The Parent Hood

Marina is joined by Louise Webster to discuss how mothers can re-evaluate their working lives after having children, how to juggle home life and career and why employing mothers is one of the smartest moves an employer can make.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Risk is something we all struggle with after becoming parents But how do fathers with dangerous jobs cope? Tam Rodwell, author of Daredevil Dads talks to Marina about meeting smoke jumpers and bomb disposal technicians about how their jobs have affected their roles as parents.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The best selling author talks to Marina about what inspired her to start writing books, and how to get your fussy eaters to embrace a varied diet.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anyone else find one of the most stressful parts of summer is applying suncream to reluctant children? Well, maybe it’s time that they understood the importance. Designed to be listened to by children, Dr Chiara Hunt talks about how suncream protects us and what can happen if we don’t use it.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Regardless of when it happens, miscarriage can leave parents confused, guilty, bewildered, sad and sometimes in pain. In spite of it affecting millions of couples every year, it’s not something that we a society talk about much, which is why Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle have recorded an honest podcast about the physical, practical and emotional reality of miscarriage.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Making a baby is often not as straightforward as we hope it might be. Fertility expert Emma Cannon talks to Marina about the simple things you can do in life to make conception more likely.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For many couples, getting pregnant takes longer than expected. Dr Chiara Hunt talks frankly about what couples need to be doing to give themselves the best chances of conceiving and what your options are if it’s not working.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marina chats to mother of one, Binky Felstead about her pregnancy, birth and how she’s finding life as a mother.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.