CBeebies Debuts Parenting Offer

CBeebies Parenting has launched online to offer caregivers up-to-date expert advice, support and other content on all things parenting to offer support during early years.

Other content available through the CBeebies Parenting initiative includes the Parenting Helpline podcast hosted by celebrity parents Holly Bagan-Blyth and Charlie Hedges, a digital-first extension to CBeebies House hosted by Evie Pickerill, the new preschool magazine show Playtime Towers and more.

The Parenting Helpline podcast, produced by Bite Your Tongue Productions, gives parents the chance to ask questions and get help with their dilemmas from a new expert each week.

“As a mum to a toddler, I know how overwhelming it can be trying to find the right answers when everything is so new,” Hagan-Blyth said. “What I love about our podcast is that it’s honest, down-to-Earth and packed with expert advice, but it still feels like you’re chatting with friends. Whether you’re dealing with toddler tantrums or sleep struggles, this podcast is here to help.”

Hedges commented, “We’re all just doing our best as parents, and sometimes it helps to know you’re not alone. With Parenting Helpline, we get to ask real questions from real parents and speak to brilliant experts who give clear, practical advice. It’s all about making life a little bit easier and reminding each other that we’re in this together, and I’m so excited it’s part of this brand new CBeebies Parenting offer which will no doubt help tons of parents on the wild and wonderful journey of parenting!”

Curated themed collections of CBeebies content is accessible on the CBeebies Parenting website, including an audio collection aimed at helping parents with routines and settling their kids for sleep.

“We know parents and carers love the support they get from CBeebies as a safe space for their small children to learn through play,” said Patricia Hidalgo, director of “And we also know becoming a parent can be an overwhelming time when it comes to finding the right advice. So, we wanted to help parents and carers to find expert advice and support in one place right from when they are parents to be, right through to when their little ones are starting school, we have everything they need to build the virtual village it takes to raise a child.”

In Septemer, a digital extension to CBeebies House will become available as part of CBeebies Parenting. The studio-based show will include songs, stories and activities. It will be shown on the CBeebies YouTube channel and BBC iPlayer.

“I am absolutely thrilled and delighted to be joining CBeebies House with special appearances where I will play ‘what’s in the box’ games for the little ones and their grown-ups watching with them, to explore sensory qualities and fire-up imaginative play,” commented Baroness Floella Benjamin. “It’s going to be so wonderfully exciting and adventurous creating home-grown, educational and inspirational children’s content for a whole new generation.”

CBeebies Parenting will also feature Beddybyes, a new animation narrated by Dawn French that is designed to help children and their parents navigate the journey toward bedtime. It is created and produced by JAM Media.

Also as part of the CBeebies Parenting initiative, the new modern magazine show Playtime Towers celebrates imaginative play combined with education content for 2- to 4-year-olds. It is made by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions.