Parental Control

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...

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes empathy advocate and best-selling author Mimi Nicklin to the show to discuss the importance of nurturing empathy in our children and why it's important to be empathetic towards ourselves as parents. Are children born with empathy? Can we teach them? Mimi Nicklin explains all. We discuss the life of working parents, the realities of the work/life balance and...

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes over 40's women's personal trainer Gabrielle O'Hare to the show to discuss the launch of her new book Why Women Over 40 Can't Lose Weight . We discuss everything from the role of hormones, stress and the family work-life juggle and Gabrielle talks through some simple strategies for tackling health and fitness over 40. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us o...

I just had the most amazing hour chatting with Melissa Hemsley. We talked about everything from her IVF journey and, in particular, the highs and lows that come with IVF to her favourite recipes and how she loves using up everything in the fridge - nothing goes to waste! We have renamed leftovers "rollovers" because it sounds nicer, and how could one say no to a freestyle family fritter. Melissa t...

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes actress, author, YouTuber and mother Clair Buckley to the show. Clair is married to James Buckley from The Inbetweeners, and together they have two sons, Jude and Harrison. Ellie quizzes Clair about everything from family life with an Inbetweener, how they met, their mutual love for The Beatles and what life is like as host of such a popular YouTube show, A...

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes 'mumologist' and clinical psychologist Dr. Emma Svanberg to the show to celebrate the launch of her new book 'Parenting for Humans'. Ellie quizzes Emma on a host of topics, from how our own childhoods dictate our parenting styles, whether it's possible to be the perfect parent and how best to resolve conflict within family relationships. Email us at  info@m...

On this week's edition of Parental Control, founder of My Baba, Leo Bamford is joined by managing director and fashion designer Rachel Riley. "I've known Rachel Riley for a long time and have been dressing all my children in her beautiful traditional clothes for over 13 years. Nobody does it better! With the Coronation on the horizon, I wanted to catch up with her to talk about everything from how...

Does my child have ADHD? My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes managing director and lead therapist of Headstuff ADHD Therapy Sarah Templeton to the show to discuss spotting the signs and symptoms of ADHD in young children. Sarah explains the three different types of ADHD, typical ADHD behaviours, how to cope and when to do something about it. They discuss the role of schools and the NHS, and h...

Lucinda Miller is always my go-to for advice when it comes to feeding the family. Although this podcast is relevant for any parent, this is more focused on secondary school ages. We talked about how the food we eat affects our moods and why cooking from scratch gives the most nutritional benefits. Lucinda surprised me by saying why a good fry-up could actually be the best start for children before...

For Children's Mental Health Week, My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Allison Henry from the emotional wellbeing app, Moshi . Allison is head of research and efficacy at Moshi and has over 20 years of experience in the education space. Allison joins Parental Control to discuss the benefits of mindfulness for kids , how it can positively impact their mental health and how Moshi's recent colla...

Editor of My Baba Ellie Thompson welcomes maternal health advocate and sexpert Clio Wood to the show to discuss the launch of her new book 'Get Your Mojo Back', which focusses on the topic of sex after birth. We talk about the impact of your new arrival, the role of hormones and body shape, and how all these things can make sex feel very different. Clio shares her expert advice on how to get back...

I could talk about gut health until the cows come home, so speaking to Rebecca was an absolute pleasure this morning. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the gut microbiome and agrees about the importance of the first thousand days. If you're looking for a probiotic for anyone in the family, this podcast is for you. We discuss everything surrounding the topic of gut health, from when to start ta...

Ellie Thompson welcomes top baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed to the show to talk about toddlers and their eating habits. Charlotte troubleshoots a whole host of questions surrounding toddlers and mealtimes, sharing expert advice on how to make life around the dinner table a pleasant place to be. Charlotte is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling How to Wean Your Baby and ha...

Leonora Bamford welcomes nutritionist Gabriela Peacock to the show to discuss tween and teen nutrition. Leonora quizzes Gabriela about body image and how to handle those difficult conversations, the impact of hormones and diet on skin and useful supplements to boost nutrition and support hormonal changes.  Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes I...

My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Lisa Lohiser and Corinne Eggleston from the Fisher-Price Play Lab to the show to talk about the best developmental toys and the role they play in Early Childhood Development. They discuss their top picks for baby and toddler gifts this Christmas, and how to engage with your child to get the most out of every play session. When it comes to the best developme...

llie Thompson welcomes certified sleep consultant and children's mental health practitioner  Sophie Wilkinson  to Parental Control to discuss baby sleep issues, covering everything from breaking bad habits to tips on implementing a calmer bedtime routine.  Sophie has over a decade of experience working with thousands of families to help solve children's sleep difficulties, and on the show today, w...