The Parenting Business

Summary In this episode of The Parenting Business, hosts Stuart and Ben discuss the multifaceted challenges of parenting, particularly when managing multiple children. They explore sibling dynamics, the impact of neurodiversity, and strategies for handling tantrums and meltdowns. The conversation also touches on the differences in parenting styles, the unique challenges of raising daughters, and h...

Summary This week, Ben rants about white van drivers and the guys chat with their very first guest, Mark Goldby, exploring his journey from a farm upbringing to a successful ice hockey career and later transitioning into business leadership. Mark shares insights on resilience, teamwork, and the importance of a strong work ethic, as well as the challenges he faced when buying a business and navigat...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! In this episode of The Parenting Business, Stuart and Ben ramble on about plans for the New Year and theri thoughts on resolutions. As usual, Ben has a moan about anything he can and upsets another sector of people, as they also discuss how they manage their own faith in their futures, when things get tough, as well as making a commitment to the future of the show throughout 2026!...

Find out a few things about what we're going to be up to in 2026 and catch up on our previous episode on Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you're wanting to ask any questions, share stories or maybe even join us on an episode, please get in touch at podcast@parentingbusiness.com Listen in on New Years day for our first episode of 2026.

In this episode of The Parent in Business podcast, hosts Stuart and Ben discuss the stresses and joys of the Christmas season as parents. They share personal anecdotes about family activities, the challenges of managing expectations, and the emotional complexities of single parenting during the holidays. The conversation also touches on the importance of reaching out for support and finding ways t...

In this episode of The Parenting Business, hosts Stuart and Ben discuss their recent experiences, including family activities and the challenges of balancing work and personal life during the busy Christmas season. They delve into the importance of mental health, coping strategies, and the value of networking and support systems for business owners. The conversation also touches on influential boo...

Stuart realises just how much of a "bah, humbug" Ben is when it comes to Christmas and his wife's upcoming birthday and asks "Whatever happened to the Argos catalogue?" and how to kids write their Christmas present list now?. This week the guys also chat a little more about Ben's business (Quicktex), what else they've been up to with their kids, in the run up to Christmas and why businesses offer...

We catch up following Rachel Reeves Autumn 2025 Budget, to chat about what they think of it and how they think it will affect them, in a (not so) special bonus episode. They ramble about what happened and how they think it will affect the world and their lives as parents and small business owners. Don't forget to please subscribe, so you can always be up to date with our latest ramblings. You can...

Summary In the inaugural episode of The Parenting Business podcast, hosts Stuart and Ben Lovejoy share their personal journeys as fathers and business owners. They discuss the challenges of balancing parenthood with entrepreneurship, the importance of mental health support, and the lessons learned from their respective business failures. The conversation highlights the need for open communication...