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I’m literally buzzing after an hour chatting to Lucinda Miller who is so incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition and feeding our children. Today we talk about the importance of what we feed our neurodiverse children and families with literally hundreds of tips and hacks for us all. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Perimenopause seems to be a bit of a buzzword at the moment and I had no idea that it could last so long. I was so thrilled to have Dr Louise Newson, the absolute guru on the pod this week who answered all the questions I had on HRT, hormones, migraines, contraception and her relationship with Davina McCall. I hope you find it as helpful as I did. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Today I am talking with Andy Cook, Chief Executive at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, where he is responsible for overseeing the charity’s progress over the coming years. The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity supports people with dyslexia to bring about positive changes in their lives. Established in 1971, the charity removes barriers to learning and life for children, young people and adults with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties by providing expert, personal and life-changing support. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes Tom Barber from Original Travel. They discuss everything from bonding holidays with just 1 child to road trips, luxury holidays and then the all-time travel bucket list. But most importantly they talk about what is trending this year in the travel industry. Original Travel also absorbs 100% of the carbon footprint generated by their clients by financing large reforestation projects around the world. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

We welcome two of the UK’s best parenting experts to the show to discuss the importance of role-play in partnership with role-play pioneers, Casdon. Importance of Role-Play with Casdon Baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed and parenting expert Sue Atkins join My Baba’s Editor, Ellie Thompson, to share their thoughts, advice and top tips on using role-play toys to benefit young children (and adults). Together, they explore everything from why role-play time is fundamental to a child's development and the benefits of using role-play toys to implementing role-play to encourage children to enjoy mealtimes and overcome milestones. They discuss the importance of consistency, as well as common issues surrounding self-esteem and confidence among children. They talk through problems of mealtimes, fussy eaters, stalling at dinner time, and creating healthy eating habits. A must-listen! Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

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. Dr. Ellie dives into the latest on COVID this winter, the perks of the flu vaccine for kids, the scoop on the chickenpox vaccine, as well as some easy tips for dealing with croup. Dr Ellie is supporting NHS England’s latest campaign which is raising awareness of changes to the way you access help and receive the care you need from your GP practice. In addition to GPs, many GP practices have a range of other health professionals who can help you, including nurses, physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists, mental health practitioners, paramedics, social prescribers, and health and wellbeing coaches. Listen now to find out more. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes pelvic health physiotherapist and author Clare Bourne to the show to learn about the importance of the pelvic floor. "I've been desperate to get Clare on the show to learn more about pelvic floor exercises and how we can build them into our daily lives. It’s a quick podcast, but she had so many tips and tricks. It was great to get her on." - Leo Bamford. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Strong Foundations: The ultimate guide to pelvic floor health through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Joining Ellie Thompson on the show today is the fantastic Dr. Holly Symons, a licensed clinical psychologist and the brilliant mind behind raising-eq.com. Together, they dive deep into a crucial subject: mental health in infant school-age children. From the significance of emotional intelligence in parenting to addressing issues like depression, learning differences, self-harm, and body image, they cover it all. Mental health in infant school-age children Holly shares her expert knowledge on how parents can effectively respond to negative thoughts and behaviours both in the moment and over time. Prepare to be enlightened as she imparts invaluable tips and strategies for nurturing our children’s self-esteem, resilience, and overall happiness. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Website: raising-eq.com Instagram: @raising_eq The Invisible String, Patrice Karst Grandad's Island, Benji Davies What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Welcome to a heart-to-heart podcast that delves deep into the realm of family, security and future planning as Ellie Thompson welcomes Matt Towe, co-founder and CEO of mortgage platform Meet Margo to discuss the importance of life insurance. Meet Margo is a brokerage offering straight-talking mortgage and insurance advice to help more women navigate homeownership. The importance of life insurance In this special episode, we're bringing you a life insurance Q&A session that goes beyond the numbers and policies to touch on the core values of safeguarding what matters most. