Parental Control

This episode of My Baba's podcast Parental Control is dedicated to talking about screen-time, technology and children's behaviour.   From Fortnite and Minecraft to apps and dreaded social media, child psychologist Dr. Maryhan Baker helps unfold these taboos and gives us all some great advice and food for thought on parenting in 2020!   This is a must-listen for any modern parent or anyone who migh...

My Baba founder Leonora talks to Sophie Stanbury about everything from beauty and fitness to finding that perfect work-family balance. Living in London with her two boys, she shares her top tips on interiors, where to go in town and life as an influencer.   This episode is full of Sophie's tips and tricks on how to look good, including how she looks after her amazing mane of hair, to getting thing...

This month nutritionist Jane Clarke talks to Leonora about gut health during pregnancy and in babies.   What is a healthy gut microbiome and how can you change it? We talk about gestational diabetes, c-sections and how to get your baby off to a good start. This is a short but very informative podcast and we hope you enjoy it.    Jane will also be telling us why she launched a new range of nutritio...

Are children born picky eaters or is it something they grow into? How does diet affect academic and mental performance? And should you ever feed your child snacks before bed? My Baba founder Leonora invited Lucinda Miller, a naturopath and Functional Health Practitioner, on the show to talk about children and nutrition: why their first foods are so important; how we can teach children to look afte...

Why is sleep so important? How do you calm them down after a nightmare? And is there a perfect amount of sleep for your child? My Baba founder invited Mandy Gurney, a health visitor, sleep expert and the founder of Millpond Sleep Clinic on the show to talk about children's sleep problems, how to learn your child's sleep pattern and the things that stop them dropping off to sleep at night. This epi...

Why don't children do what you ask them? How do you help them understand when they're embarrassing you? And what do you do when your child says 'I hate you' ? My Baba founder Leonora invited child psychologist and parenting coach Dr Maryhan Baker on the show to talk about behaviour and rewards, helping your child manage their emotions and why she believes parenting books don't work. This episode l...

How much is your gut having an impact on your health and wellbeing? You might be surprised... My Baba founder Leonora invited nutritionist and dietician Jane Clarke on the show to talk about how gut health and the impact it has on our physical and mental health, and the simple changes we can make to improve our family's health and wellbeing. This episode looks at how the modern diet and stress aff...

How can you assess how fertile you are? Does mental health have an impact on fertility? And are you falling for the common fertility myths? My Baba founder Leonora invited fertility expert Zita West, who has helped thousands of couples through their pregnancy journey, on the show to talk to us about the common issues couples face when trying to conceive, lifestyle adjustments you can make to impro...

Why do people get allergies? What does an allergic reaction look like? Are vegan and gluten-free diets contributing to intolerances? And how can we help our children develop healthy immune systems? My Baba founder Leonora invited Dr Tom York, full-time GP and first-time dad, on the show to talk about allergies, why allergy rates are increasing in children, how to spot an allergic reaction and whet...

  Why is sugar so addictive? Why are schools still feeding our children so many sugary treats? And how has eating sugar in our own childhoods affected our health and current relationship with the sweet stuff? My Baba founder Leonora invited Lizzie King, a nutritional health coach and founder of Lizzie Loves Healthy, onto the show to talk about sugar and the potential damage it's doing to our child...

Leonora interviews four teenage girls about their lives online. From the right age to give your child a smartphone to getting around safety barriers to what teens are doing to protect themselves on the internet, here's what all parents should know about online safety.