Often derided as a luxury, contemplating the meaning of life is something many of us parents don't have time for. But Alain de Botton disagrees, believing that an understanding of why we behave in certain ways will ultimately help us make sense of difficult times in our lives. In this episode, the philosopher and author talks to Marina about different philosophical concepts and how an understanding and appreciation of these will make us better parents to happier children. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Aug 22, 2020•44 min
The Covid pandemic has undoubtedly changed the way we work, and while WFH has had its challenges, it has forced many employers to realise that giving employees greater flexibility does not mean their output is affected. Marina talks to career coach Sarah Gerth about how to juggle being a parent while working from home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2020•34 min
There's a lot of pressure to give our children 'the best start in life ' - but what is that exactly? Is it a great education, opportunities, exciting experiences, or is it more nuanced than that? Marina is joined by Dr Jane Gilmour and Dr Bettina Hohnen, both clinical psychologists who believe that the simple act of 'being with' your child, helping them organise and identify emotions has the most profound effect on their ability to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Jul 31, 2020•51 min
We presume our children are innocent, devoid of any sexual thoughts or desires. But is this actually true? Marina talks to relationship and sex educator, Saski Boujo about the sexual feelings children have, when they emerge and how important that ongoing conversation is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2020•55 min
Lockdown has been a juggle for parents, soemthing stressful, occasionally scary but many families felt stronger and closer as a result of it. This week Marina talks to radio host, author and mother of three, Beverley Turner about what she'll try to keep as we emerge from lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2020•50 min
We all know the importance of communicating with our children, but what happens when teenagers stop communicating with us? Clinical psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin and author Tanith Carey join to Marina to talk about what is going on in a teenagers brain and how to keep those all important avenues of communication open during the often turbulent teenage years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2020•31 min
Parents often dread the teenage years, being on the receiving end of a cold shoulder from a child they've loved and nurtured for over a decade. But is it as bad as everyone says? Marina is joined by child psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin and author Tanith Carey who believe that understanding what your teenager is thinking, can smooth the journey for both parents and children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2020•36 min
Marina talks to author and activist Candice Brathwaite and school leader and educator Emma Gleadhill about why and how to have this crucial conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2020•45 min
With lockdown intensifying every family relationship, Marina talks to clinical psychologist Linda Blair about what healthy sibling relationships look like and whether there is anything we as parents can do, to make them get on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2020•57 min
The experience of being adopted varies widely, and changes over time. In this episode, Marina talks to Hutton Swinglehurst who was adopted 50 years ago about his upbringing, his perception of being an adopted child and his search for his birth mother and the story around his birth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2020•34 min
We often think play is something that children do. But increasingly we're understanding that play is way more than entertainment, it has a crucial role in development, ability to build relationships and problem solve giving us skills that are crucial to adult life. Marina talks to author and poet Michael Rosen about why play is so important and what we as parents can do to encourage our children to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Becoming a parent is often the time when we re-examine how we're living our lives, that makes us truly happy because we lead by example, and if we are aware of what true happiness is, we can teach our children how to lead a rewarding life. Marina talks to Julia Ogilvy, author of Turning Points about the lessons she learnt from the extraordinary people she interviewed and how her turning point gave her an opportunity to change her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 17, 2020•36 min
None of us anticipated that we'd have to educate our children from home and few of us chose this. And while the pressure on parents to become educators is stressful, there are also opportunities to get more involved in their learning that will have long term benefits for our children. Marina talks to Alisdair Wade from Thinking Matters about the basic things parents can embrace that will have a massive positive impact on our children's long term development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
May 10, 2020•1 hr
Parenting sometimes feel easier if you've got an outgoing, gregarious child. But shyness shouldn't be viewed as a negative. Marina talks to clinical psychologist, Dr Angharad Rudkin and parenting author Tanith Carey about the benefits of shyness and how to support and celebrate a shy child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2020•29 min
