Della's Dad: Recent Episodes
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A fatherhood podcast that chronicles what it’s like to be a first time Dad and leans into the expertise and experience of other fathers. It’s a discussion about one dad raising his daughter and a tool for all parents out out there.
In part two of our latest chat with Danny, after maybe a slightly too long story about toilet training we tackle the heavy topic of our mental health, how we’re dealing with that and also how we’re working on our relationships with our wives as well. Often two topics that take a back seat to parenting but important nonetheless…
Danny in New Jersey returns to the show, and like me, he’s just had his second kid so we got together to discuss how we’re adjusting to having another baby in the family and how we’re trying to be more efficient with our time, plus more.
It’s part two of my latest conversation with good friend of the show, Paul, in the first episode we did a bit of a switcheroo where he interviewed me and this is the continuation of that episode where we talk about things like Nature vs Nurture, encouraging kids to express their feelings, core childhood memories that involve McDonald’s and we finish on the life lesson of pleasure and pain in sports because we just couldn’t avoid talking about sports twice.
In this special episode, a friend of the show (Paul) returns, takes over the mic and interviews Della’s Dad.
They dive into what life’s really like right now: living with the grandparents, gearing up for baby number two, and navigating the chaos (and joy) of the toddler phase. From the ups and downs of spending more time with Della, to the challenges of daycare, discipline, and prepping her for a baby brother. From taking time off work to be more present, the cultural quirks of parenting in Australia vs the US, and the decisions we make that shape our children's personalities... and inevitably, the rules for enjoying sports
In part two of our conversation with Ruben where we talk about the differences between big city life in the US and small town life in Australia.. hitting various milestones, the stress and anxiety sometimes associated with them and the death of the sleep in for us parents
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Della's Dad catches up with Ruben in New York to see what the first year at home has been like with his son, including co-sleeping with his kid in his bed, taking him out to restaurants and starting to walk at around 12 months.
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On part two of our conversation with Duke, we discuss setting a good example for your kids, modeling behaviors and also cover support networks including duke’s newsletter Die Daily.
Link to Duke's Newsletter: https://diedaily.beehiiv.com/
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This week, after a long hiatus, we’re joined by Duke from Florida, he’s a father of two and he joins the podcast to talk about his journey dealing with his daughter’s movement disorder and other health challenges as well including the challenge of conceiving. It’s quite a heavy story with its share of hardship but still an incredibly inspirational conversation that I think we can all find value in. Part one of two...
Duke's Newsletter: https://diedaily.beehiiv.com/
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In part 2 of my latest chat with Robin, we take a bit of a deep dive into food allergies, a pretty serious topic that impacts us all differently but nevertheless a topic I think we should all be familiar with.
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One time guest Robin returns to the show, a two time dad based out in California we connect to discuss what it’s like to be with a toddler that’s pushing two years old, cranky tantrums, being hungry but not eating, picking favorites, reasoning with them, figuring out how much tv they should have, if any and encouraging independent play. It’s a wide ranging episode with some great insight from a dad that’s doing it for the second time.
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Part 2 of our discussion with Danny, father of an 8 month old boy, we talk in a bit more detail about how to mediate the Dog vs Baby relationship, which if you’ve been there already you know can be very tricky, plus getting back into the groove of exercising and finding a way to make the most out of what little personal time we still get.
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We’re joined by Danny, a fellow first time dad from the tri state area - he’s got a gorgeous little boy that’s about 8 months old and we talk about the new born phase, how he’s adjusting to dad life, getting the little guy to sleep and various other challenges from eczema and acid reflux to strategies for taking your kid out to restaurants and actually enjoying it
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Home birth pending! We’re joined by my very dear friend Ruben, a fellow Aussie based in New York, he’s not quite yet a dad but in about a week or so he will be. He joins us to talk about the pregnancy, not knowing the sex, learning to be ok with the things that you can’t control and how he got comfortable with the idea of having a home birth.
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This week, it’s part 2 of our conversation with Paul, an Aussie dad raising 3 kids in Denver Colorado.
This part of our chat is sleep-centric where we talk about bedtimes and sleep schedules plus also taking your kids out to dinner and having date night at home. Sleep plays such an outsized role in raising our kids, and for our own health as well, so there’s never really going to be just one or two main sleep episodes per se, it’s an evolving topic that can be handled and experienced in so many different ways with our kids so it’s why I’ll keep asking every parent about it.
As a side note I’ve found that it’s just too hard to keep all the information you’ve learned in your head at once so sometimes you just need to hear something again at the right time for it to help you, so enjoy.
