Episodes

  • Playground Smalltalk

    Playground Smalltalk
    Jan 27 2026
    It's the second episode of January, and isn't it going quick! (Some small talk tips for you right there). Jordan and Jason discuss how to survive small talk in the playground, and there's a lot of shock involved. They also discuss leg washing, cold baths, and get the low down on when YOU, the audience, showers. And what is your FAMILY resolution this year? More time with the kids? Remember to put the bins out? The possibilities are endless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • New Year, Same Bedtime

    New Year, Same Bedtime
    Jan 16 2026
    In this New Year's episode, Jason and Jordan take a moment to reflect, reset, and look ahead as parents navigating life with young kids. We kick things off by unpacking the highs and lows of 2025, sharing the highlights (and the lowlights) of the year. With Christmas fresh in everyone’s minds, the conversation turns to celebrating the holidays with kids - specifically, how far parents should go to keep the 'Santa magic' alive. Jason and Jordan share their thoughts (and a few laughs) on navigating the Santa facade. We also chat about how we tackled New Year’s Eve with young children - do you keep the kids up until midnight and suffer the consequences the next day, or is everybody in bed at usual times to keep the little ones in routine? Finally, they wrap up by looking ahead to 2026, talking about goals, mindset shifts, and what they’re hoping for in the year to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • My Name’s Kenneth Shaft, and I Sell Lint Rollers

    My Name’s Kenneth Shaft, and I Sell Lint Rollers
    Oct 24 2025
    This week on Parenting Tools Pod, Jason and Jordan catch up on dad life — from heating arguments and flooded living rooms to serious chats about mental health and that one time Jason accidentally introduced himself as Kenneth Shaft in a company workshop. They also tackle big questions like: When do you actually turn the heating on? Are any of us ever ready to be parents? And where exactly is the line between explaining and mansplaining? 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 🟢 Spotify ▻ https://spoti.fi/3wRCo6J 🌎 Others ▻ https://linktr.ee/parentingtoolspod ======== 👥 SOCIALS 👥 📸 Instagram ▻ / parentingtoolspod 📹 TikTok ▻ / parentingtoolspod ======== ⚡️ Affiliate Links ⚡️ 📖 Audible FREE trial ▻ https://amzn.to/3DCA5bu 👶 “Baby on the Way!” Starter Kit 🛍️ ▻ https://amzn.to/3HC58Ft 🎙️Podcast Recording EQUIPMENT ▻ https://amzn.to/3ISf9jd ============================= ✅ 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Raising Resilience - Parenting in 2025

    Raising Resilience - Parenting in 2025
    Oct 17 2025
    In this episode, we dive into what it means to raise children amid the uncertainty and polarisation of 2025. From navigating political unrest and war to helping kids feel safe and informed in a world that feels increasingly divided, we discuss how we are trying to cultivate empathy, resilience, and critical thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Anna & Martin Smith

    Anna & Martin Smith
    Oct 3 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Martin and Anna Smith to talk about family life, parenthood and becoming grandparents. From raising six children while Martin toured the world as a front man of Delirious?, to navigating the challenges of balancing career and home, the Martin and Anna open up about the joys and struggles that shaped their journey. Now as grandparents, they share how their perspective on family life has evolved and what it means to stay grounded in the midst of change. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of family life on the road, this candid conversation is full of wisdom about the realities of raising children and managing your relationship as parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • BABY #3

    BABY #3
    Jul 4 2025
    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. 👥 Follow / Get in touch! 👥 📺 Youtube ▻ https://www.youtube.com/@theparentingtools 📸 Instagram ▻ https://www.instagram.com/parentingtoolspod 📹 TikTok ▻ https://www.tiktok.com/@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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • We're Getting Older...

    We're Getting Older...
    Jun 6 2025
    On today's episode of The Parenting Tools, the lads talk all about growing up and getting older. Dealing with the aches and pains (literally) of life and facing the challenges that come with more responsibility as a parent is something that is a big change of gear for many parents. We discuss how we feel about settling into life as a 30-something, the regrets we have, or don't have, and how we want to support our children to give them opportunities we weren't even aware of. ✅ About The Parenting Tools 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Room for Improvement

    Room for Improvement
    May 30 2025
    On this week's episode of The Parenting Tools Podcast, Jase & Jord discuss their best tips for travelling with children, Jason gives his advice for taking on Disneyland Paris with kids, and we also reveal this year's Top Tools Fantasy Premier League winner. Share your advice and tips for travelling with kids on Instagram and TikTok @parentingtools, or send us an email: parentingtoolspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins