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.

  1. 17h ago

    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

  2. Aug 13

    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

  3. Aug 6

    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

  4. Jul 30

    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

  5. Jul 23

    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

  6. Jul 9

    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

  7. Jun 25

    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

  8. Jun 11 ·  Bonus

    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

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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.