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Pah Pah and Ma Ma
An escape by boat, pirates, prejudice and a “strength that lies within”
Just ask mum
My mum’s letter to me! Namulanta’s mum, Dorcas, is back with a letter to share
Perfect match
Matchmakers, a fake engagement ring and love; welcome to the marriage game. #DearDaughter
Faith in you
The best of both worlds? One new baby, two religions and parents trying to figure it out
Seize the day
“I never want to disappoint someone.” The pitfalls of people-pleasing
Fly bird, fly
“Learn something bigger.” Nkule wants her daughter to discover life beyond her home town
The confidence of a cockroach
“Jump off the dumpster of doubt!” Comedian Tumi Morake on challenging her fear of failure
Empty arms
Deborah writes to her daughter Sibby, who was stillborn. This episode discusses baby loss
Birds and bees
“Nothing is off limits.” Daisy on how she will talk to her daughter about sex
I left for you
Raquel left her children to work abroad, so she could give them a better life
Growing pains
Teenage conflict, pushing boundaries and the unexpected letter. #DearDaughter
Coming soon: Season 2
Back on 27 February, with more stories, and more of your letters for daughters everywhere
Your dad, my dad
Marian’s dad left when she was young. Now she’s giving her daughter a “most special gift”
Healing letters
The 'Queen of Letters', Isabel Allende, on writing, processing grief and a full garage
Kids? No pressure
You don’t need to give me a grandchild. Simone promises it will be up to her daughter
Kindness: My superpower
The generosity of others helped Monique rebuild her life
I’m not fine
Why are women expected to endure pain in silence?
Spend some, save some
Talking to children about money can be awkward, but it’s important to start young
Grandma’s gift
Follow your dreams - but remember your roots
Without mum
The challenges of parenting as a widower
Generation gap
How to give advice people will actually listen to.
Making friends
The Scummy Mummies on friendship, bullying and embracing the chaos of parenting
On apples and trees
Turning into your mother can be a joy and a trial
Keep growing, always change
Celebrating how kids change as they grow
Trying to conceive
A letter to a daughter who doesn’t exist yet
You are wanted
It’s a girl! Bucking the trend of wanting a son
Dear son
“Fly the plane”, volunteer, and keep asking why
Finding love: Dear Daughter live in Nairobi
How to approach dating. Tips and laughs in our first ever live show, in Nairobi, Kenya
Holding on to love: Dear Daughter live
Disastrous dates and how to make a relationship last. It's our second live show in Kenya
Bonus: The Documentary
Other people’s children - the mothers who leave their own families behind
Coming soon: Season 3
We’re back! Season 3 starts March 1