How early should we start a conversation about work - what to expect, how to choose a career, how work works? Our guests, the authors of a new book, How To Work, Lucy Clayton and Steve Haines believe that these conversations should start as early as 10. In this episode Marina asks them about what we as parents can do to best prepare our children for a fulfilling career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2020•47 min
Becoming a mother is often described as a series of surprises. Marina talks to Becca Maberley about what they wish they’d known as they navigated motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2020•44 min
Group B Strep is the biggest cause of fatal infection in newborn babies, but it's possible to protect your baby from it. Marina talks to Jane Plumb who after her baby died from this infection, has dedicated her life to campaigning for its prevention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 03, 2020•33 min
There's a lot of expectation for dads nowadays - to be fun but serious enough to provide, to have time to be fun and silly but also time to dedicate to an increasingly demanding workplace. Marina is joined by her husband, Ben Fogle as well as Harry and Izzy Judd to reflect on what children really need from their fathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min
The idea of taking a term off and exploring the world with your children is something many busy families dream of. But what's it like in reality? Marina chats to Christina Franco, who set off with no plan and a promise to travel anywhere as long as it didn't involve a plane with her eight year old son, through Europe, Russia and Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2020•43 min
Are you clueless about what menopause really means? Clueless herself, Marina chats to Dr Chiara Hunt about what happens, when it happens and whether there's anything you can do to make the menopause easier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2020•35 min
The early years of parenthood are often spent wishing for that stage to be over - from the potty training to the sleepless nights, we count down to when they are more independent. But quicker than you realise the tables turn and your children start needing your parents less. Many parents find themselves mourning a relationship that they always knew would change, feeling confused at their irrational feelings of sadness. Marina talks to psychotherapist Julia Samuel about how to cope with this adju...
Feb 29, 2020•46 min
Often sleep deprived, us parents often become obsessed about getting our children to sleep. Marina talks to to sleep consultant, Jenna Wilson about how understanding how sleep patterns develop over childhood hold the key to enabling us parents to give them the crucial skills to get the amount of sleep they need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2020•49 min
We prepare for parenting in a host of different ways, learning to feed, burp and soothe our child. We think about teaching them to talk and read, but we rarely think about playing with them. Increasingly we know the importance of play, how it teaches children to build relationship and empathy, strategy, manners and persistence but many of us don't know how we play with our children. Marina's guest this week is Daisy Upton, aka The Five Minute Mum, who explains why play is such an important part ...
Feb 15, 2020•41 min
As a parent there is so much to feel worried and guilty about. Whether we or our children are eating the right thing weighs heavily on busy parents mind and we often end up feeling guilty that we could be doing better. Marina talks to nutritional therapist Amelia Free about how nutritious eating is often the simplest, with ideas to get your child to really enjoy healthy food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 08, 2020•52 min
Recent studies show that today's children are weaker than ever before and that this will have a long term impact on their health. Marina talks to Dr Chiara Hunt about the impact being less strong will have on our children and what we need to be doing to increase their strength. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 01, 2020•28 min
As parents we care more about the environment than ever - the main beneficiaries will be our children. But it's also the time when we have more impact on it than ever before. This week Marina chats to Kate Arnell, eco blogger and author on the environmentally friendly options open to parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2020•54 min
Being a parent is stressful and many of wish we could tackle those moments when our children push is over the edge with a little more calm. Marina talks to Izzy Judd about how mindfulness has helped her manage her anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2020•43 min
Every parent feels anxiety when they bring their baby home. And while a certain amount of anxiety is natural, even a good thing, too much can inhibit your ability to be the parent your baby needs you to be. Marina talks to Dr Chiara Hunt and Celina Hinchcliffe, who suffered with postnatal anxiety, about the coniditon and how we can best support people dealing with postnatal mood disorders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2020•51 min
Friendships provide life's great high, but when there's conflict they can also generate huge lows. Marina talks to teacher and education consultant Penny Tassoni about the challenges children face when making friends and if there's anything us parents can do to help them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 05, 2020•1 hr
As many of us know, having children isn't always easy and for some it's impossible. This was Anna Buxton's reality, when after five years of trying, she was told she would never be able to carry a child herself. Five years on, she is the mother of three and here she talks to Marina about surrogacy, how it works and who it works for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2019•59 min
