Parental Control
Kids & Family
About
Parental Control is a monthly parenting and lifestyle podcast created by My Baba and hosted by the website's founder Leonora Bamford. The first episode came about when Leonora became increasingly frustrated at how challenging it is to keep her children safe online and wanted to find out what teenagers really think about being online and staying safe. Parental Control is about feeling in control as a parent or prospective parent and feeling confident tackling problems head-on. Each month, we'll discuss current and on-going issues that affect mums and dads throughout parenthood and tease out the solutions with the help of some brilliant guest and expert speakers. My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting.
Episodes
- ADHD, Homework Battles & Medication Myths: What Parents Need To Know
From homework meltdowns and bedtime battles to the growing conversation around medication, parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming, confusing, and often isolating. And for many families—especially those with girls—getting a diagn…
- Joe Wicks Is Back In Schools! Picture News On The Big School Workout
Today we're joined by Katie Harrison from Picture News , an organisation that's been working closely with schools for years to help children engage with the world around them in a thoughtful, age-appropriate way. In this episode, we're div…
- The Travel Mum's Guide To Stress-Free Travel With Kids
Travelling with children can feel overwhelming. From packing and planning to keeping little ones entertained on long journeys. But according to family travel expert Jen Carr, it doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. Jen is the founder…
- Women's Body Coach Emma Simarro On Training, Confidence, Hormones And Real Life
There's no shortage of advice telling women how they should look, eat or exercise — and it's no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed, confused or stuck when it comes to our bodies. In this episode, we're joined by Emma Simarro, Women's He…
- Why Relationships Break And How To Fix Them – With Sophie Orocozo
Relationships don't usually fall apart overnight. More often, they unravel slowly through miscommunication, unmet needs and emotional distance. When connection feels lost, many couples are left wondering whether their relationship can be r…
- Heavy Periods: What's Normal, What's Not, And When to Get Help
In this episode of Parental Control, Dr Nisa Aslam and Anna Maxwell join host Ellie Thompson to discuss heavy periods. They cover what constitutes a normal period, signs of underlying conditions, and the stigma surrounding period-related h…
- Healthy Babies After Aneuploid Embryo Transfers? An Embryologist Explains IVF Headlines and Embryo Selection
Embryologist Victoria Wigley explains embryo assessment, PGT-A testing, and selection processes in IVF on Parental Control. The episode addresses the complexities of genetic testing, embryo development, and recent reports about healthy bab…
- Leading Psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE Talks To Ellie About Losing Billy
Psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE talks with Ellie Thompson about child loss and the enduring impact of grief, drawing on Samuel's decades of experience supporting bereaved families. The conversation addresses how grief manifests in relatio…
- Your Strong Era Starts Now: Ryan Shanahan On Simple At-Home Fitness for Women
Ellie talks with fitness trainer Ryan Shanahan about his training philosophy, longevity, motivation, and the importance of mindset in fitness. They also touch on his career and books.
- Skincare That Actually Works + Should You Pluck, Shave or Laser? Part 2 With Valerie Millington
Part 2 of the Parental Control episode features Valerie Millington discussing safety in the aesthetics industry, effective at-home skincare, and the science behind hair removal options including plucking, shaving, and laser.
- The Truth About Skin Treatments: Botox, Fillers, Fat Dissolvers Part 1
In this episode, Ellie Thompson and skin expert Valerie Millington discuss various skin treatments including Botox, fillers, and fat dissolvers. They share insights on effective methods, potential pitfalls, and age-appropriate skin care st…
- Coping With Christmas After Child Loss: A Conversation With Child Bereavement UK
In this episode, host Ellie shares her experience of coping with Christmas after losing her son, Billy. She speaks with Rachel Tegg from Child Bereavement UK about the complex emotions bereaved parents navigate during the festive season an…
- Sexpert Samantha Marshall Talks Self-Pleasure, Sexual Wellness And Vibrators
Samantha Marshall, Head of Brand at Smile Makers Collection, discusses sexual wellness and self-pleasure. The episode covers the health benefits of vibrators, including boosting confidence and reducing stress, and explores how changing the…
- Baby Blues Or Something More? Laura Guckian Explains All
Motherhood coach Laura Guckian discusses early parenthood, perinatal mental health, and postnatal depression with Parental Control. The conversation covers recognizing mental health needs, partner support, navigating neurodiversity, social…
- Cosmic Kids' Jaime Amor On Yoga For Kids & Behind The Scenes Of Her New Hit Sky TV Show
This episode features Ellie Thompson's conversation with Jaime Amor, the creator of Cosmic Kids Yoga and star of the new Sky TV show, Jaime's Yoga Adventures. They explore the benefits of yoga for children, the use of storytelling in mindf…
- The Secret To Gut Health At Any Age – With Dr Megan Rossi
This week on the podcast, Leonora Bamford catches up with the incredible Dr Megan Rossi, aka The Gut Health Doctor . Dr Rossi isn't just a Sunday Times bestselling author – she also holds a PhD in Probiotics and is one of the UK's leading…
