The Dad Vibes: Parenting Truths
by Tom Piccirilli
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About this podcast
Parenting Truths is a safe space for guests to share the highs and lows of their parenting journey. Hosted by the founder of The Dad Vibes, Tom Piccirilli, Tom provides his perspective on parenting whilst gaining unfiltered insight into the lives of his guests. Parenting Truths will empower you to make decisions that are right for you and your family and not what society views as "normal". Every guest has agreed to share openly and honestly, so each episode will provide you with the validation that yes, parenting is damn hard at times, and none of us has everything figured out.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 43 episodes
- #43 - Changing How Kids Use Devices with Apple's VP of Health, Dr. Sumbul Desai · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 43I sit down with Dr. Sumbul Desai, Apple’s VP of Health & Fitness, to talk kids, screen time and first phones. We explore Apple’s new child-safety features, when children might be…
- #42 - The Single Most Powerful Parenting Strategy · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 42Have you ever snapped at your child and carried the guilt around all day?You're not alone.In this episode, I explore why repair is one of the most powerful parenting skills you…
- #41 - This Kids' Game Is More Dangerous Than It Looks · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 41This game has no characters, no levels, no ending, yet children (and adults) are struggling to stop playing it. In this podcast, I break down the most dangerous type of games for…
- #40 - The One Mindset Change That Makes Parenting Easier · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 40If you're constantly frustrated with your child, this one mindset shift will change your perspective, and help you parent on easy mode more often. Get the Toolkits…
- #39 - 3 Ways to END Screen Time Battles (Without Meltdowns) · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 39Does screen time in your house feel like constant negotiations, tears, or power struggles? In this episode, I share 3 practical strategies to help you set screen boundaries…
- #38 - The Real Way Dads Bond With Newborns (It's Not What You Think) · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 36Becoming a dad can feel overwhelming, especially when confidence and connection don’t come instantly. In this episode, I’m sharing three practical ways new and expecting dads can…
- #37 - Italian Brain Rot - What Parents Need to Know (The Dark Truth) · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 37Italian Brain Rot exploded onto kids’ devices in 2025, racking up tens of billions of views across TikTok and YouTube... yet most parents still have no idea what it is! 79% had…
- #36 - 7 Years of Co-Sleeping With Our Kids - The Honest Truth · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 36Every new and expecting parent needs to be aware of what co-sleeping is, and safe co-sleeping practises. We’ve co-slept with our kids for 7 years and in this episode, I’m sharing…
- #35 - I Stopped Yelling at My Kids - 9 Steps To Help Stressed Parents · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 35If you’ve ever caught yourself yelling at your kids and thought, “Why am I like this?”, this video is for you. Yelling doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. It means you’re…
- #34 - Discipline Without Damage [Audiobook] · 21 min · Episode 6This is the audiobook for my brand new guide, Discipline Without Damage. Download the guide for free below... Guide 👉 https://bit.ly/discipline-without-damage
- #33 - 2025 Guide to Parenting Without Punishment [Audiobook] · 32 min · Episode 33This is the audiobook for my brand new guide, the '2025 Guide to Parenting without Punishment'. Download the guide for free below... Guide 👉…
- #32 - How to Apologize to Kids (Effectively) · 5 min · Episode 32This is the greatest gift we can give our child. It can be hard for parents to acknowledge, but when we get comfortable doing this, we give our children tools to last a lifetime.
- #31 - How To Stop Punishing Your Kids · 5 minAre you tired of using punishment as a go-to parenting method for disciplining your kids? Self-awareness is the key to making positive change, so in this video, I dive into the…
- #30 - 3 Ways YouTube Hijacks Your Kids' Brain (And How to Stop It!) · 9 minAre you concerned about your child’s YouTube habits and their screen time? In this video, I explore three alarming ways to help parents understand how YouTube hijacks our kids'…
- #29 - Balancing Parenting, Work and Home Education with Crystal Miles · 44 min · Episode 29In this episode, I chat with Crystal Miles, a certified infant massage instructor and founder of Connection Cards. Crystal shares her unique approach to alternative education…
- #28 - Navigating Food Allergies with Dairy Free Mum, Kate Lancaster · 46 min · Episode 28Kate Lancaster, also known as Dairy Free Mum, shares her parenting journey and how she started supporting parents navigating food allergies. She discusses her daughter's cow's…
- #27 - Infertility and IVF with Frank Fallon · 51 min · Episode 27Frank Fallon is an infertility blogger, an IVF coach and dad to identical twins. In this episode, Frank takes us on a journey through the heartache of discovering he had zero…
- #26 - Supporting Working Parents with Amit Singh Kalley · 38 min · Episode 26Amit Kalley, co-founder of 'For Working Parents' supports both organisations and parents to help parents thrive in the workplace. Amit discusses the importance of flexibility and…
- #25 - SNIPPET | Where Do We Start With Self-Care? | Anna Mathur · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 25This week's SNIPPET is from episode 7 of the podcast with Psychotherapist, Anna Mathur. One of the biggest questions I'm asked is "Where do I start with self-care? I have no…
- #24 - Breastfeeding with The Breastfeeding Mentor · 46 min · Episode 24Today I’m joined by Danielle Facey also known as The Breastfeeding Mentor. Danielle supports mothers through their breastfeeding journey through her social media content and…