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It's the return of the Paul, an Aussie Dad raising three kids (aged 8, 7 and 3) in Denver Colorado. The last time he was on the show, Della was merely a few months old. A lot has changed since then. We talk about why he thinks age 3 might just be the magical age we have to make it to in the early years and talk about how to say No to young children which is what I’m learning about now with Della. Also, how to assess risk when it comes to your kids. Paul’s a really thoughtful guy with this parenting stuff which makes for good conversation so please enjoy.
I’ve broken our conversation into two parts, on the next one Paul and I talk about bedtimes, sleep schedules and taking your kids out to dinner. Sleep is such an important element in raising our kids I figured it deserved its own episode.
Thanks for listening and if you’re enjoying the show please rate and review or just share with someone who may be interested. Cheers!
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Lewis, father of two and business owner, joins Della's Dad to talk about the dynamic of raising kids while running multiple businesses between him and his wife. We talk about how the business owning parents balance the demands of running businesses while also prioritizing their kids (hint, one approach is to open a kids playground called Space Club!) and staying sane in the process. A fun chat even if you simply work for the man like Della's Dad.
Reference: Space Club Brooklyn
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Ziggy, a fellow dad of a (currently) 15 month old girl joins Della's dad to talk through experiences of international travel (including flying) with kids at around the 1-year-old mark... including the new challenges that weren't there when we travelled at 6 months plus some some key car vomit chat too.
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Following on from our '10 things in the first 3 months' episode, Della's Dad is back with a quick follow up on the 10 essential things you'll now need for the first year... and yes some are obvious but there are definitely a few items on the list we wouldn't have thought of if they were recommended to us so listen in.
Links to items mentioned:
- High Chair: Lalo 3-in-1
- Portable booster chair
- Toys (different textures, noises, balls) & Books (for bedtime)
- Activity center
- Strollers: Joolz Aer & Yoyo
- Baby Carrier Strap on from Sia Baby
- Dummy tether / Pacifier clip
- Baby crackers & Food pouches
- Teething gels & Cold chew things
- Pack n Play
Part 2 of our conversation with Ben, father of 3, centers around the one-year (ish) milestone... Della just had her first birthday and Della's Dad discusses with Ben all the awesome developments that happen around this age along with the challenges plus Ben imparts some sage advice for the new parents out there.
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The big sleep episode is here! Della's Dad dives deep into sleep (he wishes) as we discusses the ins and outs of sleep training of babies and building good sleep routines and habits and how it flows on to everything else in your kid's day... and even it's effects on your relationship with your S.O. Buckle up, and bring a pillow.
Resources:
- Taking Cara Babies sleep program
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Suburbanites and four-time dads Chris and Ken join Della's Dad to talk through saying goodbye to the long loved city life and trading it all in for the big houses and yards and bad ethnic food of the suburbs... plus we dive a little into the appropriateness of adult movies like pulp fiction and some of our favorite kid-friendly shows (hint: It's Bluey)
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Della's Dad is joined by a dear mate, Steve from Wollongong, for a conversation that has been a long time coming. On his way to fathering four kids, Steve and his wife had twins on their third go around. We discuss that journey for them plus dive into the perspective of starting a family in your early 20's (and in the midst Steve takes not one but two opportunities to brag about still exercising while being a young dad - I'll take that as motivation)
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Della's dad is back! and so is Dave - 7 months after we spoke the day before his child's birth, the new dad returns to tell us about his family's birth experience, including what happens in a premature birth situation and what it's like to have your baby spend time in the NICU. Plus a ringing endorsement for night nurses!
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On this special episode I've pulled together the insights from four different Dad's I've interviewed over the last few months about just what it's like to have daughters... what do you do differently? what do you do the same? It's topic that Della's Dad spends endless hours contemplating so this makes for a good first entrance into Girl Dad Club.
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Celebrating six months of Della, Adam is joined by Alee in Seattle, father of one with another one on the way, to talk about all the big changes in Della's little life plus lessons from traveling away from home, eating solid foods, teething and the ever present question of sleep
Mentioned:
- Little Ones sleep program
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Salivating at the prospect of one day being a stay-at-home dad, this week we learn about the realities of being a stay at home parent from Tom, a father of two that's been doing just that.
He's one incredibly thoughtful person and parent and the perfect guest to share his approach to parenting.
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On a VERY special episode, Nik & Ace from the Steel City NFTeams Podcast join Della's Dad to talk about how many kids you should have and when to have them. Just one? Two? Three? Do you fill a complete starting lineup of a basketball team?
