Small business support special with business growth expert Dan Sagar

The Postpartum Gift Every New Mum Actually Needs | Sabrina from Early Daze Hampers

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 there was very little available to support the wellbeing, comfort and recovery of the mother herself. That experience inspired the creation of Early Daze Hampers, carefully curated gift boxes designed specifically for new mums. Packed with practical products, thoughtful comforts and recovery essentials, the hampers are designed to help mothers feel seen, supported and cared for during those early days of parenthood. In this conversation, Sabrina shares the story behind the business, why postpartum care matters, and how a simple idea born from personal experience has grown into a product helping families across the UK. Find out more about Early Daze at https://www.earlydazehampers.co.uk [https://www.earlydazehampers.co.uk] About Toddle About: Tod Talks is powered by Toddle About, the UK’s ultimate resource for parents of 0-5 year olds and the businesses that support them. Subscribe to the Magazine or feature your business: https://toddleabout.co.uk [https://toddleabout.co.uk] Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Email us at: ⁠bill@toddleabout.co.uk⁠ [bill@toddleabout.co.uk] Subscribe to the free magazine:⁠⁠https://toddleabout.co.uk/

Why "Fixing Your Child" Isn't the Answer | Parenting Coach Carolina Taylor

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 the business owners listening, Carolina shares how she helped fellow exhibitor 'Bright Beginnings' launch her business through strategic life coaching! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Live from Toddle About Live! 00:41 - From Life Coach to Parenting Expert: Carolina’s Journey 01:05 - Business Spotlight: How coaching helped launch 'Bright Beginnings' 01:45 - The Unique Method: Combining education with coaching 02:22 - Tantrums, Meltdowns, and the Nervous System 02:55 - Do our kids actually listen to us? 03:22 - How to book a discovery call & Carolina's 5-week program 04:10 - The Myth of "Fixing the Child" Connect with Carolina Taylor: Website: www.carolinataylor.com [http://www.carolinataylor.com/] (Book a discovery call!) About Toddle About: Tod Talks is powered by Toddle About, the UK’s ultimate resource for parents of 0-5 year olds and the businesses that support them. Subscribe to the Magazine or feature your business: https://toddleabout.co.uk Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Email us at: bill@toddleabout.co.uk [bill@toddleabout.co.uk]

Help Your Child Manage Big Emotions with Brave Beginnings

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 journal creates a beautiful parent-child connection, how it supports neurodiverse children, and shares a sweet, real-life story of how it helped her own daughter build healthy coping mechanisms. Plus, stay tuned to the end to hear how powerful local business networking helped Katia launch her brand! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Live from Toddle About Live with Katia 00:32 - The Inspiration: Moving from child mental health to business founder 00:54 - Emotional Literacy: The ultimate survival skill for kids 01:25 - Inside the Journal: How an 8-year-old uses it 02:08 - Why drawing is easier than writing for big feelings 02:36 - Supporting neurodiverse children & big emotional regulation 03:13 - Real Results: How Katia's daughter built her own coping skills 04:22 - The Power of Networking Connect with Brave Beginnings: Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravebeginningsuk or check out the website at https://brave-beginnings.squarespace.com About Toddle About: Tod Talks is powered by Toddle About, the UK’s ultimate resource for parents of 0-5 year olds and the businesses that support them. Subscribe to the Magazine or feature your business: https://toddleabout.co.uk Want to be a guest or sponsor the show?  Email us at: bill@toddleabout.co.uk

Supporting New Parents Through Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Sleep | Emily Guiver | Tod Talks

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 transitions of their lives. From antenatal education and hypnobirthing to overnight newborn care, feeding support and baby sleep guidance, she provides practical help, reassurance and evidence-based advice for growing families. One of Emily's key messages is that there are no silly questions when it comes to parenting. Many new parents worry they're doing something wrong when their baby isn't sleeping through the night or doesn't fit into a routine. Emily explains why so much of what parents experience is actually biologically normal and why trusting your instincts can be one of the most valuable parenting tools. In this conversation, Emily shares what it's like working as a newborn care specialist, supporting families overnight, and helping exhausted parents get the rest and confidence they need to enjoy those precious early months. Whether you're expecting your first baby, navigating life with a newborn, or looking for reassurance that you're doing a better job than you think, this episode is packed with warmth, practical advice and encouragement. Find out more aboout Everything Birth Baby Sleep at https://www.everythingbirthbabysleep.co.uk [https://www.everythingbirthbabysleep.co.uk/] #TodTalks #ToddleAbout #EverythingBirthBabySleep #NewbornCare #BabySleep #ParentingSupport #NewParents #Hypnobirthing #PregnancySupport #PostnatalCare

The Product Every Parent Needs for Stress-Free Nappy Changes | Clemmie from The Turning Tot | Tod Talks

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 every nappy change. Frustrated by the lack of solutions on the market and preparing for the arrival of her second child, she decided to create her own. What began as a personal project quickly turned into a business after other parents shared the same struggle. Working alongside her mum, Clemmie developed The Turning Tot Changing Mat, a unique design featuring a flexible bamboo support system that helps prevent babies and toddlers from turning over during nappy changes. In this conversation, Clemmie shares the story behind the product, the challenges of bringing a new invention to market, and how a simple parenting frustration became a growing business helping families across the UK. If you've ever wrestled with a toddler during a nappy change, this episode is for you. Topics covered include: * Parenting hacks and problem-solving * Starting a business from a personal need * Product development and innovation * Life as a mum entrepreneur * Practical solutions for parents of babies and toddlers * Building a family-run business Find out more about The Turning Tot and their innovative changing mat at https://theturningtot.com [https://theturningtot.com/] #TodTalks #ToddleAbout #TheTurningTot #ParentingHack #BabyChangingMat #ToddlerLife #ParentingTips #Mumpreneur #SmallBusinessUK #BabyProducts