For Koko

Three mums, new and old letters - the beginning of a handbook to life

• 24 mins

Thongs and eyebrows

Underwear, razors and teenage angst. The perils of trying to fit in and be noticed

• 22 mins

'Wife material'

Under pressure to tie the knot? Elle says, “Everyone is praying for me to get married”

• 25 mins

Self-defence guy

Robin advises his daughter to be “prepared for anything”

• 22 mins

Pah Pah and Ma Ma

An escape by boat, pirates, prejudice and a “strength that lies within”

• 23 mins

Just ask mum

My mum’s letter to me! Namulanta’s mum, Dorcas, is back with a letter to share

• 25 mins

Perfect match

Matchmakers, a fake engagement ring and love; welcome to the marriage game. #DearDaughter

• 23 mins

Faith in you

The best of both worlds? One new baby, two religions and parents trying to figure it out

• 24 mins

Seize the day

“I never want to disappoint someone.” The pitfalls of people-pleasing

• 23 mins

Fly bird, fly

“Learn something bigger.” Nkule wants her daughter to discover life beyond her home town

• 23 mins

The confidence of a cockroach

“Jump off the dumpster of doubt!” Comedian Tumi Morake on challenging her fear of failure

• 26 mins

Empty arms

Deborah writes to her daughter Sibby, who was stillborn. This episode discusses baby loss

• 30 mins

Birds and bees

“Nothing is off limits.” Daisy on how she will talk to her daughter about sex

• 23 mins

I left for you

Raquel left her children to work abroad, so she could give them a better life

• 25 mins

Growing pains

Teenage conflict, pushing boundaries and the unexpected letter. #DearDaughter

• 22 mins

Coming soon: Season 2

Back on 27 February, with more stories, and more of your letters for daughters everywhere

• 3 mins

Your dad, my dad

Marian’s dad left when she was young. Now she’s giving her daughter a “most special gift”

• 27 mins

Healing letters

The 'Queen of Letters', Isabel Allende, on writing, processing grief and a full garage

• 27 mins

Kids? No pressure

You don’t need to give me a grandchild. Simone promises it will be up to her daughter

• 25 mins

Kindness: My superpower

The generosity of others helped Monique rebuild her life

• 26 mins

I’m not fine

Why are women expected to endure pain in silence?

• 24 mins

Spend some, save some

Talking to children about money can be awkward, but it’s important to start young

• 23 mins

Grandma’s gift

Follow your dreams - but remember your roots

• 27 mins

Without mum

The challenges of parenting as a widower

• 26 mins

Generation gap

How to give advice people will actually listen to.

• 22 mins

Making friends

The Scummy Mummies on friendship, bullying and embracing the chaos of parenting

• 21 mins

On apples and trees

Turning into your mother can be a joy and a trial

• 24 mins

Keep growing, always change

Celebrating how kids change as they grow

• 20 mins

Trying to conceive

A letter to a daughter who doesn’t exist yet

• 23 mins

You are wanted

It’s a girl! Bucking the trend of wanting a son

• 22 mins