How to spot autism and get support with psychologist Laura Gwilt
Think your child might have autism? My guest today is Child & Adolescent Therapist Laura Gwilt, an expert in autism, how to spot it and help...
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Brummie Mummies
Welcome to the Brummie Mummies podcast, the show that shares inspiring stories from Birmingham mums and dads and is brimming with useful advice and suggestions.Brummie Mummies has been a muc...
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20 of 97 episodesMum shares her money-saving secret for parents
Having children is so expensive but now a Solihull mum has come up with a way to help parents save a fortune - by buying and selling kids pr...
The Solihull sisters offering free wellness spaces and treatments for young people
When sisters Fallon Taylor and Paige Coyle set up Gaia Roots wellness, they had no idea they’d end up offering their services for free to yo...
Mum shares her kids' birthday ritual every parent should do
Kids grow up so quickly. It feels like you blink and they’re at school, blink again and they’re teenagers. Mum-of-two Ruth Sturdy has come u...
I wish I’d known with psychologist Laura Gwilt
What do you wish you’d known when you were a teenager? That’s what today’s podcast is all about. Sixteen to 24 year olds are the loneliest a...
If your child is struggling to sleep, try this - advice from sleep expert Heidi Skudder
It’s exhausting when your child is struggling to sleep. You’ve tweaked their daytime nap, you’ve given them an early tea and a relaxing bath...
Being ‘school ready’ with headteacher Jenni Downes
Today’s podcast is all about being school ready. A recent report has shown that many children are not what it calls ‘school ready' by the ti...
The one piece of parenting advice that trumps everything you’ve ever been told - with parenting expert Heidi Skudder
What if there was one piece of parenting advice that probably trumps everything you’ve ever been told? I feel like today’s guest shared that...
The 4 first aid techniques every parent should know - with Nicole Barnard from Daisy First Aid
The thought of an accident or emergency strikes fear into the heart of every parent. But the key is to stay calm and not panic. And the only...
How to raise happy, confident kids with Miranda de Freston
My guest today is Miranda de Freston who set up Happy Confident Kids with her friend Laura Dumbleton-Jones in a bid to help children of all...
The best foods to help your child at school with nutritionist Natasha Maynard
Which foods are best for boosting your child’s immune system to stop them bringing home bugs? And which help boost their brains in time for...
The three questions all parents should ask when choosing their child’s school - with headteacher Adam Ames
Starting school is a huge deal for all families so it's not surprising we, as parents, feel pressured to get it right. My guest today is her...
If you can only afford to do one thing this Christmas, do this - with Statfold’s Olivia Shepard
For lots of families, rising costs mean we can only afford to do one festive event this Christmas. So you really need to make it count. Toda...
Finding long lost family with ‘baby in a basket’ Liz Deutsch
Liz Deutsch was just six weeks old when she was discovered in a shopping basket under a hedge in Edgbaston. She’d been abandoned in hand-kni...
Letting your child know it’s OK not to be OK with Esther Marshall
The number of children being referred to NHS mental health services in England for anxiety has hit the highest level ever recorded, accordin...
Why being bored is good for kids - with mental health expert Laura Tristram
In our frenetic lives, boredom seems to be something that should be avoided at all times but what impact is that having on our children? We...
How to help your child find their dream career with headteacher Sophia Haughton
What age should children start thinking about their future careers? It's never too early, argues headteacher Sophia Haughton on the Brummie...
How to survive Y11 - advice from headteacher Raj Mann
Headteacher Raj Mann tells us all about how to navigate year 11! This episode is packed full of useful tips for parents who's children are t...
How to have a healthy, happy menopause with Dr Sarah Ball
Menopause is something that affects everyone, either directly or indirectly, and it’s good to know about it well in advance so that you can...
Finding balance as a working mum with Maxine Nwaneri
Maxine Nwaneri shares all. She sits down with Zoe to tell us her incredible life story, how she overcame hardship and how she finds balance...