Don't wake the baby!

Emma and Elliot
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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.

  1. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    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

  2. Sep 3

    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

  3. Aug 27

    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

  4. Aug 20

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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.

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  • Creator
    Emma and Elliot
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Don't wake the baby!
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