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A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting. Jason and Jordan are UK based dads who talk through their experience of the juggling act that is parenting, dad life, marriage, work and career, friendships, church, all while maintaining sanity and trying to be good parents. Follow On Socials: @parentingtoolspod ⚡️ Affiliate Links ⚡️ 📖 Audible FREE trial ▻ https://amzn.to/3DCA5bu 👶 “Baby on the Way!” Starter Kit 🛍️ ▻ https://amzn.to/3HC58Ft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Heron & Jordan Piano


    • May 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 117 EPISODES


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    Bad Parenting but Good?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 36:58


    On this week's episode of The Parenting Tools Podcast, the fellas discuss the topic of things that could be considered bad parenting to others, but is actually good parenting for the children. We also share our usual weekly happens, parent life chaos, and the hilarious things our kids have done recently.As always, if you'd like to send in your comments and stories, please do! @parentingtoolspod on socials or parentingtoolspod@gmail.com========Listen to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts ▻ https://apple.co/3wYmxmW

    Dad of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 32:15


    On this week's episode of The Parenting Tools Podcast, we have a catch up about the Easter break and the activities we got up to keep the kids entertained. We also hear comments from our followers about why Jason is the best dad in the world, and Jordan shares about his son's tree climbing escapades.As always, if you'd like to send in your comments and stories, please do! @parentingtoolspod on socials or parentingtoolspod@gmail.com========Listen to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts ▻ https://apple.co/3wYmxmW

    The Stick That Broke Me & Sonic for £65

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 40:24


    This week, Jason recounts the emotional odyssey of a bamboo stick that nearly broke him (and his bank account). Jordan's 5-year-old drops £65 on Sonic, TikTok algorithms go rogue, and we ask: are we lying to our kids more than we realise? From April Fools to toddler tantrums, it's another honest, hilarious look at modern parenting.A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Amber Miskimmin: Parenting, Pain & Passion for Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 30:26


    On this week's episode The Parenting Tools, we speak to Amber Miskimmin - a mum of two girls, musician, producer, and music teacher. Amber shares her experience of living with chronic pain following the birth of her first child and discovering she has Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, talking us through the day-to-day challenges this brings and the measures she has put in place to manage this. She also talks about her music studio which she recently launched, Forte Music, and her passion for teaching music. Amber also has a new single out called Upper Room - available on all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tips for First Time Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 44:27


    Are you a first-time parent looking for real, practical parenting advice? In this episode of The Parenting Tools Podcast, we share the best parenting tips from our amazing listeners! From handling sleepless nights to panic buying everything all at once, this episode is packed with relatable stories, helpful insights, and encouragement for new parents.

    Roman Dancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 24:13


    If you'd like to share your parenting tips, advice for parents (we want your tips!) and your funny stories, then get in touch and we'll share the best ones!✅ About The Parenting Tools Podcast.Welcome to The Parenting Tools Podcast, where two dads navigate the relentless beauty and hilarious chaos of parenting.Jordan and Jason are dads to young children and talk through their experience of the juggling act, that is, work, kids, church, and marriage, all while maintaining sanity and trying to be good parents.

    Remotely Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 30:04


    On today's episode of The Parenting Tools we catch up about Pancake Day fun, hear from listeners about their funny parenting moments and discuss how to handle a toddler that doesn't want to get dressed in the morning. If you'd like to share your parenting tips, advice for parents (we want your tips!) and your funny stories, then get in touch and we'll share the best ones!✅ About The Parenting Tools Podcast.Welcome to The Parenting Tools Podcast, where two dads navigate the relentless beauty and hilarious chaos of parenting. Jordan and Jason are dads to young children and talk through their experience of the juggling act, that is, work, kids, church, and marriage, all while maintaining sanity and trying to be good parents.

    Get Your Own Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 48:54


    After experiencing three miscarriages in 12 months, 2024 was a tough year for Jason and his wife Emily. Towards the end of the year, Jordan and his wife Leanne found out they were expecting their third child. On this episode they talk about the conversation when Jordan told Jason about their baby news and the emotions both felt around that conversation. As well as this, we read out the Funny Things Your Kids Have Said This Week and discuss the TV shows we would most like to be a guest on.✅ About The Parenting Tools PodcastWelcome to The Parenting Tools Podcast, where two dads navigate the relentless beauty and hilarious chaos of parenting. Jordan and Jason are dads to young children and talk through their experience of the juggling act, that is, work, kids, church, and marriage, all while maintaining sanity and trying to be good parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Being Provider vs Being Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 42:01


