Dads on Duty

In this conversation, Coach Josh Wood shares insights on parenting, health, and fitness, emphasizing the importance of role modeling for children. He discusses the challenges of busy parenting, the significance of outdoor activities, and strategies for navigating children's nutrition, particularly picky eating. Josh highlights the role of protein in child development and the necessity of planning...

In this episode of Dads on Duty , Brian Sanders and Liam Sue-Tin discuss the chaotic yet rewarding journey of fatherhood. They share personal experiences about balancing work and family life, the emotional toll of parenting, and the importance of being present for their children. The conversation delves into the challenges fathers face, the significance of quality time over quantity, and the purpo...

In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Dan Hayes, a father and business owner, opens up about the challenges and rewards of balancing work and family life. He shares his journey of parenting, reflecting on the importance of being present for his kids, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Dan emphasizes how embracing both the highs and lows of fatherhood helps to shape meaningful mem...

In this episode of the Dads on Duty podcast, host Brian Sanders speaks with Liam Shaw, a young father, about his experiences with fatherhood, family life, and the emotional journey of becoming a dad. They discuss the challenges of parenting, the importance of daycare for socialization, and the joys and fears that come with raising a child. Liam shares his personal story of becoming a father at 24,...

In this episode of the Dads on Duty podcast, Brian Sanders and guest Haley Keogh discuss the multifaceted journey of parenting, touching on the challenges and joys of raising children. They explore the transition from one to two kids, the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy and miscarriage, and the importance of community support. Haley shares her experiences with breastfeeding, the significance...

In this episode of the Dads on Duty podcast, Brian Sanders speaks with Olivia Fadden about the challenges and joys of parenting, particularly as a mother of three young children. They discuss the importance of balancing work and family life, the role of optimism in parenting, and the significance of mental health and self-care for parents. Olivia shares her experiences of navigating the chaos of r...

In this episode of Dads on Duty , host Brian dives into the world of developing social skills with his toddler. Brian shares recent stories and real world examples of how this has played out recently.  Feel free to contribute to the show: Email -  dadsondutypodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @dadsondutypodcast Youtube - www.youtube.com/dadsondutyau This podcast is not a licensed mental health...

In this enlightening episode of Dads on Duty , we’re thrilled to welcome Wade Hurst from Informed Mental Health. Join us as Wade delves into the vital topic of mental health and its profound impact on parenting. We’ll explore the unique challenges dads face when balancing their own mental well-being with the demands of fatherhood. From practical tips for managing stress to fostering a supportive e...

Brian shares his thoughts and ideas following his recent experiences. This focuses on the importance of creating good habits, and doing hard things, in order to train your mind and build self belief. Feel free to contribute to the show: Email - dadsondutypodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @dadsondutypodcast Youtube - www.youtube.com/dadsondutyau

Join Brian today as he chats to fellow dad and all round legend Nick. Nick and his wife Olivia live in Canada with their 2 dogs and 3 kids (including twins). They live a busy life, managing their family whilst also running 2 businesses. Check out the details below and show your support. The Cove Sports Recovery - West Vancouver, Canada https://covesport.com/ Instagram - @the_cove_sports_recovery C...

Dave returns to discuss the events of the previous few weeks. Brian's camping woes continue and the boys discuss Bluey, Hammerbarn, ongoing sleep troubles and Brian sheds some light on his discomfort showering with Marnie. Please contribute to the show: Email -  dadsondutypodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @dadsondutypodcast Tiktok - @dads.on.duty Subscribe to the podcast on Apple or Spotify Happy...

Brian catches up with his fiance (as she reminds him), and mother of his child, Caitlin. Caitlin provides a Mum's perspective on the challenges of parenting, answering some hard hitting question, and providing all the dads out there on the perfect Mother's Day. Take note gents. Happy Mother's Day to all the Mum's out there. We hope you have a special day and acknowledge all the hard work you put i...

Brian catches up with his first guest of the series - Tom Rowley.  Tom is a teacher working in a hybrid learning environment / distance education school. Many of the kid's Tom works with are children with high needs who have been through the traditional schooling system without success. Tom details his observations from working with these children, and how some of the decisions and actions we...

The boys catch up to unpack another week of life, parenting and dadding. Nothing's off limits.    00:20 - Intro 00:48 - Quote of the Week 05:00 - Don't Go Camping This Weekend 05:55 - Someone Attempts to Steal Brian's Hat 10:30 - Parks Chat - Overrated or Underrated 15:30 - Wagon Dangers 23:00 - More Kid's Vocab Fun 25:45 - Toddler Eating / Picky Eating 36:50 - Dad Joke of the Week 38:20...

The boys catch up to unpack another week of life, parenting and dadding. Nothing's off limits.    00:20 - Intro 01:15 - Quote of the Week 01:55 - Brian's Haircut Story 04:55 - Exercise and Maintaining your Health as a Dad 12:10 - First Night of Being a Dad 21:05 - The Importance of Chatting and Sharing for Men 28:10 - Kid's Room Escape 32:05 - Bodily Fluid Surprise 35:15 - Food Wastage 3...

Mitch has put in leave again so Brian and Dave reminisce about the early days of being a dad. Dave reveals his love for kids snacks and Brian has a theory on how to keep teenagers out of mischief. The dad joke train is chugging along strongly. Please contribute to the show: Email -  dadsondutypodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @dadondutypodcast Subscribe to the podcast on Apple or Spotify Happy Da...

Brian gets us off to a great start by forgetting his dad joke. Dave's big revelation around controlling his emotions with 2 little ones in tow. The boys discuss all things Easter and chocolate, before getting into a debate on parenting etiquette in public, specifically restaurants. There is mutual agreement that doing girls hair sucks, and we are all poor at it, before Mitch shares a dad quote whi...

Dave kicks us off with another pearler dad joke. Mitch is away, so Brian and Dave dive deep into some of the challenges they are currently facing with their toddlers, including the desire for company during sleep time. Dave celebrates a week of keeping his cool in the face of chaos. Discussions around immature humour follow and Brian's bad luck with camping trips continues. Feel free to contribute...

Mitch gets us off to an average start with his "best" dad joke. Dave details the fun of camping in the rain. The boys agree that children meltdowns lead to dad meltdowns and Brian leads a discussion on the challenges of curbing the Australian vernacular (swearing) around children.