Afternoons with Helen Farmer

As research suggests singing could improve lung health, we meet three experts who're feeling the benefits of music.
Plus, we talk financial planning for uncertain times, how families and teaching assistants are helping each other through homeschool challenges, and we find out about a new, exam-free GCSE...
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Some view it as a toy, some as a tool, but what's inarguable is that it's become a sensory sensation. Adam the OT joins Helen to explain the furore.
Plus, we discuss repatriation - and why home often doesn't feel the same for returning expats.
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Your home is often your biggest commitment, so when circumstances change, it can feel overwhelming. From rent renewals to off-plan investments, we put your questions to property lawyer Scott Hutton.
Plus, Heather Harries joins us with advice for families facing exam cancellations, and we discuss cosmeticorexia with Dr Natalia Spierings.
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From food to hospitality to the arts, today's episode of Afternoons with Helen Farmer is all about shining a spotlight on the local leaders putting their hearts and souls into helping their industries thrive through adversity..
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Between work, homeschool and doomscrolling, many of us are moving less and worrying more right now. Dr Shef joins us to explain why that's a concern - and what we can do about it.
We also talk small business support - and shout out to some of the UAE's SMEs. And we mark World Autism Day with a teacher turned psychologist who understands the true impact both in and out of the classroom...
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