilliant mind behind  raising-eq.com . Together, they dive deep into a crucial subject: mental health in infant school-age children. From the significance of emotional intelligence in parenting to addressing issues like depression, learning differences, self-harm, and body image, t...

Welcome to a heart-to-heart podcast that delves deep into the realm of family, security and future planning as Ellie Thompson welcomes Matt Towe, co-founder and CEO of mortgage platform Meet Margo to discuss the importance of life insurance. Meet Margo is a brokerage offering straight-talking mortgage and insurance advice to help more women navigate homeownership. The importance of life insurance...

Get ready to dive into an absolute gem of an episode as editor Ellie Thompson teams up with the one and only Louise Boyce, also known as Mama Still Got It !, the OG mumfluencer! Louise joins the show to share the juicy details of her new  book and dish out some serious wisdom on all things parenting and exactly how to navigate those Calpol years. Get ready for a discussion on the importance of tea...

Education expert and ADHD coach Dr. Michal Solomonovich joins the show to discuss strategies for parenting ADHD kids. Dr Michal Solomonvich is co-author of the new book Champion! Everything You Need To Be Your Greatest You , designed to equip kids with the skills they need to thrive and be happy. Strategies for parenting ADHD kids In this episode, My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson quizzes Dr. Michal...

Leonora welcomes Sergei Urban, aka, TheDadLab , to the show to discuss all things science and fun, with some exciting activities you can do at home with the kids this summer.  Sergei's website is a treasure trove of fascinating things to do with the kids, stocked wealth of knowledge. Leonora also quizzes Sergei on his Nature Workbook - a collection of printable activities to inspire, spark curiosi...

Get ready for some serious girl talk as Ellie Thompson welcomes the fabulous Steph Douglas, the founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers , to the show! Steph will be dishing out the juiciest details on all things family life, conquering those chaotic newborn days, finding the perfect balance between family roles and busy careers, and even tackling the not-so-glamorous perimenopause. Email us at  info@myba...

Ellie Thompson welcomes best-selling author and Insta sensation Daisy Upton, aka Five Minute Mum , to discuss the launch of her new book Starting School and to share expert advice on how to make learning fun at home. Daisy's been putting her teaching assistant skills to good use – not just on her Insta account, where you'll find loads of brilliant games and activities – but within her latest book,...

Nadim Saad, parenting coach and founder of The Happy Confident Company joins the show to share valuable insights and expert tips on raising self-assured, happy, and resilient children. During this episode, Nadim discusses the common issues he sees with anxieties in children and whether confidence is a learned behaviour or a personality characteristic. We discuss the importance of mindfulness, how...