Secret Mum Club with Sophiena

Soph and Emma are in the thick of the parenting chaos this week, from poorly children and never-ending weekend activities to the emotional rollercoaster of nursery drop-offs. Soph opens up about how difficult things have been with Renley, and one listener shares a story that proves the school-gate tears aren't always just coming from the little ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your stories of school pickups gone wrong keep on coming, and this week Soph and Emma are hearing from a listener whose dad sat diligently waiting for her after a school trip... outside her old school. Oops! Plus, the ladies discuss how to keep worry at bay for big milestones in your children's lives, and how to create an eomtionally open space to let boys know it's okay for them to cry too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophiena and Emma are talking secret swears after Joseph learnt a new trick on the school bus. Emma's had to face her spider fears in her new countryside lifestyle - and Soph shares her tips for making sure the phobia doesn't pass down to children. Plus, the ladies chat pregnancy test disappointment and toddler-inflicted haircuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma are reading some of your secrets about the men in your lives - and the level of sympathy they've been hoping for post-vasectomies. Spoiler alert: the want more! Plus, a listener shares her hilarious method for making sure her son feels hugged by her all day, even at nursery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophiena and Emma are both sharing the changes in after-school and weekend activities this week - from dropping dance class to big learnings at swimming lessons. Plus, one listener recalls a time she was left behind after school, and we hear from a mum whose son's interest in the body and medicine has made for some humiliating comments outside the house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma are cheering for one listener's whirlwind journey from "we're definitely done having kids" to full-blown IVF two months later (turns out persuasion is a superpower). Plus, the girls swap notes on the eternal fear of finger foods and choking hazards, and a sweet story about parents waving their kid off every single school morning for six years straight has the ladies vowing to start filming more cute moments before it's too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophiena is back with a big update on Renley's preschool journey, and Emma's house is riddled with back-to-school bugs. Plus, one mum asks for advice on having a VBAC after two emergency C-sections, and another finds out what her six-year-old has discovered Google... 🙈 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph is facing reality over Colby's upcoming residential, which naturally spirals into a debate on whether sleepovers are even necessary. Plus, the ladies are still buying pull-ups in bulk like they're prepping for a nappy apocalypse, and two listeners share their back-to-school glow-ups that'll have you reaching for the tissues (the good kind). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dottie's officially eight, and it's safe to say Soph pulled out all the stops for her big day! Secondary school stress sets in as Colby has his sights on one school. And there's an update on Renley's preschool settling-in and Joseff's bus era! Plus, one mum shares her woes after her little one's big reveal means she can no longer be seen at New Look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One mum's trip to the shops is interrupted by her toddler's snack habits, leaving an innocent stranger wearing more ham than she bargained for. Soph and Emma also get into the nitty gritty of Fredo economics, and a listener shares her tips for introducing a dog to the family before the baby arrives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph opens up about Renley's rocky start at preschool and the mum guilt that comes with it, while Emma confesses to a first-week mix-up with Joseff's school bus! Plus, the ladies tackle a listener's worry about her son needing nappies at night, and one mum's secret proves nothing ruins a curry night quite like a nappy explosion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the eve of back to school, and it's safe to say Soph and Emma are emotional! The ladies debrief on their school prep, and how the babies are doing before their big days back. Plus, there's a wild back-to-school secret about one toddler who's picked up a naughty habit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summer holidays are coming to an end, and the ladies are feeling VERY mixed about it! Soph and Emma chat about surviving the six weeks and getting back into school routines. Plus, they hear from a mum feeling taken for granted by her partner, and a toddler who has given a fox a VERY questionable name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One listener’s toddler has learned a new naughty word… and is not afraid to use it! Plus, the ladies share their tips for making moving house less stressful and more exciting for little ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One listener's playground swing experience goes horrifyingly wrong - leaving her fully exposed! Plus, the ladies get real about mum guilt, prepping for another pregnancy, and Soph comes to terms with Colby turning double digits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma are debating whether they’d trust their kids’ instincts after one little girl refused to move into a house because she thought it was “scary”. Plus, a listener’s £3 birthday banner is becoming a decades-long tradition, and another mum shares a gorgeous baby update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bringing up teenagers is no easy feat, but one listener has his own way of finding joy in the madness by becoming the ultimate source of embarrassment! Soph also has an RV dilemma on her hands, and one mum shares a heartbreaking message about her 13-year-old son, whose spark seems to have disappeared Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sophiena and Emma chat about homeschooling, children growing up, and the bittersweet moment they leave your bed for good. 