Secret Mum Club with Sophiena

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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!

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.