Della's Dad
For unge lyttereA 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.
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- Dad's mental health / Relationships / Toilet training (00:35:02)
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…
- Adjusting to life with a second kid (in baby form) (00:33:15)
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.
- Nature vs Nurture / feelings / McDonald's memories (00:30:50)
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.
- Adding a second kid to the mix! / shaping our kids through parenting styles (00:38:30)
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 parentin...
- Big city life vs Small town life / hitting the crucial milestones (00:30:31)
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 Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Co-sleeping with your baby and the first year (00:29:01)
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. Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Setting a good example for your kids (00:25:28)
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/ Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Overcoming health challenges (00:44:24)
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/ Theme: “Check ...
- Dealing with Food Allergies (00:29:24)
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. Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Pushing two years old with your toddler (00:38:42)
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. Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Mediating the Dog vs Baby relationship / Getting back to the gym and looking after yourself (00:20:34)
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. Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Newborn sleep challenges, moving out of the blob phase and adjusting to being a parent (00:32:48)
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 Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Deciding on a home birth / not knowing the sex and not being in control (00:36:34)
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. Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Bed times, sleep schedules and middle of the night cuddles (00:21:00)
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 i...
- Saying NO to your toddler or your 8 year old, assessing risk and why 3 might be the magical age (00:37:19)
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 par...
- Running multiple businesses while raising kids (00:39:49)
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 Theme: “Check...
- Travel with a one year old / planes, cars & Europe (00:34:16)
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. Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- The only 10 things you'll need for the first year (00:12:36)
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 chairToys (different textures, noises, balls) & Books (for bedtime)Activity centerStrollers: ...
- The one-year (ish) milestone / what to expect and how it differs amongst kids (00:35:48)
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. Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- The Sleep training episode! Methods, experiences and the knock on effects of sleep quality (00:38:16)
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 Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Moving to the burbs / Pulp Fiction and kids TV shows (00:32:56)
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) Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Fathering Four Kids / including twins on the third go + having them "young" (00:39:31)
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) Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via...
- Premature babies / 12 days in the NICU (00:33:01)
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! Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- Welcome to Girl Dad Club! (00:32:23)
On this special episode I've pulled together the insights from four different Dads 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 a topic that Della's Dad spends endless hours contemplating so this makes for a good first entrance into Girl Dad Club. Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)
- The Six month milestone / cognitive leaps and lamb chops (00:34:37)
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 Theme: “Check it out” by Mountaineer (via Uppbeat)