The Family Tribe
Afif El-Khuffash & Anne DohertyParenting doesn’t come with a manual — but The Family Tribe is here to be part of the village that helps you through it.
Hosted by husband-and-wife medical experts Dr Afif El Khuffash and Dr Anne Doherty, The Family Tribeoffers honest, evidence-based advice for parents and guardians of children from newborns right through to teenagers. Bringing together more than 40 years of combined clinical expe... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 160 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||
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We spend plenty of time worrying about children’s screen time. But what happens when the adults are the ones reaching for their phones?
Following our recent Family Tribe discussion about children and technology, Afif and Anne turn their attention to... more
Why can pregnancy leave you utterly exhausted before there is even a visible bump? How does your body adapt to support a growing baby? And why might your favourite shoes never fit quite the same way again?
This week on The Family Tribe, Prof Afif EL... more
Afif and Anne examine a new Swedish study of almost 3.7 million people exploring associations between diagnosed congenital infections, autism and intellectual disability.
They explain what TORCH infections are, why comparing siblings strengthens the... more
Can you feel incredibly lucky to be a mother and still admit that it’s hard?
Afif travels to Galway for an honest, funny and moving conversation with Síle Seoige about motherhood at 38 and 42, miscarriage, and the anxiety of pregnancy after loss. Sí... more
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- A godsend
I absolutely adore this podcast. As a new mum to a 4 week old baby who unfortunately was very sick at 1 week old and had to be admitted to hospital, I’ve spent countless sleepless nights desperately trawling the internet for info or reassurance, I feel incredibly grateful to have access to such a quality source of information for free and to be able to trust it’s not more TikTok experts or people selling false promises and bogus products preying on vulnerable new parents. Thank you Afif and Anne... more
Apple Podcasts5ElPodzo
Ireland5 months ago - Super podcast
Thanks guys I love this podcast. Feel really lucky to have access to the expertise of two Irish based consultants. You provide evidence based information in a relaxed format with lovely personal snippets from your own parenting experience! Particularly love your recent pod with Coleman. Super!
Thanks so much for all you do,
Catherine ( new mum) and a pharmacist 😃
Apple Podcasts5KittyLon27Ireland7 months ago - Excellent resource for new parents
Balanced, evidence based information. Incredibly helium resource as a first time mum ❤️
Apple Podcasts5MaryO.!Ireland9 months ago - Cows milk protein allergy
Thank you so much for this wonderful, evidence-based podcast with relevant and topical information eagerly sought by new and experienced parents alike! Even for experienced healthcare providers in the maternal-infant field. I am a nurse practitioner hospitalist in the Mother Baby Unit at Mount Sinai in Toronto. We used to work together, Afif, when I was an LC in the postnatal clinic. So nice to find this resource!
Eva Rutherford, NP
Apple Podcasts5Eva R NP
Canada9 months ago - Highly recommend
This podcast is fantastic and full of the most helpful information. All new parents struggle at some stage or another and the topics covered are great; they certainly brought me peace of mind when I was up at 2am wondering if I’m alone and doing things right! I also took my daughter to Afif for her 6 week check up after she was born and he was brilliant. Everyone should give this a listen!
Apple Podcasts5Wondermamma22Irelanda year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #130 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #199 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Ireland/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Apple Podcasts | #34 |  Argentina/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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What is The Family Tribe about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A practical, evidence-based show aimed at expectant parents and caregivers, featuring two physician-hosts who discuss pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and infant health with clinical insight and real-world perspective. Episodes cover topics from pain relief in pregnancy and newborn care to parenting challenges, sleep, and safety, often featuring guest experts to provide deeper clinical context. The tone mixes expert guidance with relatable anecdotes, aiming to demystify complex topics and help families make informed decisions without judgment. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on safety, evidence-based guidance, and access to specialized knowledge through guest clinicians and researchers. The format tends to be short, actiona... more
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Recent guests on The Family Tribe include:
1. Síle Seoige
2. Dylan McKenna
3. Martha Galvin
4. Ellen Coyne
5. Divya Talwar
6. Breffini Anglim O'Regan
7. Aideen McQueen
8. Clare McKenna
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