From comic relief and reassurance during the 4am feed to the psychology of kids and science of bringing up tiny humans – there’s a podcast for every parenting need.
We scoured podcasts for new parents to give you the well-needed laugh, metaphorical hug, sympathetic nod and high five in your quietest moment as you navigate the rollercoaster of parenthood for the first time.
Started as a way to cope in the depths of lockdown, Beckett and Widdicombe’s infectious laugher, tales of parenting woe and brief moments of soul searching have drawn a vast and broad audience (they’ve had sold-out shows in London this year and will be doing shows at the O2 and Manchester AO Arena as part of their 2023 tour). With one celebrity guest per week and one hilarious run-down of the week’s events as parents. Laughter really is the best medicine when it comes to facing the highs and lows of parenting.
Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title in warm yet frank and non-judgemental conversations with other high-profile mums and dads. The undisputed queen of parenting discusses all aspects of parenthood – from the challenges to the rewards – and how there’s no such thing as the perfect parent. This is a must-listen for any parent seeking solidarity and support.
Sarah Mackenzie’s Read-Aloud Revival is a podcast with one message: how important it is to read aloud to your kids – regardless of their age. Mackenzie explains what happens to their brains when your children are read to, how your actions can help them fall in love with literature and suggests books to help your children develop their own tastes. Encouraging, non-judgemental and filled with takeaway tips you can use immediately.
Hosted by Zoe Blaskey, this iTunes number-one podcast is an invitation to ditch the guilt, anxiety and feelings of overwhelm to find the calm amidst the chaos of parenthood. After all, becoming your happiest self and finding joy in the every day is the best way to teach your kids to live that way too. With a wide range of wellness experts and teachers to talk you through that process, it’s finally time to reconnect with yourself.
From the moment that second blue line appears on your pregnancy test, Google becomes both your best friend and worst enemy as you constantly search answers to questions to ensure your little ones are living their healthiest and happiest life. Hosted by Marina Fogle and Dr Chiara Hunt, they provide simple answers to seemingly complex questions including reflux, headlice and going back to work after baby.
Hosted by podcast pro, singer and mum of three, Jessie Ware, she speaks with a wide range of experts including doctors, midwives, sonographers, anaesthetists, homebirth midwives, doulas, mental health experts, reflexologists and more to talk you through her own pregnancy in real-time. Now, after giving birth to her third child in 2021, she’s tackling difficult conversations surrounding early parenthood – from your body to your baby.
Explains how to raise confident children who grow up believing in themselves minus the usual idealism. It’s an honest exploration of issues most parents will face at some point in their parenting journey: from navigating screen time and managing emotions, to raising siblings and learning how to co-parent effectively. Nobody is perfect – this is all about damage limitation.
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