The Parents Show on Mix 92.6

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The Parents Show on Mix 92.6

The Parents' Show was launched in October 2010 by local parents from St Albans with the aim of providing parents or anyone who cares for kids with up-to-date information and resources on the issues that matter to them. The show is broadcast every Thursday evening from 7-8pm. Each week, we select a theme, as suggested by one of our listeners, and each week we get a top expert in the studio responding to listener questions and concerns. We also discuss local resources available to parents. We have regular contributors giving us what's on guides for children and families, restaurant reviews for child-friendly establishments and advice on green parenting. To date, the show a whole host of topics - for example - eating disorders in children, autism, imaginative play for young children, adoption, puberty, school selection, weaning and family finances.

  1. 01/05/2020

    Families in Lockdown – SEN, separated parents and

    On tonight’s show we looked at how #Covid19 is affecting families. It is complicated for separated or divorced parents to negotiate shared parenting at the best of times, but Covid 19 is complicating it even further. Beth Woodward @Neves.Solicitors helped us navigate this subject with very practical advice. We asked her what happens when parents have different ... Read more

  2. Ramadan during Covid-19

    16/05/2020

    Ramadan during Covid-19

    This week’s Parents’ Show looked at how Muslim families in St Albans are celebrating Ramadan this year in light of the lock down. We spoke to Monir Ali, Hamna Khiani and Rushna Miah about their individual adaptations to breaking fast and keeping up the community feeling. We will also spoke to Claire Healy from Raring2go ... Read more

  3. Dads in Lockdown

    10/06/2020

    Dads in Lockdown

    Steve Simpson talks to a few fathers about what they’ve had to do in lockdown, and what they’re looking forward to.

  4. Exam results, University places and support for young people in Hertfordshire

    12/06/2020

    Exam results, University places and support for young people in Hertfordshire

    This week, The Parents' Show's Kathy Weston spoke with Susan Smith, a careers advisor about how exam results are being calculated during lockdown, applying to University and other further education options. http://www.allthingscareers.co.uk Steve Simpson was joined by Bex Perry, team leader at YCHertfordshire who talked about support services for young people in the county.

  5. Talking about setting goals, London Buses and antisemitism during Covid-19 Lockdown on The Parents’ Show

    25/06/2020

    Talking about setting goals, London Buses and antisemitism during Covid-19 Lockdown on The Parents’ Show

    This week, we were really pleased to have great guests sharing their knowledge and adventures with us. Debi Roberts from the The OLLIE Foundation talked about how valuable GOALS are in stopping us from becoming overwhelmed. We heard about how to set them and what to do. Mike and Peter who are going to do a marathon in ... Read more

  6. Home schooling during lockdown

    09/07/2020

    Home schooling during lockdown

    Many of us are still finding our way with Home Learning. How has it been? What’s the future if September does not allow us all to return to a little normality as we hope? Hannah Morris, Educational Psychologist in our local area spoke to us about the pressure schools are under, what parents should prioritise ... Read more

  7. Dads in Lockdown – Diet and Fitness

    31/07/2020

    Dads in Lockdown – Diet and Fitness

    The Lockdown Dads are back! This week, they tackle the hefty subjects of diet and fitness, and are joined this week by Ben Chibnall, a personal trainer from Hertfordshire. They spoke for so long we had to break the show into two parts! So tune in again next week to hear more from the Lockdown ... Read more

  8. DADS IN LOCKDOWN – DIET AND FITNESS, PART 2

    13/08/2020

    DADS IN LOCKDOWN – DIET AND FITNESS, PART 2

    It’s part 2 of Lockdown Dads this week, and they continue their quest to keep fit and healthy during lockdown with the help of Ben Chibnall. Join Steve, Andrew, Tristan, Toby, Sammy and Monir, you may get some useful tips!

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The Parents' Show was launched in October 2010 by local parents from St Albans with the aim of providing parents or anyone who cares for kids with up-to-date information and resources on the issues that matter to them. The show is broadcast every Thursday evening from 7-8pm. Each week, we select a theme, as suggested by one of our listeners, and each week we get a top expert in the studio responding to listener questions and concerns. We also discuss local resources available to parents. We have regular contributors giving us what's on guides for children and families, restaurant reviews for child-friendly establishments and advice on green parenting. To date, the show a whole host of topics - for example - eating disorders in children, autism, imaginative play for young children, adoption, puberty, school selection, weaning and family finances.

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