The Dad Vibes: Parenting Truths

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#12 - SNIPPET | COVID Baby: Having a Baby During The First Lockdown Jul 03, 2023

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This week's SNIPPET is from episode 5 of the podcast with dad of 3, Russ Buckner. At one point in time, Russ’ kids were aged 3 and under, and when his wife was in hospital having their second in 2020, the world went into complete lockdown. In this clip, Russ shares what that was like, and their new baby in the neonatal unit, Russ was handed a letter to say that only one parent was allowed in the hospital at any given time.

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#11 - Parenting and Fitness: Unlocking a Healthier Lifestyle: Chris Beavers PT Jun 26, 2023

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My guest today is Chris Beavers, founder of FatherFitPT.com and a dedicated father of two. Chris' mission revolves around supporting dads in maintaining their fitness, but what sets his message apart is his emphasis on the holistic benefits of leading a fit and healthy lifestyle. Chris looks beyond the physical appearance and encourages dads to focus on their fitness to unlock the mental health benefits it brings.

Throughout the episode, we unravel practical strategies for parents to initiate small yet positive changes in their lives. Additionally, we tackle the common challenge of motivation, and if you find yourself struggling to stay motivated, Chris offers valuable insights and actionable steps to reignite your commitment to personal well-being.

Tune in to discover how embracing fitness as a parent can pave the way for a transformative journey towards a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.

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#10 - Drowning Prevention Week - Helping Our Kids Enjoy The Water Safely: Royal Life Saving Society UK Jun 19, 2023

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Lee Heard joins me to chat about Drowning Prevention Week. Lee is the charity director of the Royal Life Saving Society, the RLSS is on a mission to get everyone in the UK and Ireland enjoying the water safely.
Getting our little ones competent and confident in the water is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. It could potentially save their life. But of course, they can take time, patience and in some cases a fair amount of money.
“In the UK, on average, one person a day drowns, which is more than domestic fire deaths.”
Lee shares advice on how you can start getting your child confident in the water, and we chat all about drowning prevention week which is running all week long, so stay tuned and find out how you can get involved.

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#9 - SNIPPET | Autism: Journey of Diagnosis and Understanding | James Hunt Jun 14, 2023

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This week's SNIPPET is from episode 4 of the podcast with James Hunt from Stories About Autism. In this clip, James explains how they discovered their first, Jude, might have had autism, and how they received a diagnosis when he was just 15 months old. James also explores how he started to let go of the expectations he had when becoming a dad, and how he realised his journey would be much more challenging than he had expected. Connect: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/

#8 - Raising Kids: Clinical Psychologist Reveals Respectful Parenting Strategies: Dr Martha Collado Jun 07, 2023

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Dr Martha is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. Dr Martha joins me to talk about ways we can begin to move away from traditional fear-based parenting techniques. Martha’s expertise is in parenting, child development, and paediatric health, so we dive into a whole host of topics including consequences and punishments, what we do when our child refuses to turn off the TV, yelling and how we can begin to model repair. “Consequences often mask as punishments. If what you do is give your child a consequence then often what you’re doing is choosing the consequence yourself and it’s still a power dynamic with your child.” Martha also shares openly and honestly about her international upbringing, how that shaped the parent she is today, and how that has impacted the relationship she has with her 4-year-old daughter. Connect: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/

#7 - Navigating Parenthood and Postnatal Depression with Psychotherapist, Anna Mathur May 31, 2023

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Psychotherapist, best-selling author and mum of 3 Anna Mathur joins me to talk all things parenting. Anna shares openly about her challenges with postnatal depression, we dive into self-care and why Anna decided to move away from the traditional “naughty step” and “star chart” parenting strategies. “My friends basically staged an intervention in a coffee shop, and they said ‘You’re not ok. You need to go and speak to the doctor. We’ll look after your toddler. Take the baby in a carrier. Off you go please!’” Anna is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood. My wife often shares Anna’s work with me, so by supporting mothers, Anna is helping dads and partners to become more aware of how their spouse is feeling. Connect: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/

#6 - SNIPPET | How Our Child's Big Emotions Can Impact Our Daily Lives | Steve Day May 24, 2023

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Today I bring you the first SNIPPET episode, every other week, in between episodes with my guests, I’ll bring you useful snippets from past episodes. Today's clip is from episode 1 of the podcast with Steve Day. Steve is a motorsports commentator and children’s author. In this clip, we discuss our child’s big emotions, and when our little ones are going through a phase of expressing intense emotions, how much of an impact that can have on our daily lives. Connect: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/

#4 - Autism Untold: A Personal Account of Raising Two Non-Verbal Sons: James Hunt May 10, 2023

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James Hunt shares his personal journey as a father of two non-verbal autistic sons, Tommy and Jude. He takes us back to the day Jude was born and the challenges he faced as a parent, including the realization that seeking help was necessary. Throughout the podcast, James discusses the daily struggles that he and his family face as they navigate life with autism. He also shares the difficult decision he and his ex-partner made to split the boys up in order to provide them with the individual care they need. Despite the challenges, James has created a community through StoriesAboutAutism.com and has raised awareness about autism. By sharing his story, he has helped thousands of families across the globe to realize they are not alone. I thank James for his candidness and honesty in this touching episode. Connect: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/

#3 - Postpartum Anxiety, Pregnancy Challenges And Baby Loss With Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Ted Bradshaw May 03, 2023

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Ted Bradshaw is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and a dad of 3. Ted raises awareness around mental health issues through his videos on TikTok, and by offering therapy to individuals for depression and a range of anxiety issues. We talk about the challenges of pregnancy, baby loss and the struggles of postpartum anxiety. Ted also opens up about bonding with your new baby, and we discuss how it isn’t always like the movies, sometimes it takes time to secure that bond and connection with your little ones. Connect: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3LJQgIK

#2 - Food And Our Family: Adam Shaw Talks Food During Pregnancy, Weaning And Helping Our Kids Develop A Positive Relationship With Food Apr 26, 2023

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Adam is the founder of At Dad's Table and author of ‘How To Grow Your Family’. Adam is passionate about helping families foster a positive and healthy relationship with food. We explore weaning, the challenges women face during their pregnancies when it comes to food and how we can encourage our little ones to develop a healthy relationship with food. Connect: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3LJQgIK

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