Don't wake the baby!

Emma and Elliot

Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting life: sit with us in the blanket fort and join the discussion! We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences and explore how parenting has changed. A topical PodCraft, based in Yorkshire, hand-crafted by parents... Relax, enjoy, and be part of the community.

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S6 · E4
October 22 · 47 min
Halloween Special | Parents discuss autumnal activities with under 5s
It's pumpkin season! Relax with a cosy Autumn, October, & Halloween conversation for parents of babies and toddlers. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about: October traditions, autumnal food & drinks, arts & crafts, family Pumpkin picking, dressing up, cute over scary, Halloween parties, Christianity, trick-or-treating, and keeping children safe. We share our thoughts on Halloween, what we did growing up, the UK context, and how things have changed. Do you believe in ghosts? Do you like scary films? Do you do anything with your little ones at this time of year? Watch along with our pumpkin arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement Part of Elliot's portfolio of creative projects within THE SOUL SHELF a growing collection of little things to help you feel deeply alive again www.kairosmovement.org.uk/thesoulshelf/ Send us Fan Mail
S6 · E3
October 8 · 59 min
Crunchy TikTok Mums | Parents react to bad social media toddler tips
Do you get your parenting advice from Instagram or TikTok? We take a look for you to see if they are any good! This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about social media influencers, learn about the term 'crunchy', and react to a selection of good and bad parenting tips for babies, toddlers, and young children. Hear our hot takes on: Responding to bullying. Gentle Parenting. Sharing. Talking to toddlers. Screen time. Boundaries. Christian parenting on Instagram / TikTok. Anti-Vaxers. Toddler reins. Childcare, home education and privilege. Making the most of everyday with your baby, you'll miss it when it's gone... Do you 100% agree or 100% disagree? Or maybe, like us, these are nuanced conversations! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S6 · E2
September 24 · 49 min
Before They Know | Parents discuss body image & raising confident young girls
Navigating the complex topic of body positivity with little ones. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about how 'body talk' starts early: how girls are treated differently from birth, skinnytok, toddler clothes, predator & prey, sexualisation, unhelpful language, navigating food and dieting, impossible beauty standards, modelling body positivity as a mum, the changes since our upbringings in the 90s, today's toxic culture, celebrities and role models in kids' films & TV, strong female characters, our experience of having two girls, top tips for raising confident girls... and how all this relates to babies and toddlers, not just teenagers. It starts before they even know... We're not experts, just normal parents sharing our experiences. This is a conversation, and an insight into our thinking, not professional advice. Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S6 · E1
September 17 · 2 min
New series starting next week... | Parenting with babies & toddlers
Emma & Elliot are back in the blanket fort! It's time for our Series 6 trailer for Don't wake the baby! All new content, same old us, and a few surprises! Make sure you've got notifications turned on to catch new episodes every other Thursday. Unwind on sleepless nights with a wholesome mix of parenting stories, humour, and cosy conversation. Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Connect with us: Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening doing a craft or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part. Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E28
September 10 · 57 min
Rambling Off-Topic | Bonus parenting tangents, stories, and outtakes (Summer)
Extra baby & toddler stories. Join us in the editing room of the blanket fort for a bonus compilation episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out during the Summer of 2026. Plus interesting tangents and conversation from Emma, Elliot and some of our special guests that were cut from the main episodes because we'd gone off topic. And of course, all the silly humour and bloopers you've come to expect from us Thank you so much to all our listeners and those who've joined us during series 5! We really appreciate your support, and we'll be back with more content very soon... This is the last of our special summer episodes on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Including unreleased content and outtakes from a few of our June episodes, and extra conversation cut from the updates about experiences with our second child Past topics covered in this compilation: Toys, Scams, & Baby Products Montessori & Imaginative Play Eco-Conscious Parenting Summer Holidays Surviving Reception Sibling Differences Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Connect with us: Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E27
September 3 · 48 min
Disney, Harry Potter, Star Wars | Parents discuss sharing our passions with our kids
Throwback: All the fandoms! Introducing toddlers to our geeky interests. Films, TV shows, books, video games, board games, theatre or musicals? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about Harry Potter, Anime, Pixar, Disney, Lord of the Rings, Pokémon, Superheros, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Lego, musicals, live shows and so much more! What are you looking forward to doing with your toddler? Or send us a photo if you've dressed your baby in a cute outfit! Plus: chat about the experience with our second child and how it's different. This is part of our special summer season on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Enjoy these classics if you're not busy over the holidays, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from September! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Connect with us: Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E26
August 27 · 41 min
Honest Mum Milestones | Parents discuss significant memories & achievements
