Welcome to Season 3 and the brand-new The Toddle About Show!

Bill and Emily Clapson kick off the new format with what feels like a very relevant conversation about parenting through a summer heatwave. As parents themselves Bill and Emily have been at the coal face just like you…trying to keep the kids, the house and each other cool in what has felt like a never ending heatwave here in the UK. In this episode they chat about their own experiences as parents, keeping babies and young children cool, encouraging hydration, managing difficult bedtimes, staying safe in the sun and finding practical ways to survive those sleepless, sticky nights.

While they share the parenting hacks that have worked for their own family remember Bill and Emily are not medical experts so do please seek professional advice where needed.

To launch the new series, Bill and Emily are also joined by two of Toddle About's franchise owners, Bethan from Toddle About Warwickshire and Jade from Toddle About Suffolk, who each share their favourite summer parenting tips and heatwave survival hacks.

The Toddle About Show is your fortnightly parenting companion, bringing together real conversations, practical advice and expert insights for families with children aged 0–5.

In this episode:

• Keeping babies and toddlers cool in hot weather
• Summer safety tips for parents
• Hydration ideas for young children
• Sleep tips during heatwaves
• Pram safety in the sun
• Parenting hacks from real mums
• Advice from Toddle About franchisees

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To find out more about Toddle About do make sure you head to https://www.toddleabout.co.uk and subscribe to the FREE magazine.

Is Rugby Tots really about rugby?

Not exactly.

In this episode of Tod Talks, Bill Clapson speaks with Tom Brown from Rugby Tots about how their structured play programme helps children build confidence, coordination, communication skills and physical literacy through fun, imaginative activities.

From obstacle courses and relay races to creative games involving frogs, dinosaurs and rugby balls, Rugby Tots uses play-based learning to help children develop key life skills while having fun alongside their parents.

Tom explains why parent involvement is so important, how the sessions are carefully structured to support development, and why Rugby Tots is suitable for children regardless of whether they ever play rugby in the future.

If you're looking for a fun, active class that supports your child's development while creating special shared experiences, this episode is well worth a listen.

Find your local class and book a free taster session through Rugby Tots.

Find out more about Tom and his work at https://www.rugbytots.co.uk

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What should you do if you think your child may need additional support?

In this episode of Tod Talks, Bill Clapson sits down with Liz McCarthy from SENDHUGS to discuss autism, neurodiversity, SEND support and the challenges many parents face when trying to access help for their children.

Drawing on her experience as both a parent of autistic children and a SEND advocate, Liz explains how parents can identify concerns, work with schools, seek professional support and navigate the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process.

She also shares why understanding behaviour as communication can transform the way families approach challenges and support their children.

This is an essential conversation for parents, carers and anyone wanting to better understand the SEND journey.

Find out more about Liz and her work at https://www.sendhugs.co.uk

About Toddle About:

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Have you ever heard of matrescence?

In this episode of Tod Talks, Bill Clapson speaks with author and coach Rebecca Hogan about the life-changing transition into motherhood and the inspiration behind her book, Me to We.

Rebecca explains why becoming a parent is about far more than caring for a baby. It's also about rediscovering who you are, navigating major emotional and physical changes, and learning to thrive through one of the biggest transformations of your life.

Drawing from her own fertility journey, coaching experience and personal reflections, Rebecca shares practical insights to help parents understand that struggling doesn't mean you're failing—it means you're human.

If you're a parent, expecting a baby, or supporting someone through early parenthood, this conversation is packed with reassurance, understanding and valuable perspective.

Listen now and discover why motherhood is a journey, not a destination.

Find out more about Rebecca and her work at https://rebeccahogan.co.uk

About Toddle About:

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In this episode of Tod Talks, Bill Clapson sits down with Charli Slade, owner of Little Glow Aylesbury and Bunny Hop Bookshop.

After losing her mum to lung cancer and facing challenges around flexible working, Charli made the bold decision to leave employed life behind and step into self-employment. What followed was the launch of two businesses dedicated to supporting babies, children and families.

Charli explains how Little Glow's sensory sessions provide a calm, welcoming environment for pre-walking babies to explore lights, sounds, textures and movement while giving parents valuable time to relax, connect and recharge. She also shares how she's expanding her knowledge through SEND training and why supporting parental wellbeing is such an important part of what she does.

The conversation also explores Bunny Hop Bookshop, Charli's independent Usborne partnership and pre-loved children's book business, which helps families access affordable, engaging books while promoting sustainability and reuse.

Find out more about Little Glow at https://aylesbury1.thelittlesensory.co

About Toddle About:

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In this episode of Tod Talks, Bill chats with Sabrina, founder of Early Daze Hampers, a business dedicated to supporting mums during one of the most overlooked stages of parenthood: postpartum recovery.

After the birth of her first daughter, Sabrina experienced first-hand just how challenging recovery after childbirth can be. While friends and family often focus on gifts for the baby, she realised there was very little available to support the wellbeing, comfort and recovery of the mother herself.

That experience inspired the creation of Early Daze Hampers, carefully curated gift boxes designed specifically for new mums. Packed with practical products, thoughtful comforts and recovery essentials, the hampers are designed to help mothers feel seen, supported and cared for during those early days of parenthood.

In this conversation, Sabrina shares the story behind the business, why postpartum care matters, and how a simple idea born from personal experience has grown into a product helping families across the UK.

