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Living / 3 September, 2026 / Ellie Thompson If you grew up in the era of the Nintendo Wii, you'll probably remember the novelty of suddenly having to get off the sofa to play a video game. Fast-forward a couple of decades and Nex Playground takes that idea considerably further, swapping controllers altogether for one very simple concept: your body is the controller.

Interviews / 3 September, 2026 / My Baba Why do people have affairs, and is infidelity ever as simple as one person being in the wrong? In this episode of My Baba's Parental Control podcast, Ellie Thompson sits down with presenter, relationship expert and counsellor Anna Williamson, host of the hit podcast The Affair.

My Baba Measure / 2 September, 2026 / Ellie Thompson As families get back into the school routine, the Graco Turn2Me DLX makes every journey simpler, safer and more comfortable. Available at Kiddies Kingdom for just £150, this 360° rotating car seat is designed to grow with your little one from 40 to 105cm (birth to approximately 4 years).

Food / 2 September, 2026 / Ellie Thompson Make two meals in one with this easy Thai-inspired recipe. Roasted succulent chicken thighs in a Thai green curry sauce are served with sticky jasmine rice and plenty of fresh coriander.

Living / 2 September, 2026 / Ellie Thompson A baby carrier needs to do two seemingly simple things very well: keep your baby snug and supported, and remain comfortable for the person carrying them. BabyBjörn's latest launch has been designed to do both while making it a little easier to get out of the house with a newborn. Meet Baby Carrier Hold, BabyBjörn's completely new carrier designed for babies from birth to around 18 months, with comfort, simplicity and everyday practicality at its heart.

Living / 2 September, 2026 / My Baba A parenting icon gets a beautiful new beginning. This September, BabyBjörn launches Bouncer Begin. This is the latest evolution of the Swedish brand's much-loved baby bouncer, designed to soothe, support and grow with babies from their very first days. A parenting icon gets a beautiful new beginning.

Parenting / 31 August, 2026 / My Baba If you've ever watched the clock while your baby slept, tracked nap data as though your life depended on it or worried that one rubbish nap might derail the entire night, you are most definitely not alone. The world of the baby sleep routine can feel surprisingly high stakes.

Parenting / 28 August, 2026 / Christina Walter Going back to work doesn't mean you have to stop breastfeeding. With a little planning and the right support, many mums continue breastfeeding while working. Whether you're heading back to the office, working shifts or returning to the classroom, there are ways to make expressing and feeding fit around your day. From planning when to pump and storing breast milk to choosing comfortable nursing clothes, a few simple changes can make things much easier.

Roustabout Theatre brings David McKee's much-loved classic Not Now, Bernard to the stage in a wildly funny new family adaptation, touring the UK from September 2026 to February 2027. Meet Bernard, who has found a monster in the back garden, but his mum and dad are far too busy to notice. When Bernard tries to befriend the monster himself, things don't quite go to plan.

Parenting / 26 August, 2026 / Ellie Thompson Would banning social media for under-16s protect our children, or simply drive their online lives further underground? As debate around children's access to social media continues, Ellie Thompson welcomes Child and Educational Psychologist Dr Emily Crosby to the Parental Control podcast to look beyond the headlines and explore what social media is really doing to young minds.