Cover your kids ears for this ep because there's a whole lotta adults only chat on board.

Matt's girls walked in on something he'd rather they hadn't (don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds).

Ash's all hot under the collar because April's doing party pumps.

Plus we debate the great parenting dilemma: is a child-free holiday self-care or selfish?

And one of the all-time smartest dinner hacks with kids.

Consider yourself a smart shopper? Take the ALDI IQ Test today at www.IQ.ALDI.com.au and find out if you’re a true grocery genius... or not.

ALDI. Good different.

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 

Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  

Cover your kids ears for this ep because there's a whole lotta adults only chat on board.
Matt's girls walked in on something he'd rather they hadn't (don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds).
Ash's all hot under the collar because April's doing party pumps.
Plus we debate the great parenting dilemma: is a child-free holiday self-care or selfish?
And one of the all-time smartest dinner hacks with kids.
Consider yourself a smart shopper? Take the ALDI IQ Test today at <a href="https://www.IQ.ALDI.com.au">www.IQ.ALDI.com.au</a> and find out if you&rsquo;re a true grocery genius... or not.
ALDI. Good different.
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If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

Two Doting Dads is a podcast series that follows the parenting escapades of two good mates, Matty J and Ash Wicks. Like all good modern relationships, they met on Instagram and instantly bonded over the fact that they were both sleep-deprived Dads doing their best to dote over their two children. They share a very laid-back style to parenting, they don't pretend to be experts and they celebrate every single parenting mishap (which there are plenty). If you're listening for parenting advice, you've come to the wrong podcast.

Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

#229 Can we leave the kids at home?

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This week the guys are tackling the big questions facing Australia... and it's all centred around a beloved birthday party ritual that seems to have fallen by the wayside.

Ash also thanks everyone for their outpour of support for his sobriety journey but there's one Doter letter that leads him down a rabbit hole.

Plus Matt digs a little deeper into why Ash still feels like he's going through the biggest break-up of his life.

It's another emotional ep so grab the tissues and settle in.

If this chat raises any feelings for you - you can see help from:

https://reduceyourrisk.org.au/ 

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 

Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  

This week the guys are tackling the big questions facing Australia... and it's all centred around a beloved birthday party ritual that seems to have fallen by the wayside.
Ash also thanks everyone for their outpour of support for his sobriety journey but there's one Doter letter that leads him down a rabbit hole.
Plus Matt digs a little deeper into why Ash still feels like he's going through the biggest break-up of his life.
It's another emotional ep so grab the tissues and settle in.
If this chat raises any feelings for you - you can see help from:
<a href="https://reduceyourrisk.org.au/">https://reduceyourrisk.org.au/</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.panda.org.au/"></a>
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>
<a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">https://www.beyondblue.org.au/</a>&nbsp;
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If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

#228 A Birthday Crisis & Ash's Big Breakup 

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This week the boys are carrying on like feuding brothers who’ve just been told they need to share a bedroom.

There’s tension over paint samples, furniture choices and the studio fit-out, forcing Vic to step-in and split them up.

Meanwhile, Vic gives the guys a much-needed education on geriatric pregnancies and period cycles… because, unsurprisingly, they are deeply clueless.

Ash is convinced he may be raising a child prodigy & there’s a song that could be giving Oscar an unfair competitive advantage.

And Matt’s feeling slightly sheepish after caving on a parenting rule he swore he’d never break.

It's another week of the good, the bad, the relatable and absolutely no advice.

Consider yourself a smart shopper? Take the ALDI IQ Test today at www.IQ.ALDI.com.au and find out if you’re a true grocery genius... or not.

ALDI. Good different.

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 

Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  

This week the boys are carrying on like feuding brothers who&rsquo;ve just been told they need to share a bedroom.
There&rsquo;s tension over paint samples, furniture choices and the studio fit-out, forcing Vic to step-in and split them up.
Meanwhile, Vic gives the guys a much-needed education on geriatric pregnancies and period cycles&hellip; because, unsurprisingly, they are deeply clueless.
Ash is convinced he may be raising a child prodigy &amp; there&rsquo;s a song that could be giving Oscar an unfair competitive advantage.
And Matt&rsquo;s feeling slightly sheepish after caving on a parenting rule he swore he&rsquo;d never break.
It's another week of the good, the bad, the relatable and absolutely no advice.
Consider yourself a smart shopper? Take the ALDI IQ Test today at <a href="https://www.IQ.ALDI.com.au">www.IQ.ALDI.com.au</a> and find out if you&rsquo;re a true grocery genius... or not.
ALDI. Good different.
<hr data-start="898" data-end="901">
If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

#227 Petty Squabbles & Parenting Backflips

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You might remember Holly Nicholson from winning the heart of Pilot Jimmy on The Bachelor - but these days her biggest challenge is negotiating with a toddler and surviving motherhood on minimal sleep.

Since finding reality TV love, Holly’s gotten married, had baby Lenny and built a loyal following by sharing the very real side of mum life… and not just the cute Instagram bits.

From toddler meltdowns to the relentless chaos of raising a tiny human, Holly’s refreshingly honest about the parts of motherhood that are messy, mundane and occasionally make you question your sanity.

In this chat, Holly opens up about her struggles to fall pregnant, the challenges that came after Lenny arrived, and the things you should absolutely never say to a pregnant woman unless you’ve got a death wish.

If this chat raises any feelings for you - you can see help from:

https://www.panda.org.au/

https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 

Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  

You might remember Holly Nicholson from winning the heart of Pilot Jimmy on The Bachelor -&nbsp;but these days her biggest challenge is negotiating with a toddler and surviving motherhood on minimal sleep.
Since finding reality TV love, Holly&rsquo;s gotten married, had baby Lenny and built a loyal following by sharing the very real side of mum life&hellip; and not just the cute Instagram bits.
From toddler meltdowns to the relentless chaos of raising a tiny human, Holly&rsquo;s refreshingly honest about the parts of motherhood that are messy, mundane and occasionally make you question your sanity.
In this chat, Holly opens up about her struggles to fall pregnant, the challenges that came after Lenny arrived, and the things you should absolutely never say to a pregnant woman unless you&rsquo;ve got a death wish.
If this chat raises any feelings for you - you can see help from:
<a href="https://www.panda.org.au/">https://www.panda.org.au/</a>
<a href="https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/">https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/</a>
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>
<a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">https://www.beyondblue.org.au/</a>&nbsp;
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If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

#226 Highs & Lows with Holly Nicholson (Kingston)

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#229 Can we leave the kids at home?

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