The Dad Vibes: Parenting Truths

Tom Piccirilli
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The Dad Vibes: Parenting Truths

Parenting Truths is a safe space for guests to share the highs and lows of their parenting journey. Hosted by the founder of The Dad Vibes, Tom Piccirilli, Tom provides his perspective on parenting whilst gaining unfiltered insight into the lives of his guests. Parenting Truths will empower you to make decisions that are right for you and your family and not what society views as "normal". Every guest has agreed to share openly and honestly, so each episode will provide you with the validation that yes, parenting is damn hard at times, and none of us has everything figured out.

  1. 9 SEPT

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

    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

    9 min

  2. 12 AUG

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

    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!

    44 min

  3. 5 AUG

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

    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.

    46 min

  4. 15 APR

    #26 - Supporting Working Parents with Amit Singh Kalley

    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.

    38 min

  5. 25/10/2023

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

    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. Connect: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thedadvibes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/

    7 min

  6. 09/10/2023

    #24 - Breastfeeding with The Breastfeeding Mentor

    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. Connect: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thedadvibes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/

    46 min

  7. 25/09/2023

    #23 - The Transition Into Fatherhood with Ken Koyama

    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. Connect: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thedadvibes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/

    39 min

  8. 12/09/2023

    #22 - Pregnancy, Birth And Postpartum with Midwife Pip

    Today's guest, Midwife Sister, Pip Davies supports parents through all aspects of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Pip is on a mission to provide honest, evidence-based antenatal and postnatal education, to ensure women feel empowered to birth free from fear, and so that they’re prepared to navigate their parenting journey. Today we explore how parents can prepare for the birth, and Pop shared tips on how they can navigate the postnatal period. As well as touching on the NHS, breastfeeding, and how we can support parents through loss. Connect: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thedadvibes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.dad.vibes/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the.dad.vibes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thedadvibes Resources: 9 parenting books that will change your life - https://www.thedadvibes.com/books Calmer Parenting Course - https://bit.ly/TheCalmParent The Guide To Losing It...Less - https://bit.ly/loseitless

    50 min
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Parenting Truths is a safe space for guests to share the highs and lows of their parenting journey. Hosted by the founder of The Dad Vibes, Tom Piccirilli, Tom provides his perspective on parenting whilst gaining unfiltered insight into the lives of his guests. Parenting Truths will empower you to make decisions that are right for you and your family and not what society views as "normal". Every guest has agreed to share openly and honestly, so each episode will provide you with the validation that yes, parenting is damn hard at times, and none of us has everything figured out.

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