10 Parenting Podcasts That We Recommend

July 14, 2021

• Advice for Parents

1) Scrummy Mummies Podcast

This podcast is a fortnightly podcast by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn. They
discuss a range of topics from help kids cope with the pressure of achieving perfection with
Clare Balding to what is better, dogs or children, with Katie Kirby. In their most recent
release with guest author and blogger Alison Perry, discussion includes why it is still a
novelty from women to be the breadwinner and how our attitudes to our bodies have
changed now we are increasingly returning to socialising post lockdown.
This podcast is brilliant in that it addresses the hard topics while having a laugh, providing
what is an enjoyable and insightful 40 minutes.
To listen go to http://www.scummymummies.com/podcast or download on iTunes.

2) Parental Control

This is a monthly parenting and lifestyle podcast, created by My Baba and hosted by
Leonora Bamford. Bamford started the podcast after becoming increasingly frustrated by
the challenge of keeping her children safe online and wanted to find out what teenagers
thought of online safety. She has since gone on to discuss everything from home-schooling
during lockdown with a child psychologist, to what it is like to be dyslexic with author Sam
Barclay.
With 29 episodes on a range of topics currently available, parental control is consistently an
insightful and informative 40 minutes.
To listen visit https://www.mybaba.com/podcast/, or stream on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

3) Made by Mammas: The Podcast
This podcast by Tv and radio presenter Zoe Hardman and Georgia Dayton, brings together a
range of different guests and experts to discuss a range of topics and offer some non-
judgemental advice. Recent topics of interest have included a discussion on children’s
relationships from friendships they form at school, to building up confidence, dealing with
sibling rivalry and handling bullying.
This podcast is brilliant due to its scope. addressing issues from pregnancy to teenagers.
To listen go to https://play.acast.com/s/mammas or download on iTunes.

4) Dadcast – Misadventures in Parenting

This podcast features the self-described ‘ramblings’ of Adrien Barry, Nathan Murphy, Dave
McIntyre and Ger Gilroy. Full of fun, this podcast comes out weekly and is full of fun
parenting stories which remind you you’re not in it alone!
Beneath all the laughs is also some good advice and with smashing reviews it really is a must
listen for old and new dads.
To listen, stream on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

5) Fear itself

While not a podcast that relates directly to parenting, this podcast hosted by actress
Cressida Bonas, is a must listen for all parents. Bonas is excellent, inviting guests to share
their personal stories around fear and what they have learnt from it. Guests include Sylvia
Mac, Child Burn Survivor and founder of Love disfigured, who discusses growing up with
trauma and her deep rooted fear of water. She has since gone on to swim one of the
toughest open water challenges to prove you can overcome your fears.
Moving, uplifting, and insightful. This podcast really does broaden perspectives with a range
of guests and stories each week.
To listen go to https://play.acast.com/s/fear-itself-with-cressida-bonas or stream on Spotify
or Apple Podcasts.

6) Talking Teenagers

Talking Teenagers is a podcast for the parents of teenagers, designed to help parents and
pastoral carers with navigate the issues facing teenagers in today’s world. It was set up by
James Sertin and James Shore, both of whom were houseparent’s at Monkton Senior School
in Bath and are passionate about developing the potential of young people. The podcasts
include Depression with Joe Swinney, Puberty with Davina Clark, Building Confidence with
Jo Emerson, and The Future of Education with Richard Backhouse.
These podcasts do not avoid the difficult subjects. They are thought provoking and cover a
good range of issues teenagers are facing today. A fascinating and helpful reference point to
any parents raising teenagers.
To listen visit https://www.talkingteenagers.co.uk or stream on Apple Podcasts.

7) Daddy issues Podcast

This podcast is hosted by our very own tutor and actress Angharad George-Carey, who
through interviewing various entrepreneurs, media personalities, artists and politicians,
proves that absent fathers are by no means a hinderance to success. In fact she concludes in
many ways they can be the driving force! Recent interviewees include Candy Warhol, one of
Irelands leading drag acts ad host of Dragony Aunts on Comedy Central. Candy details what it was like struggling with her sexuality growing up and the love she feels for those that
helped her overcome adversity.
Providing a brilliant and sensitive insight to grief, vulnerability and expectations this podcast
is poignant and inspiring. This podcast is filled with such hard hitting yet touching stories
which stimulate incredibly insightful conversations.
To listen stream on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

8) The Motherkind Podcast

Hosted by Zoe Blaskey, this calming podcast is a welcomed relief from the stresses of
parenthood. With a focus on wellness, Blaskey speaks to some of the most respected
wellness teachers from around the world, discovering coping and calming tactics for all
ages. It includes episodes such as the secret to enriching your child’s emotional health and
how society fails Mothers.
An empowering podcast with a calming focus on wellbeing, this is perfect for mothers who
need a break from the constant trials of motherhood.
To listen visit https://www.motherkind.co/listen-1 or download on iTunes.

9) Mom and Dad are Fighting

This is made by an American publication Slade and is a brilliant podcast on parenting
children from toddlers to teenagers. It is honest, eye opening and covers incredibly relatable
issues. It covers a whole range of topics from bickering grandparents to acne to bonding
with your child. With a host of guests, this podcast really is both informative, smart and
funny.
It provides a gentle and funny reference point for parents and shares in everyday parental
triumphs and fails.
Listen on Apple Podcasts,

10) The Parent Hood

The Parent Hood by the bump class is hosted by Marina Fogle and Dr Chiara Hunt. It
provides simple answers to complex questions on everything from the importance of
teaching your child about diversity, to the importance of music in a noisy world. Discussions
are always topical and relevant, making this podcast a useful way of navigating modern day
parenting.
It brilliantly bridges the gap between the areas of parenting parents find intuitive and the
areas which come less naturally!
To listen go to https://play.acast.com/s/theparenthood or download on iTunes.