First Time Dads

Two first time dads - Daily Mirror journalists Richard Innes and Steve Myall - discuss the joys, challenges and general lunacy of raising your first child and supporting a first-time mum… and ask some famous faces and qualified experts for advice along the way. Nominated in Best Podcast category at 2018 Online Media Awards.

Parenting
Society & Culture
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Farewell to a First Time Dad!
Brace yourself, people… we have some big news. Steve - one half of our First Time Dads duo - is moving to New York! What this means for the podcast is still… well, it's unclear. However, when you listen to this (borderline emotional) chat between...
33 min
2
The hidden secret to getting your kids to behave
Everyone has a nightmare getting their kids to do as their told. EVERYONE. That's why we can guarantee every single one of you has, at some point, been desperate for any easy-to-implement strategy that can get your children to behave a little less...
31 min
3
Konnie Huq tells us EVERYTHING
This chat with Konnie Huq is… well, it's… it's a rollercoaster. You know Konnie. She presented Blue Peter for a decade. She's hosted loads of different TV shows. She's married to Black Mirror creator/genius Charlie Brooker (she co-wrote one...
59 min
4
How to avoid second guessing your parenting cho...
Parents today are inundated with information and expert advice, often contradictory and invariably overwhelming. This results in anxiety, insecurity and stressed parenting that inevitably drives wedges between parents and children instead of the...
35 min
5
Playground rules
What's the correct etiquette when another child pushes in front of yours on the slide at the playground or takes their bucket and spade in the sandpit? We've all been there. A weekend morning, kids driving you mad and you need to get out the house....
26 min
6
Is there any scientific evidence behind all the...
New mums and dads are bombarded with advice and tips on how to parent from the moment of conception. But does the advice on everything from breastfeeding to screen time limits stand up to scientific scrutiny?  Emily Oster aims to make life a little...
31 min
7
Why parenthood means your relationship is doomed
Bit dramatic, right? Sadly, according to the research Matt Farquharson has done, we now have indisputable proof that having kids will ensure your relationship will be properly, irredeemably f***ed. Matt - better known as Papa Pukka, the husband of...
43 min
8
The first aid tricks every parent should know
Do you know what to do if you child starts choking? Do you think you know the best way to deal with a screaming kid who's just been sting by a bee? Chances are you probably THINK you do - but you might be wrong. For this episode, Steve and Rich...
29 min
9
Alun Wyn Jones on being a hard man at work and ...
Alun Wyn Jones is a rugby legend. As Wales captain and HUGE second row forward (he's 6ft 5ins), a big part of the Grand Slam winner's job is physically overpowering other huge men. So, as father to two little girls, how does he switch from that tough...
27 min
10
Why the end of summer is bad news for fathers… ...
We're back! Steve and Rich discuss their respective summers and come to the joint conclusion (just about) that it's only going to get more difficult as winter approaches.  The guys also let you in on what's to come in this season of First Time Dads,...
22 min
11
We're on our holibobs
Steve and Rich are having a little time off for the summer, but before they do here's a quick episode to tease some of the amazing guests lined up for the next season of the podcast. See you in September! For information regarding your data privacy,...
4 min
12
How to be a dad… from a doctor who knows
Here on First Time Dads, we like talking to a) qualified experts who understand the science of parenting and b) new dads who often feel so clueless they want to scream. Dr Oscar Duke is both - which is why Rich and Steve were delighted to have him on...
36 min
13
How to cope when your baby dies before it is born
Zoe Clark Coates and her husband Andy have personally faced the loss of five babies. Out of their experiences came a charity to offer support to thousands of grieving parents and relatives around the world each week. Zoe’s book The Baby Loss Guide...
33 min
14
Everything you ever wondered about kids' TV fro...
Ever worried about what your kid is watching on TV? Ever felt anxious about what harm you might be doing to your little one by letting them stare at the telly for any length of time? You are not alone.  That's why we thought we'd talk to the people...
37 min
15
Potty Training: The trick to making the impossi...
Potty training is a massive step for any kid - and for a stressed out dad, it can often feel like a step too far. The good news is that, if you do it in the right way, getting your kid out of nappies doesn't have to be quite as hectic as you might...
32 min
16
The myth of flexible working for dads
We're always being told that it's easier for dads to combine working and parenting these days. But is that actually the case? Apparently not. Han Son from Daddilife.com - a former guest and friend of the show - returns to the podcast to tell Steve and...
23 min
17
How to raise a successful human
Steve and Rich are joined by Esther Wojcicki, one of America’s leading parenting experts - and you can see why.  Esther has raised three incredibly successful children (one of whom is the CEO of YouTube), so the guys see if she’s got any secrets to...
33 min
18
Olympic champion Greg Rutherford on fatherhood
Hosts Steve and Rich dial up former Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth champion long jumper Greg Rutherford to chat about his biggest challenge yet - being a dad. They talk all things fatherhood, including his aim to not be one of *those*...
35 min
19
A second time father on bringing home number two
Becoming a first time dad is a life changing experience, but what's it like bringing home a new baby into your existing family? Rich has just become a dad for the second time to little Freddie. He'd been worried about the experience but when Steve...
23 min
20
How to help your mental health from suffering
It's very common to struggle with anxiety, feelings of isolation and mental health issues after having children. But talking to other parents and listening to others share their experiences has helped Steve and Rich. In this episode, Annie Belasco...
28 min
21
Why you can't prepare for baby number two
Rich and Steve spend the first episode of their second series finding out if Rich is ready for his second child, who is due to arrive any day now. The short answer: he really, really isn't. The slightly longer answer: there is no real way any dad can...
28 min
22
We're coming back...
It's been a while, but our dad duo are coming back for more episodes, and better sound and a brand new jingle! We know it's not always been great, but during our break we have only gone and got ourselves an actual studio! Where have we been? In this...
5 min
23
Episode 50! Time to look back at our best bits
Steve and Rich celebrate reaching episode number 50 by looking back at the best bits of First Time Dads so far. The guys also explain why, with Steve heading off on shared parental leave, this will be the last episode for a while. But fear not,...
16 min
24
Sir Michael Morpurgo on why a grandparent's rol...
Anyone who thinks it's just the parents who raise a child these days is kidding themselves. For the vast majority of new parents, having a collection of willing grandmas and grandads on hand for advice/babysitting is not just helpful - it's essential....
41 min
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Why you should always get outside with your kid...
Like many people, Alex Gregory has three kids. Unlike most of them, he also has two Olympic gold medals. Alex was a rower for 17 years and won his golds at London 2012 and Rio 2016. Now aged 34, he has put down his oar and picked up a pen, to write...
41 min