Mix 92.6’s The Parents' Show

07/10/2025

Coming up on Thursday 9th October at 7:00 pm on
International Families and The Munch Club
Tonight, we’re talking about International families, and by that we mean households where the adult couple or parents come from different countries and cultures. Lydia is joined by Beth Kivelä, Associate Solicitor at Rayden Solicitors , sponsors of The Parents’ Show, to talk about the considerations, whether you’re getting married, moving from country to country or separating.

Beth, who herself has an international household, being English with a Finnish husband, explains how there are so many things to consider at all stages of family life, from exotic ‘destination’ marriages, residency arrangements and even taking children on holiday singly as a parent while the other parents stays home. It’s bound to be a fascinating interview for all parents and couples on the road to marriage and parenthood.

In part two, Lydia talks to Slu McGrory, who runs Healthy Opportunities , a perinatal specialist company supporting families from conception all the way through pregnancy and birth up to baby’s first birthday with lots of different services, antenatal education, a sling library, doula support and overnight care and breastfeeding support.

Her latest venture is The Munch Club, a group-orientated club for new parents learning to wean their babies onto solids. She tells Lydia about the benefits of learning to move babies onto more solid foods when several parents are doing it together in one venue.

That’s this Thursday at 7pm and next Sunday at 8pm on 92.6FM, DAB+, online at https://mix926.com and on your smartspeaker.

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors

Tonight, we’re talking about International families, and by that we mean households where the adult couple or parents come from ... Read more

06/10/2025

This Thursday on The Parents' Show on , we’re talking about International families, and by that we mean households where the adult couple or parents come from different countries and cultures. Lydia is joined by Beth Kivelä, Associate Solicitor at , sponsors of The Parents’ Show, to talk about the considerations, whether you’re getting married, moving from country to country or separating.

Beth, who herself has an international household, being English with a Finnish husband, explains how there are so many things to consider at all stages of family life, from exotic ‘destination’ marriages, residency arrangements and even taking children on holiday singly as a parent while the other parents stays home. It’s bound to be a fascinating interview for all parents and couples on the road to marriage and parenthood.

In part two, Lydia talks to Slu McGrory, who runs , a perinatal specialist company supporting families from conception all the way through pregnancy and birth up to baby's first birthday with lots of different services, antenatal education, a sling library, doula support and overnight care and breastfeeding support.

Her latest venture is The Munch Club, a group-orientated club for new parents moving to wean their babies onto solids. She tells Lydia about the benefits of learning to move babies onto more solid foods when several parents are doing it together in one venue.

That’s this Thursday at 7pm and next Sunday at 8pm on 92.6FM, DAB+, online at https://mix926.com and on your smartspeaker.

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by

30/09/2025

On this week’s Parents’ Show on Mix 92.6 , Lydia speaks to Nicole Green, who is the Fundraising and Engagement Manager at Essex and Hertfordshire and branch of Young Lives versus Cancer Young Lives vs Cancer

Nicole talks about the support that they can give to these young people at such a desperate time, and how people can get involved to help raise funds or volunteer, and how they were aiming to raise funds for Septembers Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness month.

In part two, Vivien meets Paul Symes, Headteacher at Aldwickbury School, in the third instalment of our Talking Heads feature.

Paul tells Vivien about the school, their plans for expansion and how they help their student achieve the best results.

That’s this Thursday at 7pm and next Sunday at 8pm on 92.6FM, DAB+, online at https://mix926.com and on your smartspeaker.

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors

24/09/2025

On This week's Parents' Show on Mix 92.6, Lydia meets up with Trusha Solankee, a birth and postpartum Doula. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577776487898

Trusha explains what a Doula does, how she helps pregnant women with support through the birthing process and after the birth.

Then we hear from our new reporter, Marcus O'Shaughnessy as he 'shines a light' on Hertfordshire with information on family days out and the creative arts. This week, he visits Hertfordshire Zoo.

In Part 2, Lydia talks to Noa Mozes from our sponsors Rayden Solicitorss about 'The Get', a formal document that is part of the divorce process under Jewish law, and how if can effect the future lives of married Jewish couples who are undergoing separation and divorce.

That's this Thursday at 7pm and again on Sunday at 8pm on 92.6FM, DAB+, online at https://mix926.com and on your smartspeaker.

The Parents' Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors

10/09/2025

Coming up on Thursday 11th September at 7:00 pm on Mix 92.6
The Parents’ Show is back from its Summer Holidays, and we’re talking women and girls in STEM, drama for tots and collaborative law.

After our usual summer break (well, we are also parents, you know), we’re back and kicking off the new season with another episode about women and girls in STEM (or Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths to give the acronym its full title).

Vivien speaks to Michelle McDowell MBE, about her career in construction, her inspiration and journey, and some of the most memorable projects on which she as worked (which include the restoration of the Houses of Parliament and the refurbishment of the Royal Albert Hall!). Vivien asked Michelle when we might expect the ratio of men to women in engineering to be 50/50.

Mix Morning’s Elly hosted Zara Gooder, who has just launched Drama Tots UK St Albans & Harpenden , which is taking place at the Trestle Arts Centre in St Albans on Wednesdays and The Harpenden Trust Halls on a Thursday. Zara talks about her own dramatic background and role as a TV Producer and the inspiration to show young children the joy of drama.

In part two, some regular contributors from our sponsors Rayden Solicitors , Lehna Gardiner and Bhini Phagura, join Lydia in the studio to talk about Collaborative Law, one of the new accepted Alternative Dispute Resolution options for divorce.

