
Parenting 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 | Weekly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||

What happens when Anne’s lifelong best friend joins the podcast? Afif discovers just how much history he has missed, and a birth story somehow involves an offer to do the midwives’ hair. In this bonus episode, we welcome Martha Galvin, hairdresser, b... more
Would banning teenagers from social media make them safer? And what might we miss if we judge their online lives by screen time alone? This week on The Family Tribe, Afif and Anne explore teenagers, technology and the daily negotiations happening in ... more
Headlines about babies swallowing millions of plastic particles can make an ordinary bottle feed feel like a parenting mistake. So what does the research actually tell us?
In this episode of Baby Tribe Shorts, Afif and Anne explore microplastics in ... more
Weight-loss drugs are everywhere in the headlines. But what might they mean for our health beyond the number on the scales?
This week, Professor Afif EL-Khuffash and Dr Anne Doherty explore GLP-1 medicines and the research into their effects on the ... more
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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
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 😃
Balanced, evidence based information. Incredibly helium resource as a first time mum ❤️
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
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!
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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. Martha Galvin
2. Ellen Coyne
3. Divya Talwar
4. Breffini Anglim O'Regan
5. Aideen McQueen
6. Clare McKenna
7. Hilary McGann
8. Dr. David Coleman
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