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of life insurance, answering some burning and often brutal questions while emphasising the power of preparation and protection for your family's journey ahead. Matt, also known as @themodernbroker on Instagram, has helped thousands of people take control of their home finances, and he’s here with us to mark Life Insurance Awareness Month and answer all my questions on life insurance, mortgage rates and why it's so important to take out a will. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Meet Margo website: https://meetmargo.uk/ Instagram: @meet.margo and @themodernbroker Meet Margo is offering My Baba readers a FREE WILL if they reference ‘MYBABAFREEWILL.’ Valid until October 31st, 2023. Click here to contact Meet Margo and find out more. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Get ready to dive into an absolute gem of an episode as editor Ellie Thompson teams up with the one and only Louise Boyce, also known as Mama Still Got It!, the OG mumfluencer! Louise joins the show to share the juicy details of her new book and dish out some serious wisdom on all things parenting and exactly how to navigate those Calpol years. Get ready for a discussion on the importance of teaching our kids about healthy body image, and how to handle the ever-present world of social media and how it can impact our kiddos' lives. Hold onto your hats because this conversation takes an unexpected turn into the realm of adulting as they tackle the epic battle against pesky nits. Who would've thought? Get ready for some serious nit-busting strategies and hilarious anecdotes. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Mama Still Got It! How to Make It Through the Calpol Years Without Losing Yourself What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Education expert and ADHD coach Dr. Michal Solomonovich joins the show to discuss strategies for parenting ADHD kids. Dr Michal Solomonvich is co-author of the new book Champion! Everything You Need To Be Your Greatest You, designed to equip kids with the skills they need to thrive and be happy. Strategies for parenting ADHD kids In this episode, My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson quizzes Dr. Michal on a whole host of techniques for parenting ADHD kids, from boosting their self-esteem to helping ADHD kids achieve their goals, and why it's so important to identify and focus on their strengths instead of their weaknesses. We're here to tell you that ADHD is a superpower, and Dr. Michal is on hand to share those all-important strategies to help us help our kids to harness its strengths. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Champion! Everything You Need to Be Your Greatest You What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Leonora welcomes Sergei Urban, aka, TheDadLab, to the show to discuss all things science and fun, with some exciting activities you can do at home with the kids this summer. Sergei's website is a treasure trove of fascinating things to do with the kids, stocked wealth of knowledge. Leonora also quizzes Sergei on his Nature Workbook - a collection of printable activities to inspire, spark curiosity and creativity and foster a love for the natural world. Join Sergei Urban, the mastermind behind TheDadLab and Leonora, as they share ways to bring the joy of hands-on learning directly to your home. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Get ready for some serious girl talk as Ellie Thompson welcomes the fabulous Steph Douglas, the founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers, to the show! Steph will be dishing out the juiciest details on all things family life, conquering those chaotic newborn days, finding the perfect balance between family roles and busy careers, and even tackling the not-so-glamorous perimenopause. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Instagram: @dontbuyherflowers and @steph_dontbuyherflowers What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Ellie Thompson welcomes best-selling author and Insta sensation Daisy Upton, aka Five Minute Mum, to discuss the launch of her new book Starting School and to share expert advice on how to make learning fun at home. Daisy's been putting her teaching assistant skills to good use – not just on her Insta account, where you'll find loads of brilliant games and activities – but within her latest book, which aims to help get our kids excited about starting school. Ellie quizzes Daisy on advice for anxious kids and parents and when and how we should start preparing our children for starting school. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Preorder Daisy Upton's book Starting School at Penguin, Amazon or Waterstones. Daisy's website: https://fiveminutemum.com Follow Daisy on Instagram: @fiveminutemum What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

