Best Quadruplets Podcasts (2025)

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Growing up as an identical quadruplet | Parents discuss pros & cons of having siblings 49:02

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9h ago49:02

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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 hav…

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From Zero to Quads: A Wild Ride Through Quadruplets, Meltdowns & Massive Love - Taylah Tudehope-Glachan 1:04:29

9d ago1:04:29

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Before the chaos, she was Taylah — now she’s a powerhouse mum come accidental influencer with quadruplets with an eye-watering 14 million (and counting!) views online - authentically sharing her journey. In this episode, we dive into that moment she and Sean found out, her wild birth story, the real-life rollercoaster of raising quads in the spotli…

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Born during COVID-19 | Parents discuss lockdown pregnancy and baby 41:43

6d ago41:43

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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 …

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Picky Eaters | Parents discuss toddler food preferences 42:17

13d ago42:17

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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…

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Every Twin or Multiples Mum Needs-To-Know - The Body and Mind-Saving Physio Insights (Whether Recent Mum or Not!) 57:16

16d ago57:16

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In this episode of the Hey There Thrivival podcast, host Emily Haigh interviews Jo Murdoch, a highly accredited pelvic health physio and multi-location physio owner who is also studying medicine and raising two daughters. They discuss the complexities of the female body, particularly during and after pregnancy, and emphasise the significance of pre…

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Involved Dads | Parents discuss navigating the modern gender split 43:50

21d ago43:50

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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 rol…

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Sleepless Nights | Parents discuss managing extreme tiredness 34:49

28d ago34:49

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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 bab…

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Breastfeeding: Can You Breastfeed Twins, When to Prepare and Why, Weaning and So Much More! 37:21

28d ago37:21

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Your all-things breastfeeding, step-by-step, need to knows episode. When to prepare - in pregnancy or after birth and why? Can you breastfeed twins - is it possible? Days zero-plus, weaning, how partners can best support, her expert advice on the best products or services, as well as Emily's own personal story on becoming an unexpected mum to 5, af…

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Behind the Scenes | Parenting fails, ramblings, baby interruptions, bonus stories, outtakes & more 44:43

1M ago44:43

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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 episod…

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Identity Shift | Parents discuss rediscovering yourself after having children 38:18

2M ago38:18

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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 spirituali…

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An OBGYN's Role & Insights: Twin Pregnancy, Delivery, Postpartum Plus Partner Tips 40:56

2M ago40:56

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This weeks episode focuses on educating you on your medical team, led by an Obstetrician Gynaecologist (or OBGYN if you're based in America). If you're a new parent, expecting twins, triplets or multiples - our expert guest Dr. Sarah Lyons has delivered not only single babies, but also twins (including mine) and a few sets of triplets! Dr. Lyons is…

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New Dad or Partner: Top Parenting Tips, Navigating Pregnancy and Beyond - with Brendan Smith 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Are you a partner or dad looking to learn top parenting tips from other dads and partners? Perhaps you have one and just found out twins are on the way! Todays guest is Brendan Smith, a dad of 3. First, he had and his wife Christie, had their son Oscar, then surprise they got lucky with twin girls! Brendan shares his insights on what it’s like to b…

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Mum Chat | Identical Quadruplet sisters discuss parenting (feat. Becky & Kirsty) 49:54

2M ago49:54

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What's your parenting style? Bonus holiday episode! This is the one where two of Emma's sisters join the conversation, and the three mums chat about being parents and share funny toddler stories. Big thanks to our special guests this week: Rebecca Bani and Kirsty Small. The three sisters discuss: who is the strictest mum? What's the weirdest thing …

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Pass the Parcel | Parents discuss children's birthday parties 54:08

3M ago54:08

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What's your ideal party? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about birthdays, from babies to toddlers—a fun topic fresh on their minds with Lilly just turning 4. They discuss games, party bags, cakes, different approaches, cost, presents, and what we did at ages 1, 2, 3, and 4. Plus, we share a poo fail story, birthday anecdotes from our chi…

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Baby Phase Survival | Parents discuss the journey to 6 months 53:26

