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CBeebies Parenting

Katie Thistleton, Isaac Borquaye

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led parenting advice show focused on preschoolers, typically pairing recognizable parent-facing personalities with clinicians, authors, academics, creators, and practical specialists. Credible pitches include child-health professionals, parenting and child-development experts, family-travel specialists, parenting authors, parent creators, and family-oriented entertainers with relevant personal experience; booking difficulty is medium because the show combines accessible expertise with established media profiles.

Metrics

Episodes: 72

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast.support@bbc.co.uk

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Host

Katie Thistleton - British broadcaster, presenter, author, and mental-health advocate known for work across BBC youth, family, and wellbeing programming.

Isaac Borquaye - British rapper, broadcaster, and presenter professionally known as Guvna B, with experience in music, youth engagement, and family-focused broadcasting.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Clinicians and child-development specialists with practical expertise; authors, academics, travel specialists, parenting creators, and recognizable entertainers or public figures with relevant family experience.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Television or broadcast appearances, Professional clinical or academic expertise, Recognized online or public profile, Relevant experience as a parent

Recent Guest Discussions

Wijnand van Tilburg - The Psychology Of Boredom And Its Potential Benefits For Children And Parents.

Dr Punam Krishan - Parental And Childhood Boredom, Unstructured Play, And Family Wellbeing.

Dr Oscar Duke - Parental Judgement And Navigating Expectations Of Parenting.

Nadia Finer - Helping Children Approach Shyness And Build Confidence.

Sara Pascoe - Shyness And Confidence In Children And Adults.

Recent Topics

Parenting, Preschoolers, Child Development, Family Health, Parent Support

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
CBeebies Parenting
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Download: A parent’s guide to consent and boundaries

October 09, 2026

How can parents introduce young children to the concept of consent? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore how everyday moments can help children understand personal boundaries and recognise those of others.Charlie Hedges shares how she encourages her four-year-old daughter to express when she feels uncomfortable. Child and educational psychologist Dr Ahmar Ferguson offers advice on how to have age appropriate conversations with small children about personal space and why it's important to resp...

Download: Helping children navigate friendships

October 03, 2026

How can parents support children through the highs and lows of friendship? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore when to offer guidance and when to stand back.Comedian and author of Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Adventure, Cariad Lloyd shares how her two children approach friendships differently and reflects on feeling like an outsider.Educational and child psychologist Dr Sasha Hall explains how friendships develop and how parents can encourage the skills children need to build them. With...

Download: How to raise curious kids

September 26, 2026

Why is the sky blue? Why do I have to brush my teeth? Why, why, why? If you've ever been on the receiving end of an endless stream of questions from your child, you'll know that curiosity seems to come naturally. Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore where that curiosity comes from and how parents can help it flourish.They're joined by comedian, Peep Show star and Taskmaster contestant Isy Suttie, who shares how curiosity and creativity shape life with her two children.Plus, developmental psyc...

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Frequently asked questions

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CBeebies Parenting
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How do I get in touch with CBeebies Parenting?

CBeebies Parenting is hosted by Katie Thistleton and Isaac Borquaye. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for CBeebies Parenting?

The publicly listed email for CBeebies Parenting: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does CBeebies Parenting have?

Podseeker estimates CBeebies Parenting reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for CBeebies Parenting?

CBeebies Parenting typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Clinicians and child-development specialists with practical expertise; authors, academics, travel specialists, parenting creators, and recognizable entertainers or public figures with relevant family experience. Common among recent guests: Published books; Television or broadcast appearances; Professional clinical or academic expertise. Recent guests include Wijnand van Tilburg, Dr Punam Krishan, and Dr Oscar Duke.

How hard is it to get booked on CBeebies Parenting?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does CBeebies Parenting cover?

Recent episodes cover Parenting, Preschoolers, Child Development, Family Health, and Parent Support. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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