CBeebies Parenting Helpline
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 25, 2026
Download: An essential guide to family holidays, with Anna Whitehouse
<p>Going on holiday with babies, toddlers or young children can feel like a very different kind of break. There are snacks to pack, sleep routines to think about, spare clothes, travel toys, nappies, long journeys, new surroundings and the challenge of being away from familiar home comforts. Katie Thistleton and Guvna B put together a guide to family holidays, exploring how parents can travel with little ones with a bit less stress and a lot more confidence.</p><p>Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka, shares her honest take on travelling with children, from agreeing who does what and who the ‘designated flight parent’ is, to letting go of the idea that every holiday has to look perfect.</p><p>Travel expert and author of travel blog Bridges and Balloons, Victoria Watts Kennedy, offers practical advice on planning a holiday that suits your family, not someone else’s. She shares tips on packing light, preparing for flights, managing sleep and remembering that babies and children can be more adaptable than we imagine.</p><p>For more ideas and parenting resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website.</p><p>Get in touch: <a href="mailto:parentingdownload@bbc.co.uk">parentingdownload@bbc.co.uk</a> or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808</p>
July 18, 2026
Download: JLS star Aston Merrygold and a parent’s guide to dentists, doctors and hospitals
<p>How can parents help children feel calmer when they need to see a doctor, visit the dentist or go to hospital? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore why health appointments can feel worrying for children, from sterile waiting rooms and strange smells, to bright lights and unusual equipment, and look at simple ways to make those moments less stressful for the whole family.</p><p>JLS star and voice of The Dentist’s Apprentice, Aston Merrygold, shares how his children have each responded differently to dentists, jabs and hospital visits and the tricks that have helped in his own family.</p><p>NHS GP and TV doctor, Dr Sara Kayat, explains why children can feel anxious about healthcare appointments and how parents can help them prepare, from using play to make doctors and dentists feel more familiar, to reading books and being honest about what might happen.</p><p>For more ideas, resources and advice, visit the CBeebies Parenting website.</p><p>Get in touch: <a href="mailto:parentingdownload@bbc.co.uk">parentingdownload@bbc.co.uk</a> or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808</p>
July 11, 2026
Download: The Secret to Raising Brave Children with Saturday Night Live UK star Emma Sidi
<p>How can we help children become brave without putting them in danger or passing on our own worries? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how parents can support children to climb, jump, explore and take safe risks, while learning when to step in and when to give them space to work things out for themselves.</p><p>Saturday Night Live UK star and toddler mum Emma Sidi shares how she gives her young son space to crawl, climb and test things out in a safe environment. She also reflects on her own childhood, becoming a parent, and the bravery it can take to keep doing the things that make you feel like yourself.</p><p>Professor of Child Psychology Helen Dodd explains why adventurous play can help children build confidence, resilience and independence. She shares practical advice on managing parental anxiety, including why repeating ‘be careful’ may not always help and how pausing before stepping in can give children the chance to problem-solve for themselves.</p><p>For more ideas and parenting resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website. Get in touch: <a href="mailto:parentingdownload@bbc.co.uk">parentingdownload@bbc.co.uk</a> or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808</p>
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