Mix 92.6’s The Parents' Show

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.

Tune in on FM, DAB or on your smart speaker 6pm Sunday/7pm Wednesday

It’s school summer holidays and, for a lot of us, that’s 6 weeks of trying to drag bored kids away ... Read more

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...

06/07/2025

Coming up on Sunday 6th July at 8:00 pm on Mix 92.6

Talking Heads – Redbourne Primary, and careers in Law
On this week’s Parents’ Show, Vivien is joined by Emma Fenn, Head of Redbourn Primary School for the second in our series ‘Talking Heads’, where we get to find out how our local Head Teachers feel about their school, what they bring to the school and what their downtime involves.

In the second part, Lydia is joined by Emma Smith from our sponsors Rayden Solicitors , who will explain where to start if your teenager has an interest in entering the Legal profession.

Finally, Catherine Newley from St Albans Museums, joined Mix Mornings’ Nick Hazell to tell us about what’s happening at the museums over the summer.

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

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors

On this week’s Parents’ Show, Vivien is joined by Emma Fenn, Head of Redbourn Primary School for the second in ... Read more

24/06/2025

Coming up on Sunday 29th June at 8:00 pm on Mix 92.6
Foster Carers needed in Hertfordshire

This week’s Parents’ Show is all about fostering, and Hertfordshire, like the rest of the UK is in a fostering crisis and urgently needs more foster carers to give young people a safe and loving home. There are currently over 1000 adopted children and only 400 foster homes.

In part 2, Lydia talks to Grete Lund, Service Manager at the Fostering Service of Hertfordshire County Council, who explains how interested families can apply to become foster carers, remuneration and support and what sort of training is available.

First though, Lydia speaks to John, who with his wife has been a foster carer for many years and believes it is his true vocation. This is a very moving interview.

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

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors

This week’s Parents’ Show is all about fostering, and Hertfordshire, like the rest of the UK is in a fostering ... Read more

13/06/2025

This week’s Parents’ Show on kicks off a new series we’re calling Talking Heads, where we interview the Headteachers from our local schools to find out makes them and their schools tick.

Our first guest is Andy Ford, from St George’s School in Harpenden. Andy talks to Vivien Glass about his career, his beliefs, his methods, school life and what he hopes for the future of the school.

In part 2, Lydia is joined by Marcus O’Shaughnessy, of Imaginative Reaction, a curated collection of art of all styles including music. Marcus talks to Lydia about how he became an art curator, what it means and how he has taken on the role of helping all type of people explore their creative side.

Marcus is inviting children from 4-16 to take part in the Young Creatives Art Competition, which will take place at Burston Garden Centre in St Albans on August 3rd. There are many categories but the overall theme is “Our Creative Roots”, exploring themes of nature, growth, community, and imagination. You can register here and there will be plenty for the family to see and do on the day.

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

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors

03/06/2025

Coming up on Thursday 5th June at 7:00 pm on
The FA Respect code of Conduct and tips on dealing with neurodivergent children
This week on the Parents’ Show, the main subject is Respect.

Steve Maker, head of Hertfordshire FA’s Football & Investment, joins Vivien to talk about the Respect Code of Conduct toolkit that the Football Association are promoting, designed to support clubs and grass-roots football recognise the role it plays in setting positive environments and experiences for participants in the game.

In part two, Lydia catches up with our regular neurodivergence expert Karen Hannan with more tips on dealing with our neurodivergent children.

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

The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors.

This week on the Parents’ Show, the main subject is Respect. Steve Maker, head of Hertfordshire FA’s Football & Investment, ... Read more

30/05/2025

Coming up on Sunday 1st June at 7:00 pm on
Bouche à Oreille: discovering LYFEL… it’s all in French!
In this week’s show, our guests are Valérie Sistac et Hélène Clamens. They founded Lyfel – Lycée Français en Ligne and talk to us about this unique online school for French expat kids in a promotional interview. We also talk francophone literature with our expert Pierre and share our selection of outings in Herts and beyond. It’s all in French. So tune in Sunday 1st June at 7pm!

Cette semaine nos invitées sont Valérie Sistac et Hélène Clamens, fondatrices de Lyfel. Dans un publi-reportage, elles nous font découvrir cet établissement unique au service de l’éducation des enfants français expatriés. On voyage également dans la galaxie littéraire francophone avec la sélection de Pierre ‘La menace’ de Niko Tackian et ‘La guerre par d’autres moyens’ de Karine Tuil. Sans oublier les sorties sympas dans le coin pour les francophones et les francophiles. Ouvrez vos oreilles dimanche 1er juin à 19h !

Sponsor Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori

In this week’s show, our guests are Valérie Sistac et Hélène Clamens. They founded Lyfel – Lycée Français en Ligne ... Read more