Episodes 132
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (5)
Since Apr 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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55%
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About This Podcast

Parental Control is a monthly parenting and lifestyle podcast created by My Baba and hosted by the website's founder Leonora Bamford. The first episode came about when Leonora became increasingly frustrated at how challenging it is to keep her children safe online and wanted to find out what teenagers really think about being online and staying safe. Parental Control is about feeling in control as a parent or prospective parent and feeling confident tackling problems head-on. Each month, we'll discuss current and on-going issues that affect mums and dads throughout parenthood and tease out the solutions with the help of some brilliant guest and expert speakers. My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting.

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S1E133 Starting Secondary School: How To Help Your Child Feel Confident And Ready

Jun 04, 2026 53m

Starting secondary school is one of the biggest milestones in childhood, and, if we're honest, often one of the most emotionally charged for parents, too. From agonising over school choices and…

S1E132 SATs, GCSEs And Exam Pressure: Are We Expecting Too Much From Our Kids?

May 26, 2026 40m

Exam season can bring stress to the entire household. From slammed bedroom doors and sleepless nights to younger children already feeling the pressure of assessment before secondary school is even on…

S1E131 Andy Day On Dinosaurs, Dad Life & Rock 'n' Roll

May 18, 2026 30m

Andy Day is one of the UK's most recognisable faces in children's television, best known for sparking curiosity through his hugely popular Andy's Adventures series. But beyond the dinosaurs, safari…

S1E128 ADHD, Homework Battles & Medication Myths: What Parents Need To Know

May 06, 2026 51m

From homework meltdowns and bedtime battles to the growing conversation around medication, parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming, confusing, and often isolating. And for many…

S1E129 Joe Wicks Is Back In Schools! Picture News On The Big School Workout

Apr 14, 2026 24m

Today we're joined by Katie Harrison from Picture News, an organisation that's been working closely with schools for years to help children engage with the world around them in a thoughtful,…

S1E128 The Travel Mum's Guide To Stress-Free Travel With Kids

Mar 10, 2026 27m

Travelling with children can feel overwhelming. From packing and planning to keeping little ones entertained on long journeys. But according to family travel expert Jen Carr, it doesn't have to be…

S1E127 Women's Body Coach Emma Simarro On Training, Confidence, Hormones And Real Life

Feb 24, 2026 51m

There's no shortage of advice telling women how they should look, eat or exercise — and it's no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed, confused or stuck when it comes to our bodies. In this episode,…

S1E126 Why Relationships Break And How To Fix Them – With Sophie Orocozo

Feb 11, 2026 40m

Relationships don't usually fall apart overnight. More often, they unravel slowly through miscommunication, unmet needs and emotional distance. When connection feels lost, many couples are left…

Heavy Periods: What's Normal, What's Not, And When to Get Help

Feb 03, 2026 31m

Heavy periods affect millions of women, yet for many, they remain something to quietly endure rather than openly discuss. In this episode, Parental Control explores the real impact of heavy and…

S1E124 Healthy Babies After Aneuploid Embryo Transfers? An Embryologist Explains IVF Headlines and Embryo Selection

Jan 19, 2026 56m

In this episode, Parental Control takes listeners inside the IVF lab to understand how embryos are assessed and selected during fertility treatment, including PGT-A and time-lapse IVF. Ellie Thompson…

S1E123 Leading Psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE Talks To Ellie About Losing Billy

Jan 06, 2026 59m

Leading UK psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE joins Ellie Thompson to talk about child loss and the lifelong impact of grief. Julia is one of the most trusted voices in the UK on bereavement, trauma…

S1E122 Your Strong Era Starts Now: Ryan Shanahan On Simple At-Home Fitness for Women

Dec 17, 2025 38m

Ellie welcomes world-renowned fitness trainer Ryan Shanahan, best known globally as The Kettlebell King. With over 35 years of experience coaching everyone from elite athletes to absolute beginners,…

S1E122 Your Strong Era Starts Now: Ryan Shanahan On Simple At-Home Fitness for Women

Dec 17, 2025 38m

Ellie welcomes world-renowned fitness trainer Ryan Shanahan, best known globally as The Kettlebell King. With over 35 years of experience coaching everyone from elite athletes to absolute beginners,…

S1E121 Skincare That Actually Works + Should You Pluck, Shave or Laser? Part 2 With Valerie Millington

Dec 11, 2025 36m

Welcome to Part 2 with Valerie Millington. In this episode, we dive deeper into safety within the aesthetics industry, what a truly effective at-home skincare routine should look like, and the real…

S1E121 Skincare That Actually Works + Should You Pluck, Shave or Laser? Part 2 With Valerie Millington

Dec 11, 2025 36m

Welcome to Part 2 with Valerie Millington. In this episode, we dive deeper into safety within the aesthetics industry, what a truly effective at-home skincare routine should look like, and the real…

S1E120 The Truth About Skin Treatments: Botox, Fillers, Fat Dissolvers Part 1

Dec 08, 2025 43m

Ellie Thompson sits down with a dear friend and go-to skin expert, Valerie Millington this week to discuss everything from fillers, botox, fat dissolvers, laser hair removal and more. Ellie has known…

S1E119 Coping With Christmas After Child Loss: A Conversation With Child Bereavement UK

Nov 28, 2025 32m

Today's episode is one that sits incredibly close to Ellie's heart, as she discusses coping with Christmas after child loss. As many listeners will know, Ellie lost her beautiful boy Billy to DIPG,…

S1E118 Sexpert Samantha Marshall Talks Self-Pleasure, Sexual Wellness And Vibrators

Nov 18, 2025 52m

One of the most-searched questions in sexual wellness today is "Why are vibrators healthy?" — and few people are better positioned to answer it than Samantha Marshall, Head of Brand at Smile Makers…

S1E118 Sexpert Samantha Marshall Talks Self-Pleasure, Sexual Wellness And Vibrators

Nov 18, 2025 52m

One of the most-searched questions in sexual wellness today is "Why are vibrators healthy?" — and few people are better positioned to answer it than Samantha Marshall, Head of Brand at Smile Makers…

S1E117 Baby Blues Or Something More? Laura Guckian Explains All

Nov 11, 2025 46m

This week on the podcast, Ellie Thompson is joined by Laura Guckian, motherhood coach, award-winning host of Momfessions, and ambassador for perinatal mental health charity Mothers for Mothers.…

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Parental Control has published 132 episodes since April 2019, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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Parental Control is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.

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