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. 1D AGO

    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

    56 min

  2. MAR 19

    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

    1h 2m

  3. MAR 5

    Mini Adventures | Parents discuss days out with toddlers

    Weekends & daytrips with two under 5s? Things to do on a rainy day in Yorkshire... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their experiences of going on little outings with their 1 and 4 year old daughters. Including... The challenges of entertaining toddlers, kid-friendly attractions, packing the endless bags to juggling nap times, cafes, winter activities, and the difference between rural and city adventures. We vent our frustrations. Have a laugh. Share stories. And talk about how it is different now from when we were growing up. Plus, reveal all our (not so secret!) recommendations for places we visit in the Harrogate & North Yorkshire area. There's no expert advice or unique perspectives here! Just normal parents chatting about the details of everyday life. 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

    58 min

  4. FEB 26

    Interests of an almost 5 year old | Parents chat with daughter (feat. special guest Lilly)

    The adorable return of Lilly on the podcast! A very special episode where Emma and Elliot chat with their 4-year-old daughter, interviewing her about current interests and updates since she was last on the podcast 5 months ago. Including: Sisters, School, Disney, Lego, Wicked, a Christmas Panto, K-Pop Demon Hunters and much more... Discover the side story (pretend play happening in the background) of a toy doggy who refuses to eat his medicine! Recorded during Half Term, whilst Lilly was off school, with lots of laughs as she was in a silly mood!  Apologies, there is some microphone scuffling, thumps, and slightly reduced audio quality in places compared to normal. 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

    35 min

  5. JAN 22

    Walking, Talking, Learning | Parents discuss milestones with babies & toddlers

    Development progression in young children? Cognitive, social-emotional, language, and motor skills. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about developmental milestones, from smiling, sitting, crawling, waving, babbling, eating, social skills & playing to reading, writing and school academic progress. The influence of social media and the comparison to others. Worry over being behind. The difference between boys and girls. The experience of having siblings or being an only child. The impact of pregnancy, illness, or other factors on developmental progress in under 5s. 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

    56 min

  6. 12/16/2025 ·  BONUS

    BONUS | Christmas Compilation 2025 - Parenting with toddlers over the festive season

    Our Christmas Special! What are the challenges at Christmas with a baby or toddler? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss everything from nativity songs, presents, Elf on the Shelf, Father Christmas, traditions, Church and more. Updates on life as we approach Christmas with a 1 year old and a 4 year old, and a look back at some extracts from our 2023 and 2024 Christmas episodes: firstly with special guest Viki, and secondly chatting about faith, fairytales, and the Christmas story. What are the biggest challenges with toddlers at Christmas? Learn more about the show: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby_podcast Discuss with other parents in our WhatsApp Community Group Chat: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community/ Watch along with our arts and crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting, humour, and 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 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

    1h 2m

  7. 12/04/2025 ·  BONUS

    BONUS | Parents discuss babies & toddlers, funny stories, tangents, outtakes & more

    Another compilation of bloopers, tangents and more parenting stories - Join Emma and Elliot in the editing room of the PodCraft for a special, extra, bonus, silly episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out of the recent batch of conversations. Plus interesting tangents that we physically couldn't fit into the main episodes. A little extra chit chat to tide you over Thank you so much to all our listeners and those who joined us during 2025! We appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed the show! New episodes are coming soon... Connect with us: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ Watch along with all our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Share with us your parenting tips, stories and experiences: www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby_podcast Discuss with other parents in our WhatsApp Listeners Community: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/community/ Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting, humour, and 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 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

    31 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    Five Minutes Peace | Parents discuss overstimulation with babies & toddlers

    Coping with clingy babies, sensory overload, chatty toddlers, and needing a break... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about the overstimulation of noise, touch, and emotion when you have two children under 5. How to find a few minutes of peace from incessant crying, from kids being all over you, from toddlers only wanting mum for everything... the guilt of needing some space from the ones you love. Including conversation about gentle parenting, mum guilt, bodies, being the favourite parent, escaping the house, and top tips for dealing with sensory overload as a parent. 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

    56 min
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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
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Don't wake the baby!
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