Host Ellie Thompson welcomes GP and certified paediatric sleep consultant Francesca Brewer, founder of The Baby Sleep GP, to answer a question every parent asks: why is my baby not sleeping?

Drawing on 15+ years of medical experience, Francesca shares safe sleep guidelines, how to manage baby sleep during illness and after vaccinations, and the medical causes of poor sleep in infants and toddlers. The conversation also explores the impact of sleep deprivation on the mental health of children and parents, with practical steps to build calmer nights and healthier routines.

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For more information or to contact Dr Francesca Brewer, head to thebabysleepgp.com. Follow on Instagram @thebabysleepgp.

Reflux Checklist: Everything You Need To Help Your Baby Beat Reflux

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Louise Fox, a mother who has turned unimaginable personal loss into a powerful force for change. Louise’s son George was a bright, animal-loving 12-year-old when he began having headaches that were repeatedly dismissed as harmless. Eleven months later, he died from an aggressive brain tumour. In the years since, Louise has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Brain Tumour Research, supported the Tessa Jowell Foundation and co-founded the Angel Mums collective to improve paediatric palliative care. She’s now a leading voice in Brain Cancer Justice, a campaign demanding serious government investment and better care for brain cancer patients.

We’ll talk to Louise about how she and her family navigated those first terrifying weeks of misdiagnosis, what she learned about the shortcomings of current treatments and why she’s fighting to make genome sequencing and clinical trials available to every child with a brain tumour. We’ll hear about George’s character and the community of “Gorgeous George” supporters who’ve kept his memory alive, and ask Louise what policy changes she believes could help transform brain cancer from terminal to treatable.

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• Brain Cancer Justice
• Louise Fox
• Angel Mums
• Tessa Jowel Foundation

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ADHD in early childhood can be difficult to recognise, and many parents have questions about what’s typical behaviour and what might need further support. In this episode of the My Baba podcast, host Ellie Thompson speaks with Dr Sasha Hall, a Senior Educational Psychologist with over 19 years’ experience in the education system, about the early signs of ADHD in little ones, and the important role schools play in the diagnosis journey.

Dr Sasha Hall is a Senior Educational Psychologist with over 19 years of experience in the education system. She began her career as a nursery nurse before moving into primary teaching, later embarking on a professional doctorate in Education and Child Psychology in 2010. Sasha now divides her time between working as a Senior Educational Psychologist for a local authority and running her own private practice. Alongside this, she is the Lead Visitor for the HCPC and a guest lecturer and fieldwork tutor at several of London’s leading universities.

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Girls and friendships can be a challenging mix to navigate. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Holly Symons, a Clinical Psychologist, founder of Raising EQ®, and mother of two, to explore the challenges of friendships and how parents can best support their daughters Dr. Holly answers a wide range of questions and shares practical strategies to help children build meaningful, lasting connections.

Whether your daughter is feeling left out, facing friendship conflicts, or simply struggling to fit in, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and tools to guide them through.

This podcast episode on girls and friendship is sponsored by craftbuddyshop.com. Visit craftbuddyshop.com and get 10% off when you subscribe to their mailing list.

• Raising EQ Podcast: https://www.raising-eq.com/podcast
• Blog posts: https://www.raising-eq.com/blog
• Instagram: @raising_eq

When it comes to fertility in your 40s, the path to parenthood can feel overwhelming and, at times, isolating. That’s why we’re joined today by one of the UK’s leading voices in fertility care: Dr. Jyoti Taneja, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Avenues London.

In this episode, we’ll break down what women can realistically expect from IVF after 40. This will include success rates, treatment options, tests to consider, and what’s available through the NHS versus private clinics. We’ll also explore some of the biggest myths surrounding age and fertility, discuss donor egg options, and gain Dr. Jyoti’s perspective on hope, timing, and making informed, empowered decisions on this deeply personal journey.

Whether you’re just starting to explore IVF or looking for clarity after setbacks, this episode, 'IVF Over 40', is here to inform, encourage and support you.

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Kate Griggs is a powerhouse in the world of neurodiversity. As the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, she’s on a mission to help the world understand, value, and support dyslexic thinking—not as a disadvantage, but as a superpower.

She’s the author of two bestselling books, This Is This Is Dyslexia and Xtraordinary People and the host of the chart-topping podcast Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking, where she’s interviewed everyone from Sir Richard Branson to Erin Brockovich.

In this episode, Kate takes us back to the beginning of her own dyslexic journey—and shares what inspired her to launch a global movement. We talk about the outdated education system, how to nurture dyslexic strengths from a young age, and why ADHD, dyscalculia, and other forms of neurodiversity so often go hand in hand. She also shares the common traits she’s noticed in successful dyslexic thinkers and the one piece of advice she’d give her 7-year-old self.

If you’re a parent, teacher, or someone navigating neurodiversity yourself, this conversation is full of insight, warmth, and wisdom.

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• This Is Dyslexia
• Xtraordinary People

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My Baba founder Leonora is joined on the show by the Queen of Mum Hacks, Casey Major-Bunce.

Casey had a tough childhood and was diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. Her unique way of thinking and the creative life hacks she shares online has led her to stardom with over 700k Instagram followers and millions of views.

Casey is bringing out her first book 'The Big Book of Major Mum Hacks' and on this episode, she shares a few of her favourites.

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Abigail Derr from Young Lives v Cancer sits down with Jamie and Ellie Thompson to share their heart-wrenching yet powerful story, Billy the Brave: A Family Fight Against DIPG. In this episode, Jamie and Ellie open up about their son Billy’s diagnosis with DIPG, a terminal brain cancer, and the five-month battle that followed.

They discuss the first symptoms that raised alarm, the pivotal moment that took them to A&E on 7th November 2023, and the shattering reality of being told their son wouldn’t survive.

Together, they reflect on the challenges of radiotherapy, the emotional toll of steroids, and how they clung to hope amidst devastating blows.

This is a conversation about resilience, love, and raising awareness of DIPG—a fatal disease that's poorly understood, underfunded and under-researched.

Join us as we honour Billy the Brave and the Thompsons’ fight to make a difference as they launch Billy's Battalion and plan for their next fundraising event, Billy's Bash: A Family Funday.

To donate to Billy's Battalion, part of Abbie's Army, please click here.

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