BBC Radio Podcasts from CBeebies Parenting
Download – What is Matrescence? How motherhood can change your brain and identity with Zoe Blaskey and Smitha Mundasad
Beyond 'baby brain': the physical, psychological and emotional changes of motherhood.
Download – Getting active with Joe Wicks and Gladiator Nitro
Find the fun in fitness: practical tips and expert advice to get the family moving.
BONUS EPISODE: School and Nursery Readiness with Christina Lydon
Christina Lydon on how to help kids start school with confidence.
Download - A parent’s guide to AI with Kamille and Zoe Kleinman
Parenting with artificial intelligence: quick tips for navigating AI chatbots.
Download – Live at the Natural History Museum with Andy Day for a play special
A special episode from London's Natural History Museum exploring the power of play.
Parenting Download – Charlie Hedges joins Katie and Guvna B to discuss the importance of play
From mud pies to fun rituals: simple ways to add play to your daily parenting routines.
Download – Another baby on the way? How to prepare your children and yourselves with DJ Jamz Supernova
Expecting again? What to say, how to ease big feelings and prepare for the new arrival.
Download – Scarlett Moffatt on love languages, her imaginary housemate and keeping romance alive this Valentine’s Day
Where is the love? Valentine’s advice for couples and single-parent daters.
Download – Dani Dyer on baby groups, friendships and the glow they can add to parent life
Old mates and new parent pals: why friendships change when you have children.
Download – Making reading fun with an author and a storyteller
Why reading with your little one matters: Simple tips for sharing stories.
Helpline - Romantic Relationships After Kids with Kate Moyle
Psychosexual therapist Kate Moyle on connection, emotional labour and intimacy after kids.
Download – Traitors winner Leanne Quigley and coping with parental anxiety
Why we worry as parents: relatable stories, expert advice and practical tips to help.
Helpline - Being a Dad: Confidence, Masculinity and Loss with Tom Piccirilli
Tom Piccirilli with real dad-talk: co-sleeping, baby loss & redefining modern fatherhood.
Helpline - Pelvic Floor Health, Exercise and Sex with Clare Bourne
Clare Bourne talks pelvic floor myths, tackling the trampoline and recovering gently.
Helpline - Sleep with Rosey Davidson
Sleep consultant Rosey Davidson helps Charlie debunk myths about babies and sleep.
Helpline - Male Fertility and Donor Conception with Shaun Greenaway
Shaun Greenaway opens up to Charlie about male infertility and redefining fatherhood.
Download – The art of negotiation: Tips for parents from an ex-hostage negotiator
Bedtime battles to family friction: The expert negotiation tips every parent should know.
Helpline - Screen Time and Online Safety with Dr Martha Deiros Collado
Dr. Marta helps Charlie tackle callers’ tricky questions on screen time and online safety.
Download – George Lewis and Christmas overwhelm: How to keep the magic without the meltdowns
Festive overwhelm: expert tips for a magical but calmer Christmas for your kids.
Helpline - Christmas on a Budget with Sophie David
Sophie shares ideas for affordable festive crafts, activities and gifts with Charlie.
Download – We need to talk about dads’ mental health with Professor Green & Ryan Libbey
Paternal mental health: why we need to break the silence and how to get help
Helpline - Grandparents and Family Dynamics with Philippa Perry
Grandparents, boundaries and bonds; Philippa gives Charlie & her dad “Gaga” honest advice.
Download – Is it safe to share your kids online?
Sharenting explained: why we share our children’s lives online — and how to stay safe
Download – How to talk to children about grief and loss – Tom Fletcher
Talking to children about grief and loss with Tom Fletcher and therapist, Amanda Orange.
Introducing CBeebies Parenting Download
Katie Thistleton & Guvna B unpack the week’s parenting stories with some expert advice.
Helpline - How do I deal with tantrums? – Dr Emma Hepburn
Toddler tantrum advice as psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn joins the studio from Scotland.
Helpline - How can I cope with being away from my child? – Raoul Lindsay
Dads’ mental health and wellbeing chat with therapist Raoul Lindsay.
Helpline - Why won’t my daughter let my husband carry out normal routines? – Dr Emma Svanberg
Attachment styles are in discussion with psychologist Dr Emma.
Helpline - Why doesn’t my partner want to have sex since becoming parents? – Dr Rachel Gold
Sex and relationship therapist Rachel stops by to chat sex in parenthood.
Helpline - How do I manage co-parenting? – Tamara Hoyton, Family Action
Relationship counsellor Tamara speaks with Holly and Charlie about co-parenting.
Helpline - How do I get my 2 year old to talk? – Emma Pomroy
Children’s speech development queries are answered by SLT Emma Pomroy.
Helpline - How can I potty train my 4 year old? – Brenda Cheer, ERIC
Potty training expert Brenda from the ERIC charity chats to Holly and Charlie.
Helpline - How do I manage fussy eating? – Charlotte Stirling Reid
Children’s nutritionist Charlotte talks to Charlie and Holly about fussy eating.
Helpline - How do I afford nursery fees? - Mrs Mummypenny
Mrs Mummypenny joins Charlie and Holly and shares her money-saving tips.
Helpline - How can I help other parents who've experienced birth trauma? - Dr Alison McClymont
Psychologist Alison discusses birth trauma in the studio and a caller shares her story.
Helpline - How do I deal with feelings of overwhelm as a parent? - Dr Oscar Duke
Morning Live’s Dr Oscar joins Charlie and Holly to talk parental overwhelm and dad guilt.
Helpline - Can I keep up my exercise routine during pregnancy? - Midwife Pip
Midwife Pip talks pregnancy exercise and birth options with Charlie and Holly.
Helpline - What's the right balance between work and parenting? - Dr Suzy Reading
Psychologist Suzy talks parent wellbeing and self-soothing with Charlie & Holly.
Helpline - My child won't sleep through the night. What do I do? - Dr Lyndsey Hookway
Sleep specialist Lyndsey joins Charlie and Holly and a caller shares a sleep/work dilemma
Helpline - How do I teach my child about feelings? - Dr Martha Deiros Collado
Emotional development chat as psychologist Dr Martha joins Charlie and Holly.
Helpline - How can we help?
Potty training meltdowns? Sleep shortage? Charlie and Holly get you expert parenting help
Helpline - My child isn't walking yet, what can I do? - Dr Ranj Singh
TV doctor Dr Ranj gives the lowdown on first steps and other physical milestones.