This Little Life

They say it takes a village to raise a child. But what if you want to go it alone? 

Becky Bell refers to herself as a single mum by choice, using a sperm donor to conceive her two beautiful children. Now, she's on a mission to break the stigma and educate others about the power and beauty of her unconventional path to motherhood.

At times, single parenthood may mean double the stress and double the worry. But doesn’t it also mean double the love? Join us as Becky shares all about being a single mum by choice.

The birth of a child is meant to be the happiest of times, and the start of a lifelong journey of milestones. But what if this journey is cut short?

Late into her pregnancy, Priyanka Saha and her husband Will received news that would change the course of their lives. Their unborn child was diagnosed with an incurable brain condition and an uncertain life expectancy. Despite the challenges, their daughter Lily proved to be a fighter, living 10 months before passing away.

Today, Lily's legacy lives on. Her parents established a foundation in her honour, helping families navigate the scary and isolating road of parenting a child with a terminal illness. We are honoured to have Lily's mum, Priyanka Saha, with us to discuss this incredibly important topic of infant and child loss. 

Like, follow, share - social media can be a real mother 

Did you know that approximately 90% of mums are active social media users? Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, or Tiktok – millennial mums live online. And we can’t lie...we’re certainly part of that statistic. But...how does social media impact our lives and can it be a force for good? 

Is social media a help or a hindrance?

Whether you love it or hate it, social media is completely embedded in our lives. In our latest episode of This Little Life, we’re joined by Rachel Chappell – Founder and Publisher of North Shore Mums, an online group with over 40,000 members. Tune in as we answer the burning question: is social media a help or a hindrance?

Hosted by LittleOak CEO and Founder, Elke Pascoe, This Little Life is an impromptu and lively discussion diving into the big and little issues of parenting and beyond.

Tune in for our latest podcast episode featuring image coach and stylist, Lacey Savell. On a mission to empower mums, Lacey shares her top tips for regaining self-confidence post pregnancy and finding your back-to-work personal style.

With love,

LittleOak xx

At this time of year, it's all about family – and we want you to meet ours. A new spin on our most-loved podcast, we're joined by some very special guests: Olive and Freddie, Elke's very own little ones. Not only are they Elke's inspiration, they are the heart and soul of LittleOak and the reason she started the Company seven years ago.

Tune in to meet the family behind LittleOak as they share their highlights of 2023, their favourite things about Christmas and their hopes for the new year. From favourite Christmas movies to favourite Christmas foods, we're bringing you the inside scoop - you may even get some ideas for your own little ones.

Hosted by LittleOak CEO and Founder, Elke Pascoe, This Little Life is an impromptu and lively discussion diving into the big and little issues of parenting and beyond.

Children don’t come with an instruction manual. And as parents, we’re often making it up as we go and hoping for the best. But when it comes to the unique delights of toddlerhood, all bets are off. How do we deal with the dreaded toddler tantrum? How do we get them to say yes instead of no,no,no? And please tell me, just how do we get them to eat their vegetables?

While we haven’t quite written that instruction manual, we think we’ve got the next best thing. Michelle Tangeman is a mother of 2, therapist and behaviour expert, and she joins us today to discuss whether we can, and indeed should we, tame the toddler.

Hosted by LittleOak CEO and Founder, Elke Pasco, This Little Life is an impromptu and lively discussion diving into the big and little issues of parenting and beyond.

You've heard the saying “never wake a sleeping baby”. But does that apply to toddlers? And what about the age-old conundrum of when to stop daytime naps? Is it when your little one says so or should we persevere through the tantrums?

Katy Bourzikas is a certified sleep coach and founder of Well Rested Wee Ones. Their mission is to get little ones and their parents sleeping better, moving from tired to well reseted. 

So let’s dive into today’s discussion and decide if we should let sleeping toddlers lie… or not?

This month we have teamed up with some of the world’s leading experts in toddler development. For the next two episodes, we will explore sleep, nutrition, behaviour, and more to help our LittleOak families as they navigate this wonderful, but noisy new journey… So settle in, and buckle up …as we welcome you to toddler town. 

With Love,

LittleOak xx

A Journey of Courage, Hope, and Pink: Sarah Powell's Inspiring Story

This month, as we mark Breast Cancer Awareness, we bring you a truly remarkable episode of This Little Life. Join us as we delve into the life-changing journey of Sarah Powell, the CEO of Pink Hope. From her personal battle with breast cancer to her advocacy work to understand and reduce the risk of hereditary cancer in our community, Sarah's story is one of courage, resilience, and most importantly, hope - or should we say, pink hope. 

Tune in to be inspired by Sarah's journey - empowering as it is emotional. Learn more about hereditary cancer risks and ways to break the cycle of cancer and encourage conversations that save lives.

We’ve all heard the saying happy wife, happy life but here’s another one for you - Happy gut, healthy child. Ok, so it doesn’t rhyme, but we think it’s just as important. 

Dr Anna Garber agrees. A naturopathic doctor, her passion is children’s health. She believes that good gut health early in life sets a strong foundation for our adult health. 

So what does good gut health in our children look like? How can we achieve it? And what is the connection between gut health and mental health?

There’s certainly lots to cover, so join us as we get to the heart (or should that be the gut) of this very important topic.