Matty J and Ash are twinning this episode after making a big boy purchase in the hope of solidifying their masculinity (For the record, there's no such thing as buying your way to masculinity!) Setting the side the purchase for a moment, Matt has become more primal during the family holidays down in Ulladullah. Spearfishing, cooking and oh, believing he's a tradie when he is, in fact, nowhere near a professional. Oscar is causing toilet mayhem in the Wicks household and dad's copping the blame. Why? Well, Ash is overloading him with toilet instructions and it's confusing the boy! We also get into your Par-Rants for this week, where you air out your parenting grievances. We also answer your questions: Things parents would never say What age do you think is appropriate for a child to have a TV in their bedroom? BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552 If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#160 Hugo Toovey on What Matters After Facing Death Twice
Hugo Toovey is a bloke who’s been through more than most of us could ever imagine and somehow still keeps moving forward. An army man, two-time cancer survivor, and the founder of 25StayAlive (a movement urging young people to get checked before it’s too late), Hugo opens up about what life really looks like behind the scenes. We get a glimpse into his world as a dad to 16-month-old Teddy while juggling surgeries, hospital visits, and all the quiet battles most people never see. Hugo talks about what it’s like trying to start a family when nothing goes to plan, why early detection matters, and how fatherhood has shifted his perspective on, well… everything. https://www.25stayalive.com/ BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552 If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#159 Wheeping At The Wheel
Matty J's littlest (soon-to-be middle child), Lola, has unlocked a new fear - monsters! Unfortunately, mum Laura turns Daddy into a liar after telling a contradictory story. Ash experiences a flashback to his childhood after his kids shared their fear of falling into the toilet. And Matty J (finally) tells the story of that time he hired a babysitter for Marlie and Lola that lasted less than a week. ******* We also get into your Par-Rants for this week, where you air out your parenting grievances. This week's rant hit a nerve and our pockets! Brought to you by ALDI Just low prices every day. ALDI. Good Different. Link: https://www.aldi.com.au/ We also answer your questions: What are your top kids films? How do you make time for sexy time with your partner when you're the parent of two kids? BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552 If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#158 Teaching Children Body Autonomy with Psychologist Victoria Barendsen
***TW*** This week we've created space to chat with registered psychologist, Victoria Barendsen, who specialises in working with children and provides sexual abuse and sexual harm prevention therapy. Like you, we've been devastated by the Melbourne investigation of alleged incidents in childcare centres, and we want to do something about it. Victoria explains how you can try to protect your children from vulnerable situations and how to be more proactive about your child's safety. ******* We also get into your Par-Rants for this week, where you air out your parenting grievances. This week's rant hit a nerve and our pockets! Brought to you by ALDI Just low prices every day. ALDI. Good Different. Link: https://www.aldi.com.au/ We also answer your questions: Propoganda I'm not falling for as a parent What's the most feral thing your kid has done in public? This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know may be impacted by this content, please seek help. Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 (24/7 support for young people) 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 (24/7 sexual, domestic and family violence counselling) Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#157 Sam Frost On Birth Scares, Therapy And The Messy Part of Parenting
Sam Frost doesn’t do warm-ups. She knew her partner Jordie was the one from the very beginning, and so, they quickly became parents. That set the tone for everything that followed. If you’ve only ever known Sam as the Bachelorette or from Home and Away, you'll realise she's got the energy of someone who is grounded and incredibly open. She talks through the chaos of early pregnancy, a scare right before baby Teddy was due, and the big mistake Jordie made in the delivery room. There’s also a really honest conversation about mental health, seeing a psych before birth, and why trying to “get it right” as a parent isn’t nearly as important as learning how to repair when you don’t. BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552 If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two Doting Dads is a podcast series that follows the parenting escapades of two good mates, Matty J and Ash Wicks. Like all good modern relationships, they met on Instagram and instantly bonded over the fact that they were both sleep-deprived Dads doing their best to dote over their two children. They share a very laid-back style to parenting, they don't pretend to be experts and they celebrate every single parenting mishap (which there are plenty). If you're listening for parenting advice, you've come to the wrong podcast.
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