With 5 kids between them - if this was SNL they'd jointly receive a jacket for entry to the five-timers club - they share their infinite wisdom on the different ways to handle your growing brood. Sports analogies and laughs are abound but their message is legit. Enjoy the ride.
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Dave in New York joins Della's Dad just 24 hours before his wife's scheduled c-section... we talk nerves and expectations plus Dave walks us through 'Vasa Previa' and the impacts of that condition and their IVF journey to here. It's real stuff.
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Throwing out a quick solo episode to highlight the 10 most important or useful things you'll need for your first three months with baby... links below to the stuff I talk about:
- Love to dream sleepwear (Swaddles)
- Baby Björn Bouncer Bliss
- Nanit baby monitor
- Frida baby grooming kit
- Hushh compact sound machine
- The Doona car seat / stroller
- SNOO smart sleeper
- DockATot
- Lalo play gym
- ubbi diaper pail
From the no brainers list:
- Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow Baby Bottles
- Honest brand diapers
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Paul in Denver joins Della's dad to talk about what it's like to raise his three kids a world away from family, from grandparents, from help, from free babysitters... also we discuss what it's like to fly with kids and the precious time we have with our young ones.
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It's been quiet because Della has been keeping Dad very busy but Della's Dad is still here! Mark, the father of a 9 month old joins the show to help Adam unpack all the changes and new challenges that start to hit you at the three month mark.
From sleep regression and sleep training to rolling over, moving around, needing stimulation when they can finally understand when you're not paying attention to them!
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Spoiler alert... it doesn't get easier! Rhys just had his third kid and he joins the show to talk about some of the challenges that remain whether it's your first or your third kid... there's some not so glamorous stuff too like mastitis and vasectomies... plus we unearth our first dad of the year nominee with a trip to the emergency department.
Resources:
- "Save our sleep" by Tizzie Hall
- Back massager
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At the two month mark, Della's Dad is joined by Rob from Chicago, father of a 1 year old to talk about that magical moment when your baby really starts to interact with you... plus missing out of social activities, starting on solids and good grandparent related advice
Notes/Resources:
- What up with that (SNL)
- Private photo sharing app: Tiny Beans
- Baby tracking apps:
- Baby Connect
- Cubtale
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At the six week mark, Della's Dad is joined by a fellow new dad, Jonny, father of a six month old boy. They compare notes on fussy newborns, time management and being present during the precious brief time our kids are so young.
Products/Resources:
- The Wonder Weeks App
- Nanit baby monitor
- SNOO Baby bassinet
- Dr. Brown's baby bottles
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Part Two of our conversation with Dan from Michigan - we covered a lot of ground the other week so here's the rest of our chat which includes more birth stories and a mixture of good and bad advice... language warning.
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Della is one month old! We're re-joined by Nik, fatherhood veteran, so Adam can cover the current state of Dad-ness four weeks into this journey. It's dominated by sleep deprivation battles, big time poos, bathing, singing and a little bit of raging against the machine.
Products mentioned:
- The SNOO (newborn bassinet/crib)
- Love to Dream - Zip-up Swaddle (sleep sacks)
- The Cubtale app (to track sleep)
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After a dream start with a newborn, everything they tell you about started to happen with little baby Della in week three... the father of a two year old girl, Dan from Michigan, joins the show to remind Adam how to still enjoy it... this episode was aided by a few beers to end a long week for both Dads, so apologies in advance for it's loose nature ;)
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Robin, a father of an 18 month old, joins us from LA to talk Della's Dad through his second week with a newborn, discusses the return to work situation and shares his family's labor/birth story... plus a few laughs and as always some key tips and advice for parents to consider.
Notes & Resources:
- BOOK: "Guide to your baby's first years" from the Mayo Clinic
- Medela breast pump
- Hands free pumping bras
- Bottle sterilizers:
- Wabi
- Tommy Tippee
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Adam goes solo on this episode to do a deep dive into what the labor, hospital and delivery (birth) experience was for little baby Della. Listen in for some key tips and advice as well if you're about to go through it.
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Della's Dad talks through the first week with a newborn baby girl and is joined by a veteran of fatherhood, Nik, father of 3, to digest those initial feelings and experiences plus offer some pearls of wisdom.
Notes & Resources:
- Tresillian's Parent's Help Line (Australia) 1300 272 736
- The Doona
- The Peanut (Snuggle Me / Dock A Tot)
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A new podcast that chronicles what it’s like to be a first time Dad and leans into the expertise and experience of other fathers... It’s a discussion about one dad raising his daughter and a tool for all parents out out there.
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