Let’s be honest: when it comes to raising kids, we’re all just trying to survive.

Whether you’re drowning in advice about “gentle parenting” or just trying to get through the day, you are not alone. Our recent research confirmed what we already suspected: parental guilt is endemic, and unrealistic social media perfectionism has only made things worse. In fact, 40% of parents frequently experience feelings of parental guilt, and 21% feel it constantly, every single day.

But parents are tired of the lectures.  A massive 83% of parents said they would actively engage with raw, funny, or chaotic “confessional” moments from real parents, and searches for “parenting humour” have skyrocketed by 650% over the last year. Am I A Bad Parent? is our answer to that call.

Am I a Bad Parent? is a no-nonsense, relatable new podcast where celebrity parents laugh, cry, and vent about the chaotic reality of raising kids. The goal of the show is simple: to make viewers laugh, feel more positive, and realise they are not alone on this journey.

Meet Your Host

We couldn’t think of a better host to steer the chat than reality star and influencer Charlotte Dawson. As a mum to three kids, Charlotte is well-known for her honest, unfiltered, and hilarious opinions on parenting.

What to Expect

Forget the boring interviews. Each episode is packed with high energy and hilarious segments, including:

• Anonymous Confessions: Guests give their opinions on anonymously submitted parenting confessions delivered via our very own Am I A Bad Parent? baby monitor.

• Role Play: Charlotte and her guests demonstrate how they would handle wild parenting scenarios.

• Parenting Trends: We ask our guests for their honest opinions on viral and classic parenting trends.

• Ask the Next Parent: Each guest answers a question left by the previous guest, and then leaves a new one for whoever is up next.

• The Verdict: At the end of the show, Charlotte officially presents the guest with a certificate declaring them not a bad parent.

An Incredible Celebrity Lineup We have a massive lineup of guests bringing their good humor and relatable honesty to the studio.

• Episode 1 kicks off with Love Island icon Olivia Bowen, sharing her thoughts on homeschooling kids, babymoons, and how she’d react if her kids wanted to go on reality TV.

• Upcoming episodes feature Love Island legends Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey, Josh James, Ollie and Gareth Locke, Maeva D’Ascanio and James Taylor, Mariam Musa, and Rachel Parris.

The 8-part series will be released weekly, with each episode running for 30 to 45 minutes. You can catch the video episodes on our YouTube Channel, posted in collaboration with OK!, or listen to the audio versions on Spotify and Apple Music.

Tune in, have a laugh, and remind yourself: you’re doing just fine.

Interested in partnering with us?

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, explore the Media Pack and reach out to Ben Crooks at ben.crooks@reachplc.com.