Find out more about Early Daze at https://www.earlydazehampers.co.uk

About Toddle About:

Tod Talks is powered by Toddle About, the UK’s ultimate resource for parents of 0-5 year olds and the businesses that support them.

Subscribe to the Magazine or feature your business: https://toddleabout.co.uk

Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Email us at: ⁠[email protected]⁠

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In this episode of Tod Talks, recorded live at the Toddle About Live event, host Bill Clapson sits down with Carolina Taylor, founder of Carolina Taylor Coaching. Carolina shares her unique approach blending educational materials with deep reflective life coaching to help parents manage their own nervous systems, stay calm in the chaos, and build a stronger connection with their 0-5s.

Plus, for the business owners listening, Carolina shares how she helped fellow exhibitor 'Bright Beginnings' launch her business through strategic life coaching!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Live from Toddle About Live!

00:41 - From Life Coach to Parenting Expert: Carolina’s Journey

01:05 - Business Spotlight: How coaching helped launch 'Bright Beginnings'

01:45 - The Unique Method: Combining education with coaching

02:22 - Tantrums, Meltdowns, and the Nervous System

02:55 - Do our kids actually listen to us?

03:22 - How to book a discovery call & Carolina's 5-week program

04:10 - The Myth of "Fixing the Child"

Connect with Carolina Taylor:

Website: www.carolinataylor.com (Book a discovery call!)

About Toddle About:

Tod Talks is powered by Toddle About, the UK’s ultimate resource for parents of 0-5 year olds and the businesses that support them.

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In this live episode of Tod Talks, recorded at Toddle About Live, host Bill Clapson chats with Katia Grobecker, child health expert and founder of Brave Beginnings. After noticing a massive gap in resources for primary school children, Katia created a unique, drawing-focused feelings journal designed to help children name, understand, and regulate their biggest emotions.

Katia breaks down how the journal creates a beautiful parent-child connection, how it supports neurodiverse children, and shares a sweet, real-life story of how it helped her own daughter build healthy coping mechanisms. Plus, stay tuned to the end to hear how powerful local business networking helped Katia launch her brand!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Live from Toddle About Live with Katia

00:32 - The Inspiration: Moving from child mental health to business founder

00:54 - Emotional Literacy: The ultimate survival skill for kids

01:25 - Inside the Journal: How an 8-year-old uses it

02:08 - Why drawing is easier than writing for big feelings

02:36 - Supporting neurodiverse children & big emotional regulation

03:13 - Real Results: How Katia's daughter built her own coping skills

04:22 - The Power of Networking

Connect with Brave Beginnings:

Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravebeginningsuk or check out the website at https://brave-beginnings.squarespace.com

About Toddle About:

Tod Talks is powered by Toddle About, the UK’s ultimate resource for parents of 0-5 year olds and the businesses that support them.

Subscribe to the Magazine or feature your business: https://toddleabout.co.uk

Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? 

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In this episode of Tod Talks, Bill Clapson chats with Emily Guiver from Everything Birth Baby Sleep, a specialist supporting families through pregnancy, birth, newborn care, feeding, sleep and postnatal recovery.

Emily's work is all about helping parents feel confident during one of the biggest transitions of their lives. From antenatal education and hypnobirthing to overnight newborn care, feeding support and baby sleep guidance, she provides practical help, reassurance and evidence-based advice for growing families.

One of Emily's key messages is that there are no silly questions when it comes to parenting. Many new parents worry they're doing something wrong when their baby isn't sleeping through the night or doesn't fit into a routine. Emily explains why so much of what parents experience is actually biologically normal and why trusting your instincts can be one of the most valuable parenting tools.

In this conversation, Emily shares what it's like working as a newborn care specialist, supporting families overnight, and helping exhausted parents get the rest and confidence they need to enjoy those precious early months.

Whether you're expecting your first baby, navigating life with a newborn, or looking for reassurance that you're doing a better job than you think, this episode is packed with warmth, practical advice and encouragement.

Find out more aboout Everything Birth Baby Sleep at https://www.everythingbirthbabysleep.co.uk

#TodTalks #ToddleAbout #EverythingBirthBabySleep #NewbornCare #BabySleep #ParentingSupport #NewParents #Hypnobirthing #PregnancySupport #PostnatalCare

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In this episode of Tod Talks, Bill Clapson chats with Clemmie, co-founder of The Turning Tot, an innovative parenting product designed to make nappy changes safer, easier and far less stressful.

Like many parents, Clemmie found herself battling a wriggly toddler who would roll over and crawl away during every nappy change. Frustrated by the lack of solutions on the market and preparing for the arrival of her second child, she decided to create her own.

What began as a personal project quickly turned into a business after other parents shared the same struggle. Working alongside her mum, Clemmie developed The Turning Tot Changing Mat, a unique design featuring a flexible bamboo support system that helps prevent babies and toddlers from turning over during nappy changes.

In this conversation, Clemmie shares the story behind the product, the challenges of bringing a new invention to market, and how a simple parenting frustration became a growing business helping families across the UK.

If you've ever wrestled with a toddler during a nappy change, this episode is for you.

Topics covered include:

• Parenting hacks and problem-solving
• Starting a business from a personal need
• Product development and innovation
• Life as a mum entrepreneur
• Practical solutions for parents of babies and toddlers
• Building a family-run business

Find out more about The Turning Tot and their innovative changing mat at https://theturningtot.com

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