    Being a parent is a constant juggling act - wanting to provide for your family while also being present for the little moments that matter most. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of work-life balance, being a provider but also being present, and the guilt that can come with feeling stretched too thin.Join us as we share real stories, our opinions, and things that help us navigate career ambit

    Pressure to Have More Kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 34:09


    On this week's episode of the Parenting Tools podcast, we discuss...- Is Moana 2 better than the Original?- The Superbowl (sorry America...)- BBC's Gladiators reboot- The funny things your kids have said this week and more!We also talk about whether there is a social pressure on parents to have more than one child. Is 'one and done' frowned upon by society? About The Parenting ToolsWelcome to The Parenting Tools Podcast, where two dads navigate the relentless beauty and hilarious chaos of parenting. Jordan and Jason are dads to young children and talk through their experience of the juggling act, that is, work, kids, church, and marriage, all while maintaining sanity and trying to be good parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We're back! Catching up on the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 36:42


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    The Jo Frost (aka Supernanny!) Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 75:49


    On this week's episode of The Parenting Tools, we interview Jo Frost from hit TV show Supernanny!We chat to Jo about a wide range of topics including tips for parents including how to reduce your child's screen time, finding the balance when returning to work, the importance of consistent family time and much more! Jo also shares some behind the scenes stories from Supernanny and has her say on how people view the naughty step. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Calpol for Adults...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 32:11


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    With AnotherDayJess - Parenting with Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 34:54


    Check out Jess > https://www.instagram.com/anotherdayjess/A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    When You're Not The Favourite

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 30:00


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Just Push Him Down The Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 16:16


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Self Care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 37:55


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Finding Time for Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 50:11


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Mastering The Dad Look

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 28:27


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Dad Not Daddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 54:27


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Project Mbappé

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 46:00


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Responsibility of Being a Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 47:20


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Is Parenting Hard? Yes, No, Maybe, All The Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 41:18


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Happy Heatwave & Why I Quit My Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 49:21


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Time Flies When You've Got Bills To Pay...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 32:06


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Turning 30 & Living in the Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 57:35


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Having a Newborn and a Toddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 37:01


    This week on The Parenting Tools Podcast, we discuss having a toddler and newborn and Jordan gives his top tips from when he was learning how to parent a 2 year old and newborn. We also have a chat about our strategies for parenting at events and read out the most gross things our listeners' children have done. The Parenting Tools is weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Truckload of Bread

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 44:06


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    A Side Dish of Steak...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 46:17


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Finding Our Feet with Mr K.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 48:56


    This week on The Parenting Tools, we speak to 'Mr K' from the Finding Our Feet podcast. Finding Our Feet is a podcast that follows Mr and Mrs K as they journey through the adoption process to adopting their first child. After struggling to conceive, Mr and Mrs K found that due to a very condition, natural childbirth carried a level of risk and therefore chose to adopt. They decided to start a podcast, Finding Our Feet, that documented the journey to be a useful resource for other people looking to adopt and to help their friends and family understand how they were feeling throughout the process. Now 6 months into being parents, we caught up with Mr K and had a chat about how he's finding fatherhood so far and his journey to becoming a father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    When Cloudy Brain Strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 40:43


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Disney's Not-a-Conspiracy Conspiracy from Facebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 32:55


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Who teaches kids to say: "Are we there yet?"!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 50:35


    Check Lee's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ict_mrp/A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Mr P Hates Homework...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 54:13


    Check Lee's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ict_mrp/A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Parenting Icks and WD40

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 56:31


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Dad Guilt and Mufti Day (who's Mufti?!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 47:11


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    TWINS... with Alex Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 33:19


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    with Tom & Elle Limebear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 50:09


    Elle's book & tour dates ▻ ellelimebear.co.ukA weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    "How Are Babies Made?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 32:36


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    The End of a Season...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 20:02


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Good Christmas, Bad Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 40:08


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 24:29


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    New Highs & New Lows - The End of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 22:51


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Am I The Mouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 35:55


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Responding to the Haters...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 36:31


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Christmas Lights & Bad Hospital WiFi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 51:32


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    The IKEA Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 37:51


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    “Bedtime Admin”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 38:50


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    The Moan Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 39:54


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    Secret Meals and Pocket Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 39:06


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

    ...with guest Lisa Whitley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 52:52


    A weekly parenting podcast where two dads talk through the hilarious highs and lows, wins and losses of parenting. Featuring funny stories, listener messages and questions, deep discussions, and guests episodes every two weeks, this is the podcast for parents (both mums and dads) to know they are not alone in the wonderful, chaotic world of parenting.

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