Secret Mum Club with Sophiena

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.