Throwback: Parenting milestones with special guest Anna! Leaving the house for the first time with your baby. Being honest about parenting challenges with babies and toddlers. This is the one where Emma and Elliot, along with the amazing Anna, discuss key parenting moments in the early days of having young children. What moments have been the most meaningful for you as a parent? Leaving the house for the first time. Having a day or night away from your baby for the first time. Returning to work. Successfully parenting by yourself with your children. Realising you're enjoying parenting, not just surviving. Eating with two hands for the first time. And being honest about our experiences on social media. Plus: chat about the experience with our second child and how it's different. This is part of our special summer season on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Enjoy these classics if you're not busy over the holidays, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from September! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Connect with us: Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E25
August 20 · 49 min
Summer Holidays | Parents discuss travelling with toddlers
Throwback: Travel nightmares and surviving with a baby or toddler when you're away on holiday - abroad or in the UK. Our summer holiday episode. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about family holidays with little ones and share their travel horror stories. Long car journeys, work trips, Disneyland Paris, and disastrous plane flights to remember! We discuss how holidays have changed, our experiences growing up, and adjusting to the challenges of being away from home when you're a parent of little kids. Do the rules go out the window? Where's the nearest Zoo? Is it just parenting in a new location? Plus: chat about the experience with our second child and how it's different. This is part of our special summer season on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Enjoy these classics if you're not busy over the holidays, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from September! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Connect with us: Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E24
August 13 · 41 min
Eco-Conscious Parenting | Parents discuss sustainability with babies & toddlers
Throwback: How to be more environmentally friendly when you have a baby or toddler? This is the one where Emma chats with special guest Fran (eco enthusiast and mum of three) about sustainability and trying to be environmentally conscious as a parent. With lots of great tips for reducing our carbon footprint, but also an encouragement not to feel guilty - you're probably already doing more than you realise! Cloth nappies, toys, food, clothes, energy, travel, second-hand, and much more... Looking at how we can include sustainability in our decision-making, even if it's only in small ways. Plus: chat about the experience with our second child and how it's different. This is part of our special summer season on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Enjoy these classics if you're not busy over the holidays, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from September! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Connect with us: Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E23
August 6 · 46 min
Montessori & Imaginative Play | Parents discuss toddler-led learning
Throwback: Montessori and Waldorf with babies and toddlers? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about: education styles, creative play, imagination, wooden toys, sensory trays, being inspired by Bluey, avoiding plastic toys and electronics, how nurseries have changed, and Montessori Primary Schools. Plus: chat about the experience with our second child and how it's different. This is part of our special summer season on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Enjoy these classics if you're not busy over the holidays, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from September! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Connect with us: Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E22
July 30 · 46 min
Toys, Scams, & Baby Products | Parents discuss unnecessary stuff for babies & toddlers
Throwback: Does society exploit new parents? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss consumerism, materialism, and capitalism. Being guilted into buying new and expensive items for your child, the scam of baby products, buying presents at birthdays and Christmas, toddler toys, and all the useless things that are marketed to parents. The challenge of wanting to buy less in a society that constantly wants us to buy more! Plus: chat about the experience with our second child and how it's different. This is part of our special summer season on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Enjoy these classics if you're not busy over the holidays, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from September! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Connect with us: Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E21
July 23 · 43 min
Baby Teeth | Parents discuss challenges of soothing a teething baby
Throwback: How do you cope when your baby is teething? This is the one where Emma and Elliot moan about the struggles and frustrations of toothy-pegs, first teeth, and sore gums. Biting fingers, symptoms, remedies, and tips (which mostly consist of Calpol). We can't claim this episode will help, but we chat about this relatable topic and the creature comforts that make us feel better. Plus: chat about the experience of teething with our second child and how it's different. This is part of our special summer season on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Enjoy these classics if you're not busy over the holidays, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from September! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Connect with us: Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E20
July 9 · 51 min
Sibling Differences | Parents compare first and second child personalities
How different can sisters be as babies or toddlers? The second child is just built differently... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about Lilly and Lola's personalities as babies and toddlers. Now we have two children: discussing the similarities and, more often, the differences. Looks as babies. Reaching milestones. Love of walking. Following rules. Making friends. And lots of Lola's antics and stories of chaos as a toddler. Is it just our children? Their personalities and genetics, or are these typical trends of how first and second children behave? Let us know! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E19
June 25 · 1 hr 2 min
Surviving Reception & Flexi-Schooling | Parents discuss the first year of school
