The Parent Hood

By The Bump Class

What's The Parent Hood about?

Half the time, being responsible for a young person can feel intuitive, but the rest is a mind field of worrying about their health and happiness. The Parent Hood, with Marina Fogle and Dr Chiara Hunt provides some simple answers to all those complex questions.  Music: www.bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Parent Hood episodes:

09.25.2022
Babyloss
After a devastating diagnosis, Georgina Lucas and her husband made the agonizing decision to turn off their three week old son, Grey's, life support machine. Prepared to mother a baby but unprepared to navigate empty arms, Georgina wrote a book about...
09.14.2022
The Secret Weapon for getting your baby sleeping through the night
Marina chats to paediatrician Dr Golly about how its actually Dads who are the most effective at settling babies and the benefits of this for all the family. Resources: The Dr Golly Sleep Programme is available online - find out more...
09.04.2022
Common childhood illnesses
We know children get sick but it seems a huge responsibility to know what it is and when you need more help. Marina talks to Dr Chiara Hunt about common childhood illnesses and when you need to take them to the...
08.25.2022
Supporting your shy child
Are shy children less fun, is being shy a bad thing? Author, mentor and shyness campaigner Nadia Finer thinks not, that rather, if navigated in the right way, shyness can actually be a superpower. Marina talks to Nadia about how we can...
08.15.2022
Postnatal Depletion
The miracle of conception and childbirth comes at a price - and it's the mother who pays this. It's a mistake to think of pregnancy as just three trimesters - it's actually four - the final one about the recovery insists...
08.05.2022
How long should I breastfeed for?
Is there a magic amount of time that will deliver the most benefit to your child? The simple answer is no, but the question centres around the actual benefits of breastfeeding. Marina talks to midwife and breastfeeding specialist about the claimed benefits of...
07.26.2022
Bedwetting
Crippled by the shame, children who wet the bed often miss out on social activities like sleepovers and school trips. But what can you do about it? Marina talks to Dr Chiara Hunt about why children wet the bed and what...
07.16.2022
Parental Gender Disappointment
It's common to care what sex your baby is - it is after all the first thing people ask. But what if you're really desperate for one sex and you're getting the other? We're all told that we should feel lucky to...
07.06.2022
Keeping your child safe in summer
Summer means long holidays, lots of time spent outside, learning new skills and having adventures…but also it's a time when accidents go up. Marina talks to Dr Chiara Hunt about what parents can do to keep their children safe during the...
06.26.2022
Understanding our hormones
Ever baffled by your moods, or by the fact that some days the most simple of tasks are seemingly impossible? Amy Thomson, founder of the Moody App believes this isn't random but that our hormone fluctuations can be tracked and their...
06.16.2022
Optimising sleep: understanding the science of sleep for children and adults
The quest for sleep is something all parents obsess about - the combination of getting enough sleep themselves to encouraging their children to sleep. But how much sleep do we actually need, why is sleep so important and why, when you're...
06.09.2022
Deciphering your teenager
We're told that our teenagers become difficult and selfish in order to break away from their parents. But is this actually the case? Marina talks to Psychologist Dr Terri Apter who believes that if we can truly understand our teens, the...
06.02.2022
Travel Tips
Holidays are the stuff of dreams…until children come along when they turn into the stuff of nightmares. But does travelling with children need to a nightmare or can it be a rewarding experience bringing you closer as a family. Marina talks to...
05.26.2022
How to support your child through exams
We want our children to do well in life and often this starts with doing well in exams. While it’s up to the teachers to make sure they know what they need, psychologist Dr Jane Gilmour believes there is a lot that...
05.19.2022
How to manage pain and needle fear in children
Even though we know it's for the best, taking our children to the doctor to have a needle stuck inside them as they (understandably) protest is agony for parents. But rather than grimace and bear it while holding them down, Dr...
05.10.2022
Body image for boys as well as girls
Raising girls who are truly positive about their bodies regardless of their shape has long been recognised as a pillar of good modern parenting but often boys are overlooked. Marina talks to Dr Charlotte Markey about how we raise body positive...
04.10.2022
Bully proofing your children
We live in a world in which bullying exists, and as much as we'd like to, we can't protect our children from witnessing or being a part of this. But maybe we can do something much more powerful. Marina talks to psychotherapist...
03.31.2022
The importance of Role Models in your child's life
Do you remember admiring someone as a child, looking up to them and being persuaded that you could be like that too? Having role models in our lives, inspires and empowers us, giving us agency to take risk and stand up...
03.22.2022
Nailing Postnatal Recovery
We're all so focussed on having our babies, that we often fail to focus on the after, particularly the recovery of the mother. Marina talks to Lyndon Littlefair, postnatal exercise and recovery specialist about the stress that new mothers experience, how...
03.16.2022
Understanding Dyslexia
