The Parent Hood

For thousands of years families have thrived in the company of pets and increasingly scientists are realising that growing up with a pet at home is beneficial for children. Dr Bruce Fogle, vet, author, pet owner and grandfather of five talks to Marina about how to balance one of life’s greatest relationships when you have children.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you could only use two words to describe new mothers, they would probably be Sleep Deprived. Baby Expert, Hattie Weeks joins Marina to talk about how to gently encourage good sleep habits in your baby so that they learn the vital skills needed to get (and give you) a good nights sleep.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s the million dollar question that dogs most parents for the duration of their children’s childhood. For many women working is important and necessary part of their lives but everyone feels a little guilt. Sarah Gerth, a career coach specialising in supporting parents, gives us the lowdown on what parents can do to make that juggle a little easier.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Parents often bemoan the fact that swimming lessons might give your child great strokes but will definitely give your child a verruca. But how much truth is there in this? Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle discuss how verrucae are spread, how to prevent them and the efficacy of all the cures out there.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anyone else sick of weekends in theme parks? Historian and father of two Dan Snow talks to Marina and Chiara about how he goes about encouraging a love and interest of history in his children so that they share an interest and hobby  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcaster, vlogger, author and mother of two (nearly three) Giovanna Fletcher tells us how she manages to fit her crazy work schedule in to her life as a mother.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This series is all about talking to various busy parents to get their take on parenting. In this episode Marina is joined by adventurer, writer, broadcaster, father of two (and her husband), Ben Fogle.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a special episode, designed for parents to listen to with their children, Marina is joined by Dr Asha Dwarakanath, a dentist and mother of two, to talk about why we brush our teeth and what happens if we don’t. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s okay to share your friend’s toothbrush and what people did in the old days when their teeth fell out, this episode has all the answers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marina is joined by Adriana Chryssicopoulos, founder of "Nine in the Mirror" whose mission it has been to revolutionise the way women dress their bumps.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anxiety is a condition that affects a lot of children; fear about terror attacks, natural disasters and plane crashes is something that, thanks to our omnipresent media our children are more aware of than ever. Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle talk to Emma Gleadhill, specialist in adolescent development, about how to communicate with our children so they can articulate their fears and master their anxiety.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Internet entrepreneur and digital detox evangelist Tanya Goodin joins Marina Fogle to talk about the implications of increased screen time on families and how to develop a positive relationship with the devices that are an increasing presence in our lives.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No parent even wants to contemplate this, but a bit of knowledge can save lives. Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina go through the basic rules that every new parent should follow  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From miscarriage to stillbirth to the death of a baby before their life has really started, baby loss affects many parents every day. Marina Fogle is joined by fertility and women’s health expert Emma Cannon and author, blogger and survivor of baby loss, Elle Wright.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most sleep addled mothers don’t give a second thought to stopping breastfeeding, but actually it’s complicated and if done incorrectly can lead to discomfort and even mastitis. Marina is joined by breastfeeding expert Geraldine Miskin to discuss how to do this in a gentle an controlled way.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Norris, aka The Baby Detective joins Marina to talk about how new parents start gently encouraging their babies to sleep through the night. Rather than forcing new babies onto a rigorous routine, Sarah’s gentle method of encouraging new parents to understand the needs of their babies makes this an achievable concept.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.