- Fran Amber On Manifesting Abundance, Motherhood, And A Mortage-Free Life
Ellie Thompson is joined by the amazing Fran Amber , the viral manifesting mum behind the chart-topping Law of Attraction Changed My Life podcast. Fran joins the show to talk about her new book, Manifest Like A Mother (out 4 September). Af…
- Why Is My Baby Not Sleeping? The Baby Sleep GP Reveals All
Host Ellie Thompson welcomes GP and certified paediatric sleep consultant Francesca Brewer, founder of The Baby Sleep G P, to answer a question every parent asks: why is my baby not sleeping? Drawing on 15+ years of medical experience, Fra…
- Fighting for Change—Brain Cancer Justice With Billy The Brave & Gorgeous George
On this week's episode, we're joined by Louise Fox, a mother who has turned unimaginable personal loss into a powerful force for change. Louise's son George was a bright, animal-loving 12-year-old when he began having headaches that were r…
- ADHD In Early Childhood: An Educational Psychologist's Guide For Parents
ADHD in early childhood can be difficult to recognise, and many parents have questions about what's typical behaviour and what might need further support. In this episode of the My Baba podcast, host Ellie Thompson speaks with Dr Sasha Hal…
- A Parent's Guide To Girls And Friendships
Girls and friendships can be a challenging mix to navigate. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Holly Symons, a Clinical Psychologist, founder of Raising EQ® , and mother of two, to explore the challenges of friendships and how parents ca…
- IVF Over 40. What's Really Possible?
When it comes to fertility in your 40s, the path to parenthood can feel overwhelming and, at times, isolating. That's why we're joined today by one of the UK's leading voices in fertility care: Dr. Jyoti Taneja, Consultant in Obstetrics an…
- Kate Griggs On Unlocking The Power Of Dyslexic Thinking
Kate Griggs is a powerhouse in the world of neurodiversity. As the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia , she's on a mission to help the world understand, value, and support dyslexic thinking—not as a disadvantage, but as a superpower. She'…
- 150 Game-Changing Mum Hacks With Casey Major-Bunce
My Baba founder Leonora is joined on the show by the Queen of Mum Hacks, Casey Major-Bunce. Casey had a tough childhood and was diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. Her unique way of thinking and the creative life hacks she shares o…
- Billy The Brave: A Family's Fight Against DIPG
Abigail Derr from Young Lives v Cancer sits down with Jamie and Ellie Thompson to share their heart-wrenching yet powerful story, Billy the Brave: A Family Fight Against DIPG. In this episode, Jamie and Ellie open up about their son Billy'…
- How To Thrive In A World Of Endless Expectations With Zoe Blaskey
- Managing Emotions Through Puberty With Dr Maryhan Baker
Welcome to part 2 of our managing emotions podcast featuring the amazing Dr Maryhan Baker. This week, she guides us through addressing questions about navigating the challenging times of puberty. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on In…
- Managing Emotions In The Early Years With Dr Maryhan Baker
This is the first of 2 series on tackling anxiety in children. In this first episode, we are focussing in on the early years, starting from toddlers. Don't forget to tune into the second one where we discuss puberty, teens and all the anxi…
- Neurodiversity and Nutrition with expert Lucinda Miller
I'm literally buzzing after an hour chatting to Lucinda Miller who is so incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition and feeding our children. Today we talk about the importance of what we feed our neurodiverse children and familie…
- What Is Perimenopause With Dr Louise Newson
Perimenopause seems to be a bit of a buzzword at the moment and I had no idea that it could last so long. I was so thrilled to have Dr Louise Newson, the absolute guru on the pod this week who answered all the questions I had on HRT, hormo…
- Understanding Dyslexia with Andy Cook CEO of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Today I am talking with Andy Cook, Chief Executive at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, where he is responsible for overseeing the charity's progress o…
- Travel Trends in 2024 With Tom Barber From Original Travel
Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes Tom Barber from Original Travel . They discuss everything from bonding holidays with just 1 child to road trips, luxury holidays and then the all-time travel bucket list. But most importantly they ta…
- The Importance Of Role Play With Casdon And Experts Charlotte Stirling Reed And Sue Atkins
We welcome two of the UK's best parenting experts to the show to discuss the importance of role-play in partnership with role-play pioneers, Casdon . Importance of Role-Play with Casdon Baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed a…
- Dr Ellie Cannon Talks Winter Bugs, Covid, Chickenpox Vaccines And How To Cope With Croup
Ellie Thompson welcomes NHS GP and author Dr. Ellie Cannon to the show to talk about this year's winter health concerns and their impact on our children. Dr. Ellie dives into the latest on COVID this winter, the perks of the flu vaccine fo…
- All Things Pelvic Floor With Expert Clare Bourne
Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes pelvic health physiotherapist and author Clare Bourne to the show to learn about the importance of the pelvic floor. "I've been desperate to get Clare on the show to learn more about pelvic floor exe…
- Decoding Early Childhood Behaviour: Tantrums Or Mental Health Concerns?
