The Parenting Inbox: Open & Honest Q&A

The Parenting Inbox: Open & Honest Q&A

What They Don’t Tell You (but we will!) · 2025-05-19

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 farPotty training, co-sleeping and surviving teethingHow to keep the “sparkle” alive in your relationshipHandling sibling dynamics and one-on-one timeSwearing, social exclusion, and awkward school situationsAnd... 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 [email protected] or message us on Instagram @whattheydonttellyoupod.

What They Don’t Tell You (but we will!)

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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