3M ago53:26

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Getting through the first 6 months with a baby - we made it! This is the one where Emma and Elliot look back at how daily life has been in this phase of parenthood... How it is different this time around with a second child: sleep, feeding, mental health, schedules, funny stories, messy house, challenges, teething, relationships, work/life balance.…

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Expecting or New Twin or Multiples Parents? Don't Miss A Twin Mums Insights: What to Expect, Partners & Product Tips - with Gaby Pinget 36:49

3M ago36:49

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Expecting twin or multiple babies, recent parents of twins or intrigued by what it's like to have >2 in one go? Wondering what the pregnancy, symptoms, postpartum and new parent journey might look like? Are you a partner, friend or family member hunting for top support tips and key product and gift ideas? Then today's episode is for you! Gaby Pinge…

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First Words | Parents discuss speech development from babies to pre-school 56:16

4M ago56:16

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Learning to talk and sharing our experience with our chatting little human. This is the one where Emma (professional linguist) and Elliot chat about chatting... Encouraging first words, mimicking, tips for speech development, nursery rhymes, reading, funny stories, clips of Lilly talking, challenges when your toddler can understand words, speech mi…

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Top New Parent Money Need to Knows with Betsy Westcott, Finances Expert 36:08

4M ago36:08

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Want to be set up to thrive and have less pressure on your finances and family? Betsy is an expert with all the proven insights, easy to understand steps on what helps families best thrive in parenthood. Having worked in banking, private wealth, fintech and as a regular guest on national television including the Morning Show - this is an episode no…

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Low PAPP-A | What you need to know about PAPP-A during pregnancy 49:53

5M ago49:53

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What is Low PAPP-A (Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A) and how does it affect pregnancy? Slightly different episode this week. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their journey with a high-risk pregnancy and Emma details the specifics of Low PAPP-A for those with low levels and are worried about what it means. There's a lack of cle…

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Screen Time | Parents discuss the positive influence of Bluey 43:08

5M ago43:08

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Our big Bluey episode! A one-sided rebuttal to the common criticism of screens with under 5s... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their favourite Australian TV show with their toddler, top Bluey characters & episodes, and stories of how Bluey has had a positive impact on parenting with a 3 year old. Bandit being a great dad role mode…

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Welcome to Hey There Thrivival: Twins & Parenthood - The Why Behind The Show 1:36

5M ago1:36

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Why make a twins, parenting, health and wellness podcast? Here's a video on the 'why' behind the Hey There Thrivival Podcast. You can expect a modern - step by step guide, the latest research, with other twin parents, top experts covering pregnancy, preparing your relationship, finances, preparing, skin, bump, bust, symptom management, HG, celebrat…

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Midnight Snack Diet | Parents discuss the challenges of staying healthy 44:40

6M ago44:40

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Running on snacks and regret... How do you navigate health & fitness as a parent? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about staying physically active, losing weight, motivation, junk food, dietary restrictions, the pressure to slim down after having a baby, how impossible it all feels when you have a newborn or toddler - and how to model goo…

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Medical Drama | Parents share their struggles with a poorly baby 57:34

6M ago57:34

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How are we navigating reflux and Cow's Milk Allergy in our newborn? Emma and Elliot kick off series 4 with an honest catch-up of what's been happening since the last recording - sickness, teething, bad reflux, a possible CMPA diagnosis, coughing up blood, frustration with NHS doctors, going to a private paediatrician, experience of A&E, and hospita…

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Parenting Podcast Series 4 Trailer | Don't wake the baby! 2:41

6M ago2:41

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Welcome back to the blanket fort! Join Emma and Elliot to unwind on sleepless nights with a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy conversation—an amateur PodCraft by parents, for parents; with babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. We're back with all-new content, the same old us, and a few surprises! Make sure you've turned on …

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Bonus Episode | Parenting paraphernalia, nesting, meltdowns, baby names, routines, outtakes & more 43:08

7M ago43:08

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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. Plus interesting tangents that we physically couldn't fit into the main episodes. A little compilation to tide you over until we're back with Series 4 Th…

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Christmas & Faith | Parents discuss navigating the festive season with under 5s 43:59

