CBeebies Parenting

CBeebies

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.

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62 episodes
Updated Saturday

Episodes62

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Nov 29, 2025 · 39 min
Download – We need to talk about dads’ mental health with Professor Green & Ryan Libbey
Paternal mental health: why we need to break the silence and how to get help
Nov 27, 2025 · 41 min
Helpline: Grandparents and Family Dynamics
Philippa Perry gives Charlie and her dad “Gaga” honest advice.
Nov 22, 2025 · 32 min
Download – Is it safe to share your kids online?
Sharenting explained: why we share our children’s lives online — and how to stay safe
Nov 14, 2025 · 34 min
Download – How to talk to children about grief and loss – Tom Fletcher
Talking to children about grief and loss with Tom Fletcher and therapist, Amanda Orange.
Nov 13, 2025 · 2 min
Introducing CBeebies Parenting Download
Katie Thistleton & Guvna B unpack the week’s parenting stories with some expert advice.
Oct 9, 2025 · 27 min
Helpline: How To Deal with Tantrums
Toddler tantrum advice as psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn joins the studio from Scotland.
Oct 2, 2025 · 31 min
Helpline - How can I cope with being away from my child? – Raoul Lindsay
Dads’ mental health and wellbeing chat with therapist Raoul Lindsay.
Sep 25, 2025 · 27 min
Helpline - Why won’t my daughter let my husband carry out normal routines? – Dr Emma Svanberg
Attachment styles are in discussion with psychologist Dr Emma.
Sep 18, 2025 · 23 min
Helpline - Why doesn’t my partner want to have sex since becoming parents? – Dr Rachel Gold
Sex and relationship therapist Rachel stops by to chat sex in parenthood.
Sep 11, 2025 · 26 min
Helpline - How do I manage co-parenting? – Tamara Hoyton, Family Action
Relationship counsellor Tamara speaks with Holly and Charlie about co-parenting.
Sep 4, 2025 · 25 min
Helpline - How do I get my 2 year old to talk? – Emma Pomroy
Children’s speech development queries are answered by SLT Emma Pomroy.
Aug 28, 2025 · 27 min
Helpline - How can I potty train my 4 year old? – Brenda Cheer, ERIC
Potty training expert Brenda from the ERIC charity chats to Holly and Charlie.
Aug 21, 2025 · 28 min
Helpline - How do I manage fussy eating? – Charlotte Stirling Reid
Children’s nutritionist Charlotte talks to Charlie and Holly about fussy eating.
Jul 23, 2025 · 24 min
Helpline - How do I afford nursery fees? - Mrs Mummypenny
Mrs Mummypenny joins Charlie and Holly and shares her money-saving tips.
Jul 16, 2025 · 29 min
Helpline - How can I help other parents who've experienced birth trauma? - Dr Alison McClymont
Psychologist Alison discusses birth trauma in the studio and a caller shares her story.
Jul 9, 2025 · 27 min
Helpline - How do I deal with feelings of overwhelm as a parent? - Dr Oscar Duke
Morning Live’s Dr Oscar joins Charlie and Holly to talk parental overwhelm and dad guilt.
Jun 25, 2025 · 29 min
Helpline - Can I keep up my exercise routine during pregnancy? - Midwife Pip
Midwife Pip talks pregnancy exercise and birth options with Charlie and Holly.
Jun 13, 2025 · 30 min
Helpline - My child won't sleep through the night. What do I do? - Dr Lyndsey Hookway
Sleep specialist Lyndsey joins Charlie and Holly and a caller shares a sleep/work dilemma
Jun 13, 2025 · 25 min
Helpline - What's the right balance between work and parenting? - Dr Suzy Reading
Psychologist Suzy talks parent wellbeing and self-soothing with Charlie & Holly.
Jun 12, 2025 · 29 min
Helpline - How do I teach my child about feelings? - Dr Martha Deiros Collado
Emotional development chat as psychologist Dr Martha joins Charlie and Holly.