Hacking Parenthood

Mariella Frostrup and guests debate the complex realities of parenting in today's BritainRaising kids is a tricky business. We all want to do the best for our little darlings, but what exactly is 'best'? As the parenting wars escalate, and politicians and childcare gurus lock horns over the right way to bring up our children, Mariella Frostrup provides some much-needed perspective. In these 11 episodes from the long-running BBC radio show Bringing Up Britain, she explores the dilemmas of 21st Century parenting, talking to ordinary families and a panel of guest experts to try and make sense of some big parenting questions. Can you boost your child's IQ? How do we help children feel happy? What's the best way to break bad news? And why is it so difficult to talk to kids about sex?Whether you're looking for an alternative to yelling at children to get them to do what you want, wondering how to teach them about the value of money or battling with them over their bedrooms, help is here. From dealing with anxiety and aggression to helping kids make friends and become independent, Mariella and her guests have got the topic covered, offering advice, insight and a range of diverse views to guide you through the parenting labyrinth. Presented by Mariella FrostrupEdited by Philip SellarsEpisodesHow to Help Children Feel HappyWith Stella Duffy, Katharine Hill, Cristina Odone, Professor Stephen ScottProduced by Mohini PatelFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 July 2017Shouting at ChildrenWith Jennie Bristow, Sue Gerhardt, Professor Stephen ScottProduced by Sarah TaylorFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 8 April 2009Boosting Your Child's IQWith Sue Palmer, Dr Stuart Richie, Dr Sophie von Stumm, Hilary WilceProduced by Sarah BowenFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2 September 2015Bedrooms and BattlegroundsWith Professor Russell Foster, Dr Sian Lincoln, Dr Pat Spungin, Simon WilliamsProduced by Emma KingsleyFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 September 2012Money MattersWith Dr Esther Dermott, Anna Foster, Dr Elizabeth Kilbey, Dr Rajiv PrabhakaProduced by Emma KingsleyFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 15 January 2014Breaking Bad NewsWith Erica Brown, Dr Cynthia Carter, Dr Aric Sigman, Jed SmithProduced by Sarah TaylorFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 6 October 2010Birds, Bees and BlushesWith Reg Bailey, Simon Blake, Viviane Green, Dr Jan MacvarishProduced by Erin RileyFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21 December 2011Butting Out and Letting GoWith Dr Terri Apter, Dr Helene Guldberg, Deborah Orr, Matt WhymanProduced by Erin RileyFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4 January 2012Dealing with AggressionWith Laverne Antrobus, Jane Griffiths, Seamus Oates, Tim Samuels, Debra SpencerProduced by Julia JohnsonFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 July 2018The Fiendish World of FriendshipWith Lydia Hartland-Rowe, Anna-May Mangan, Dr Sally Marlow, Liz RobinsonProduced by Philly BeaumontFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 13 August 2018Generation AnxiousWith Professor Tamsin Ford, Jane Caro, Tim Gill, Dr Kathy WestonProduced by Katy TakatsukiFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 11 July 2019