The Parent Hood

By The Bump Class

Kids & Family

What's The Parent Hood about?

Ever felt like you don’t have all the answers to parenting? From the founders of The Bump Class, Marina Fogle and Dr Chiara Hunt, The Parent Hood gives expert answers to the things parents really want to know about. And it’s not just any information - it’s impartial, engaging and professional advice delivered by experts - a world away from Google. So whether your child has reflux, nits or you’re worried about going back to work, we’ve got it covered. Music: www.bensound.com

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Twins

07.23.2021

Finding our you're expecting not just one baby, but two can be daunting and the fear can often overpower the excitement. Author and twin-mum Alison Perry chats to Marina about the reality of raising twins and shares tips on how ...

The Parent Hood episodes:

07.23.2021 Twins Finding our you're expecting not just one baby, but two can be daunting and the fear can often overpower the excitement. Author and twin-mum Alison Perry chats to Marina about the reality of raising twins and shares tips on how ...
07.13.2021 Consent Following the launch of Everyone's Invited, a website that initiated stories of the shocking behaviour of sexual misconduct in schools and universities, we discuss how can we teach our children the importance of consent and how to go about saying ...
07.03.2021 Changing the narrative of motherhood Have you ever felt guilty that you're not cherishing motherhood as much as you should? Journalist and author, Eliane Glaser believes that the false narrative around how joyful motherhood is, is toxic and damaging for new mothers, advocating instead that ...
06.24.2021 Pelvic Organ Prolapse We're often too embarrassed to talk about the state of our vaginas and put up with discomfort, incontinence and indignity because of stigma. Marina talks to Obstetric Physiotherapist Megan Vickers about prolapse, a condition that affects up to 50% of ...
06.14.2021 Encouraging our children to be brave in a post pandemic world Living through a pandemic, losing freedoms and being locked inside has been difficult. For many children this time represents a lot of what they can remember. How will this impact their long term development? Marina talks to Lucy Elphinstone, Headmistress ...
05.19.2021 How encourage environmental awareness in our children Many children are passionate about the need to look after our planet. But do their actions reflect this zeal or do they still never turn the lights off? Marina talks to Emma and Jason Ash, parents and environmentalists, about how ...
05.10.2021 Covid Vaccine in Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Fertility We've spent the last year fearing and living with Covid. Now there are vaccines, but we, understandably have questions, we want to feel confident that in having a vaccine, we are doing the right thing by our children. Dr Chiara ...
04.29.2021 Supporting Learning Through Games Marina talks to The Five Minute Mum, Daisy Upton, and discovers the joys of supporting our children simply by playing games with them. From science and maths to how to get a better response from that age old question, 'how ...
04.18.2021 Sustainable-ish Parenting We have a vested interest in looking after our planet when we become parents, but the logistics of going green can often be very daunting alongside the responsibilities of having a new family. Marina talks to Jen Gale and discovers ...
04.07.2021 The Importance of a Positive Body Image Embracing differences is something most of strive to encourage in our child, but should we also be focusing on body diversity? Marina talks to author, Molly Forbes about the many benefits of a positive body image. See acast.com/privacy for privacy ...
03.30.2021 The Importance of Teaching Your Child About Diversity Embracing diversity is something most of strive to encourage in our children, usually through positive and open conversations. Marina talks to writer, Jen Carney, about how representation has an equally important role. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
03.18.2021 How to Teach Your Child About Anxiety Worry is something none of us parents want our children to experience, so how do we go about addressing it? Marina talks to Clinical Psychologist, Dr Julia Newbery on how to take some of the worry out of anxiety. See ...
03.12.2021 Common Misconceptions in Children's Health All of us have anxiety around our children's health, some of it instinctive, some of it fuelled by hand-me-down tales. Marina delves deep into the misconceptions with Dr Shruti Jawahar Ganatra and breaks down the myths surrounding everything from temperatures ...
02.26.2021 How Journaling Can Make Your Child Happier Having an unhappy child causes enormous worry, but can journaling help them influence their own moods and feelings of contentment. Marina talks to Francesca Geens about the science of happiness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
02.16.2021 The Importance of Music in a Noisy World How valuable is music to our child's well-being, and does its significance stretch beyond that of learning an instrument? Marina Fogle talks to musician and teacher, Ruth Travers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
01.28.2021 Childcare: How to decide what is best for you Leaving your child in someone else's care is not always easy to do, but for many of us essential. Marina talks to Sarah Read, a childcare expert about what options parents have, their pros, cons and costs. See acast.com/privacy for ...
01.03.2021 Small steps to being a great parent What does good parenting look like? It's often easier, cheaper and more simple than we think. Marina talks to psychologist Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari about small changes we can make in the interactions we have with our children that will make ...
12.20.2020 The importance of touch What is the most important thing loving parents can give their children? It's simpler than many think - increasingly studies and an understanding of our brains reveal that the simple act of touch has significant imapct on both the emotional ...
12.08.2020 Reading for pleasure: the importance of teaching your child joyful reading Schools tell us that the most important thing we can do at home with our children is support them in learning to read. But why is it so important, what does reading give children and does it make them happier? ...
11.28.2020 How to boost your child’s immunity A good immune system is something all of us crave. Marina talks to paediatrician Dr Yiannis about how our immune system works, whether reduced exposure to bugs has compromised it and if there's anything we can do boost our immunity. ...
11.18.2020 What are the biggest risks our children face? Understanding the real risks to our children: One thing all of us parents share is worry; that constant fear that something dreadful might happen to our children. But are we worrying about the right things, are our worries needless or ...
10.23.2020 What it's like to freeze your eggs Being single in your mid-thirties no longer means crossing your fingers and hoping to meet someone if you want children. Today, women have the option of freezing their eggs, thus future proofing their fertility in case it does take longer ...
10.14.2020 The Secrets of Happy Homework Of all the battles parents face, homework is often the most fierce battleground. Tired, hungry and hormonally charged, children return home insisting that homework is a waste of time. Buy why is this task so fraught, what is its purpose ...
10.05.2020 Celebrating the Superpower: How to talk to children about menstruation, with Saskia Boujo It is estimated that 14% of girls have never had a conversation about periods until they start menstruating. Many of us find this a difficult conversation and so in this episode, Marina is joined by Saskia Boujo a sex educator ...
09.29.2020 Raising money-savvy children Some might feel uncomfortable talking about money, but it's one of the most important conversations we have with our children. Starting early on to make your child aware of what money is, how it's used and the power it gives ...
09.02.2020 How to teach your child to communicate - Jennifer Warwick It’s difficult being a parent to a baby who can’t communicate and as soon as they can, the job is so much easier. But is it just a waiting game until they gain these skills or is there anything we ...
08.22.2020 How Philosophy can help your child navigate life - Alain de Botton 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 ...
08.10.2020 Maximising WFH as a parent - Sarah Gerth 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 ...
07.31.2020 The art of 'being with' your child - Dr Bettina Hohnen and Dr Jane Gilmour 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 ...
07.19.2020 Coming to terms with the sexualisation of your child - Saskia Boujo 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 ...
07.10.2020 Lessons from Lockdown, with Beverley Turner 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 ...
06.28.2020 Communicating with your teenager - Andgharad Rudkin and Tanith Carey 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 ...
06.22.2020 Preparing for the troublesome teens 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 ...
06.16.2020 Why it's important to talk to your children about racism, and how to do it. Marina talks to author and activist Candice Brathwaite and school leader and educator Emma Gleadhill about why and how to have this crucial conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
06.10.2020 Can siblings ever really be friends? 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and ...
05.31.2020 Adoption Story - Hutton Swinglehurst 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 ...
05.23.2020 The Art of Play with Michael Rosen 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 ...
05.17.2020 The ultimate lesson to teach your children; how to lead a meaningful life - Julia Ogilvy 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 ...
05.10.2020 Oiling the wheels of your child's mind; the benefits of educating from home 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 ...
04.25.2020 Parenting a shy child - Tanith Carey and Dr Angharad Rudkin 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 ...
04.17.2020 Preparing your child for the workplace 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 ...
04.15.2020 What no-one tells you about pregnancy, birth and parenthood - Becca Maberly 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
04.03.2020 How to protect your baby from Group B Strep - Jane Plumb 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 ...
03.20.2020 What makes a great dad - Harry and Izzy Judd, Ben Fogle 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 ...
03.14.2020 Taking a Sabbatical with your family 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 ...
03.06.2020 What you need to know about the menopause before you get it 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out ...
02.29.2020 Letting go of your children 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 ...
02.22.2020 Understanding Children's Sleep - Jenna Wilson 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 ...
02.15.2020 How to play with your children 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 ...
02.08.2020 Amelia Freer: why healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated 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 ...

