Advice on children’s health from the UK’s top experts.
After losing her son Billy, Ellie Thompson began searching for answers about what happens when we die. Neurosurgeon and Proof of Heaven author Dr Eben Alexander joins Parental Control to explore consciousness, near-death experiences and whether death really is the end.
Cord blood banking is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity available at birth. We explore the benefits, limitations and key questions parents should consider before deciding whether to store their baby’s stem cells.
Children’s skin needs extra care in the sun. Here’s why little ones are more vulnerable to UV damage, plus simple ways to keep them protected all summer long.
Body image worries are starting younger, and diet culture hasn’t disappeared — it’s simply rebranded. Ellie Thompson speaks to eating disorder expert Elle Mace about early warning signs, body image, disordered eating, wellness culture, weight-loss drugs, and how parents can better support children growing up in a world obsessed with appearance.
Starting secondary school is a huge milestone for children and parents alike. In this episode of Parental Control, Katharine Radice shares practical advice on choosing the right school, building independence, managing anxiety, friendships, and supporting children through the transition to Year 7.
Daisy First Aid shares essential sun safety tips for children, covering sunscreen, shade, hydration, and how to spot heat exhaustion before it becomes serious.
Homework battles, late diagnoses in girls and medication fears—here’s what parents need to know about ADHD and how to support their child.
If your ADHD child is facing GCSEs, A-Levels or SATs, exam season can feel overwhelming for the whole family. From revision struggles and anxiety to last-minute cramming, traditional study advice often misses the mark. Here’s how to support your child with ADHD-friendly revision strategies, exam-day tips, emotional support and practical tools that help them succeed.
An expert guide to childhood eczema, including causes, triggers and practical advice to help parents manage symptoms with confidence.
If you’re looking for the safest natural sun creams for kids that are also kind to the environment, we’ve got you covered.
Skip the 8am GP rush with these NHS tips for parents, including how to use NHS 111, pharmacies and the NHS App for faster car
Lisa Artis from The Sleep Charity shares her advice on how food links to sleep, and which foods might help or make things worse.
Chickenpox is a highly contagious but very common illness that affects most children. We’ve searched the net to find the best home remedies.
After an ADHD diagnosis, many parents find themselves grappling with the medication question. ADHD coach Guy Smith explores holistic, evidence-based ways to support ADHD children, whether alongside medication or as a standalone approach.
Caring for a vomiting child can be distressing for any parent, but for those living with emetophobia, the fear of vomiting can feel especially overwhelming.
Nicola Lathey, expert children’s speech and language therapist and founder of Waiting Well, a new initiative by The Owl Centre Charity, shares her top tips to help families navigate this difficult period.
Experts Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, share practical, evidence-based strategies for fostering genuine body confidence in our girls, setting them up for resilience and lifelong well-being.
Host Ellie Thompson welcomes GP and certified paediatric sleep consultant Francesca Brewer, founder of The Baby Sleep GP, to answer a question every parent asks: why is my baby not sleeping?
Louise Fox is now a leading voice in Brain Cancer Justice, a campaign demanding serious government investment and better care for brain cancer patients.
Managing a child’s screen time in a digital age is challenging, but not impossible. Here are some practical ways to strike a balance.
Mrs Wordsmith’s expert advice on educational games and apps for kids to use this summer holidays.
Daniel Hardiman-McCartney, clinical adviser at The College of Optometrists, shares expert advice and top tips for buying children’s sunglasses
A child recently died in Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after contracting measles during a local outbreak. It is incredibly important we make sure our children are protected against this disease.
Here’s our collection of the best podcasts for mums, dads and parents in general that you need to download this year.
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is on hand to provide the compassionate, expert care that your child deserves, with faster access, a calmer experience, and personalised support.
Elle Mace, Positive Psychology Coach & Master Practitioner in eating disorders, body image and self-worth shares her tips on how to teach kids a healthy relationship with food.
Your dyslexic child is super smart – they just think differently. And this thinking is highly valuable in the real world.
For all children, it can be tricky to foster new friendships, but there are lots of ways you can help encourage them as a parent.”
Kate Lancaster aka The Dairy Free Mum shares her top tips on parenting children with food allergies. You can follow Kate on Instagram and More
A DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) is now called a diffuse midline glioma or DMG and it is a high-grade brain tumour.
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.
Joining us on the show today is the fantastic Dr. Holly Symons, a licensed clinical psychologist and the brilliant mind behind raising-eq.com. Together, we’ll be diving deep into a crucial subject: mental health in infant school-age children
Encopresis in kids is an often misunderstood condition, characterised by involuntary soiling beyond the age of toilet training, which can leave parents feeling lost More
Mental health expert Noel McDermott looks at first-day back nerves and shares expert tips for back-to-school anxiety.
