The Dad Vibes: Parenting Truths

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#32 - How to Apologize to Kids (Effectively) Jan 27, 2025

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This is the greatest gift we can give our child. It can be hard for parents to acknowledge, but when we get comfortable doing this, we give our children tools to last a lifetime.

#31 - How To Stop Punishing Your Kids Jan 13, 2025

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Are you tired of using punishment as a go-to parenting method for disciplining your kids?

Self-awareness is the key to making positive change, so in this video, I dive into the research and explore why parents might choose to punish their kids.

📚 Download: Punishment-Free Parenting - https://www.thedadvibes.com/punishment-free-parenting

📚 THE RESEARCH:Trauma, Not Better Behavior - https://www.developmentalscience.com/blog/2022/2/10/hitting-children-leads-to-trauma-not-better-behavior

#30 - 3 Ways YouTube Hijacks Your Kids' Brain (And How to Stop It!) Sep 09, 2024

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Are you concerned about your child’s YouTube habits and their screen time? In this video, I explore three alarming ways to help parents understand how YouTube hijacks our kids' brains, and why it's so difficult to get them to turn it off. Plus, I share some actionable tips to help your family use YouTube more healthily. Check out my guide and checklist to help your child use YouTube in a healthier way - https://www.thedadvibes.com/healthy-youtube-habits 📖 FURTHER READING: Emily Cherkin, screen time consultant - https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/about-emily Amanda Kloer, a campaign director with the child safety group ParentsTogether - https://parentstogetheraction.org/online-safety-team/ Donna Volpitta, Ed.D., founder of The Center for Resilient Leadership - https://www.understood.org/en/people/baac933182144b13bcad2d82a3252d7a

#29 - Balancing Parenting, Work and Home Education with Crystal Miles Aug 12, 2024

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In this episode, I chat with Crystal Miles, a certified infant massage instructor and founder of Connection Cards. Crystal shares her unique approach to alternative education, drawing from her personal experience with home education while juggling the demands of a full-time career. We delve into her journey into the world of infant massage, uncovering how it evolved from a passion to a fulfilling career. Crystal addresses common misconceptions about baby massage and highlights the importance of respecting a baby's cues. Join us for an open and honest conversation as Crystal discusses her insights on balancing work, education, and parenting, offering valuable advice and inspiration along the way. Enjoy!

#28 - Navigating Food Allergies with Dairy Free Mum, Kate Lancaster Aug 05, 2024

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Kate Lancaster, also known as Dairy Free Mum, shares her parenting journey and how she started supporting parents navigating food allergies. She discusses her daughter's cow's milk allergy and the challenges they faced as first-time parents. Kate shares plenty of tips and advice on introducing allergens during weaning, managing allergies in schools and childcare, and dealing with the anxiety and stress that comes with parenting a child with allergies. We also discuss Kate’s upcoming book, which includes lots of recipes and practical tips for parents dealing with food allergies.

#27 - Infertility and IVF with Frank Fallon Apr 22, 2024

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Frank Fallon is an infertility blogger, an IVF coach and dad to identical twins. In this episode, Frank takes us on a journey through the heartache of discovering he had zero chance of conceiving naturally after a year of trying with his partner. But his story doesn't end there, Frank shares his rollercoaster ride through IVF treatments, culminating in the joyous arrival of identical twins.

Drawing from his background in mental health, Frank has transformed his own experiences into hope for others. He now extends his hand to fathers navigating similar paths, offering support and guidance where it's often scarce. Join us as we break down barriers and shed light on the realities of infertility in men, something that just isn’t discussed enough!

#26 - Supporting Working Parents with Amit Singh Kalley Apr 15, 2024

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Amit Kalley, co-founder of 'For Working Parents' supports both organisations and parents to help parents thrive in the workplace. Amit discusses the importance of flexibility and support for parents in the workplace and shares the inspiration behind founding the business. We explore the challenges faced by working parents, balancing work life and parenting life, returning to work after maternity and paternity leave, as well as reclaiming belonging in the workplace. Join us as Amit imparts invaluable wisdom and practical advice for working parents, offering insights into the joy of parenthood and the profound rewards of fostering a supportive professional environment.

#25 - SNIPPET | Where Do We Start With Self-Care? | Anna Mathur Oct 25, 2023

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This week's SNIPPET is from episode 7 of the podcast with Psychotherapist, Anna Mathur. One of the biggest questions I'm asked is "Where do I start with self-care? I have no time!". So Anna and I dive into this topic and provide parents with a roadmap to help them start looking after themselves.

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#24 - Breastfeeding with The Breastfeeding Mentor Oct 09, 2023

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Today I’m joined by Danielle Facey also known as The Breastfeeding Mentor. Danielle supports mothers through their breastfeeding journey through her social media content and online workshops. In the UK, between 70 - 80% of mothers initiate breastfeeding, and by 6 months, that number drops to less than 1%. So we unpick all of this and more in today's episode. This chat is completely judgement-free, so whatever your family's feeding journey, you can take some value away from this episode.

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#23 - The Transition Into Fatherhood with Ken Koyama Sep 25, 2023

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Today I’m joined by Ken Koyama, Ken makes up one-half of the popular blog, The Interracial Space. Ken is the proud dad to a 6-month-old little girl, and today we explore pregnancy, paternity leave, dad guilt and the daunting transition into fatherhood.

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