Lara Pitt is a seasoned sports journalist at Fox Sports, covering the NRL, and a doting mum to three boys—Lachlan, Cooper, and Hamish.

She never expected motherhood to mean sharing her bed with all three boys every night!

In this episode, Lara opens up about her experience after giving birth for the first time, sharing the unexpected challenges she faced. Not only did she face the rollercoaster of postpartum, but Lara was also dealing with an undiagnosed Postpartum thyroiditis that made her feel like life was in turbo mode.

Plus, she dropped a surprise halfway through our chat, leaving Matt bright red!

Buy our book:

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Lara Pitt is a seasoned sports journalist at Fox Sports, covering the NRL, and a doting mum to three boys—Lachlan, Cooper, and Hamish.
She never expected motherhood to mean sharing her bed with all three boys every night!
In this episode, Lara opens up about her experience after giving birth for the first time, sharing the unexpected challenges she faced. Not only did she face the rollercoaster of postpartum, but Lara was also dealing with an undiagnosed Postpartum thyroiditis that made her feel like life was in turbo mode.
Plus, she dropped a surprise halfway through our chat, leaving Matt bright red!
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Buy our book:
<a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552</a> 
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a> 
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TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a>

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

#91 Lara Pitt's Three Boys Won't Sleep In Their Own Beds

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Today's guest is an absolute legend when it comes to understanding boys... and judging by this chat, parents too.

Tim French is a father of two boys, a teacher, and now a parent educator who's helped countless young men find their feet when they've lost their way.

He's seen struggling teenagers become school captains and says the key isn't tougher parenting or stricter rules — it's connection. A common interest, a shared goal, and adults who genuinely care.

In this episode, Tim shares practical advice on how to talk to boys in a way that actually gets through, the phrases parents should avoid, and the surprisingly simple moments when kids are most likely to open up.

And if you've ever worried about the influence of the manosphere, social media, or where your son is getting his ideas from, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

You can find Tim at www.instagram.com/coachingwithtim 

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  

Today's guest is an absolute legend when it comes to understanding boys... and judging by this chat, parents too.
Tim French is a father of two boys, a teacher, and now a parent educator who's helped countless young men find their feet when they've lost their way.
He's seen struggling teenagers become school captains and says the key isn't tougher parenting or stricter rules &mdash; it's connection. A common interest, a shared goal, and adults who genuinely care.
In this episode, Tim shares practical advice on how to talk to boys in a way that actually gets through, the phrases parents should avoid, and the surprisingly simple moments when kids are most likely to open up.
And if you've ever worried about the influence of the manosphere, social media, or where your son is getting his ideas from, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.
You can find Tim at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithtim">www.instagram.com/coachingwithtim</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;

#230 Coaching Kids With Tim French

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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;

#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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#91 Lara Pitt's Three Boys Won't Sleep In Their Own Beds

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