Joining Ellie Thompson on the show today is the fantastic Dr. Holly Symons, a licensed clinical psychologist and the brilliant mind behind raising-eq.com . Together, they dive deep into a crucial subject: mental health in infant school-age…
- Life Insurance Isn't Boring, It's Crucial. Here's What You Need To Know
Welcome to a heart-to-heart podcast that delves deep into the realm of family, security and future planning as Ellie Thompson welcomes Matt Towe, co-founder and CEO of mortgage platform Meet Margo to discuss the importance of life insuranc…
- Mama Still Got It! Chats Body Image, Nits And The School Mums WhatsApp Group
Get ready to dive into an absolute gem of an episode as editor Ellie Thompson teams up with the one and only Louise Boyce, also known as Mama Still Got It !, the OG mumfluencer! Louise joins the show to share the juicy details of her new b…
- Parenting A Child With ADHD - Here's What You Need To Know
Education expert and ADHD coach Dr. Michal Solomonovich joins the show to discuss strategies for parenting ADHD kids. Dr Michal Solomonvich is co-author of the new book Champion! Everything You Need To Be Your Greatest You , designed to eq…
- Science Experiments To Do With The Kids This Holiday With TheDadLab
Leonora welcomes Sergei Urban, aka, TheDadLab , to the show to discuss all things science and fun, with some exciting activities you can do at home with the kids this summer. Sergei's website is a treasure trove of fascinating things to do…
- Girl Talk With Steph Douglas: Family, Career, And The Perimenopause
Get ready for some serious girl talk as Ellie Thompson welcomes the fabulous Steph Douglas, the founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers , to the show! Steph will be dishing out the juiciest details on all things family life, conquering those chao…
- Daisy Upton AKA Five Minute Mum On Starting School + Easy Ways To Make Learning Fun
Ellie Thompson welcomes best-selling author and Insta sensation Daisy Upton, aka Five Minute Mum , to discuss the launch of her new book Starting School and to share expert advice on how to make learning fun at home. Daisy's been putting h…
- Raising Happy, Confident Kids And Tips On Dealing With Anxiety
Nadim Saad, parenting coach and founder of The Happy Confident Company joins the show to share valuable insights and expert tips on raising self-assured, happy, and resilient children. During this episode, Nadim discusses the common issues…
- Empathy: The Superpower We Should Teach Our Kids
My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes empathy advocate and best-selling author Mimi Nicklin to the show to discuss the importance of nurturing empathy in our children and why it's important to be empathetic towards ourselves as parents.…
- Why Women Over 40 Can't Lose Weight
My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes over 40's women's personal trainer Gabrielle O'Hare to the show to discuss the launch of her new book Why Women Over 40 Can't Lose Weight . We discuss everything from the role of hormones, stress an…
- Melissa Hemsley Talks Food, Pregnancy And ADHD
I just had the most amazing hour chatting with Melissa Hemsley. We talked about everything from her IVF journey and, in particular, the highs and lows that come with IVF to her favourite recipes and how she loves using up everything in the…
- Clair Buckley Talks Inbetweeners, Impractical Jokers And Being A Mum Of Boys
My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes actress, author, YouTuber and mother Clair Buckley to the show. Clair is married to James Buckley from The Inbetweeners, and together they have two sons, Jude and Harrison. Ellie quizzes Clair about…
- Mumologist Dr Emma Svanberg On The Pressure Of Being A Perfect Parent
My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes 'mumologist' and clinical psychologist Dr. Emma Svanberg to the show to celebrate the launch of her new book 'Parenting for Humans'. Ellie quizzes Emma on a host of topics, from how our own childhoo…
- Talking Etiquette, Entrepreneurship And The Coronation With Traditional Children's Clothes Designer Rachel Riley
On this week's edition of Parental Control, founder of My Baba, Leo Bamford is joined by managing director and fashion designer Rachel Riley. "I've known Rachel Riley for a long time and have been dressing all my children in her beautiful…
- Does My Child Have ADHD? Signs, Symptoms And How To Get Help
Does my child have ADHD? My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes managing director and lead therapist of Headstuff ADHD Therapy Sarah Templeton to the show to discuss spotting the signs and symptoms of ADHD in young children. Sarah explai…