How To Talk To Your Kids About P0rn: Keeping Your Children Safe Online
Today, we’re talking about something really important and long overdue — What They Don’t Tell You About... Talking To Your Kids About P0rn. We’re joined by leading child psychologist Aisling O'Connor, who’s here to help parents protect their children from online dangers — including exposure to pornography, predators in gaming apps, and the reality of growing up in a digital world.
This episode covers:
The shocking age most children first see graphic online images (it’s much younger than you think)
How porn affects children’s brains, self-image, and expectations
Why Roblox, Fortnite, and even YouTube Kids aren’t as safe as you might think
What works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to parental controls
The one thing that protects kids more than anything else online
There are also some practical tools — like how to spot hidden apps, creating a family safety contract, and how to start conversations without shame or fear.
Learn more or join Aisling’s Online Safety Academy via Instagram @aisling_childpsychologist or check out her Online Safety Academy
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What They Don’t Tell You About Baby Sleep With Rosey Davidson
Today, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges of parenting — What They Don’t Tell You About... Baby Sleep! In our first-ever guest episode, we’re joined by sleep consultant, author, and mum-of-three Rosey Davidson, founder of Just Chill Baby Sleep. If you’re sleep-deprived, confused by regressions, or just wondering when your child will ever sleep through the night — this one’s for you.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
The truth behind sleep regressions (spoiler: most aren’t real!)
Night waking, early rising, nap struggles and screen time
How to transition from cot to bed (and when not to)
The myth of “overtiredness”
Sleep training, co-sleeping, and everything in between
Why sleep isn’t just a luxury — it’s a pillar of health for the whole family
Follow Rosey on Instagram at @just_chill_mama and check out her online resources, courses and books at justchillbabysleep.co.uk.
Got a sleep win or horror story to share? Email us at emilynorrisloves@gmail.com.
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The Parenting Inbox: Open & Honest Q&A
Today, we're doing something a little different — it’s a What They Don’t Tell You Q&A Special! We asked for your parenting questions, and you delivered. From tips and tricks to struggles and transitions, we’re chatting through it all with our usual mix of honesty, humour and chaos!
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
The easiest (and hardest!) ages so far
Potty training, co-sleeping and surviving teething
How to keep the “sparkle” alive in your relationship
Handling sibling dynamics and one-on-one time
Swearing, social exclusion, and awkward school situations
And... who’s most likely to get arrested?!
We’re answering your most asked questions completely off the cuff — no prep, just real-life parenting chat. Got a question for a future episode? Email us at emilynorrisloves@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @whattheydonttellyoupod.
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We Lived Through Four Renovations – Here’s What We’d Do Differently
Today, we're talking about something a little different but massively relatable if you're a parent (or about to become one)… What They Don’t Tell You about Renovating Your Home! From dodging the dust, juggling kids and channeling your builder, we're sharing our top lessons from four house renovations – the good, the stressful, and everything in between.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
How having a baby makes you suddenly want to renovate
Creating a liveable space during chaos
Delaying decisions and living in the house first
The all important budgeting hacks
Top tips for surviving the dust, builders, and deliveries
So, whether you're planning a project with a baby on the way, mid-build, or just love a nose around other people’s houses – we hope this one inspires you!
Let us know your renovation tips (and fails!) at emilynorrisloves@gmail.com
And, if there's anyone you would love to see and hear on the podcast, we would love to know!
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Feeding Kids Without Losing Your Mind
Today, we're talking about What They Don't Tell You... about feeding kids! From purees and baby-led weaning to hidden veg hacks and picky eaters, we’re getting into the chaos, stress, and occasional triumph of getting food into little humans. With three kids well out of the toddler stage, we’re sharing what we’ve learned along the way – the wins, the regrets, and the hilarious moments too!
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Weaning 101: What we did right (and wrong) with each child
Baby-led vs. puree: why we landed somewhere in the middle
Toddler food battles and picky eaters
Hidden veg, fun meals, and the power of Hulk smoothies
Our go-to hacks, lazy dinners, and sanity-saving routines
We hope this chat brings you some ideas, a few laughs, and a reminder that it does get easier!
Share your food fails, wins and tips with us on Instagram at @whattheydonttellyoupod or email emilynorrisloves@gmail.com.
Join Emily and Matt Norris as they pull back the curtain on real-life parenting, the highs and lows of marriage, and everything in between.
With 20 years together, three kids, a dog, and a home renovation under their belts, Emily brings her signature positivity and practical tips, while Matt keeps things grounded with his honest, often humorous, dad’s-eye view. Expect raw and relatable chats, lessons learned (and mistakes made), and the advice they wish they had heard sooner.
Whether you’re in the thick of parenting or just love a good family chat, What They Don’t Tell You (but we will!) is here to tell you what no one else does – with warmth, wit, and a touch of British moaning. Parenting, marriage, and family life – no one hands you a manual, but we’re here to share what we’ve learned along the way.
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