🥹 Plus, they offer advice to a new mum struggling with anxiety about leaving the house alone with her baby, and share their own experiences of those overwhelming first months of motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma are reminiscing about wholesome family holidays, and debating whether travelling with kids is actually worth the stress. Plus, Renley has entered his “free willy” era, a listener is torn over a huge house move, and another mum is battling imposter syndrome after returning to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph’s levelling up her DIY era with some exciting loft plans that are getting more ambitious by the minute! Plus, one listener shares the moment her little one’s honesty went a step too far in the supermarket... 😂 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma are comparing notes on potty training and the pressure parents feel to "get it right". Plus, they hear about one little boy whose pronunciation of apricot comes with a very NSFW twist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph opens up after receiving an outpouring of messages about Dottie's move to a new school, with listeners sharing their own experiences of bullying, changing schools and finding where they truly belong. Plus, it's time for more of your incredible love stories, from a magical Lapland romance to a chance New Year's Eve meeting that changed everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph shares an unbelievable update that's left the whole family convinced they've got a little mermaid on their hands. Plus, the ladies answer your questions on surviving the evening routine, navigating the guilt of going back to work after maternity leave, and why no parent ever really has it all figured out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma are celebrating turning 38 by taking a trip down memory lane. From bouncy castles, Capri Suns and Tamagotchis to Furby disasters and the childhood birthday parties that felt like the best day of the year, the ladies reminisce about growing up in the '90s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From morning routines to mum groups and potty training chaos, the ladies are sharing the reality behind the “perfect” parenting life (spoiler: nobody has it figured out!). Plus, one listener shares a pregnancy appointment story involving a very impressive (and unexpected) display of pelvic power... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bedtime tradition has gone completely out of hand as one listener shares her very long nighttime routine! After chatting about the magic of childhood play, Sophiena and Emma reflect on just how fast children grow up, and how quickly a noisy house can become a quiet one. Plus, the ladies celebrate a beautiful pregnancy update from a listener, and there's another brilliant masterpiece in the Secret Mum Club Gallery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophiena shares a major update on Dottie's new school and reveals why she's made a last-minute change to Renley's preschool plans, while Emma prepares for Joseph's first day in reception. Plus, Chris gets caught hiding in the bushes (for wholesome parenting reasons, we promise), and the ladies help a listener navigate tricky toddler behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nursery drop offs can be absolutely heartbreaking, so Sophiena and Emma are diving into your best tips for making them that little bit easier. From the "drop and run" technique to clever distractions and tiny keepsakes, the ladies share the advice that's helped so many parents through those emotional goodbyes. Plus, one mum discovers what her four-year-old really thinks she does all day... and it's safe to say, it's brutal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophiena opens up about the decision to move Dottie to a new school after months of back and forth. She shares why the family decided a fresh start was the right choice, and why sometimes protecting your child's happiness means making the difficult decision. Plus, the ladies chat DIY obsessions, summer weddings, baby name regret, and one toddler's very enthusiastic game of pinchy bum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ladies are feeling all the emotions after watching Toy Story 5, as one listener shares how being teased for playing with toys made her feel like she lost a part of herself. They chat about the pressure children face to grow up too quickly, the battle against screens and why imagination is something worth protecting. Plus, one listener shares a very exciting pregnancy secret! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nap time takes a dramatic turn when one toddler gets hold of a bright red lipstick and leaves the house looking like a full-blown crime scene. Sophiena and Emma also share their latest potty training wins and setbacks, help one listener navigate baby number two versus a big family holiday, and ask the Secret Mum Club for advice after one exhausted mum reveals her three-year-old refuses to sleep before 11pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophiena and Emma requested your love stories - and you delivered! From MySpace rekindlings to sneaky restaurant reservation reunions the stories of how you met your person has got the ladies right in their feels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophiena and Emma are fully embracing World Cup fever, with sticker books, family sweepstakes and staying up past bedtime! The ladies also chat about the surprising nostalgia of sharing Toy Story with their children, why some mums lose their sex drive after having babies, and whether one listener's toddler is secretly a tiny shark after developing a biting habit. Plus, Sophiena reveals how a mystery bruise led her to relive one of the most embarrassing school-run moments of her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ladies are getting into the spirit of Father's Day with a little friendly competition and some light Dad-style humour. Plus, one listener shares her