CBeebies Parenting Helpline
CBeebies Parenting Helpline
Podcast Description
Reality star Holly Hagan-Blyth and Radio 1’s Charlie Hedges take calls and get expert parental advice. From CBeebies Parenting, the BBC’s destination for all things parenting.
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Focuses on various parenting challenges including work-life balance, pregnancy exercise, child sleep issues, emotional development, and physical milestones. Episodes feature specific topics such as managing work and parenting discussed with Dr Suzy Reading, and practical tips on pregnancy exercise from Midwife Pip.
Pods for all parents of preschoolers. Parenting Download looks at the topics gripping your group chats, while we take your calls and put them to the experts on Parenting Helpline.
Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why Christmas can feel overwhelming for children and share practical ways to keep the magic alive without the meltdowns.
They’re joined by comedian and dad of three George Lewis, who reveals how his family adapted festive traditions to reduce stress, and parenting and child behaviour specialist San Mehra, who explains why children experience Christmas overwhelm and how empathy and planning can make all the difference.
Whether you’re planning your first Christmas as a parent or juggling multiple family expectations, this conversation offers practical strategies to reduce sensory overload, manage routines, and create stress-free festive fun for children.
Find more information and resources on the CBeebies Parenting website.
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