Secret Mum Club with Sophiena

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...

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.  Emma S...

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! Emma Spring Bank...

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 be...

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. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRETSLEEP at Emma Sleep.  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 myste...

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. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRETSLEEP at Emma Sleep.  Hosted on...

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. Emma Spring Bank Ho...

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. Emma Spring Bank...

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. Emma Spring Bank Holiday S...

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. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the...

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! Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5...

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.. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRETSLEEP at Emma Sleep.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

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! Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRETSLEEP at Emma Sleep.  Hosted on Acast. See...

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. Emma Spr...

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. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRETSLEEP at Emma Sleep.  Hosted on Acast. See...

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! Emma Sp...

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. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRETSLEEP at Emma Sleep...

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. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRETSLEEP at Emma Sleep.&...

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. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to...

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. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRETSLEEP...

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...

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?! Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SEC...

Soph is the proudest mum this week after a trip to the Emirates Stadium with Dottie… with a very awkward twist. The girls chat live show nerves and making solo travel feel less daunting, while one mum celebrates a big solo win, another shares the emotional reality of wanting a baby with a partner who doesn’t, and there’s a wild park poo that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Emma Spring Bank Holida...

After Joseph starts asking Emma some big questions about death, a listener shares how she’s handled similar conversations with her daughter. A teacher proves that even the pros forget school events, and one listener asks the big question: how do you know when it’s the right time to start trying for a baby? Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code SECRET...