Half the time, being responsible for a young person can feel intuitive, but the rest is a mind field of worrying about their health and happiness. The Parent Hood, with Marina Fogle and Dr Chiara Hunt provides some simple answers to all those complex questions.
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Even though most parents are doing a pretty good job raising their children, they are often dogged by guilt. Marina is joined by Jo Wimble-Groves aka Guilty Mother to talk about why we feel guilty how we can manage it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good parenting can be defined by preparing our children for life. And a rich life often contains lots of risk. The trouble is that we are loathe for our children to take risks, but is that harming them? Marina talks to Ben Fogle about his recent trip to Everest and how he navigated risk as a father Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When we talk about baby loss it's often the grief and sadness that dominate. But some people whose lives are blighted by the loss of a baby often go on to achieve remarkable things. Heidi Eldridge is one of those women. Marina talks to Heidi about her story and Mama Academy - the project that followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Having a baby changes your life in many ways but the one few of us talk about is how it affects our sex lives. Marina is joined by Kate Moyle, a psychosexual therapist in an open, honest and realistic conversation about sex when you have had a baby, about the challenges, the emotions, the hormones and practical tips around how to make it as enjoyable and rewarding as it was before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As new parents we shower their babies with love, spending hours thinking about how we can be the very best parents. Often we obsess about the buggy, their clothes, teaching them to sign, but often lose sight of what really matters. And what your children will be most grateful is a close and loving family. Marina talks to Couple Therapist Jo Harrisson about the challenges couples face when they beccome parents and how to deal with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Marina talks to Clover Stroud, author of "The Wild Other" and mother of five about losing her mother and becoming a mother herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Children are notorously fussy eaters but it is never more important for humans to eat well than when they're growing. Marina and Dr Chiara are joined by Nutritionalist and Chef duo Jo Saunders and Georgie Soskin of Cooking Them Healthy to chat about what your children need to be eating and how to get them to eat it. Episode Notes: For recipes, ideas, store cupboard lists and details about their workshops check out Jo and Georgie’s blog www.cookingthemhealthy.com Instagram @cookingthemhealthy Bar...
What are the options for women who want a baby but don't have the right man in their lives? Marina and Dr Chiara Hunt meet Mel Johnson, a life coach and creator of The Stork and I, who in her mid thirties decided to have a baby using a sperm donor. You'll find out more about Mel here: Instagram Facebook Page The Mum Tribe Facebook Group Blog The website of the Donor Conception Network Mel mentions is here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
We know that the first 1001 days of a baby's life, from conception to age 2, is the time that has the greatest impact in their lives. Dr Kathryn Hollins, Child and Family Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist talks to Marina and Dr Chiara Hunt about what's crucial, in particular how to help babies and children understand and manage their feelings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No-one likes the idea of having a needle injected into them, but at the same time vaccinations are crucial to healthy life. Designed to be listened to by children, Dr Chiara Hunt explains how vaccinations protect us from nasty diseases and what would happen if we didn’t have them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marina is joined by Louise Webster to discuss how mothers can re-evaluate their working lives after having children, how to juggle home life and career and why employing mothers is one of the smartest moves an employer can make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Risk is something we all struggle with after becoming parents But how do fathers with dangerous jobs cope? Tam Rodwell, author of Daredevil Dads talks to Marina about meeting smoke jumpers and bomb disposal technicians about how their jobs have affected their roles as parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The best selling author talks to Marina about what inspired her to start writing books, and how to get your fussy eaters to embrace a varied diet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anyone else find one of the most stressful parts of summer is applying suncream to reluctant children? Well, maybe it’s time that they understood the importance. Designed to be listened to by children, Dr Chiara Hunt talks about how suncream protects us and what can happen if we don’t use it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Regardless of when it happens, miscarriage can leave parents confused, guilty, bewildered, sad and sometimes in pain. In spite of it affecting millions of couples every year, it’s not something that we a society talk about much, which is why Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle have recorded an honest podcast about the physical, practical and emotional reality of miscarriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making a baby is often not as straightforward as we hope it might be. Fertility expert Emma Cannon talks to Marina about the simple things you can do in life to make conception more likely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For many couples, getting pregnant takes longer than expected. Dr Chiara Hunt talks frankly about what couples need to be doing to give themselves the best chances of conceiving and what your options are if it’s not working. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marina chats to mother of one, Binky Felstead about her pregnancy, birth and how she’s finding life as a mother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For thousands of years families have thrived in the company of pets and increasingly scientists are realising that growing up with a pet at home is beneficial for children. Dr Bruce Fogle, vet, author, pet owner and grandfather of five talks to Marina about how to balance one of life’s greatest relationships when you have children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you could only use two words to describe new mothers, they would probably be Sleep Deprived. Baby Expert, Hattie Weeks joins Marina to talk about how to gently encourage good sleep habits in your baby so that they learn the vital skills needed to get (and give you) a good nights sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s the million dollar question that dogs most parents for the duration of their children’s childhood. For many women working is important and necessary part of their lives but everyone feels a little guilt. Sarah Gerth, a career coach specialising in supporting parents, gives us the lowdown on what parents can do to make that juggle a little easier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Parents often bemoan the fact that swimming lessons might give your child great strokes but will definitely give your child a verruca. But how much truth is there in this? Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle discuss how verrucae are spread, how to prevent them and the efficacy of all the cures out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anyone else sick of weekends in theme parks? Historian and father of two Dan Snow talks to Marina and Chiara about how he goes about encouraging a love and interest of history in his children so that they share an interest and hobby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcaster, vlogger, author and mother of two (nearly three) Giovanna Fletcher tells us how she manages to fit her crazy work schedule in to her life as a mother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This series is all about talking to various busy parents to get their take on parenting. In this episode Marina is joined by adventurer, writer, broadcaster, father of two (and her husband), Ben Fogle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a special episode, designed for parents to listen to with their children, Marina is joined by Dr Asha Dwarakanath, a dentist and mother of two, to talk about why we brush our teeth and what happens if we don’t. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s okay to share your friend’s toothbrush and what people did in the old days when their teeth fell out, this episode has all the answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marina is joined by Adriana Chryssicopoulos, founder of "Nine in the Mirror" whose mission it has been to revolutionise the way women dress their bumps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anxiety is a condition that affects a lot of children; fear about terror attacks, natural disasters and plane crashes is something that, thanks to our omnipresent media our children are more aware of than ever. Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle talk to Emma Gleadhill, specialist in adolescent development, about how to communicate with our children so they can articulate their fears and master their anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Internet entrepreneur and digital detox evangelist Tanya Goodin joins Marina Fogle to talk about the implications of increased screen time on families and how to develop a positive relationship with the devices that are an increasing presence in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No parent even wants to contemplate this, but a bit of knowledge can save lives. Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina go through the basic rules that every new parent should follow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