8M ago43:59

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Ho Ho Ho it's our Christmas Special 2024! This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about the challenges at Christmas when you have a baby, toddler, or pre-schooler. Discussing everything from chocolates, Christmas films, presents, Father Christmas, traditions, Church, the Nativity story and more. We have a good laugh, have some serious conversati…

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Fed is Best | Parents discuss breastfeeding, pumping and bottles 52:56

8M ago52:56

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Pros and Cons of our mixed feeding experience with our babies... The BOOBS episode! This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their feeding journey, the positives and the challenges - now having experience with our two daughters of all possible options: breastfeeding, formula, expressing milk, bottle feeding, and mixed feeding! We rant abou…

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Postpartum | Parents discuss first weeks with a newborn and toddler 58:55

9M ago58:55

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How are we coping with our second baby? This is the one where Emma and Elliot share some updates on how things are going two weeks into having a new baby and how our 3 year old is managing the transition. Full of funny stories, parenting fails, and general ramblings interrupted now and then by a crying newborn! Topics include: birth overview, becom…

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Toddler Emotions | Parents discuss strategies for avoiding tantrums (w/ guests Sue & Nigel Pimlott) 51:31

9M ago51:31

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How to say no; Gentle parenting tips; Language with children; Navigating challenging behaviour, tantrums & boundaries; Understanding the brain... Find out how to preempt squabbles with simple techniques that don't use demands, shame or punishment, but lay the foundation for good mental health. Embedding a whole way of being that encourages particip…

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Our Story | Parents discuss their relationship journey 59:21

10M ago59:21

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How did we meet? How has our relationship changed since having children? This is the one where Emma and Elliot share some of their joint story and have lots of laughs looking back and reminiscing about the past, before we start on this next stage of our parenting journey with a new baby and toddler. We chat about what we first thought of each other…

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Bodged Houses | Parents discuss renting with kids 44:28

10M ago44:28

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Making a home your own when you have a baby or toddler? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their story, renting experience, and struggles with buying a house. Not a topic directly about parenting, but something that is affecting us right now (with positives and challenges) - and whether it's more unique to us, or very commonplace - ei…

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Funny Stories | Parenting tangents, ramblings & outtakes (Bonus) 49:06

11M ago49:06

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BONUS baby & toddler experiences and anecdotes - Join Emma and Elliot in the editing room of the PodCraft for this unabridged, authentic & silly episode: a compilation of all the bits and bobs that got cut out of the past 8 conversations. Plus interesting tangents, ramblings, and all the quirky humour and bloopers you've come to expect from us! :) …

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Fitting in playdates | Parents discuss making friends 43:35

11M ago43:35

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Top tips for making new friends as a parent? This is the one where Emma and Elliot have a fun chat about the challenges, struggles and reality of maintaining adult friendships when you have a baby or toddler. Including being busy and the parent guilt of not finding time to meet up. An entertaining episode with lots of laughs as we joke about how po…

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Part-Time School | Parents discuss Flexi-Schooling plans 49:05

11M ago49:05

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Why we're hoping to part-time homeschool! This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about what Flexi-Schooling in the UK is, why it appeals to us, and how, as toddler parents, we're aiming to make it work in the future. A light-hearted conversation touching on what other countries do, 'part-time before CSA' (Compulsory School Age), deferred starti…

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NHS Stress | Parents discuss second pregnancy journey 52:03

11M ago52:03

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How do you keep calm during pregnancy when there are complications? A mix of light-hearted fun and an honest look at some realities of parenting struggles and deeper topics that are less commonly discussed. This is the one where Emma and Elliot share their story so far through their second pregnancy, including NHS mess-ups, dad's taking on more res…

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Sore Gums | Parents discuss teething babies and toddlers 43:11

12M ago43:11

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How do you cope when your baby is teething? This is the one where Emma and Elliot moan about the challenges and frustrations of toothy-pegs, first teeth, and painful gums. Biting fingers, symptoms, remedies, and tips (which mostly consists of Calpol). We can't claim this episode will help, but we chat about this relatable topic and the creature com…

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Pregnancy Pals | Collab with Mamalogue Podcast 57:31

