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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: 1 medium cauliflower w leaves 800g 150g cavolo nero or kale 4 portions noodles, I like buckwheat For the dressing: Juice of 2 juicy limes or 1 big lemon 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp tamari 1.5 inches fresh ginger, finely grated Chilli flakes, to taste 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 2 tsp maple syrup or honey 2 tsp toasted sesame oil Sea salt & pepper to taste Serve with: Big handful cashews, toasted and roughly chopped kimchi/fried eggs/both 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/

My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes 'mumologist' and clinical psychologist Dr. Emma Svanberg to the show to celebrate the launch of her new book 'Parenting for Humans'. Ellie quizzes Emma on a host of topics, from how our own childhoods dictate our parenting styles, whether it's possible to be the perfect parent and how best to resolve conflict within family relationships. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Parenting for Humans, Dr Emma Svanberg Instagram: @mumologist Facebook @themumologist Facebook V is for Village  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/

On this week's edition of Parental Control, founder of My Baba, Leo Bamford is joined by managing director and fashion designer Rachel Riley. "I’ve known Rachel Riley for a long time and have been dressing all my children in her beautiful traditional clothes for over 13 years. Nobody does it better! With the Coronation on the horizon, I wanted to catch up with her to talk about everything from how she started over 25 years ago to what effects it has when royalty wears her clothing. Finally, we talked about business and her advice to budding entrepreneurs." - Leo Bamford.  Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes https://www.rachelriley.co.uk/ 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/

Does my child have ADHD? My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes managing director and lead therapist of Headstuff ADHD Therapy Sarah Templeton to the show to discuss spotting the signs and symptoms of ADHD in young children. Sarah explains the three different types of ADHD, typical ADHD behaviours, how to cope and when to do something about it. They discuss the role of schools and the NHS, and how both could be doing more to get children the help they need. Does my child have ADHD? Sarah talks about her own background and experience with ADHD, and explains why her new book, How NOT To Murder Your ADHD Kid is the new must-have manual for any parents of kids with ADHD.   Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes How NOT to Murder Your ADHD Kid 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/

Lucinda Miller is always my go-to for advice when it comes to feeding the family. Although this podcast is relevant for any parent, this is more focused on secondary school ages. We talked about how the food we eat affects our moods and why cooking from scratch gives the most nutritional benefits. Lucinda surprised me by saying why a good fry-up could actually be the best start for children before school. And we talked a lot about helping children with neurodiversity can fuel their bodies in the right way. As always, I had to touch on gut health, hormones, and what supplements our children should or could be taking. Don’t forget to tune in to find out why zinc and iron are such important minerals for growing children.  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/

For Children's Mental Health Week, My Baba's editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Allison Henry from the emotional wellbeing app, Moshi. Allison is head of research and efficacy at Moshi and has over 20 years of experience in the education space. Allison joins Parental Control to discuss the benefits of mindfulness for kids, how it can positively impact their mental health and how Moshi's recent collaboration with tonies® is making mindfulness even more accessible for kids. If you're new to the wonderful world of mindfulness, this podcast episode is a great place to start. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Download the Moshi app Find Moshi at tonies®  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/

Editor of My Baba Ellie Thompson welcomes maternal health advocate and sexpert Clio Wood to the show to discuss the launch of her new book 'Get Your Mojo Back', which focusses on the topic of sex after birth. We talk about the impact of your new arrival, the role of hormones and body shape, and how all these things can make sex feel very different. Clio shares her expert advice on how to get back on track when it comes to sex, intimacy and pleasure after birth.  This podcast episode breaks the silence around the topic no one is talking about: how to have enjoyable sex after birth, with some sound and sensitive advice on how to get your sex life back on track.  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:

