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#42 - The Single Most Powerful Parenting Strategy Aug 05, 2026

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Have you ever snapped at your child and carried the guilt around all day?You're not alone.In this episode, I explore why repair is one of the most powerful parenting skills you can learn. Staying calm all the time isn't realistic, but this strategy can build trust, emotional resilience, and stronger relationships with your child.If you're trying to stop yelling, parent without punishment, and build a stronger relationship with your child, this episode is for you.

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#41 - This Kids' Game Is More Dangerous Than It Looks Feb 17, 2026

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This game has no characters, no levels, no ending, yet children (and adults) are struggling to stop playing it. In this podcast, I break down the most dangerous type of games for kids, diving into why they’re so addictive, how they hijack the brain’s reward system, and why young children are especially vulnerable.

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#40 - The One Mindset Change That Makes Parenting Easier Feb 11, 2026

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If you're constantly frustrated with your child, this one mindset shift will change your perspective, and help you parent on easy mode more often.

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#39 - 3 Ways to END Screen Time Battles (Without Meltdowns) Feb 04, 2026

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Does screen time in your house feel like constant negotiations, tears, or power struggles? In this episode, I share 3 practical strategies to help you set screen boundaries without yelling, threats, or guilt, while helping your child feel safe, regulated, and understood.

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#38 - The Real Way Dads Bond With Newborns (It's Not What You Think) Jan 28, 2026

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Becoming a dad can feel overwhelming, especially when confidence and connection don’t come instantly. In this episode, I’m sharing three practical ways new and expecting dads can feel more confident and connected. This conversation was inspired by my recent appearance on the BBC Parenting Helpline Podcast, where I spoke openly about bonding, identity shifts, and navigating the early days of parenting.

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#37 - Italian Brain Rot - What Parents Need to Know (The Dark Truth) Jan 21, 2026

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Italian Brain Rot exploded onto kids’ devices in 2025, racking up tens of billions of views across TikTok and YouTube... yet most parents still have no idea what it is! 79% had never even heard of Italian Brain Rot, despite kids consuming hours of it every day.In this video, I take a deep dive into Italian Brain Rot from a parent’s perspective. I break down what Italian Brain Rot actually is, explore why it’s so addictive to young brains, look at darker themes hidden beneath catchy songs, we watch a clip together, and at the end, I even show you how easy it is for AI to generate these addictive characters!

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#36 - 7 Years of Co-Sleeping With Our Kids - The Honest Truth Jan 14, 2026

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Every new and expecting parent needs to be aware of what co-sleeping is, and safe co-sleeping practises. We’ve co-slept with our kids for 7 years and in this episode, I’m sharing our honest, real-life experience with co-sleeping as parents. This is not advice, not a recommendation, and not a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s simply what worked for our family, what didn’t, and what I’d do differently if we were starting again. I also opened this up to my Instagram community and answered your most common co-sleeping questions, feel free to drop your personal questions below.

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#35 - I Stopped Yelling at My Kids - 9 Steps To Help Stressed Parents Jan 07, 2026

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If you’ve ever caught yourself yelling at your kids and thought, “Why am I like this?”, this video is for you. Yelling doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. It means you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and human. In this episode, I share 9 practical, realistic ways to stop yelling at your kids, even when you’re stressed or running on empty. These steps focus on awareness, boundaries, emotional regulation, and repair... not perfection!

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#34 - Discipline Without Damage [Audiobook] Oct 29, 2025

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This is the audiobook for my brand new guide, Discipline Without Damage.

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#33 - 2025 Guide to Parenting Without Punishment [Audiobook] Feb 17, 2025

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