That’s this Thursday at 7pm and Sunday at 8pm on 92.6FM, on DAB+, online at mix926.com and on your smartspeaker.

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors.

After our usual summer break (well, we are also parents, you know), we’re back and kicking off the new season ... Read more

13/08/2025

Mini Mozart has curated a series of live online summer sessions for subscribers to access wherever they are in the world. Designed to tackle typical challenges faced by parents, the sessions will be hosted by leading experts. As part of the programme, our very own Jennifer Moore, a Partner in our Hampstead office, will be hosting a live webinar on Family Law and Finances. The webinar is at 10am on 21st August.

To sign up click here:
https://tinyurl.com/Mini-Mozart-Summer-Programme

02/08/2025

Coming up on Thursday 7th August at 7:00 pm on
Talking new mums, surrogacy Law in the UK and sport for peace
This week on The Parents’ Show, Vivien talks to Izzy Judd (a musician and mum of three) and Georgina Sturmer of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) about some new research published by Censuswide, about which we’re calling ‘the mother load’, the pressures on new mums.

It’s also National Surrogacy Week, and we rewind to an interview Lydia had last year with Jodie Moore, an Associate Solicitor from our sponsors Rayden Solicitors, who explained some of the intricacies and legal aspects of surrogacy, and it’s a fascinating interview.

In part two, we speak to Paul Davis, a sports coach about how sport is a developmental aid for young people.

Paul runs the Paul Davis Fencing Academy , and he tells Vivien about his academy and how they instill honour and respect in their students.

That’s this Thursday Sunday at 7pm and next Sunday at 8pm on 92.6FM, DAB+, online at mix926.com and on your smartspeaker.

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors.

This week on The Parents’ Show, Vivien talks to Izzy Judd (a musician and mum of three) and Georgina Sturmer ... Read more

01/08/2025

Coming up on Sunday 3rd August at 6:00 pm on
Your eco ideas for fun school holiday activities
It’s school summer holidays and, for a lot of us, that’s 6 weeks of trying to drag bored kids away from screens whilst thinking of other stuff they can do that doesn’t cost a fortune.

So in this week’s Environment Matters Amanda Yorwerth has put together your ideas for holiday activities many of which are free to do and use the opportunity the summer holidays give for kids to get out into nature, learn a sustainable skill or try a new way of getting around that doesn’t involve a car.

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25/07/2025

Congratulations to our sponsors Rayden Solicitors on your 20th Anniversary!

Thank you for your continued support of The Parents’ Show on Mix 92.6

16/07/2025

Coming up on Thursday 17th July at 7:00 pm on
Singing teaching explained, females in STEM and accessible play
On this week’s Parents’ Show, Lydia and our new presenter Clare Rickard are joined by Charlotte West, who is a singing teacher at Hertfordshire Music Service .

Charlotte explains what a typical singing lesson involves – it’s not just ‘singing’) , how she believes anyone can learn to sing, how to look after your voice and how environment, your mood, personal medications and well-being affects the quality of your singing. Charlotte also explains where to look if your child is interested in more professional singing coaching.

In the second part of the show, Lydia meets up with Parisa Reza, who has recently finished a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Energy Conversion and another Masters in Research. Paris talks about what inspired her interests in engineering, the opportunities for women in her home country and what initiatives she believes would benefit more females joining STEM subjects in the future. Parisa will begin studying for her Doctorate this year in Mechanical Engineering.

Finally, Helen Dodd from Exeter University, joins Lydia to talk about the lack of accessibility to play areas for disabled children.

That’s this Thursday at 7pm and next Sunday at 8pm on 92.6FM, DAB+, online at mix926.com and on your smartspeaker.

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors

On this week’s Parents’ Show, Lydia and Clare are joined by Charlotte West, who is a singing teacher at Hertfordshire ... Read more

15/07/2025

Coming up on Thursday 17th July at 7:00 pm on Mix 92.6
Singing teaching explained, females in STEM and accessible play
On this week’s Parents’ Show, Lydia and Clare are joined by Charlotte West, who is a singing teacher at Hertfordshire Music Service .

Charlotte explains what a typical singing lesson involves – it’s not just ‘singing’) , how she believes anyone can learn to sing, how to look after your voice and how environment, your mood, personal medications and well-being affects the quality of your singing. Charlotte also explains where to look if your child is interested in more professional singing coaching.

In the second part of the show, Lydia meets up with Parisa Reza, who has recently finished a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Energy Conversion and another Masters in Research. Paris talks about what inspired her interests in engineering, the opportunities for women in her home country and what initiatives she believes would benefit more females joining STEM subjects in the future. Parisa will begin studying for her Doctorate this year in Mechanical Engineering.

Finally, Helen Dodd from Exeter University, joins Lydia to talk about the lack of accessibility to play areas for disabled children.

That’s this Thursday at 7pm and next Sunday at 8pm on 92.6FM, DAB+, online at mix926.com and on your smartspeaker.

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors

On this week’s Parents’ Show, Lydia and Clare are joined by Charlotte West, who is a singing teacher at Hertfordshire ... Read more

06/07/2025

If you missed our interview marking Deaf Awareness Week with Lesley Reeves-Costi, co-Head at Heathlands School for deaf children in St Albans, you can watch it here

Vivien Glass from the Parent's Show on Mix 92.6 talks to Lesley Reeves-Costi, co-head of Heathlands School for the Deaf in St Albans to mark Deaf Awareness W...