To commemorate Children's Mental Health Week, My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes shyness expert Nadia Finer to the show to talk about shy children. Nadia explains the science behind being shy, how it can affect mental health, and what we can be doing to help our shy children so they can gain confidence from a young age. We explore whether shyness is a simple personality trait or something that's borne out of circumstance. Nadia shares advice on how you can help your shy child make friends ...
Feb 07, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Today we are chatting with Cliff Weitzman, an American entrepreneur, and the brains and the energy behind the amazing app Speechify, a mobile and desktop text to speech voice system. Cliff was diagnosed with dyslexia aged 9 and describes it as ‘the best day of his life,’ after experiencing so many struggles and hurdles with reading previously. At the time, there were no apps like Speechify to help Cliff with his reading difficulties, so he taught himself to hack computer programs to read his tex...
Jan 17, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Ellie Thompson, Editor at My Baba welcomes the UK's number one baby and children's food expert Annabel Karmel back to Parental Control to talk about fussy eaters. We ask the tough question: are parents to blame for picky eating? This Annabel Karmel podcast episode includes a discussion around the main reason for picky eating and the issues that can arise from weaning. Annabel talks about how intolerances and allergies can play a role, and how best to deal with those to create a positive mealtime...
Jan 07, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 46
My Baba Founder Leonora Bamford is joined on the podcast by parent coach Katherine Sellery , Founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution . They discuss issues surrounding children and discipline and why we might need to rethink our day-to-day strategies. "I always love talking to Katherine but my goodness it gets the mind ticking. We discuss children and discipline, and Why as adults we just expect children to do as they are told and why do we believe if they do as they’re told they are good a...
Dec 17, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 45
My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Amanda Williamson from Future Health Biobank to discuss the importance of cord blood and stem cell banking. Ellie quizzes Amanda on everything from the basics, i.e. what is stem cell and cord blood banking? What can stem cells do? How does it compare to dental pulp banking? To the logistics of how it's done, when the collection is made, and how the whole process should seamlessly fit into your birth plan. Amanda also shares her expert advice on the things...
Nov 24, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Jaime Amor is the superwoman behind global yoga brand, Cosmic Kids , and I was so excited to catch up with her in this latest episode of Parental Control. Jaime is making a difference when it comes to children’s wellbeing and I loved talking to her about her journey; from teaching yoga to filming her series and getting it out there worldwide. We discuss the immense impact lockdown has had on her brand and what it's like to work with her husband, Martin Amor. She alludes to lots of exciting stuff...
Nov 16, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 43
My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes life coach and boundary expert Michelle Elman to the show to talk about making new mum friends at the school gate. Ellie quizzes Michelle on what it is about the school run so many mums find terrifying, when to ignore, and when to say 'no', and how to find peace outside of the cliques. Michelle discusses whether we should be tolerating jealousy in any of our friendships, as well as her thoughts on friendship break-ups, and why they are just as important a...
Nov 05, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 42
James Hymers is a Fast Change therapist using the latest revolutionary therapies to bring about fast, lasting change for his clients. James even uses a therapy that's able to delete the emotional content of memories, which is completely fascinating. Most of the people that James helps only need two sessions of therapy to become free of lifelong problems. Leonora welcomes him to the podcast to talk about everything from anxiety and stress to mental health and letting go of old fears and traumas. ...
Oct 27, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 41
My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson is joined by award-winning Sunday Times bestselling author and Instagram sensation Rebecca Wilson to chat about weaning and family food, and to celebrate the launch of her new book, Family Comforts . Rebecca Wilson is a mum, recipe developer and founder of the popular food channel @RebeccaWilsonFood . Rebecca is an Instagram sensation with over 475k+ followers. Sharing her quick, easy and fresh meal ideas, suitable for all the family, including babies reaching the...
Oct 14, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 40
My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Ellie Rayner to the podcast to discuss how previous types of birth can have an impact on future pregnancy and subsequent births. Types of birth include birthing interventions such as forceps and ventouse and the risks associated with them, as well as the impact of a c-section on future births. We discuss vaginal tears and perineal trauma as well as when it's right to have a VBAC. Gestational diabetes and support for birt...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 39
My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes journalist and award-winning blogger Alison Perry to talk about everything from her award-winning website, Not Another Mummy Blog, to the launch of her new book, OMG, It's Twins. Alison shares her tips and advice on dealing with secondary infertility and IVF, and what it was like to find out she was expecting twins after such a long journey. She chats about her birth plan, eating for three as well as dispensing some sage advice on how to cope with not one...