How has the first year at primary school been for our 4-year-old and for us as parents? A two-part double episode: half on surviving reception, and half on our part-time homeschooling experience... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about school admin, making friends, after-school clubs, the challenges and progress, tips for surviving, the mums WhatsApp group, and stories from the first year of reception. In particular, how we've coped, and how Lilly has coped. Plus sharing our approach to Fridays, where we do part-time homeschooling (part-time before Compulsory School Age in the UK) and the activities we've done so far on our Flexi-schooling day off. How we've found it, what we've done, and whether we made the right decision? Have our plans for the future changed? Check out our previous episodes mentioned in the conversation: Starting Primary School | Parents discuss the transition from nursery to reception Part-Time School | Parents discuss Flexi-Schooling Plans ... Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E18
June 11 · 46 min
Bonus Bloopers | Parenting life, lost toys, routines, church, toddlers, funny stories, outtakes & more
Parenting "tangents" episode with bonus baby & toddler stories - Join Emma and Elliot for this special compilation of outtakes, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out, and a peek behind the scenes at all the bloopers and interruptions. Our 5th episode of this type, and usually a fan-favourite! Includes expanded stories about parenthood that we couldn't fit into the main episodes. A little compilation and look back at our conversations during 2026 so far... Enjoy! Clips come from the following episodes: - Walking, Talking, Learning | Parents discuss milestones with babies & toddlers - Mini Adventures | Parents discuss days out with toddlers - Are we raising our children Christian? | Parents discuss modelling our faith - Good Cop, Bad Cop | Parents discuss being the fun one vs strict one - A day in the life with two under 5s | Parents discuss daily routines - Wet Nappies to Dry Pants | Parents discuss potty training with under 2s Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby_podcast Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy conversation. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E17
May 28 · 50 min
Wet Nappies to Dry Pants | Parents discuss potty training with under 2s
Toilet Training from birth? Hear about our current progress with our baby weeing and pooing on the potty... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their second journey with Elimination Communication - the challenges, setbacks, and differences this time around with a second child, from potty training their firstborn! This isn't to show off, but to share a more unusual approach and experience. Lilly was out of nappies by 1 year old, did we manage the same with Lola? We share recommendations for products that worked (and didn't work) for us, and share some toddler fail stories from listeners... Listen to our previous episode on this topic here: Potty Training for Babies | Parents discuss Elimination Communication https://www.buzzsprout.com/2221235/episodes/14463956 (Season 2, episode 10) Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E16
April 23 · 1 hr 8 min
Parenting fails with babies & toddlers | Compilation of funny stories
A collection of our favourite "Parenting Achievements" from series 1-4 of our parenting podcast! A bonus episode packed full of funny stories and relatable moments for parents with babies and toddlers. Starting from when Lilly was 2, through to the birth of our second child, and up until Lilly turned 4 - take a journey with us through memory lane... Emma and Elliot chat about tantrums, parenting struggles, things that have gone wrong, funny moments with toddlers, the realities of having a newborn, accidents, relatable worries, those "we've all been there" situations, and more. Showcasing that we're not perfect parents! These short stories are from the opening segment of every episode. Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E15
April 16 · 55 min
A day in the life with two under 5s | Parents discuss daily routines
What did we do yesterday with our little ones? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about the specifics of an average day juggling small children, toddlers, life and work. A snapshot in time: we describe in detail the mundane aspects of everyday life, currently with two daughters aged 1 and 4 - morning routines, school run, messy eating, weekly rhythms, nursery, pick up, bath time, going to bed, and more. An insight into our lives as parents. What does an average day look like for you? Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E14
April 2 · 55 min
Good Cop, Bad Cop | Parents discuss being the fun one vs strict one
Are you the fun parent or the default parent? Roles, routines, and playing favourites with under 5s... This is the one where Emma and Elliot (Mum and Dad to a 1yr old and 4yr old) chat about their parenting styles with babies and toddlers. The classic "good cop, bad cop" dynamic in parenting; if we need it and if we expected to embody those roles. How it shows up when you have little ones, and why you always seem to end up as the favourite. From clingy mummy phases, being rejected as dad, and the default parent load, to setting boundaries, rules, and keeping routines on track, we share our experiences of trying to find the balance. Are there challenges to being the fun one? Are there any positives to being the strict one? Is it possible to swap roles? Do our parenting styles today reflect childhood influences from our own upbringings? Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail
S5 · E13
March 19 · 1 hr 1 min
Are we raising our children Christian? | Parents discuss modelling our faith & core values
An honest conversation about faith & spirituality as parents of babies & toddlers. This is the one where Emma and Elliot, as a husband and wife partnership, chat about our beliefs, our culture, our values, and how we navigate passing those onto our children. Which parts of our faith & spirituality do we hope to nurture with our kids, and how does it influence our parenting with babies and toddlers? We talk about church, god, other faiths, our upbringings, changing perspectives, storytelling, the bible, and how we are trying to pass on our values, even from a young age. We hope it's an accessible conversation, even if you're not a Christian or person of faith. We've tried to offer a balance of being positive and critical; hopeful and honest; embracing past experiences, change, doubt and uncertainty. Disclaimer: Obviously, we do go into some faith conversation in this episode. If that's not your thing, then that's absolutely fine. We don't speak for any church; it's just our perspective as Christians with a very liberal faith. We're not here to tell you what to believe! You do you. We're not experts or here to offer advice, just normal parents bumbling through, sharing our story and thoughts on this topic. Do you resonate? Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links, and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a part Send us Fan Mail

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