There’s a memory gap in early parenthood that we don't talk about – and it’s why these two mums are giving the baby book a modern revival
About this episode
Eloise discusses the concept of the memory gap in early parenthood with Katie Grosse and Talia Pollock, who created a modern baby book to help parents capture fleeting moments.
In this episode, Eloise is joined by Katie Grosse and Talia Pollock, founders of Little Love Books, to explore what they call “the memory gap” in early parenthood - those intense, fleeting months where everything happens at once, yet so much becomes difficult to recall later. After experiencing this first-hand, both Katie and Talia set out to create a modern alternative to the traditional baby book: an app-to-print journal designed to help parents capture everyday moments in a way that feels simple, realistic, and low-pressure. They share their own journeys into motherhood, including identity shifts, postpartum mental health, and the emotional weight of trying to “keep up” with memory-keeping during the newborn stage. Together, they discuss why so many parents struggle with documenting early milestones, how guilt often plays into it, and why simplicity was central to designing their app. The conversation also explores: • The emotional reality of early parenthood and how memory is shaped during this time • Why the “little moments” often become the most meaningful later on • How Little Love Books was built to remove overwhelm and mental load • The importance of inclusivity in…
People in this episode
Host: Eloise
Guests: Katie Grosse, Talia Pollock
Topics covered
- memory gap in parenthood
- modern baby book
- postpartum mental health
- memory-keeping
- emotional reality of early parenthood
- inclusivity in family-building
- technology in parenting
Keywords
- memory gap
- early parenthood
- baby book
- Little Love Books
- postpartum
- memory-keeping
- parenting technology
- emotional keepsakes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Little Love Books
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