#113 All I Want for Christmas is Sleep

Ho Ho Holy Crap, it's almost Christmas, and while Matt and Ash are nowhere near ready for the big day, they are ready to clock off for the year.  But before that happens, Ash complains about how the cicadas are pissing all over him, Matt has had a really tough week of dad duties, and the boys shar…

#112 Mr Luke The Teacher Answers All Your School Questions!

Preparing your kids for school is a bit like the great unknown – who knows what will happen!   Matt and Ash are gearing up to send Marlie and Oscar off to big school. While orientation has the kids prepared, the parents are not so sure. To help with this, the dads welcome Mr. Luke the Teacher, a …

#111 The Cicadas Are Tearing My Family Apart!

Ash threatens to move his entire family again as an army of cicadas takes over his household.  Matt sends his daughter Lola into a headspin after dropping her off at gymnastics during a power nap.  Plus, we tackle your questions! What’s your ultimate test for whether a babysitter is good? If …

#110 Mystery Turds, Christmas Tantrums And A Duct Taped Foot

Ash is crawling his way to the end of the year after slicing his foot during a dad activity.  Matt has made a rookie parenting mistake with the girls by taking them on a Christmas shopping trip.  Meanwhile, Matt and Ash's two eldest kids are causing their dads some grief after making a mess with …

#109 Victoria Devine On Miscarriage, Birth Rules & Family Finance

Victoria Devine hosts the wildly successful podcast She's On The Money, is the author of several books, the founder of Zella Money, and is the mother of 8-month-old Harvey.  Victoria shares her experience of having two miscarriages and the impact it had on her physical and mental health before ult…

#108 I Think My Daughter Likes Bad Boys

Ash has encountered a new dilemma with little Macy – she likes the bad boys.  It turns out she's not the only one feeling loved up, with Marlie looking to marry the man of her dreams at daycare.   Meanwhile, Lola is thinking about one thing this week – a hamburger! Plus, we tackle your questions…

#107 School Gremlins, Free Kids Meals And Push Presents

Matty J and Ash are having a really difficult time managing the school transition. From forgetting lunchbox week to not following instructions to falling asleep at info sessions, the kids' education hangs in the balance of Two Doting Dads. Adding to the drama, Matt has found himself attacked by a …

#106 Aims Connor: Sobriety, Raising A Child With Autism And Unapologetic Parenting

Aimee Connor, or “Aims” to her audience, has become a well-loved mum in the online parenting community for her refreshingly honest, humorous, and unfiltered take on motherhood. She’s the mother of four young children—Mahli, Indi, Billi, and Bodhi—and shares the real-life chaos of raising them. Ai…

#105 You're Grounded!

Sometimes, you're having a big masculine weekend; other times, you're dealing with an 'Ultra Tantrum'! After making a bad move with dad, Oscar has given Ash absolute hell this week.  Meanwhile, Matt slowly lets go of his little girl after sending Marlie-Mae to school orientation.  Have you got a…

#104 Oscar’s New Trick, School Orientation, and DJ Ash’s Big Oops

Ash shares his first and disastrous gig as a wedding DJ this week, only to be saved by a tiny hero. Plus, he’s in hot water after teaching Oscar a new “trick” that didn’t go down well.  Meanwhile, Matt’s morning with the kids was rough, and he’s feeling Laura’s frustration after a charity run that…