A day in the life with two under 5s | Parents discuss daily routines

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_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFind 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/communityUnwind 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 partSend us Fan Mail

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_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFind 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/communityUnwind 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 partSend us Fan Mail

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_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFind 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/communityUnwind 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 partSend us Fan Mail

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_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFind 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/communityUnwind 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 partSend us Fan Mail

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_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFind 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/communityUnwind 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 partSend us Fan Mail

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_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFind 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/communityUnwind 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 partSend us Fan Mail

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_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFind 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/communityUnwind 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 partSend us Fan Mail

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_podcastDiscuss 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_podcastUnwind 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

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 overThank 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_podcastShare with us your parenting tips, stories and experiences:www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby_podcastDiscuss 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

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_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFind 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/communityUnwind 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 partSend us Fan Mail