Sep 24, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 38
I am literally floating on cloud nine after chatting to the incredible Zoe Blaskey, who hosts Motherkind, the UK’s No 1 family podcast and I know why! We all know that motherhood transforms you and so many of us feel a loss of identity when becoming a mother. Zoe hits the nail on the head and explains everything with such ease and calm. I really hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed recording it and please do share it with your friends. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on In...
Sep 16, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 37
My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes guests Pinky Laing, Head of Partnerships for Tonies UK and Emily Best, Knowledge and Research Manager at the National Literacy Trust to Parental Control to discuss the benefits of audio for children. Pinky and Emily team up to tell us about this month's launch of the Tonies' Schools and Nurseries Education initiative, supporting teachers to help children learn through the power of audio, with research commissioned from the National Literacy Trust. This po...
Sep 09, 2021•39 min
My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes psychotherapist, Emmy Brunner to the show to chat about the launch of her book, Find Your True Voice . A practical 11-step guide to healing, Emily discusses her perspective on childhood trauma and how she believes it can be the cause of the mental health issues we experience today. Emmy talks about parenting two young girls, and what she hopes to teach them with regards to their own mental health, as well as sharing advice on how we as individuals and par...
Aug 25, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This is a real must-listen for any parent out there. Today, I welcome CEO Carolyn Bunting from Internet Matters to the show to discuss how to keep kids safe online. Carolyn Bunting recently got an MBE for her services during the recent lockdown. Within this episode of Parental Control we talk about everything surrounding internet safety for children, their digital lives, gaming, live streaming and the impact that it is having on their wellbeing. Carolyn helped me get my head around their first m...
Aug 16, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 34
My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes midwife, stylist and content creator Sophia Ferrari-Wills to the show to talk interiors. They discuss everything from creating the ultimate nursery, to how the Tripp Trapp is Sophia's ultimate piece of baby kit. You can also read the highlights of the interview here. Sophia Ferrari Wills is author of the beautiful Instagram account @thiscolourfulnest, which depicts her colourful interiors journey within her own home. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us ...
Jul 30, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 33
I spoke to Janet Lindsay, CEO of Wellbeing of Women today all about the most common women’s health issues from endometriosis to irregular bleeding and much more. Please listen, share with friends and start talking about these important issues that are affecting around half the nation. About Janet Lindsay Janet Lindsay is Chief Executive of Wellbeing of Women, the women’s health charity saving and changing lives. Before this, she worked in a number of communications and fundraising roles for Star...
Jul 15, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 32
After receiving Ciara Attwell's latest book "My Fussy Eater", I have become absolutely obsessed with her recipes and really enjoyed recording this inspirational podcast with her. I use her book at least twice a week as a reference and the children absolutely love her food. Ciara is an award-winning food blogger and is also author of "We’re Hungry". She also has an amazing app, Fantastic Plates for Fussy Easters and an absolutely brilliant Facebook community helping worried parents feed their fus...
Jun 15, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 31
My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson is joined on the show by Kate Davies, research, policy and information director from Tommy's. This episode explores the reasons why women in the UK are being let down when it comes to a lack of support after a miscarriage. We talk through the stats as well as some shocking research findings, and turn our focus to the work Tommy's is doing to campaign the government to change the miscarriage story. Parents shouldn’t have to lose 3 babies before getting support. We ...
Jun 09, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 30
I have to admit I was a bit nervous speaking to award-winning aesthetic nurse Anna today. I am 39 and I have got lots of little lines cropping up on my forehead but I am resisting temptation. The podcast was filmed on Zoom and the first thing I noticed was how incredible and glowing Anna’s skin was. I, however, had been caught out on a rare, sunny April morning and was bright red and more wrinkled than normal. We had a great time talking about everything from the perfect skin regime to sensitive...
