This week is the final episode of Season 1! In this episode Laura and Dr Ruth discuss lying. From why kids lie, how to respond to kids lying and parents lying to children.

Dr Ruth gives her insight into why children lie from a psychological perspective and Laura gives her opinion why she thinks lying to children can be a good thing.

Instead of listener questions, in line with this weeks episode we hear from some of our listeners as they share with us some of the best lies their children have told them, as well as lies they told themselves as children!

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories for season 2, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting or email [email protected]

We will be back soon for season 2 where we will cover more topics and hear more from our listeners, so be sure to hit that subscribe button to be notified when season 2 lands!

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This week Laura interviews Dr Natalie, the CEO of The Doctor & Company. This episode touches on the dangers of the unregulated aesthetics industry, what to do if your child is unhappy with their appearance and what to look for in a medical professional when you are putting your trust in the way you look.

Laura and Dr Ruth also answer a listener question where "one very stressed out mum" details her struggles with her son who refuses to get dressed in the morning.

You can find Dr Natalie on Instagram @drnataliehaworth

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting or email [email protected]

For media enquiries please email [email protected]

This podcast is sponsored by Questa Kids, an online educational game for kids aged 7-12. Questa kids follows Questa and Zeke on a journey around the world, traveling through time and teaches children about geography, history, maths, culture and so much more. Questa kids makes learning fun. Sign up today at questakids.com for a free 30 day trial. You can also get 15% off with the code LETSTALKABOUT

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This week Laura & Dr Ruth tackle bullying. Bullying can often feel like a minefield for parents, whether their child is being bullied, or they suspect that their child could be the bully, and even recognising the signs that bullying is going on.

Dr Ruth gives us her expert opinion from a child psychiatry perspective as Laura explains what schools have in place, and what working alongside teachers to stop bullying can look like.

In this episode we cover:

• How to spot bullying
• How to deal with it - at home and at school, online
• What if your kid is the bully
• Standing up for others
• + lots more

Organisations to check out when it comes to bullying:

• Ditch the Label
• Anti-Bullying Alliance
• Act Against Bullying

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting or email [email protected]

For media enquiries please email [email protected]

This podcast is sponsored by Questa Kids, an online educational game for kids aged 7-12. Questa kids follows Questa and Zeke on a journey around the world, traveling through time and teaches children about geography, history, maths, culture and so much more. Questa kids makes learning fun. Sign up today at questakids.com for a free 30 day trial. You can also get 15% off with the code LETSTALKABOUT

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In this episode of Let's Talk About Parenting, we sit down with Gemma Bird, also known as Money Mum.

Gemma is a financial coach and author who specializes in helping families manage their finances and build wealth. We discuss the importance of teaching children about money from a young age, and how parents can set their kids up for financial success.

Gemma shares her top tips for budgeting, saving, and investing, and explains how parents can model good financial habits for their children. We also delve into the challenges that many families face when it comes to managing money, and how to overcome them. Whether you're a seasoned pro at managing your finances or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice that will help you raise financially savvy kids. So tune in and join the conversation with Gemma Bird and Let's Talk About Parenting!

You can find Gemma's books in the links below:

The Money Journal

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting or email [email protected]

For media enquiries please email [email protected]

This podcast is sponsored by Questa Kids, an online educational game for kids aged 7-12. Questa kids follows Questa and Zeke on a journey around the world, traveling through time and teaches children about geography, history, maths, culture and so much more. Questa kids makes learning fun. Sign up today at questakids.com for a free 30 day trial. You can also get 15% off with the code LETSTALKABOUT

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In this episode we are joined by Hannah Witton. Podcaster, Youtuber, Content Creator, Author AND Sex Educator!

We discuss all things sex and relationships from teaching young children about consent to positive body image and how to tackle difficult conversations. Hannah gives us an insight into how she plans to teach her own son about sex and consent, and the steps she already has in place to ensure a positive approach to sex.

You can find Hannah's podcast "Doing It" on all podcast platforms. You can also find her on YouTube @HannahWitton as well as her lifestyle channel @MoreHannah.

Instagram: @hannahwitton

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting or email [email protected]

For media enquiries please email [email protected]

This podcast is sponsored by Questa Kids, an online educational game for kids aged 7-12. Questa kids follows Questa and Zeke on a journey around the world, traveling through time and teaches children about geography, history, maths, culture and so much more. Questa kids makes learning fun. Sign up today at questakids.com for a free 30 day trial. You can also get 15% off with the code LETSTALKABOUT

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In this episode we are joined by Canadian born Jennie Guay, author of Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends a children's book with an emphasis on blended families.

We discuss what inspired her to write Howie Blend and also her own blended family, and hear first hand, how she navigates life as a parent and the difficulties facing blended families when it comes to co-parenting with an ex.

