Farewell to a First Time Dad!
Brace yourself, people… we have some big news.Steve - one half of our First Time Dads duo - is moving to New York!What this means for the po...
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First Time Dads
Two first time dads - Daily Mirror journalists Richard Innes and Steve Myall - discuss the joys, challenges and general lunacy of raising your first child and supporting a first-time mum… an...
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The hidden secret to getting your kids to behave
Everyone has a nightmare getting their kids to do as their told. EVERYONE. That's why we can guarantee every single one of you has, at some...
Konnie Huq tells us EVERYTHING
This chat with Konnie Huq is… well, it's… it's a rollercoaster.You know Konnie. She presented Blue Peter for a decade. She's hosted loads of...
How to avoid second guessing your parenting choices
Parents today are inundated with information and expert advice, often contradictory and invariably overwhelming. This results in anxiety, in...
Playground rules
What's the correct etiquette when another child pushes in front of yours on the slide at the playground or takes their bucket and spade in t...
Is there any scientific evidence behind all the parental advice?
New mums and dads are bombarded with advice and tips on how to parent from the moment of conception. But does the advice on everything from...
Why parenthood means your relationship is doomed
Bit dramatic, right? Sadly, according to the research Matt Farquharson has done, we now have indisputable proof that having kids will ensure...
The first aid tricks every parent should know
Do you know what to do if you child starts choking? Do you think you know the best way to deal with a screaming kid who's just been sting by...
Alun Wyn Jones on being a hard man at work and a soft dad at home
Alun Wyn Jones is a rugby legend. As Wales captain and HUGE second row forward (he's 6ft 5ins), a big part of the Grand Slam winner's job is...
Why the end of summer is bad news for fathers… and what season three has in store
We're back! Steve and Rich discuss their respective summers and come to the joint conclusion (just about) that it's only going to get more d...
We're on our holibobs
Steve and Rich are having a little time off for the summer, but before they do here's a quick episode to tease some of the amazing guests li...
How to be a dad… from a doctor who knows
Here on First Time Dads, we like talking to a) qualified experts who understand the science of parenting and b) new dads who often feel so c...
How to cope when your baby dies before it is born
Zoe Clark Coates and her husband Andy have personally faced the loss of five babies. Out of their experiences came a charity to offer suppor...
Everything you ever wondered about kids' TV from a CBeebies presenter
Ever worried about what your kid is watching on TV? Ever felt anxious about what harm you might be doing to your little one by letting them...
Potty Training: The trick to making the impossible possible
Potty training is a massive step for any kid - and for a stressed out dad, it can often feel like a step too far.The good news is that, if y...
The myth of flexible working for dads
We're always being told that it's easier for dads to combine working and parenting these days. But is that actually the case?Apparently not....
How to raise a successful human
Steve and Rich are joined by Esther Wojcicki, one of America’s leading parenting experts - and you can see why. Esther has raised three incr...
Olympic champion Greg Rutherford on fatherhood
Hosts Steve and Rich dial up former Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth champion long jumper Greg Rutherford to chat about his biggest...
A second time father on bringing home number two
Becoming a first time dad is a life changing experience, but what's it like bringing home a new baby into your existing family? Rich has jus...
How to help your mental health from suffering
It's very common to struggle with anxiety, feelings of isolation and mental health issues after having children. But talking to other parent...