We remind ourselves of the great conversation Sue had with Parenting Expert, Sean Grover as well as answering questions in Don't Stew Ask Sue about how to help dads get more involved with caring for a baby and how to tackle your child if you find out they have started smoking!

Sue speaks to Joel Hawbaker, an expert in blended families from his own experience and helping others. Also, there are Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about bereavement and tooth brushing!

We revisit Sue's conversation with Jayneed Sanders this week and talk about her very important work. Also, there are questions in Don't Stew Ask Sue about step children - when their step fathers don't want to have contact with them and when they have to cope with two houses.

Canadian author, Maria Lianos-Carbone talks to Sue about her book and work in supporting moms. In Don't Stew Ask Sue, there's an important question about eating disorders and Sue also finds time to give some welcome advice about moving house and its effects on children.

In another wide-ranging episode, Sue gives essential advice on how to talk about kids before you have them, disruptive children and Ant on ADHD!

We listen again to the inspirational Jo Fitzgerald of Tiny Sponges this week and there are also questions about bath time and perfectionism!

After a recent report which suggested that parents don't need to worry too much about their children's screen time, Sue is upset and disagrees! 

There's also a Don't Stew Ask Sue question about boyfriends or girlfriends staying over and we meet Lesley Berrington who has written some wonderful books which include disabled characters.

This week I’m here on my own as it’s the middle of the Christmas and New Year break, 2018.

So that gives me a chance to look back at some of the recent episodes of the show and present a small selection of clips either to remind you about the fantastic content we have shared recently or to encourage you to investigate the episodes further. If you’d like to hear the brilliant full expert interviews then just sign up to Sue’s Parenting Club.

In another great interview, Sue talks to Renaldo Lawrence this week. Renaldo is an expert e-learning specialist as well as a teacher and the author of 'I Am More Than What You See'. His story is a truly inspiring one.

Also, we discuss Sue's latest phone-in on ITV's This Morning and there are questions about Holly Willoughby and Christmas with children and babies!

Sue speaks to Lotte Springer from the suicide prevention charity, Hector's House in a very profound and important conversation. There's also time for Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about Cotton Wool Kids and kids who whine!