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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.

  1. BONUS EPISODE: School and Nursery Readiness with Christina Lydon

    HACE 12 H

    BONUS EPISODE: School and Nursery Readiness with Christina Lydon

    Parents often worry that their children just aren't ready to take the step up to school. Early years educator Christina Lydon takes questions on how to help kids start school with confidence.

    35 min
  2. Download - A parent’s guide to AI with Kamille and Zoe Kleinman

    HACE 5 D

    Download - A parent’s guide to AI with Kamille and Zoe Kleinman

    For BBC AI Unpacked Week Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore Artificial Intelligence chatbots, where they can genuinely help parents and when to be cautious, offering practical ideas to save time and stress while keeping human judgment at the centre. Singer, songwriter and Grammy, BRIT and Ivor Novello award-winner Kamille shares how she uses AI to help organise her parenting life from navigating missed naps to managing her busy schedule. BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains what AI chatbots are, how they work and why some people can become over reliant on them. Zoe recommends we use AI as a 'second brain' and gives expert advice on how to use this technology safely and effectively. For more ideas and parenting resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website. Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.com or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808

    37 min
  3. Download – Live at the Natural History Museum with Andy Day for a play special

    28 FEB

    Download – Live at the Natural History Museum with Andy Day for a play special

    Recorded in front of a live audience at London’s Natural History Museum, this bonus episode brings Katie Thistleton and Guvna B together with CBeebies legend, Andy Day, research psychologist and founder of the Good Play Guide, Dr Amanda Gummer, and celebrity parents, Olivia and Alex Bowen. The group share playful childhood memories: from Olivia’s forest dens to Alex’s love of drawing, Andy’s dinosaur games with his brothers and Dr Amanda’s board game evenings with her grandparents, setting the scene for how early experiences shape the way we play with children today. They explore why play can feel difficult to prioritise, how busy routines add pressure and why even short bursts of focused attention can help little ones learn. The guests talk openly about finding ideas in everyday life, whether that’s outdoor time, quick imaginative games or playful routines inspired by children’s favourite shows. This bonus episode offers reassurance that play does not have to be perfect to be meaningful. For more ideas and resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website. Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.com or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808

    14 min
  4. Parenting Download – Charlie Hedges joins Katie and Guvna B to discuss the importance of play

    25 FEB

    Parenting Download – Charlie Hedges joins Katie and Guvna B to discuss the importance of play

    Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how to build a balanced play diet that helps children learn, imagine and unwind, even when time is tight. They focus on turning everyday routines into quick games, choosing ideas that work indoors and outside, and using short bursts of activity to keep things fun without adding pressure. Research psychologist and founder of the Good Play Guide Dr Amanda Gummer explains how to blend active, social, solo and calm moments across the day, and why letting children lead makes play more engaging. DJ and presenter of the CBeebies Parenting Helpline podcast Charlie Hedges offers what is working in her home right now, including small ‘silly’ rituals that build connection and make ordinary moments feel special. From treasure hunts for leaves and stones and a morning coffee machine dance, to simple make believe, she shows how a cardboard box and mud pies can deliver big smiles on any budget. For more information, research and guidance, visit the CBeebies Parenting website. Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.com or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808

    38 min
  5. Download – Another baby on the way? How to prepare your children and yourselves with DJ Jamz Supernova

    18 FEB

    Download – Another baby on the way? How to prepare your children and yourselves with DJ Jamz Supernova

    Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how to get ready for another baby when there is already a child or children at home, focusing on what to say, how to keep routines steady and the small moments that help everyone feel settled and involved. Professional child development and parenting support specialist Lorraine Lee explains how to handle big feelings around scans, baby showers and changing routines. From using a simple 'feelings' chart to keeping language calm and age appropriate, and why aiming for equality rather than sameness helps children feel valued. She also shares phrasing to avoid negativity about the baby, such as attributing every change to ‘because of the baby’, and offers tips for tricky school days when an older child imagines home is more exciting than class. 6Music presenter and DJ Jamz Supernova, who is expecting her second child, shares what is working in her home right now, including small rituals that build connection, and a collaborative family approach to planning life around the new arrival. Together they underline that there is no perfect age gap, and that simple, consistent steps can help older children feel prepared and confident about their new sibling. For more information and guidance, visit the CBeebies Parenting website. Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.com or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808

    40 min
  6. Download – Scarlett Moffatt on love languages, her imaginary housemate and keeping romance alive this Valentine’s Day

    11 FEB

    Download – Scarlett Moffatt on love languages, her imaginary housemate and keeping romance alive this Valentine’s Day

    Romance after kids can look and feel very different, but CBeebies Parenting Download is here to help reignite that spark. Katie Thistleton and Guvna B are joined by TV personality and presenter Scarlett Moffatt, psychologist Dr Lalitaa Suglani and dating coach Hayley Quinn to decode love languages, shifting routines, and share Valentine’s ideas for tired couples and single parents. Former Gogglebox star, Scarlett offers a playful way to defuse petty rows, suggests keeping some individual interests and hobbies so there is more to talk about than nappies, and encourages parents to accept the inevitable changes that come with parenting. Dr Lalitaa explains how priorities shift, why naming feelings of guilt or shame helps, and how short, consistent moments of emotional intimacy can begin to rebuild connection. Hayley talks about her own parenting experience and recommends micro rituals like a quick phone-free walk and, for single parents, advises honesty, plus small weekly steps toward dating at a manageable pace. Expect practical takeaways on sharing the load without scorekeeping, cherishing bite-size time together and keeping Valentine’s low pressure. For more ideas and parenting resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website. Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.com or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808

    41 min
  7. Download – Dani Dyer on baby groups, friendships and the glow they can add to parent life

    4 FEB

    Download – Dani Dyer on baby groups, friendships and the glow they can add to parent life

    Friendships often shift when children arrive, from missed invites and new routines to the relief of finding people who are in the same boat as you. Katie Thistleton and Guvna B look at why these changes happen and how to handle them with confidence, offering relatable stories and practical ideas to keep connections strong. TV personality and presenter Dani Dyer shares what helped her after becoming a mum at 24, from leaning on childhood friends to using baby groups as a pressure free place to talk with other parents. She also explains why time with non-parent mates helps her stay connected and feel like herself. Journalist and author Claire Cohen explains the 'friendship gap' that opens when life stages no longer match and shares straightforward ways to stay close, including speaking up when you feel left out and giving each other flexibility while routines change. For more ideas and parenting resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website. Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.com or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808

    40 min
  8. Download – Making reading fun with an author and a storyteller

    28 ENE

    Download – Making reading fun with an author and a storyteller

    Finding time to read with your child is not always straightforward. Recent research suggests fewer families are reading aloud and some parents have said it doesn't feel enjoyable. Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why this happens and how a small, workable routine can make story time feel easy and fun again. Camilla Reid, author of the Pip and Posy and the Peekaboo book series, explains how short, simple plots and interactive pages help young children stay engaged, and why a few minutes most days can be enough to build a lasting habit. Performance storyteller and author of Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Black Tales from the Past, Wendy Shearer, offers confidence‑building guidance on voice, pace and expression, and reassures parents that perfection is not required. If reading feels daunting or difficult, you can tell the story from the pictures, or make up your own version and still get the same benefits. Whether the barrier is tiredness, time pressure or low confidence, this conversation offers reassurance, expert perspective and practical ideas to rebuild a joyful, sustainable story time. For more ideas and resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website. Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.com or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808

    35 min
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Información

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.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    CBeebies
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    40
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Sitio web del podcast
    CBeebies Parenting
  • Proveedor

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