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  • A Realistic Guide To Christmas For Imperfect Parents

    November 28, 2023 · 28 min

    “We’re all pretty good at adding additional jobs to our jobs list at Christmas and we really don’t need to.” Discover top tips to help you through the festive season with your under-five and find out how to uncover the true magic of…

  • England Lioness Toni Duggan Podcast Special

    November 14, 2023 · 37 min

    “There’s a saying that it takes a village to bring a baby up, and it actually does.” England Lioness and Everton footballer Toni Duggan joins My First Five Years co-founders Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Jennie Johnson to talk about breaking…

  • Our Top Tips And Best Bits From The Last Six Months

    October 17, 2023 · 37 min

    “We've found through our own experience of six children between us that once you understand some of the science and research behind how children develop in the early years, it can really help you to relax and put some of the joy back into…

  • Mental Load Special with Motherkind’s Zoe Blaskey

    October 3, 2023 · 37 min

    “80% of people consuming parenting knowledge, trying to learn how to handle feelings, and learning about milestones, are mothers. And that takes an awful lot of time, energy and effort… It’s a really important part of the mental load that…

  • Jobs Of The Future For Your Child With Jimmy Mcloughlin

    September 19, 2023 · 40 min

    “Resilience and creativity will be the most important things that will be required for the future.” My First Five Years co-founders Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Jennie Johnson are joined by Jimmy McLoughlin OBE of Jobs of the Future to discuss…

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  • Protecting The Planet For Your Child With Parents For Future

    September 5, 2023 · 34 min

    “Leading by example is so massively important and I think that’s one of the biggest inspirations for children.”  This Zero Waste week, My First Five Years co-founders Jennie Johnson and Alistair Bryce-Clegg are joined by Charlotte…

  • What’s Great (And Not So Great) About Grandparents

    August 22, 2023 · 19 min

    “Don’t assume that your parents (because they’re your parents and you love them) are on the same wavelength that you are.”  Join My First Five Years app co-founder Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Jennie Johnson to hear why grandparents are…

  • How To Help Your Child (and you!) Manage Changes In Their Childcare

    August 8, 2023 · 29 min

    “It’s about recognising this is a transition for parents as well as children, so give as much thought to your strategies as your child’s.”   Join My First Five Years co-founders Jennie Johnson and Alistair Bryce-Clegg to hear how to…

  • Stress Less This Summer With Your Child

    July 25, 2023 · 23 min

    "You don't have to pay loads of money and go on massive trips to make memories this summer." With baby and toddler classes out for the summer, My First Five Years co-founders Jennie Johnson and Alistair Bryce-Clegg talk about the pressures…

  • Parenting For Humans Podcast Special With Dr Emma Svanberg (The Mumologist)

    July 11, 2023 · 49 min

    “Becoming a parent provides us with this unique opportunity to really get to know ourselves.” My First Five Years app co-founders Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Jennie Johnson are joined by Dr Emma Svanberg (the Mumologist), clinical…

  • When Should My Baby Start Walking?

    June 27, 2023 · 28 min

    “Often walking doesn’t have anything to do with legs and feet, walking really starts with their brain and their core.”  Join My First Five Years app co-founders Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Jennie Johnson MBE to hear why no two children share…

  • Father's Day Special - What Makes A Good Dad?

    June 13, 2023 · 39 min

    “We know that babies can attach to more than one parent equally, and also that the attachment that fathers have with their children not only is good for the children, but also is good for the dads. It actually physically changes the makeup…

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About the show

The podcast that helps you find the joy in parenting, and ditch the guilt and worry! My First Five Years dives into the issues facing parents of children under five today, helping them to navigate the most rewarding and challenging role they will ever have. Hosted by early childhood experts Jennie Johnson MBE and Alistair Bryce-Clegg, who have decades of experience with young children between them, you’ll hear the latest scientific research on child development and get expert tips that actually work. Hosts Jennie and Alistair speak to experts about the latest on topics like sleep and nutrition, as well as covering everything from lockdown babies to challenging behaviour. This myth-busting podcast helps you to understand your child, so that you don’t miss the magic in the smallest, often unnoticed, moments of their development, meaning you grow in confidence as a parent and have more fun along the way.