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CBeebies Parenting

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  • Download: How to feed yourself and your baby

    October 23, 2026 · 40 min

    What should we eat during pregnancy, after giving birth and if breastfeeding, and how do we approach weaning when our baby is ready for solid food? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how parents can nourish themselves and their baby…

  • Download: Don't be afraid of 'the snot', a guide to childhood bugs

    October 16, 2026 · 36 min

    It can sometimes feel as though your child has only just recovered before the next lurgy arrives. But how much illness is normal and what can we do to limit the spread? The Traitors series three winner Leanne Quigley discusses the extra…

  • Download: A parent’s guide to consent and boundaries

    October 9, 2026 · 29 min

    How can parents introduce young children to the concept of consent? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how everyday moments can help children understand personal boundaries and recognise those of others. Charlie Hedges shares how she…

  • Download: Helping children navigate friendships

    October 3, 2026 · 29 min

    How can parents support children through the highs and lows of friendship? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore when to offer guidance and when to stand back. Comedian and author of Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Adventure, Cariad Lloyd…

  • Download: How to raise curious kids

    September 26, 2026 · 33 min

    Why is the sky blue? Why do I have to brush my teeth? Why, why, why? If you've ever been on the receiving end of an endless stream of questions from your child, you'll know that curiosity seems to come naturally. Katie Thistleton and Guvna…

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  • Download: How to talk to children about parents separating

    September 19, 2026 · 34 min

    How do you tell a young child their parents are separating? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore honest, age-appropriate conversations that can help children feel safe when family life changes. Broadcaster and former Love Island contestant…

  • Download: Parental burnout with Ashley James

    September 12, 2026 · 36 min

    Where does ordinary parental tiredness end and burnout begin? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore the warning signs that can leave parents feeling overwhelmed. DJ, broadcaster and author Ashley James shares her experience of sleep…

  • Download: How to manage parental guilt with Siân Welby

    September 5, 2026 · 32 min

    Why does parental guilt follow us into so many parts of family life? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore guilt around work, missed bedtimes, nursery drop-offs and finding time for yourself. Presenter Siân Welby shares her experience of…

  • Download: The power of music for children with Kojey Radical

    August 29, 2026 · 33 min

    How can singing and music help children learn, connect and express themselves? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why music can be such a powerful part of family life, from babies hearing voices before they are born to children…

  • Download: School readiness live from the CBeebies House, with Minah Shannon from The Traitors

    August 22, 2026 · 34 min

    Starting school is a big milestone, so what does school readiness really mean? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B are live from the CBeebies House studio in Salford, in front of an audience of local parents and children, to explore how families…

  • Download: Is boredom good for kids? With Dr Punam Krishan

    August 15, 2026 · 32 min

    Boredom. It’s a word that strikes fear into the hearts of parents everywhere. Because let's be honest, the moment a child says, 'I'm boooored,' many of us feel an urgent need to become all singing, all dancing entertainers, and activity…

  • Download: Live from Camp Bestival with MumBum and Dr Oscar Duke on parental judgement

    August 8, 2026 · 31 min

    Recorded in front of a live audience at Camp Bestival, Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why parents so often feel judged for the choices they make and the best ways of dealing with it. In The Library tent, with the sounds of the main…

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About the show

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.