Different children react in different ways to teething, just bear in mind that it is a normal physiological process, and any discomfort is quite transient.
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, More
The collection includes fiction books, self-help books, journals, and flashcards to help children of all ages navigate emotions, build resilience, and develop coping skills.
If you or your child are one of the many hay fever sufferers, understanding a little more about its triggers and treatments could make life a lot more pleasant this spring.
Is it possible to be a perfect parent? Mumologist Dr Emma Svanberg reveals how our own childhoods dictate our parenting styles.
We find out how the right kind of play can have all sorts of benefits for children with autism, together with tips for parents on how to engage their children.
Managing director and lead therapist of Headstuff ADHD Therapy Sarah Templeton joins the show to discuss ADHD in young children.
If you’re new to the wonderful world of mindfulness, this podcast episode is a great place to start.
Naturdoc’s founder and clinical lead Lucinda Miller joins Parental Control to discuss family nutrition, gut health and more.
ADHD coach Leanne Maskell on how to help your child get off to the best start by using an ADHD-lens of parenting.
Parents will do anything to protect their baby’s health, but some things are just out of our control, such as toxic air.
Because school life is exhausting without worrying about coping with allergies in school!
Leonora welcomes Probio7’s Nutrition Expert Rebecca Traylen to the podcast to discuss gut health. “I could talk about gut health until the cows come More
Are you worried about Strep A? The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that scarlet fever cases continue to remain More
Scratching, while a natural reaction, can become a damaging habit, so it’s important to take steps to manage the condition.
Dr Lucy Ansell debunks the myths about hand, foot and mouth and offers some basic advice on how to tackle it.
t is important as parents and caregivers that we can recognise these more subtle forms of bullying such as excessive “bantering” or “special friending”, as these behaviours may go unchecked and unrecognised for long enough that the victim internalises shame as a result of them.
Instead of getting overwhelmed at each mealtime, there are plenty of effective ways to deal with a fussy eater to help add harmony to mealtimes.
As this is the first winter without pandemic restrictions in two years, you and your children may be more susceptible to the usual childhood More
Find out why many autistic females often miss out on an autism diagnosis or can be misdiagnosed with other conditions.
There are some key questions that GPs will ask that may help identify whether your child has asthma.
It’s estimated that 15-20% of the population are Highly Sensitive People and it can often go hand in hand with Dyslexia, ADHD, Austim and other Neurodiverse categories.
If you’re struggling with a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion and sneezing, check out this round-up of 14 great home remedies worth trying. Good luck!
Leonora welcomes professional skin therapist Jeanie Cordy Simpson to the show to discuss tween and teen skincare.
Are you itching to do some spring cleaning, or perhaps you’re embarking on the precious nesting period? Nimble’s top tips for safe cleaning plus a look at four of their awesome baby-friendly cleaning products.
Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic and Limb Reconstruction Surgeon Mr Jonathan Wright gives us the low-down on children’s bone health
Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes renowned psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and healer, Ruth Adams to the show to discuss child anxiety.
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week, and Learning Resources offer up six simple ways to help look after your child’s mental health.
When it comes to your supporting your child’s mental health, communication is always key.
To commemorate Children’s Mental Health Week My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes shyness expert Nadia Finer to the show to talk about shy children.
Personal trainer and Crossfit Coach Carly Rowena stops by to share her advice on how to promote a positive body image to your children. More
Despite the onset of the summer months, in the last few months, there has been a significant rise in the number of children seeking medical attention for what were usually mild winter viruses, such as RSV, bronchiolitis, the common cold and paraflu.
Firework season is here so staying safe and being aware of risks is a priority. Have you checked your child’s first aid kit lately? More
They say that you can’t diagnose a child with dyslexia until they’re 7 years old but I knew that something wasn’t quite right much earlier.
Clubfoot, also known as talipes equinovarus, is a highly treatable congenital birth defect that results from abnormal development of the muscles, tendons, and bones of the foot.
Article from Bianca Parau, Senior Paediatric Dietitian all about Vitamin D, where it comes from and why it is so important for our kids.
The good news is that despite higher transmissibility, there is no evidence yet that the new form of the virus is a greater threat to children’s health.
If you and the family are about to jet off for your summer holiday, or are even just heading out the day, don’t forget to shop and pack solutions for insect bites and stings, as well as repellent. Here’s selection of the best on the market.
Nutritionist Gabriela Peacock gives us the low-down on children and sugar, with some top tips for making the right choices.
Author of The Sugar Detox Plan Dr Mosetter talks to us about sugar and children, and dangers of consuming too much. Why is sugar so More
Suddenly measles is all over the news again as sadly cases in Europe this year have hit a record high with 41,000 people affected. More
