CBeebies Parenting - Download: How to manage parental guilt with Siân Welby

Download Download: How to manage parental guilt with Siân Welby

Why does parental guilt follow us into so many parts of family life? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore guilt around work, missed bedtimes, nursery drop-offs and finding time for yourself.

Presenter Siân Welby shares her experience of returning to work after having her daughter, while parenting expert and author of The Work-Parent Switch Anita Cleare explains how to question unhelpful guilt and focus on the small moments that strengthen the relationships with our children.

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Published on Saturday, 5th September 2026.

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