Is having dyslexia a bad thing? Campaigner and entrepreneur, Kate Griggs thinks not. In an age of computers and AI, Kate believes that the creativity and big picture thinking that dyslexics do so well, is one of the most important skills of...
03.07.2022
The art of having difficult conversations with your children
In anxious times, we often feel like we don't want to burden our children with the bad news that frightens us. But not talking about difficult things to our children is doing them no favours. Whether we like it or not, they...
02.23.2022
How to be a Step Mum
"No-one dreams of being a step mum," says Katie Harrison, "but 2 million of us are." Frustrated by the lack of support, honesty and help when it came to step parenting, Katie created her own podcast, drawing on parenting experts,...
02.09.2022
Menopause
We're often so consumed with general life in our 40's that we're not thinking about the next stage. Bizarrely, while we're prepared for puberty, we're not educated about the menopause, a time in life that can be challenging. The thing is, the...
01.28.2022
Contraception
Parents often focus so much time on getting pregnant, that they forget to think about contraception after they've given birth. A topic shrouded in myth and misconception, contraception is an important thing to understand. Marina talks to Dr Penelope Law from The...
01.18.2022
Early Pregnancy with Miss Emma Kirk
Early pregnancy can be a stressful and worrying time, especially when you're not ready to share the news. Marina talks to Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Miss Emma Kirk from The Portland Hospital about everything you need to know during early pregnancy. ...
01.11.2022
Is it terrible to swear in front of your children?
We swear we'll never do it, and then we do. But it is really a parenting fail? Marina speaks to scientist, author and swearing expert, Emma Byrne to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.29.2021
How sex changes for parents
Talking about sex is a conversation many find difficult, but it's even rarer once you become a parent. Marina talks to sex and intimacy coach Irene Fehr about how and why sex changes after you become a parent and what we...
12.15.2021
Changing the narrative of divorce; from failure to change
Divorce is often referred to as the failure of a marriage, but have you failed if you get divorced? Samantha Woodham, divorce lawyer and founder of The Divorce Surgery, thinks not. Divorce, she insists, is simply the transition from being married...
12.01.2021
Flexible Working
They say everything changes when you become a parent, and one of those things is your relationship to work. Suddenly you cannot give your all to a career that you loved, you're torn between wanting and needing to work, and wanting...
11.01.2021
The Science of Learning
Edward Watson, retired Army Major and Bradley Busch, Psychologist, and authors of new book 'The Science of Learning: 77 Studies That Every Parent Needs to Know'. Using the studies as a guide to help you to understand the mysteries of children's...
10.17.2021
The Power of Questions with Molly Oldfield
QI Elf, mother of two, author and host of the podcast 'Everything Under The Sun' aimed at children to ask weird, wonderful and insightful questions, Molly Oldfield. We discuss why children have so many questions, what the best question is...
10.04.2021
The Things That Help With Grief
"The level of loss is the level of love" says Julia Samuel, Marina's guest on this episode, explaining how you cannot gauge how much grief a person will feel according to who has been lost. This is crucial in understanding...
08.20.2021
What Science can teach us about our children
Science is helpful in discovering medicine, innovation and keeping us safe, but can it help us understand our children better? Scientist and mother Dr Emma Byrne talks to Marina about how applying evidence based information to your individual child can help...
08.06.2021
Birth Trauma
Giving birth is often magical, a moment you'll cherish for your whole life. But what about when it isn't magical, what about when you're worried about your child's safety, or your own, what about when it's the trauma you remember rather...
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 to...
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 of...
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 to encourage...
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 Hunt returns...
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. Hosted on Acast....
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted...
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See...

What's The Parent Hood about?

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The Parent Hood episodes:

Babyloss

The Secret Weapon for getting your baby sleeping through the night

Common childhood illnesses

Supporting your shy child

Postnatal Depletion

How long should I breastfeed for?

Bedwetting

Parental Gender Disappointment

Keeping your child safe in summer

Understanding our hormones

Optimising sleep: understanding the science of sleep for children and adults

Deciphering your teenager

Travel Tips

How to support your child through exams

How to manage pain and needle fear in children

Body image for boys as well as girls

Bully proofing your children

The importance of Role Models in your child's life

Nailing Postnatal Recovery

Understanding Dyslexia

The art of having difficult conversations with your children

How to be a Step Mum

Menopause

Contraception

Early Pregnancy with Miss Emma Kirk

Is it terrible to swear in front of your children?

How sex changes for parents

Changing the narrative of divorce; from failure to change

Flexible Working

The Science of Learning

The Power of Questions with Molly Oldfield

The Things That Help With Grief

What Science can teach us about our children

Birth Trauma

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