Tod Talks from Toddle About

Are you comparing your baby's milestones with other children and wondering whether they're developing as they should? It's easy to feel under pressure when other parents talk about first words, crawling or walking, but every child develops at their own pace. In this episode of The Toddle About Show, Bill and Emily Clapson share their experiences of parenting and discuss why milestones...

Weaning can feel like a big milestone for parents. What should you give them? When should you start? What about the mess? And what happens when the food they happily ate last week suddenly becomes the food they absolutely refuse to touch? In this episode of The Toddle About Show, Bill and Emily Clapson talk about their own experiences of weaning their children, including why they enjoyed baby-led...

What is it really like being a working parent? From childcare costs and flexible working to the expectations placed on mums and dads, Bill and Emily Clapson explore the realities of modern parenting on The Toddle About Show. In this episode, we discuss: Childcare funding and costs: How funded childcare from nine months works, why the timing matters, and how families can explore available financial...

Starting school is a huge milestone for children and parents but what does it actually mean for a child to be "school ready"? In this episode of The Toddle About Show, Bill and Emily Clapson look beyond school uniforms, reading and writing to talk about the everyday skills that can make the transition into Reception much easier. They share five practical things they believe children bene...

In Episode 3 of Season 3 of The Toddle About Show , Bill and Emily Clapson talk honestly about pregnancy and birth expectations versus reality . When you're expecting your first baby, there is an enormous amount to learn but how much of what you hear actually prepares you for pregnancy, labour and bringing your baby home? Bill and Emily share their own experiences, including the things they wi...

Why won't my baby sleep? Are sleep regressions real? Should you have a strict bedtime routine? And what does safe sleep actually look like? In Episode 2 of Season 3 of The Toddle About Show, Bill and Emily Clapson tackle one of the biggest challenges for parents of babies and young children: sleep. They explore common baby sleep questions and myths, from night waking and sleep regressions to bedti...

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...

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, Rug...

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 c...

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...

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 familie...

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...

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 t...

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...

Subscribe to the free magazine:⁠⁠https://toddleabout.co.uk/magazine/north-hampshire-west-berks/ 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 transiti...

Subscribe to the free magazine:⁠⁠https://toddleabout.co.uk/magazine/north-hampshire-west-berks/ 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...

Subscribe to the free magazine:⁠⁠https://toddleabout.co.uk/magazine/north-hampshire-west-berks/ In this episode of Tod Talks, Bill Clapson chats with Anna, founder of Raph & Rose, a handmade children's clothing brand creating bright, colourful and comfortable clothing for babies and children. Based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, Anna shares how a hobby making clothes for friends and family evolv...

Subscribe to the free magazine:⁠⁠https://toddleabout.co.uk/magazine/north-hampshire-west-berks/ This special episode of Todd Talks was recorded live at Toddle About Live, where Bill sat down with exhibitors, experts, and local businesses supporting families across the region. In this short Toddle About Live special, Bill catches up with Melanie Hastings, a Norland-qualified nanny and certified sle...

In Part 2 of Bill Clapson’s conversation with business growth coach DS Business Growth founder Dan Sagar, the focus shifts to one of the biggest challenges facing modern businesses: standing out in a crowded marketplace. Dan shares practical strategies that small businesses, local service providers, and family-focused brands can use to differentiate themselves from competitors, build trust faster,...

In this episode of Tod Talks , Bill sits down with Tracey Taylor, co-owner of Ride On Time, a unique children’s activity business bringing ride-on toy parties, play sessions, and early years road safety education to families across Oxfordshire and beyond. Tracey shares how a simple idea inspired by her own children grew into a thriving business with over 100 ride-on toys, unforgettable party exper...

Spring has arrived and with it, a brand-new issue of Toddle About ! In this quarterly update, Bill and Emily Clapson are back to chat through everything happening in the world of Toddle About—from live events and exciting new features to the must-read content inside the latest magazine. Click here to subscribe to Toddle About Find out more about Toddle About Baby Show, Milton Keynes, click here. F...

Toddle About magazine is free to subscribe directly to your door - http://toddle.fun/subscribe Ducks2Water is a swim school built around confidence, enjoyment, and progress, helping children learn to swim in a calm, supportive environment parents trust. Ducks2Water offers child-first swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, and children, from early Ducklings classes through to Swim England Stages 1–...

Toddle About magazine is free to subscribe directly to your door - http://toddle.fun/subscribe In this special episode of Toddle About Bill is joined by business growth expert Dan Sagar. Dan gives his 3 top actionable steps that will help transform your business. If you are a small business owner this episode is a must listen (or watch). If you would like to connect with Dan head to https://dsbusi...

Subscribe to the free magazine:⁠⁠https://toddleabout.co.uk/magazine/north-hampshire-west-berks/ In this episode of Tod Talks , Bill sits down with Richard and Chloe Pearce from Richard Pearce Wealth Management , a family-run financial planning business focused on helping people design the retirement they actually want. Richard spent 17 years working in financial services before starting his own fi...

Subscribe to the free magazine:⁠⁠https://toddleabout.co.uk/magazine/north-hampshire-west-berks/ Melanie, is a Norland-trained Nanny and Certified Sleep Consultant with 18 years of experience supporting families worldwide. She is also a mum who understands that every family deserves peaceful nights and well-rested days. Whether your first baby or your last, Melanie has been supporting babies, toddl...