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Parental Control

My Baba
ADHD
Grief
Body Image
Social Media
Education
Family Travel
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Parenting
Primary To Secondary School Transition
DIPG
Gut Health
Joe Wicks
Picture News
Marriage
Hormones
Christmas
Eating Disorders
Diet Culture
Immunotherapy
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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... more

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Latest Episodes

Every year in England, thousands of bright, capable kids sit down to take their GCSE English and maths exams — and fail. Not because they don't know the material. Not because they haven't worked hard. But because the exam itself only tests one narrow... more

Why do so many women reach their 30s and 40s feeling more critical of their bodies than ever before?

In this honest and thought-provoking episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson sits down with eating disorder specialist and author Elle Mace to ... more

What is it like to dedicate your career to finding a cure for one of the deadliest childhood cancers?

In this deeply personal episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson sits down with Dr Ashley Vardon, an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer at the Uni... more

If you've ever found yourself shouting over something small, only to be overwhelmed with guilt moments later, you're far from alone.

In this episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson is joined by award-winning journalist and author Lauren Novak t... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Vardon
Pediatric oncology registrar and NIHR academic clinical lecturer
University of Birmingham / Birmingham Children's Hospital
Episode: Can We Change The Future of DIPG? A Conversation With Dr Ashley Vardon
Lauren Novak
Award-winning journalist and author of Meltdown
Author of Meltdown
Episode: Mum Rage: You Are Not Bad For Getting Mad
Georgina Vass
Relationship and sex therapist with 15+ years of experience
Independent practitioner
Episode: Relationships, Sex & Intimacy After Having Kids
Elle Mace
Eating disorder expert, coach, and author
Episode: Why Are Children Worrying About Their Bodies So Young?
Katharine Radice
Education expert
Episode: Starting Secondary School: How To Help Your Child Feel Confident And Ready
Andy Day
TV presenter, author, musician; frontman of Andy and the Odd Socks
Andy Day Productions / Andy and the Odd Socks
Episode: Andy Day On Dinosaurs, Dad Life & Rock 'n' Roll
Dr. Olivia Kessel
Medical doctor, neurodiversity advocate, author of Kids Beyond the Label
Independent/Author
Episode: ADHD, Homework Battles & Medication Myths: What Parents Need To Know
Katie Harrison
Founder of Picture News
Picture News
Episode: Joe Wicks Is Back In Schools! Picture News On The Big School Workout
Jen Carr
The Travel Mum, family travel expert
The Travel Mum community
Episode: The Travel Mum's Guide To Stress-Free Travel With Kids

Hosts

Leonora Bamford
Founder of My Baba and host of Parental Control; frequent speaker on parenting, safety online, and family wellbeing.
Ellie Thompson
Co-host and host introducing guests; long-standing partner in discussing parenting from education, health, and lifestyle angles.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Highly recommended

    Leonora's podcast is highly recommended and she interviews some amazing guests. I really enjoyed the "Why We Should Stop Nagging Our Children And Consider a Different Approach To Discipline" interview. I learnt a lot from parent coach Katherine Sellery. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helen R Thompson
    Australia5 years ago
  • Really enjoyed this...

    Really insightful podcast for parents with children of all ages, will definitely be taking on board Lizzies sugar advice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trevthomas
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Ideal for commuting

    I listen to this on the way to work - very informative and engaging! Can’t wait for the next episode 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elloeeeee
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Great podcast.

    Super insightful about hidden sugars, will definitely be using Lizzie’s after school snack advice! ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christina_walter
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • So interesting

    Listening to Lizzie talk about sugar, loved her recipe recommendations too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LHM43
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Feedback highlights the show's relevance for busy families and its balanced, empathetic tone.
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Mum Rage: You Are Not Bad For Getting Mad
Q: What practical steps can listeners take when they feel anger rising?
Move the anger through the body safely, communicate the feelings to the people involved, repair relationships afterward, and resist the default parenting pattern that assigns all tasks to one parent.
Mum Rage: You Are Not Bad For Getting Mad
Q: What is mum rage and how do you distinguish it from ordinary frustration?
Mum rage is anger that builds up over time due to unmet needs like sleep, mental load, and hormones, and it can signal underlying issues such as anxiety or depression rather than being a simple temper moment.
Can We Change The Future of DIPG? A Conversation With Dr Ashley Vardon
Q: What are the main barriers to bringing these therapies to all patients, and how could funding help?
Barriers include high costs, limited commercial incentives due to small patient populations, and long regulatory timelines. Increased funding can accelerate research, enable larger parallel studies, and support trial infrastructure so that promising therapies can be evaluated more quickly and safely.
Fran Amber On Manifesting Abundance, Motherhood, And A Mortage-Free Life
Q: How did the manifesting journey begin and lead to pivotal outcomes like finding a husband and paying off a mortgage?
The guest explains that long-term, consistent practice, vivid specificity in intentions, and turning desires into daily actions created opportunities; she emphasizes not relying on luck but using the Law of Attraction with concrete steps and persistence.
Why Is My Baby Not Sleeping? The Baby Sleep GP Reveals All
Q: What are the non-negotiables for healthy sleep habits?
A safe sleep environment, darkness or minimal noise, a cool room, consistent bedtime routines, age-appropriate daytime schedules, and limited screens before bed.

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A monthly show focused on parenting challenges, practical tips, and family wellbeing, featuring experts and high-profile guests who speak to modern parenthood. Topics often center on relationships and intimacy after kids, children's health and wellbeing, education transitions, exam stress, ADHD and neurodiversity, family travel, fitness for busy parents, and skincare and self-care for caregivers. Episodes tend to blend personal stories with research-backed guidance, offering actionable takeaways for busy households. The format often pairs a seasoned host with guests who are practitioners, authors, or media figures, creating a reliable resource for listeners seeking balanced, empathetic guidance on everyday parenting and personal growth.

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Recent guests on Parental Control include:

1. Ashley Vardon
2. Lauren Novak
3. Georgina Vass
4. Elle Mace
5. Katharine Radice
6. Andy Day
7. Dr. Olivia Kessel
8. Katie Harrison

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