May 14, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Annabel is a complete hero of mine, I would have been lost without her books when I started having children. We had such a lovely talk today, not only about what she is doing, which is pretty incredible, but about everything from how to wean, whether you’re going puree or baby-led, allergies, snacks and how to encourage the kids to be more involved in the kitchen. I will link all of the bits that we talked about in the show notes, but I wanted to highlight her new allergy tracker on her Baby &am...
Apr 16, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This month's podcast on baby routine marks Sleep Awareness Week and World Sleep Day on Friday 19th March. We invite maternity nurse aka The Blissful Baby expert Lisa Clegg to the show to discuss baby routine and sleep. Like me, she is a firm believer in a routine right from the start. A baby's routine doesn’t have to be rigid but it does has to be a routine that works for you and your family. Lisa shares her top tips, which include how to introduce a bottle to a breastfeeding baby and how having...
Mar 15, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Dr Harvey Karp covers everything to do with baby sleep, sleeping techniques and what to expect from your newborn in those first few weeks. We address sleep exhaustion and when it’s time to introduce a routine for baby. There’s so much by the way of genius tips and advice, not just for first-time parents, but second-time parents too. We also chatted about the most common mistakes new parents make, as well as how best to transition your baby into their cot. Dr Karp also talks in-depth about his ge...
Feb 11, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Homeschooling is playing a huge part in so many of ours lives right now, and a lot of us are finding it hard to cope - parents as well as children. We invited child research psychologist, Dr. Amanda Gummer, to the show to answer some of our questions on homeschooling and family life in general right now. About Dr. Amanda Gummer Dr. Amanda Gummer is widely considered the UK’s go-to expert on play, toys and child development. With a PhD in neuropsychology and over 20 years’ experience working with...
Jan 21, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 25
My Baba founder invited parenting coach Katherine Sellery, founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution to talk about a variety of topics, including when to stop praising your kids. This episode covers many issues, but in particular children’s self-esteem and how to help them listen to themselves and their feelings. Children and anxiety is also discussed in detail, as it's a topic that's so apt at the moment. Show notes Katherine has an online 90 Day Parenting Reset Program to get parents to th...
Jan 15, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode of My Baba's podcast Parental Control, paediatrician Dr Sophie Niedermaier-Patramani from Little Tummy joins the show to talk about children's winter health. We talk about everything from childhood illnesses, chickenpox and measles to if it's actually possible to be too sterile in the home. We spoke a lot about the microbiome and its job in fighting infection and whether children actually need vitamin supplements or not. The only thing the jury is still out on is whether you will...
Dec 15, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Sam Barclay is a graphic designer, photographer and author of the book ‘I Wonder What it’s Like to be Dyslexic’ . Dyslexia is a subject very close to my heart, both my husband and I are dyslexic and have unsurprisingly passed it on to our children. This book absolutely gripped me from page one, mainly because Sam isn’t a dyslexic specialist but he is, himself, dyslexic. His book makes it really easy for people to understand what it’s like to have dyslexia and in particular, what the difficulties...
Nov 13, 2020•34 min•Ep. 22
The new TV series of Fireman Sam, from Monday 26th October at 7am & 4pm on Cartoonito We're joined in the hot seat this week by the one, the only Fireman Sam. Fireman Sam joins us ahead of Bonfire Night to share his tips on encouraging young children to understand the importance of fire safety at this time of year. With the majority of organised firework displays cancelled this year, Fireman Sam is on the case to ensure that our pets, kids and hedgehogs are kept safe on 5th November while so...
Oct 22, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Amy Forbes-Robertson is co-founder of It Happens Education , the organisation set up to provide educational workshops on relationships and sex education. They work with a range of ages and stages across the UK. Whether it’s puberty or pornography, sexting or STIs, contraception or consent, festivals or freshers week you’re worried about, It Happens Education is a great place to start. I listened to Amy at a sex and relationship seminar last year and immediately asked her to come on the podcast. ...
Oct 15, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 20
"This month I was so happy to speak with Joanna Jensen, founder Childs Farm and consultant dermatologist, Dr Jennifer Crawley. It seemed very apt to be talking-to them during National Eczema Week. I had so many questions for these two from how to look after a baby’s skin all the way up to tween issues and sun damage throughout the ages. I have been using Childs Farm products on my children from day one, and I love the story behind the brand. Joanna is an absolute inspiration to women, and I alwa...
Sep 14, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 19
