In this episode of the Dear Deidre podcast, Sally Land is joined by former JLS singer and TV personality Aston Merrygold and parenting expert and founder of Teen Tips Alicia Drummond to give advice on parenting dilemmas.

They’ll be addressing your letters on protecting your children against bullies, managing the stress from looking after two kids under three and consider how to navigate spending time with your children after a nasty relationship split.

Timestamps:

00:00: Sally introduces Aston and Alicia onto the podcast.

04:05: Aston and Alicia share the worst parenting advice that they have ever received.

06:40: Aston and Alicia share their biggest tip for combatting parenting guilt.

08:45: 1st letter, which comes from a man who is devastated as his ex wife has stopped all access to his children since he has found a new partner.

15:40: 2nd letter, which comes from a young mum who is overwhelmed with her two kids under three years old.

26:40: 3rd letter, which comes from a man who is worried about his son who is being bullied.

35:15: Aston and Alicia share their final piece of advice to parents who are struggling.

38:30: Goodbyes

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