12M ago57:31

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A bonus special guest episode chatting about second pregnancies and more - this is the one where Emma and Elliot join parenting podcast host Katie, from the Mamalogue Podcast, to have a relaxed catch-up and conversation. This is a slightly different episode than usual, but great to do this joint recording with Katie! Thanks so much for having us! C…

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Travel Nightmares | Parents discuss going away on holiday 57:14

1y ago57:14

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Surviving with a baby or toddler when you're travelling - abroad and 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 c…

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Second-Time Parents | We discuss preparing to go from one to two 50:17

1y ago50:17

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How are we preparing for our second child? What are our plans to help our toddler adjust to a baby sister? Will we do anything differently this time around? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their hopes, ambitions, and expectations of going from one child to two - and we'll see what it looks like in reality! From expectations and com…

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North and South | Parents discuss their different upbringings 43:44

1y ago43:44

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What influences our parenting decisions? Kicking off the first proper episode of series 3, Emma and Elliot chat about their childhoods and recap some of the differences between them - a reintroduction to them as hosts and the show, but with new stories, fails, and experiences you haven't heard before! Particularly covering Emma's upbringing on a fa…

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New Series Trailer | Don't wake the baby - Yorkshire podcast for parents 6:35

1y ago6:35

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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 each Thursday. We can't wait to share it with you all! Here's a taster and a reminder of what we are ab…

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Arts and Crafts | Parents discuss being creative when you have a toddler 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

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In this bonus episode, Emma and Elliot chat about the crafts they've done during series 2 and about the creative activities they do with their 2-year-old daughter. Are you a creative parent, do you enjoy arts or crafts? What activities do you do with your baby or toddler? Do you have any suggestions for future crafts you'd like to see on 'Don't wak…

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Tangents | Extra parenting stories and outtakes from series two (Bonus) 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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More baby and toddler stories and experiences - Join us in the editing room of the PodCraft for a bonus, mega-episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out during series two. Plus interesting tangents and conversation from Emma, Elliot and some of our special guests that we couldn't fit into the main episodes. And all the silly humour and…

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Cloth Nappies | Parents discuss being environmentally conscious (with special guest Fran) 49:58

1+ y ago49:58

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How to be more eco-friendly when you have babies or toddlers? 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 probabl…

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Childbirth | Parents share their story of induction and C-section 1:07:37

1+ y ago1:07:37

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Emma's experience of being induced, labour, and having an emergency cesarean. This is the one where Emma and Elliot finally chat about the birth story of their firstborn - their naive assumptions, frustrations with the NHS, the dad-to-be perspective, and how they found giving birth during a pandemic. This is a special extended episode that's longer…

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Potty Training for Babies | Parents discuss Elimination Communication 54:04

1+ y ago54:04

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Toilet Training at six months? Out of nappies by one? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their journey and the challenges with Elimination Communication - how it differs from potty training toddlers and their encouragement to give it a go at any age! This isn't to show off, but to share a different parenting experience. We'd love to h…

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All the Fandoms | Parents discuss introducing kids to our interests 46:49

1+ y ago46:49

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What geeky interests have you introduced to your children? Films, TV shows, books, video games, board games, theatre or musicals? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about Star Wars, Harry Potter, Anime, Pixar, Disney, Lord of the Rings, Pokemon, and so much more! What are you looking forward to doing with your toddler? Or send us a photo if…

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Creative Play | Parents discuss Montessori and Waldorf 49:08

1+ y ago49:08

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Is Montessori more than having wooden toys? What is Waldorf? And how do they apply to babies and toddlers? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about: education styles, imagination, sensory trays, being inspired by Bluey, avoiding plastic toys and electronics, how nurseries have changed, and our childhood experiences (and hopes) of school and…

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Leaving the house | Parenting milestones (with special guest Anna) 44:25

1+ y ago44:25

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Being honest about parenting challenges. This is the one where Emma and Elliot, along with the amazing Anna, discuss parenting milestones with babies and toddlers. 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. Suc…

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Consumerism | Parents discuss the pressure to buy 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

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Does society exploit parents? Push us to buy unnecessary stuff? What do you find frustrating about materialism with a toddler or baby... This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss being guilted to buy new and expensive items for your child, the scam of baby products, buying presents at birthdays and Christmas, and all the useless things that are…