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What's The Parent Hood about?

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The Parent Hood episodes:

Twins

Consent

Changing the narrative of motherhood

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Encouraging our children to be brave in a post pandemic world

How encourage environmental awareness in our children

Covid Vaccine in Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Fertility

Supporting Learning Through Games

Sustainable-ish Parenting

The Importance of a Positive Body Image

The Importance of Teaching Your Child About Diversity

How to Teach Your Child About Anxiety

Common Misconceptions in Children's Health

How Journaling Can Make Your Child Happier

The Importance of Music in a Noisy World

Childcare: How to decide what is best for you

Small steps to being a great parent

The importance of touch

Reading for pleasure: the importance of teaching your child joyful reading

How to boost your child’s immunity

What are the biggest risks our children face?

What it's like to freeze your eggs

The Secrets of Happy Homework

Celebrating the Superpower: How to talk to children about menstruation, with Saskia Boujo

Raising money-savvy children

How to teach your child to communicate - Jennifer Warwick

How Philosophy can help your child navigate life - Alain de Botton

Maximising WFH as a parent - Sarah Gerth

The art of 'being with' your child - Dr Bettina Hohnen and Dr Jane Gilmour

Coming to terms with the sexualisation of your child - Saskia Boujo

Lessons from Lockdown, with Beverley Turner

Communicating with your teenager - Andgharad Rudkin and Tanith Carey

Preparing for the troublesome teens

Why it's important to talk to your children about racism, and how to do it.

Can siblings ever really be friends?

Adoption Story - Hutton Swinglehurst

The Art of Play with Michael Rosen

The ultimate lesson to teach your children; how to lead a meaningful life - Julia Ogilvy

Oiling the wheels of your child's mind; the benefits of educating from home

Parenting a shy child - Tanith Carey and Dr Angharad Rudkin

Preparing your child for the workplace

What no-one tells you about pregnancy, birth and parenthood - Becca Maberly

How to protect your baby from Group B Strep - Jane Plumb

What makes a great dad - Harry and Izzy Judd, Ben Fogle

Taking a Sabbatical with your family

What you need to know about the menopause before you get it

Letting go of your children

Understanding Children's Sleep - Jenna Wilson

How to play with your children

Amelia Freer: why healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated

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