Dubai Dad - Salman Qureshi: Recent Episodes
Salman Qureshi
Welcome to the Dubai Dad Podcast Comedian. Salman Qureshi shares his journey and insights into life as a father to baby Zayan. Tips, tricks and experiences count for nothing but you might enjoy the stories.
It gets hot out here in Dubai and I’m already worried about what to do with Zayan’s schedule. Rattling off ideas on this episode!
Don’t bury your head in the sand and don’t panic. Your child is going to throw all kinds of challenges at you. Breathe and deal with it!
So every parent has that first moment where your kiddo does something you don't want them doing. What are you going to do about it?
Parents forget we’re starting something new and are complete beginners. Here are some lessons I’ve learned from improv about failure that you might inspire your parenting life!
Parents start off with the best intentions and some of you succeed. For those of us who for whatever reason decide on cosleeping - here’s the lowdown!
Little piece of advice fathers to be hear all the time is to take care of the wife so she can take care of the baby. Worst advice ever. I break it down in this episode!
Everyone loves to rattle off things about how to be a good father. Well I’m covering a few things I came across in a published research. You’ll be surprised to know these qualities are impossible to have consistently on display. Good luck!
There is no end to the ways we can worry ourselves over our children. I’ve been going through a particular challenge with my kiddo and realizing a few things along the way! Hope it’s helpful for other dads out there.
Parenting changes you in funny ways. I talk about getting over the whole my kid is x months old shit n more in this episode.
People and specially kids look for role models all the time. You as a father will be one whether you like it or not. But don’t stress it. They’ll get over you eventually. Some thoughts on choosing our heroes.
Little rant about friends asking 'how is your baby?'. Couple of tips thrown in for new parents. Apologies for the sound on this one. Testing a new way to record and I think I got it wrong!
It’s getting harder and harder to be ready for parenthood. I talk about a couple of reasons in this episode and an idea on what all dads need to do!
I had a chat with a stranger over fatherhood which got my thinking about what kind of dad do I want to be or should be. Listen in on my thoughts and leave me yours!
What do you feed these things and where's he rolling off to? This and more on this episode!
Parenthood is confirmed once your start receiving invites to children's birthday parties. Here are my thoughts!
Where does the time go? I don't think I have an answer. And as Zayan turns 4 months, I finally admit that a baby IS an excuse.
Will I be a good dad? Am I ready for parenthood? Questions most men ask themselves. I give my two bits and other thoughts on this episode recorded on a rather cold Dubai evening!
More late night thoughts - I talk through the major issue of ... pacifiers. To use or not, that is the question I try to answer among other random thoughts!
Never thought I'd worry about a 6 week olds opinion of me but learning fast that parenthood changes your thought patterns.
Zayan is forcing me to be more disciplined in life. Tips on going to the doctors here. And other stories!
Naming your child turns out to be a pretty significant event in your life. I discuss what happens, how people react, your quest to find an uncommon name and, when you think about it, the weirdness of the concept of names.
My kid might be just 1 month old but I think he's a bit of a rascal already. I discuss that and other basics of baby care in this episode.
Im a new father and sharing my journey. In this episode I briefly talk about sleeping. Oh sweet sleep!