CBeebies Parenting Podcast
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.
Episodes to download
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Helpline - Pelvic Floor Health, Exercise and Sex with Clare Bourne
Thursday
Clare Bourne talks pelvic floor myths, tackling the trampoline and recovering gently.
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Helpline - Sleep with Rosey Davidson
New Year's Day 2026
Sleep consultant Rosey Davidson helps Charlie debunk myths about babies and sleep.
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Helpline - Male Fertility and Donor Conception with Shaun Greenaway
Thu 18 Dec 2025
Shaun Greenaway opens up to Charlie about male infertility and redefining fatherhood.
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Download – The art of negotiation: Tips for parents from an ex-hostage negotiator
Sat 13 Dec 2025
Bedtime battles to family friction: The expert negotiation tips every parent should know.
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Helpline - Screen Time and Online Safety with Dr Martha Deiros Collado
Thu 11 Dec 2025
Dr. Marta helps Charlie tackle callers’ tricky questions on screen time and online safety.
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Download – George Lewis and Christmas overwhelm: How to keep the magic without the meltdowns
Sat 6 Dec 2025
Festive overwhelm: expert tips for a magical but calmer Christmas for your kids.
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Helpline - Christmas on a Budget with Sophie David
Thu 4 Dec 2025
Sophie shares ideas for affordable festive crafts, activities and gifts with Charlie.
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Download – We need to talk about dads’ mental health with Professor Green & Ryan Libbey
Sat 29 Nov 2025
Paternal mental health: why we need to break the silence and how to get help
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Helpline - Grandparents and Family Dynamics with Philippa Perry
Thu 27 Nov 2025
Grandparents, boundaries and bonds; Philippa gives Charlie & her dad “Gaga” honest advice.
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Download – Is it safe to share your kids online?
Sat 22 Nov 2025
Sharenting explained: why we share our children’s lives online — and how to stay safe
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Download – How to talk to children about grief and loss – Tom Fletcher
Fri 14 Nov 2025
Talking to children about grief and loss with Tom Fletcher and therapist, Amanda Orange.
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Introducing CBeebies Parenting Download
Wed 12 Nov 2025
Katie Thistleton & Guvna B unpack the week’s parenting stories with some expert advice.
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Helpline - How do I deal with tantrums? – Dr Emma Hepburn
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Toddler tantrum advice as psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn joins the studio from Scotland.
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Helpline - How can I cope with being away from my child? – Raoul Lindsay
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Dads’ mental health and wellbeing chat with therapist Raoul Lindsay.
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Helpline - Why won’t my daughter let my husband carry out normal routines? – Dr Emma Svanberg
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Attachment styles are in discussion with psychologist Dr Emma.
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Helpline - Why doesn’t my partner want to have sex since becoming parents? – Dr Rachel Gold
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Sex and relationship therapist Rachel stops by to chat sex in parenthood.
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Helpline - How do I manage co-parenting? – Tamara Hoyton, Family Action
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Relationship counsellor Tamara speaks with Holly and Charlie about co-parenting.
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Helpline - How do I get my 2 year old to talk? – Emma Pomroy
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Children’s speech development queries are answered by SLT Emma Pomroy.
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Helpline - How can I potty train my 4 year old? – Brenda Cheer, ERIC
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Potty training expert Brenda from the ERIC charity chats to Holly and Charlie.
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Helpline - How do I manage fussy eating? – Charlotte Stirling Reid
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Children’s nutritionist Charlotte talks to Charlie and Holly about fussy eating.
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Helpline - How do I afford nursery fees? - Mrs Mummypenny
Wed 4 Jun 2025
Mrs Mummypenny joins Charlie and Holly and shares her money-saving tips.
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Helpline - How can I help other parents who've experienced birth trauma? - Dr Alison McClymont
Wed 4 Jun 2025
Psychologist Alison discusses birth trauma in the studio and a caller shares her story.
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Helpline - How do I deal with feelings of overwhelm as a parent? - Dr Oscar Duke
Wed 4 Jun 2025
Morning Live’s Dr Oscar joins Charlie and Holly to talk parental overwhelm and dad guilt.
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Helpline - What's the right balance between work and parenting? - Dr Suzy Reading
Wed 4 Jun 2025
Psychologist Suzy talks parent wellbeing and self-soothing with Charlie & Holly.
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Helpline - Can I keep up my exercise routine during pregnancy? - Midwife Pip
Wed 4 Jun 2025
Midwife Pip talks pregnancy exercise and birth options with Charlie and Holly.
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Helpline - My child won't sleep through the night. What do I do? - Dr Lyndsey Hookway
Wed 4 Jun 2025
Sleep specialist Lyndsey joins Charlie and Holly and a caller shares a sleep/work dilemma
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Helpline - How do I teach my child about feelings? - Dr Martha Deiros Collado
Wed 4 Jun 2025
Emotional development chat as psychologist Dr Martha joins Charlie and Holly.
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Helpline - My child isn't walking yet, what can I do? - Dr Ranj Singh
Wed 4 Jun 2025
TV doctor Dr Ranj gives the lowdown on first steps and other physical milestones.
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Helpline - How can we help?
Mon 2 Jun 2025
Potty training meltdowns? Sleep shortage? Charlie and Holly get you expert parenting help
