The Parenting Space

The Parenting Space

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Episodes 15
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Dormant
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Good parenting ideas to support parent and child wellbeing based on research, evidence and experience. Produced by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust CAMH services.

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Recent Episodes

S2E5 S2. 5. Adapting to life with a baby

Dec 09, 2025 15m

In this final episode, Croydon dads Dom, Tristan and Mike talk about how life changes when a baby arrives, and how easy it is to lose sight of your own wellbeing. They reflect on the reality that you…

S2E4 S2. 4. Postnatal depression and parenthood

Dec 09, 2025 13m

In this special episode, the Croydon dads open up about postnatal depression, a subject that affects more families than many realise. They share their own experiences of low moods, exhaustion and…

S2E3 S2. 3. Meeting baby

Dec 09, 2025 16m

In this episode, the Croydon dads share their stories of meeting their babies for the first time, from the excitement and emotion of the birth to the early days of nappies, sleepless nights, and…

S2E2 S2. 2. Relationships

Dec 05, 2025 18m

In this episode, three Croydon dads open up about their relationships, with partners, friends, and family. They talk about the changes that come when a baby arrives, from shifting priorities to…

S2E1 S2. 1. The journey begins

Nov 28, 2025 17m

In this first episode of Fathers Becoming a Dad, Croydon dads Jamal, Elliot and Michael talk honestly about the journey to becoming a father. Some pregnancies were planned, others came as a surprise,…

S1E10 S1. 10. Communication

Dec 04, 2024 7m

This week's episode focuses on ways that parents can use communication to strengthen family connections and model problem-solving to their children. This podcast was developed by parents and…

S1E9 S1. 9. Looking after yourself

Nov 20, 2024 6m

This week's episode focuses on the importance of looking after ourselves, as parents, and the role that communication can play in this.  This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from…

S1E8 S1. 8. Responding to challenging behaviour

Nov 13, 2024 9m

This week's episode reflects on how clear, calm communication can support with the use of planned discipline strategies in response to behaviour that is challenging.  This podcast was developed by…

S1E7 S1. 7. Household rules

Nov 06, 2024 7m

This week's episode reflects on the role of household rules and considers helpful strategies that can be used to implement these in the home.  This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners…

S1E6 S1. 6. Rewards

Oct 30, 2024 15m

This week’s episode focuses on rewards and how they can be an effective way to support positive behaviour.  This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley…

S1E5 S1. 5. Labels

Oct 23, 2024 12m

This week's episode reflects on labels and the ways in which both positive and negative labelling can impact children’s self-esteem and confidence.  This podcast was developed by parents and…

S1E4 S1. 4. Descriptive praise

Oct 16, 2024 14m

This week's episode reflects on ways that parents can use descriptive praise to support positive behaviour and improve communication as a family.   This podcast was developed by parents and…

S1E3 S1. 3. Child-led play

Oct 09, 2024 10m

This week's episode focuses on how parents can use play to support their child’s emotional development. We explore the idea of child-led play, a type of play where the child is in control and the…

S1E2 S1. 2. Acknowledging feelings

Oct 02, 2024 8m

This week’s episode focuses on acknowledging feelings. We discuss how encouraging children to express their feelings can boost self-esteem, the importance of parents managing and expressing their own…

S1E1 S1. 1. The good enough parent

Sep 25, 2024 7m

This week's episode focuses on what it means to be a 'Good Enough Parent' and the pitfalls of trying to be the 'Perfect Parent'. We discuss the importance of having realistic expectations, not…

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How many episodes does The Parenting Space have?

The Parenting Space has published 15 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is The Parenting Space still active?

The Parenting Space is currently dormant with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 12m.

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