S2 Ep4: Parenting Only One Child, Fact-vs-Fiction Game & Stadium Anxiety
Half-term’s over and the house is loud again. Dean stayed home for football duty while Sara hid in a rain-lashed caravan with the Halloween-hating six-year-old - guess who actually parented?
We swap notes on one-on-one time vs the chaos of two kids, then play Fact or Fiction with research-ish claims about family dinners, letting kids win, boredom, late nights, and whether dads doing housework really changes daughters’ ambitions.
Also on the docket: the roast dinner that turned into a row (Celine Dion at full blast may have featured), a mini-war over swearing rules, and You Be The Judge: should Dean take our anxious 11-year-old to her first West Ham match? It’s relatable, honest, sarcastic, and just enough stats to sound clever without being boring.
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S2 Ep3: We spent €440 on Glue on Our Disaster of a Holiday!
Fresh off their family holiday, Dean and Sara unpack the highs, the lows, and the absolute chaos of travelling with kids.
From lost laptops and water slide injuries to BBQ boat trips with zero health and safety, it’s a mix of laughs and lessons learned.
The pair dig into how they handle stress, who really stays calm in a crisis, and why disappointment is totally valid - even on a dream holiday. Plus, it’s game time with “Dean or Sara,” and the listeners weigh in with “You Be the Judge.”
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S2 Ep2: Parenting in the 90's vs Now - Who Had it Easier?
1995 vs 2025: Which era makes parenting easier?
We trade 90s freedom for today’s phones and constant pings.
A baby sepsis scare shows why an ear thermometer mattered.
Plus the motherhood pay hit, the cost squeeze, and that weekly golf debate
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S2 Ep1: 4 Parenting Red Flags That Drive Us Mad!
Some parenting habits aren’t just annoying - they’re red flags waving in your face. Dean and Sara are back, unfiltered as ever, breaking down four big ones that make them want to scream into a pillow.
Plus, the debut of their new feature You Be the Judge, starting with a sick-bowl showdown that splits opinions and stomachs. Get ready for laughs, debates, and the brutally honest parenting chat you came for.
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S1 Ep41: Parents on the Pitch, Teachers on a Power Trip, and Teen Parties Gone Wrong
This week, it's all kicking off—literally and figuratively. Dean shares his latest venture helping out with a girls’ football team, and the challenges that come with it. Dean and Sara also talk about teachers who might be overstepping boundaries, makeup in school, and teen house parties gone wrong—plus a few funny (and slightly embarrassing) stories from their own teenage years.
Expect opinions, laughs, and a bit of nostalgic cringe.
Welcome to The Fun Dad Dean & Wife podcast, where we cut out all the BS of parenting and dive straight into the real, raw, and hilarious moments of family life.
Join Dean and his wife, Sara, as they navigate the ups and downs of raising kids with a refreshing dose of humour and authenticity. From tantrums to triumphs, this podcast is your go-to destination for relatable parenting stories, practical advice, and plenty of laughs along the way.
So, grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and tune in for some real talk about the joys and challenges of modern parenthood.
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