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, happy, and resilient children. During this episode, Nadim discusses the common issues he sees with anxieties in children and whether confidence is a learned behaviour or a personality characteristic. We discuss the importance of mindfulness, how to help improve our children's self-esteem, and how The Happy Confident Company can help. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes coursesStolen FocusLost Connections What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes empathy advocate and best-selling author Mimi Nicklin to the show to discuss the importance of nurturing empathy in our children and why it's important to be empathetic towards ourselves as parents. Are children born with empathy? Can we teach them? Mimi Nicklin explains all. We discuss the life of working parents, the realities of the work/life balance and how the workplace can make changes to be more empathetic. We discuss the science behind empathy, when children start to show empathy and why it's so important to demonstrate empathetic behaviours to our kids. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Empathy EverywhereFollow Mimi on Instagram: @miminicklinSoftening the Edge: Empathy: How humanity's oldest leadership trait is changing our world What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes over 40's women's personal trainer Gabrielle O'Hare to the show to discuss the launch of her new book Why Women Over 40 Can't Lose Weight. We discuss everything from the role of hormones, stress and the family work-life juggle and Gabrielle talks through some simple strategies for tackling health and fitness over 40. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Website: https://www.thrive-after40.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle_ohare/ Buy Gabrielle O'Hare's book on Amazon. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Founder of Olivanna and my Olivanna Janine Summers joins Ellie Thompson on the show to discuss the best skincare products for teens and tweens, sharing expert advice on teen acne, blackheads and other common skin complaints in children and young adults. Skincare advice for teens and tweens my Olivanna is a natural luxury skincare brand for teens and tweens set up by Janine to offer high-performance, ethical, super-fruit-infused products that work. Janine shares her expert advice on identifying skin types, advice on the different products our kids should be using, and what age to start. Janine shares useful tips and tricks on skincare, makeup and SPFs, and the list of ingredients to swerve when shopping for the best skincare products for teens and tweens. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes https://olivanna.com/ https://olivanna.com/collections/my-olivanna Use discount code MYBABA for a 10% discount off everything, excluding discounted sets until the end of July 2023. This code will work on both the Olivanna website and my Olivanna websites. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

I just had the most amazing hour chatting with Melissa Hemsley. We talked about everything from her IVF journey and, in particular, the highs and lows that come with IVF to her favourite recipes and how she loves using up everything in the fridge - nothing goes to waste! We have renamed leftovers "rollovers" because it sounds nicer, and how could one say no to a freestyle family fritter. Melissa talked about the beginning of her career and what got her into cooking, and also her love for charity work. I can’t wait to get her back on the show! What a lovely way to start a Wednesday morning. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Show Notes: Freestyle Fritters - https://www.melissahemsley.com/freestyle-fritters If you are worried about having ADHD check out https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk The Felix Project https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk Noodle Recipe: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrKxnrUolTH/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ= Cauli or broccoli cashew noodles This is quick & packed with veg (cavolo nero/cauliflower/kale) & loads of ginger & garlic to liven up your week I think of this as a fridge raid noodle dish as whether it’s cauli, broccoli, cabbage or sprouts, it’s all delicious Extra delicious with kimchi or sauerkraut plus pop a fried egg on top too if you like or some golden mushrooms too. Feeds 4 in 30 mins Ingredients: For the dressing: Serve with: Method: 1. Make the dressing by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl or jar or blitz in a food processor if you like your sauces smoother 2. Cook your fave noodles to the packet instructions then drain & toss with a little oil to stop them sticking. 3. Meanwhile toast your cashews in a large frying pan & set aside. Then in same pan, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee & fry the chopped cauliflower florets plus the finely chopped leaves on a medium heat for about 5 minutes, stir every minute or so until just tender & going golden at the edges. Add some sea salt and a little splash of water< 4. While the cauli is cooking, chop the cavolo nero or kale leaves & add to the cauliflower pan for a few minutes, turning up the heat, adding a splash of water if sticking. 5. Add the noodles & dressing to the frying pan, toss well quickly until hot through. Season to taste off the heat & serve with a fried egg on each bowl plus kimchi Kitchen faves for this: @riverford for veg and eggs @clearspring for tamari and sesame oil @kingsobanoodleculture for noodles @maldonsalt always Instagram.com/melissa.hemsley What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes actress, author, YouTuber and mother Clair Buckley to the show. Clair is married to James Buckley from The Inbetweeners, and together they have two sons, Jude and Harrison. Ellie quizzes Clair about everything from family life with an Inbetweener, how they met, their mutual love for The Beatles and what life is like as host of such a popular YouTube show, At Home with the Buckleys. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes YouTube: At Home with the Buckleys Buy the book: At Home With The Buckleys: Scummy stories and misadventures from modern family life What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/