I could talk about gut health until the cows come home, so speaking to Rebecca was an absolute pleasure this morning. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the gut microbiome and agrees about the importance of the first thousand days. If you’re looking for a probiotic for anyone in the family, this podcast is for you. We discuss everything surrounding the topic of gut health, from when to start taking a probiotic and how often, to the development of an infant’s gut and allergies, including whether allergies can be grown out of. We touch on eczema, colic and reflux and round off with the importance of moderation when it comes to nutrition and processed food. My takeaway buzzwords from this podcast episode are 'diversity' and 'variety'. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Immune + good for adults hayfever: Probio7 Immune+ Good for travelling: Probio7 Boulardii Max Good for kids: Kidskalm Biotic Sachets, 1-12 years Good for babies: Bifikalm Multibiotic Relief Drops, 0-12 months 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 top baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed to the show to talk about toddlers and their eating habits. Charlotte troubleshoots a whole host of questions surrounding toddlers and mealtimes, sharing expert advice on how to make life around the dinner table a pleasant place to be. Charlotte is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling How to Wean Your Baby and has just launched her new book, How to Feed Your Toddler. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes How To Feed Your Toddler, Charlotte Stirling-Reed 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 Bamford welcomes nutritionist Gabriela Peacock to the show to discuss tween and teen nutrition. Leonora quizzes Gabriela about body image and how to handle those difficult conversations, the impact of hormones and diet on skin and useful supplements to boost nutrition and support hormonal changes.  Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes It’s good for Teens to have protein before bed. Easy forms are: Cheese Turkey Low sugar yoghurt Nuts Good things to look out for teens: A good multi-vitamin Probiotics Fish oils (great for hormone balance) And think about zinc for boys Kombucha can be a good alternative to lemonade and great for their gut health Breakfast – eggs and yoghurt are a good option, or a nice nut milk with porridge. A protein shake is better than nothing Mid-afternoon snacks are important – remember the importance of protein again as this helps with mood swings and keeping blood sugar levels constant GP Nutrition – great for mums on the run https://gpnutrition.com/products/the-gold- solution?_pos=1&_sid=9394f8932&_ss=r/?variant=40502026207268 GP Nutrition Fish Oils https://gpnutrition.com/collections/omega-3/products/gold-essential- trio/?variant=32452677369892&selling_plan=595263524 Nutri Advanced – good brands to look at for teens and tweens https://www.nutriadvanced.co.uk Wild Nutrition https://www.wildnutrition.com VSL https://www.vsl3.co.uk Baba West for probiotics for younger kids https://www.babawest.co.uk Fruit Bears https://www.babawest.co.uk/products/fruit-bears RX – protein bars for the whole family https://www.rxbar.com/en_US/home.html https://www.luckyvitamin.com/m-6318-rxbar (UK supplier) Sun Warrior https://www.sunwarrior.co.uk/products/lean-meal-illumin8 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 Lisa Lohiser and Corinne Eggleston from the Fisher-Price Play Lab to the show to talk about the best developmental toys and the role they play in Early Childhood Development. They discuss their top picks for baby and toddler gifts this Christmas, and how to engage with your child to get the most out of every play session. When it comes to the best developmental toys for kids, they take a trip down memory lane to revisit the Fisher-Price toys from the '80s, exploring how and why toys have evolved over the decades and which iconic toys are still standing the test of time today. Lisa and Corinne unveil their new Play Programme in partnership with Family Action, why it’s an important resource for new parents, and where listeners can access free support, tips, advice and information on play and its impact on childhood development. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Family Action collaboration with Fisher-Price 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/