inspiring journey to becoming a mum through donor conception, proving there’s more than one path to building a family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophiena is fully embracing her summer clear-out era, from sorting wardrobes and passing on hand-me-downs to banning anyone from using her freshly cleaned oven. Plus, Auntie Beth returns with an update that has the ladies fired up all over again, and one listener worries that her three-year-old's normal toddler behaviour is being treated like a bigger problem than it really is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After one mum wrote in about forgetting to collect her food at the drive-thru, a flood of mum brain confessions comes rolling in, proving none of us are quite as organised as we'd like to think. Plus, the ladies read a heartfelt letter from a listener preparing to embark on her journey to motherhood through IUI, and share some words of encouragement ahead of her first appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From all-day Sports Days and water fights in the street to ice cream vans and six-week holidays, Soph and Emma take a trip down memory lane and wonder whether childhood summers were really as magical as they remember. Plus, an emotional reunion with a neonatal nurse, advice for a listener ready to start a family, and a secret that's guaranteed to make every parent laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One listener shares an incredible moment with her granny, who predicted a baby was on the way. The ladies also get emotional over how quickly children grow up, from toddler cuddles to secondary school applications, and offer advice to a mum struggling with whether to keep chasing a relationship with an absent parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Half term has descended, it's 35 degrees, and nobody is coping. Renley has fully abandoned the potty in favour of the paddling pool, and Emma is desperately searching for things to keep the kids entertained. Plus, one soon-to-be mum is feeling the perils of pregnancy brain after a food craving run that really doesn't go to plan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s confusion in the studio as one listener shares the story of keeping their baby’s “belly button peg”. Plus, an uplifting story about a child thriving at their third-choice school and the ladies help a young listener facing a big next step.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ladies catch up on a chaotic week, including Soph going to the BAFTAs, football stress, and general life admin overwhelm. Plus, one listener writes in about pregnancy anxiety, whilst another shares their toddler's new and wild way of saying he needs a wee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ladies chat about the differences between girls’ and boys’ clothing after one mum writes in about letting her little boy wear what he loves, sparking a wider conversation about gendered clothes and letting kids express themselves freely. Plus, one listener is contemplating what life could be like as a step mum, and whether to trust her instincts when stepping into a ready-made family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just when we thought ‘pizza dick’ was wild, one mum comes in with a whole new name for… down there. Emma’s parents are in town, armed with tools and ready to tackle jobs nobody asked them to do, while Soph shares a huge update about Dottie’s school situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The umbilical cord chat continues and the listeners had THOUGHTS 😭 Emma reads through your hilarious stories about keeping pregnancy tests, baby memory boxes and decades-old umbilical cords. Plus, one listener shares her emotional school place disappointment, another mum explains why there’s never a “perfect” time to have a baby, and our very own Sadie baby has a naughty mispronunciation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a wild potty training journey, Renly’s officially out of nappies! The ladies catch up on all the family sickness, Soph’s BAFTA prep, and Emma’s big road trip. Plus, they answer questions about innie or outie belly buttons and how to prepare for bringing a little one into the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little listener has accidentally renamed the podcast and created a whole new type of “club” entirely. One mum gets in touch about her dad’s unconventional bedtime routine, which included a “naughty child boat”, and Soph receives a lovely message about Dottie asking to change schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph’s had a week of DIY chaos while Chrissy’s been stuck in bed ill, and Emma’s family scooter day nearly ends in disaster when a brand new scooter rolls straight into a duck pond… The mums also chat about awkward school gate friendships, strangers commenting on children’s appearances, and whether you ever truly know when you’re done having babies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding mum friends is no easy task, but for one listener, all it took was an unconventional hiding spot at school drop-off. There’s a powerful message about how children process big topics like death through play, plus one mum asks whether a five-year age gap really matters when it comes to siblings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a big old week for Soph as she manages a massive garden reboot AND Chrissy being ill in bed - Emma's blown away by her productivity. The ladies get some advice in for a family with teens going through life changing news, and share their own take on how to cope with the emotional overwhelm after a miscarriage. Plus, one mum shares her experience of accidentally becoming 'the poo mum' in a WhatsApp group chat... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma hear one ingenious listener's hack for getting rid of those pesky unplayed-with toys, fuss free. Hint: Santa might be involved... yep, Christmas in July! Plus, the ladies share their love of chaotically self-dressed toddler outfits. After all, who doesn't love a princess costume at the ballpit?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.