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. 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 a text

    56 min
  2. 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 a text

    1h 2m
  3. 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 a text

    31 min
  4. 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 a text

    56 min
  5. 10/30/2025

    Cold & Flu Season | Parents discuss surviving sickness with young children

    Tips for coping with illness when you have babies or toddlers... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat (mostly moan) about having colds and the family all coming down with a sickness bug. A surprisingly funny & silly episode, despite the lovely topic! The challenges of parenting through illness, all the extra washing, how it affects our kids, sleep, being off school & work, worrying about your baby's health, trips to the hospital - and all that fun stuff! Plus advice and suggestions for how to survive, shortcuts, tips, favourite comfort food and more. Previous episodes mentioned in the podcast: Illness Central | Parents discuss nursery and childcare Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Find resources, info, links to our WhatsApp Community and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ 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 a text

    56 min
  6. 10/16/2025

    Dairy-Free BLW | Parents discuss weaning with a cow's milk allergy (CMPA)

    Baby-Led Weaning when your child has allergies. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their journey with Lola so far with solid foods. Specifically, around a soy allergy and cow's milk protein allergy. Discussing the difference with weaning a second child, top tips for allergies, the challenges, eating out, recommended dairy-free brands, foods, and recipes that worked for us. Sharing our story - but let us know your experiences, struggles or tips! Previous food episodes mentioned in the podcast: Picky Eaters | Parents discuss toddler food preferences Sweet Potato | Parents discuss baby-led weaning CMPA allergy journey: Medical Drama | Parents share their struggles with a poorly baby Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Facebook Group Community Find resources, info, links to WhatsApp and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ 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 a text

    52 min
  7. 10/02/2025

    Starting Primary School | Parents discuss the transition from nursery to reception

    How have the first weeks at school been for our 4-year-old and for us as parents? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about adapting to the new routine of school, how it's different from nursery, the challenges and joys, tips and advice for a smooth transition, graduating pre-school, and stories from the first days and weeks 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 day off. Have you heard the rumour? It's our best episode yet!! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Facebook Group Community Find resources, info, links and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ 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 a text

    1h 6m
  8. 09/25/2025

    Parents chat with 4 year old daughter | What is your favourite...? (with special guest Lilly)

    A super special fun episode with the debut of Lilly on the podcast! This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat with their 4-year-old daughter, and she ends up taking over the conversation and interviewing us about all sorts of things - getting a bit carried away. Lots of laughing as she was in a silly mood! And so we have this conversation recorded, and we thought we'd share it for you to enjoy... Apologies, there is some microphone scuffling, thumps, and slightly reduced audio quality compared to normal. Lilly was very eager to hold the microphone at all points and swing it around! Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Engage with us directly on Instagram Facebook Group Chat Community Find resources, info, links and more on our website: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/ 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 a text

    35 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.