llie Thompson welcomes certified sleep consultant and children’s mental health practitioner Sophie Wilkinson to Parental Control to discuss baby sleep issues, covering everything from breaking bad habits to tips on implementing a calmer bedtime routine.  Sophie has over a decade of experience working with thousands of families to help solve children’s sleep difficulties, and on the show today, we focus on baby sleep and the many issues surrounding routine, with suggestions on how to solve baby sleep issues with simple and effective tips you can try at home. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Follow Sophie on Insta: @babysleepthenight_sophie Baby Central is offering My Baba followers a massive 25% off Dreamgenii using discount code PILLOWTALK25 at the checkout. Valid 22 Sept – 22 Oct. Discount is only available on the Dreamgenii, pregnancy, support & feeding pillow. 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 the UK's leading baby, toddler and child sleep expert, the wonderful Alison Scott-Wright aka The Magic Sleep Fairy to the show to talk about babies with reflux: how to spot it, what’s causing it, and when to get help. Alison is the author of two bestselling books; The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan and its recent sequel; The Sensational Toddler Sleep Plan and is an expert on infant reflux. Alison's work in this area has been endorsed by some of the top paediatric gastroenterologists and has worked firsthand with so many parents of babies with reflux, and we welcome her to the podcast to share tips and advice on how to spot reflux, how best to treat it, and ways to cope. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan The Sensational Toddler Sleep Plan 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 and Editorial Assistant and Toy Expert Christina Walter take to the mic to share their top twenty toy predictions for Christmas 2022, together with a run-down of each toy, and why they think these products are worthy of a place on any little letter to Santa. For the full toy list and links to shop click here: Top 20 Toys Predictions Christmas 2022 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/

Leonora Bamford welcomes musician and presenter Myleene Klass to the podcast to talk about her brand-new album, My Lullabies: Motown. "Today, I am very excited to be talking to Myleene Klass, who has been busy combining two of her passions as she unveils a brand-new album, My Lullabies: Motown. Having listened to the album recently with my kids, it contains a mixture of truly calming and angelic tracks which are perfect for winding down at night and creating a calm environment. I absolutely loved chatting to Myleene about the launch and hearing how it came about." Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Readily available on iTunes, Spotify and all other streaming services, My Lullabies: Motown will not only settle little ones into a magical slumber, but parents will like it too! It’s a win-win at the touch of a button. 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 midwife and influencer Illy Morrison to the show to discuss pregnancy woes and sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep is an essential human function to enable our mind to recharge and for our body to stay healthy and fight illness, however, pregnancy insomnia can hit at any stage and can have a huge impact on day-to-day life. Pregnancy and sleep Particularly prevalent as the pregnancy progresses towards the third trimester, pregnancy aches and pains can greatly affect sleep, mood and overall mental health.  This no-holds-barred discussion delves into the pregnancy nitty-gritty and offers professional and practical advice on dealing with common pregnancy problems – even the ones you may be afraid to ask... This episode is sponsored by Dreamgenii. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Baby Central is offering My Baba followers a massive 25% off Dreamgenii using discount code PILLOWTALK25  at the checkout. Valid 22 Sept – 22 Oct. Discount is only available on the Dreamgenii, pregnancy, support & feeding pillow. Follow Illy Morrison on Instagram. 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 Julia Martin, CEO of ISEB, The Independent Schools Examinations Board to the show to ask her questions on the ISEB Common Pre-Test. "Having been through the ISEB Common Pre-Test with one of my children, it is still a bit of a minefield, so I called on CEO Julia Martin to answer some pretty tough questions. I hope you find it interesting, please do check out all the show notes if you have a child going through the Pre-Test." Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Here is the GETTING STARTED VIDEO for guardians. This tells you how to create an applicant (child) account and gain access to the system. It’s really useful and it’s only five minutes. There is also a great series of articles online covering absolutely every question we’ve ever been asked or anticipated being asked! We have a whole support portal, which can be searched for any query at all! It’s great (the video is on there too) and there are articles that cover everything. At last count, we had over 140 different support articles on there for parents and we’re growing that all the time. If you’re really struggling, you can submit a ticket on there. Lastly on our families hub we’re posting up new resources, lessons and revision plans to support these new tests and also to be mindful that tests can be stressful for both parents and children. We are about to launch a range of articles that are specifically aimed at reducing exam stress and we’ve teamed up with a leading neuroscientist to do this. We’re also going to provide schools and families with a range of ideas that can support responsible preparation for the test. If you’re feeling confident and want to go straight to the guardian portal or just double-check that you registered in the right place: here is that link directly too! Just click on create and account, but watch that video first. It’s intuitive and self-explanatory but, always good to see what you’re doing! 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/