🔥 Welcome to Season 3 of The Toddle About Show – A Brand-New Chapter!

Welcome to Season 3 of The Toddle About Show… and we're excited because this isn't just a new series—it's a complete rebrand of the podcast.

We're Bill and Emily Clapson—parents to two energetic girls, owners of three Toddle About magazines, organisers of Toddle About LIVE! events, and just like you, we're trying to navigate the wonderful, chaotic and sometimes exhausting world of parenting.

Over the past two seasons we've had the privilege of speaking with incredible experts and businesses supporting families, but this season we wanted to create something different.

Something more honest.
Something more relatable.
Something that feels like you're sitting down with friends over a coffee.

Parenting doesn't come with a manual…

Let's be honest…

Parents don't need another podcast pretending everything is perfect.

You don't need someone telling you there's only one right way to raise your children.

What you really want is reassurance that everyone else is figuring it out too.

That's exactly what The Toddle About Show has become.

Every fortnight we'll be having genuine conversations about family life—the wins, the disasters, the sleepless nights, the funny moments and everything in between.

We'll still be joined by amazing experts, local businesses and inspiring guests, but instead of formal interviews, you'll hear natural conversations, real stories and practical ideas that you can actually use.

No scripts.
No judgement.
No pretending we've got all the answers.

Just honest conversations from parents living exactly what you're living.

Whether you're expecting your first baby, surviving the toddler years or preparing your little one for school, we hope every episode leaves you feeling supported, encouraged and maybe even smiling.

This week's episode…

To launch our brand-new format, we're talking about something almost every family has experienced this summer…

How do you survive parenting through a heatwave?

Like so many families across the UK, we've spent weeks trying to keep our girls cool, hydrated and entertained while also attempting to get everyone—including ourselves—a decent night's sleep.

In this episode we chat openly about what's worked for our own family, the things we'd definitely do again and a few things we'd rather forget!

We cover everything from keeping babies and toddlers cool, encouraging hydration, coping with broken sleep, keeping children safe in the sun and making those sticky summer evenings a little easier.

We're also joined by two brilliant members of the Toddle About family:

☀️ Bethan from Toddle About Warwickshire
☀️ Jade from Toddle About Suffolk

They share their favourite parenting hacks, practical summer tips and simple ideas that have helped their own families survive the heat.

While we're sharing our own experiences as parents, please remember we're not medical professionals. If you're worried about your child's health or wellbeing, always seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional.

In this episode you'll hear about:

🌞 Keeping babies and toddlers cool during hot weather
💧 Fun hydration ideas for young children
😴 Sleep tips during hot summer nights
🍼 Pram safety and avoiding overheating
🧴 Sun safety for babies and preschoolers
🍦 Easy heatwave parenting hacks
🏖️ Summer activities for young children
❤️ Honest conversations from real parents

New episodes every fortnight

Future episodes will cover everything from pregnancy and newborn life to toddler tantrums, school readiness, relationships, mental wellbeing, family days out, expert advice and inspiring conversations with the people making a real difference to families across the UK.

Whether you're driving to nursery, walking the dog, folding the washing, enjoying a rare hot cup of tea or hiding in the car for five minutes of peace—we're delighted you've chosen to spend some time with us.

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Thank you for joining us at the start of this exciting new chapter.

Welcome to The Toddle About Show—real parents, real conversations and real support for families with children aged 0–5.

See you in the next episode!

Before we go, we'd love to hear from you.

One of the reasons we've refreshed The Toddle About Show is because we want this podcast to be shaped by the people who matter most—you.

If you've got a parenting question you'd like us to discuss, a story you'd love to share, a topic you think deserves more attention, or even a funny parenting moment that made your day, we'd genuinely love to hear it.

You don't have to be an expert. Sometimes the best advice comes from another parent who's been there, done that and is happy to share what they learned along the way.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, carer or someone who supports families, your experiences could help someone else who is listening.

📧 Email us: bill@toddleabout.co.uk

Who knows—your question, story or suggestion could feature in a future episode of The Toddle About Show.

And if you're a business, charity or parenting expert who shares our passion for supporting families with young children, we'd love to hear from you too. We're always looking for great guests, inspiring stories and practical advice that can make a real difference to our listeners.

Thanks again for listening, thank you for being part of the Toddle About community, and we'll see you in the next episode.