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27/05/2010

With Jenni Murray. Child psychologist Oliver James on his latest advice for parents.

Presented by Jenni Murray.
Child psychologist Oliver James discusses his latest advice for parents. Can analysis and practical strategies help or do they result in more pressure on parents who may already feel beleaguered and guilt-ridden.

As football fans gear up for the World Cup, police forces are preparing for an increase in levels of domestic violence. We look at research that links sporting events with violence in the home and discuss what tactics police are adopting to prevent it.

Broadcaster John Suchet talks about why he kept his wife's dementia secret from all but a close circle and about accepting her eventual move into a care home.

Bosnian music duo Amira and Merima Kljuco play live and discuss the urban folk music of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Thu 27 May 2010 10:00
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Chapters

  • Dementia: John Suchet

    John Suchet on the reluctant decision to move his wife Bonnie into a care home. He talks to Jenni about the dementia that 'stole' his wife.

    Duration: 09:11

  • Amira and Merima Kljuco

    Bosnian music duo Amira and Merima Kljuco’s latest album Zumra is based on the Balkan tradition of sevdah.

    Duration: 09:49

  • The World Cup & Domestic Violence

    Jenni is joined by Deputy Chief Constable of Gwent, Carmel Napier, ACPO’s lead on domestic abuse and Jane Keeper from the charity Refuge.

    Duration: 07:45

  • Tamasin Day-Lewis: Chickpea soup

    Sally Williams met Tamasin Day Lewis in her Somerset kitchen where Chickpea soup was on the menu.

    Duration: 04:45

  • Oliver James on Parenting

    Jenni is joined by Oliver James and Justine Roberts, co-founder of Mumsnet.

    Duration: 10:03

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  • Thu 27 May 2010 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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