Working mums & dads | Parents discuss balancing full time jobs with raising kids

Have you taken your children to the theatre, to see musicals, a concert, ballet, or a kids' show? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about The Wiggles: what we enjoy as parents and taking a baby & toddler to various stage shows, inlcuding conversation about... The Bluey Live Show, Musicals at Disneyland Paris, a performance for children by Northern Ballet, In the Night Garden live show, and of course The Wiggles UK tour! Some top tips from us on taking under 5s to see shows. Plus tangents on our favourite Wiggles songs, shows we saw as kids, future plans, and general chit-chat about the theatre.Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFacebook Group Chat CommunityFind 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 partSend us a text

Welcome back to the blanket fort! It's time to unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting, humour, and crafting.All new content, same old us, and a few surprises! Make sure you've got notifications turned on to catch new episodes every other Thursday. We can't wait to share it with you all! Here's a taster and a reminder of what we are about.Upcoming topics include: The Wiggles and taking toddlers to live shows | Dairy-free Baby-led weaning | Parenting through constant illness | Starting School in reception | and so much more!Follow us on YouTube to watch our arts & crafts (making a return for this series!):www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastDo you have a funny baby or toddler story? Connect with us on Instagram to contribute, see behind-the-scenes, and get previews of what's coming up:www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby_podcast/Join our group chat for parents in our Facebook Listeners Community:www.facebook.com/groups/dontwakethebabyLearn about our project, find resources for parents, and more:www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/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

Returning to work after a baby, our jobs, work-life balance, working from home... This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss maternity and paternity leave, fitting in work around a baby and toddler, and failing at having a healthy work-life balance. Have things changed from the 90s? Are you a stay-at-home parent? How do you find time for the full-time job that is parenting!?This is part of our summer throwback to our past episodes from 2 years ago, re-edited and re-released for 2025. Enjoy these classic conversations if you're not busy over the summer, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from SeptemberIf you prefer to watch along on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFacebook Group Chat CommunityFind 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 partSend us a text

Multibirth vs only child... sharing childhood stories of being an identical quadruplet! This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss the differences in experience between being a quadruplet and being an only child - and how it affects our parenting today. What are some of the pros and cons of having a large family? And the pros and cons of not having siblings? This is part of our summer throwback to our past episodes from 2 years ago, re-edited and re-released for 2025. Enjoy these classic conversations if you're not busy over the summer, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from SeptemberIf you prefer to watch along on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFacebook Group Chat CommunityFind 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 partSend us a text

We had a baby during the pandemic... This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss getting married, pregnancy, and having a newborn during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how the UK lockdown affected those with preschool-age children. How did you find parenting in lockdown? Did it have some positives for toddlers and parents? This is part of our summer throwback to our past episodes from 2 years ago, re-edited and re-released for 2025. Enjoy these classic conversations if you're not busy over the summer, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from SeptemberIf you prefer to watch along on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFacebook Group Chat CommunityFind 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 partSend us a text

What's your little ones' favourite food? This is the one where Emma and Elliot talk all things tasty! Yum yum... Meal times, beige food, eating habits, setting a good example, failing to eat healthily, and sharing our experience. Have you given in to sugar? Are you a sweet or a savoury person? We just share our story, and have a good moan about the challenges... We don't claim to have any advice or answers!This is part of our summer throwback to our past episodes from 2 years ago, re-edited and re-released for 2025. Enjoy these classic conversations if you're not busy over the summer, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from SeptemberIf you prefer to watch along on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFacebook Group Chat CommunityFind 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 partSend us a text

Gender roles: Does society want fathers to be involved in parenting? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about mum & dad roles in parenting today, the challenges, and bucking gender stereotypes. How things have changed from the 90s, pet peeves, and sharing our story of trying to share responsibilities 50/50 - Do you follow typical gender roles? What is your experience of being a father today?This is part of our summer throwback to our past episodes from 2 years ago, re-edited and re-released for 2025. Enjoy these classic conversations if you're not busy over the summer, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from SeptemberIf you prefer to watch along on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFacebook Group Chat CommunityFind 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 partSend us a text

Surviving on a lack of sleep with babies and toddlers... The one where Emma and Elliot chat about funny sleep-deprivation stories, hallucinations, grumpy husbands, differences between a first child and having two children; will you ever sleep again? Let's grumble together about our collective lack of sleep... How much sleep do you get with your baby, toddler or child? Do you have a sleep-deprived story? We don't have answers or solutions, just sharing our experiences.This is part of our summer throwback to our past episodes from 2 years ago, re-edited and re-released for 2025. Enjoy these classic conversations if you're not busy over the summer, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from SeptemberIf you prefer to watch along on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastEngage with us directly on InstagramFacebook Group Chat CommunityFind 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 partSend us a text

It's another fan-favourite "tangents" episode with bonus baby & toddler stories - Join Emma and Elliot for this special episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out, and a peek behind the scenes at all the bloopers and interruptions. Plus interesting tangents and expanded stories about parenthood that we couldn't fit into the main episodes. A little compilation and look back at our conversations during 2025, including some updates on what to expect over the summer!Thank you so much to everyone who listens and engages with us, particularly if you've joined us for every episode in Series 4. We appreciate your support and hope you've enjoyed this series! We'll be back, starting next week with some summer specials, and then all-new content in September...Website:www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/Watch along on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastShare with us your parenting tips, stories and experiences:www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby_podcastConnect and discuss with other parents over in our Listeners Community:www.facebook.com/groups/dontwakethebabyUnwind 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

Is being a mum or a dad your only identity? Exploring how we change as people in parenthood. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about past hobbies, things we've lost along the way, adapting to struggles & the relentless busy stress of life, finding time for ourselves, taking up new hobbies, accepting things are different, and the spirituality of parenting. Some deep honesty and fun stories... discussing the positives and negatives. Particularly referencing our recent holidays: a week in the South of France with Emma's sisters, and a weekend in a cabin by a lake in the UK for Elliot's 30th birthday (pictures on our Instagram!)If you prefer to watch along on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastEngage with us on InstagramFacebook Group Chat CommunityFind resources, info, links and more on our website:www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/For Elliot's creative faith projects, such as Disney Church, see here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/digital-revolution/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 partSend us a text