The Parent Hood

Even though most parents are doing a pretty good job raising their children, they are often dogged by guilt. Marina is joined by Jo Wimble-Groves aka Guilty Mother to talk about why we feel guilty how we can manage it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good parenting can be defined by preparing our children for life. And a rich life often contains lots of risk. The trouble is that we are loathe for our children to take risks, but is that harming them? Marina talks to Ben Fogle about his recent trip to Everest and how he navigated risk as a father Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we talk about baby loss it's often the grief and sadness that dominate. But some people whose lives are blighted by the loss of a baby often go on to achieve remarkable things. Heidi Eldridge is one of those women. Marina talks to Heidi about her story and Mama Academy - the project that followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a baby changes your life in many ways but the one few of us talk about is how it affects our sex lives. Marina is joined by Kate Moyle, a psychosexual therapist in an open, honest and realistic conversation about sex when you have had a baby, about the challenges, the emotions, the hormones and practical tips around how to make it as enjoyable and rewarding as it was before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As new parents we shower their babies with love, spending hours thinking about how we can be the very best parents. Often we obsess about the buggy, their clothes, teaching them to sign, but often lose sight of what really matters. And what your children will be most grateful is a close and loving family. Marina talks to Couple Therapist Jo Harrisson about the challenges couples face when they beccome parents and how to deal with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marina talks to Clover Stroud, author of "The Wild Other" and mother of five about losing her mother and becoming a mother herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children are notorously fussy eaters but it is never more important for humans to eat well than when they're growing. Marina and Dr Chiara are joined by Nutritionalist and Chef duo Jo Saunders and Georgie Soskin of Cooking Them Healthy to chat about what your children need to be eating and how to get them to eat it.Episode Notes:For recipes, ideas, store cupboard lists and details about their workshops check out Jo and Georgie’s blog www.cookingthemhealthy.comInstagram @cookingthemhealthyBare Biology Supplements - https://www.barebiology.comPukka Elderberry Syrup https://www.pukkaherbs.com/teas-supplements/pukka-organic-supplements/elderberry-syrup/Consultations & getting in touch www.naturedoc.co.uk/about/practitioners/jo-saunders/Follow The Parent Hood on Instagram @theparent.hood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the options for women who want a baby but don't have the right man in their lives? Marina and Dr Chiara Hunt meet Mel Johnson, a life coach and creator of The Stork and I, who in her mid thirties decided to have a baby using a sperm donor.You'll find out more about Mel here:InstagramFacebook PageThe Mum Tribe Facebook GroupBlogThe website of the Donor Conception Network Mel mentions is here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that the first 1001 days of a baby's life, from conception to age 2, is the time that has the greatest impact in their lives. Dr Kathryn Hollins, Child and Family Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist talks to Marina and Dr Chiara Hunt about what's crucial, in particular how to help babies and children understand and manage their feelings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No-one likes the idea of having a needle injected into them, but at the same time vaccinations are crucial to healthy life. Designed to be listened to by children, Dr Chiara Hunt explains how vaccinations protect us from nasty diseases and what would happen if we didn’t have them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.