Jennie talks openly about her relationship with her two children and what it's like having three mummies in their lives.

You can find Jennies book Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends online here and at most major bookstores.

You can also follow @howieblend on Instagram.

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting or email [email protected]

For media enquiries please email [email protected]

This podcast is sponsored by Questa Kids, an online educational game for kids aged 7-12. Questa kids follows Questa and Zeke on a journey around the world, traveling through time and teaches children about geography, history, maths, culture and so much more. Questa kids makes learning fun. Sign up today at questakids.com for a free 30 day trial. You can also get 15% off with the code LETSTALKABOUT

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This week Laura and Ruth discuss educational days out. They share some of their favourite family days out, disastrous school trips and of course hints and tips on how to help broaden children’s minds. They also cover how to stay safe when out and about, how to plan an educational day out and how to overcome obstacles when things don’t go quite according to plan.

They also get some feedback from a previous listener who wrote in and answer another listener question. This week we hear from a listener who has a bilingual daughter who is reluctant to speak her second language. 

Shownotes:

Article on school trips declining: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/school-funding-uk-trips-cost-living-crisis-b2239697.html

British Museum scavenger hunt: https://www.questakids.com/questa-zeke-visit-the-british-museum

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting or email [email protected]

For media enquiries please email [email protected]

This podcast is sponsored by Questa Kids, an online educational game for kids aged 7-12. Questa kids follows Questa and Zeke on a journey around the world, traveling through time and teaches children about geography, history, maths, culture and so much more. Questa kids makes learning fun. Sign up today at questakids.com for a free 30 day trial. You can also get 15% off with the code LETSTALKABOUT

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In this episode Laura and Ruth tackle online safety. From tips to make your devices safe and child proofing, to teaching children that not everything on the internet is real. They also talk about the benefits of technology and how it can be harnessed in a positive way, especially when it comes to children's learning and development.

This weeks listener questions is around Autism. A listener writes in for advice on their child who has been diagnosed as being on the spectrum. The listener is worried that the diagnosis will have a negative impact on their school life.

Shownotes

Laura’s book recommendations

• Terry Jones Medieval Lives
• Femina by Janina Ramirez
• Neurotribes by Steve Silberman

For help and support on children with Autism visit https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting or email [email protected]

For media enquiries please email [email protected]

This podcast is sponsored by Questa Kids, an online educational game for kids aged 7-12. Questa kids follows Questa and Zeke on a journey around the world, traveling through time and teaches children about geography, history, maths, culture and so much more. Questa kids makes learning fun. Sign up today at questakids.com for a free 30 day trial. You can also get 15% off with the code LETSTALKABOUT

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In this episode, Laura and Ruth talk candidly, and tackle a rather heavy subject, co-parenting. They will cover how to manage difficult relationships to setting boundaries, manipulation and the effect a divorce or separation has on a child.

They also answer another listener question. This time from Lucy, a mother who is worried that her son, Charlie may be colour blind. Together, Ruth and Laura tackle what being colour blind really means (did you know there are 16 different types of colour blindness?) and give Lucy some tips on how to encourage him to learn about colour.

Books on co-parenting recommended by Laura

• Two Homes, by Claire Masurel
• When My Parents Forgot to Be Friends (Let's Talk About It!), by Jennifer Moore-Malinos (Author), Marta Fabrega (Author)
• Joint Custody With a Jerk: Raising a Child With an Uncooperative Ex, by M. A. Ross, Julie A. (Author), Judy Corcoran (Author) 

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting or email [email protected]

For media enquiries please email [email protected]

This podcast is sponsored by Questa Kids, an online educational game for kids aged 7-12. Questa kids follows Questa and Zeke on a journey around the world, traveling through time and teaches children about geography, history, maths, culture and so much more. Questa kids makes learning fun. Sign up today at questakids.com for a free 30 day trial. You can also get 15% off with the code LETSTALKABOUT

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In this episode we enter the world of travel. From travelling with children to discovering new places and how to make a day out or a trip educational, but fun.

We also hear some hilarious travel stories from Ruth on some of the antics Laura and her brothers got up to as kids from chasing pigeons in Trafalgar Square to causing a non-fatal train crash!

Laura and Ruth also answer their first listener question!

Remember, if you would like to send in your own parenting stories, or ask Laura and Ruth a question, simply head over to Facebook or Instagram and send us a message @letstalkaboutparenting.

This podcast is sponsored by Questa Kids, an online educational game for kids aged 7-12. Questa kids follows Questa and Zeke on a journey around the world, traveling through time and teaches children about geography, history, maths, culture and so much more. Questa kids makes learning fun. Sign up today at questakids.com for a free 30 day trial. You can also get 15% off with the code LETSTALKABOUT

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