Here’s the second part of our final ever episode, our two-part Christmas special, as Tim talks to Vicky, Hannah and the two Johns (Adams and Roberts). Thanks to everyone who has joined us on our podcasting journey over the past two years. We ho

Meet the Parents episode 76 part 1: Hello Christmas and goodbye

Dec 19th, 2017

It’s our two-part Christmas special – and also the last Meet the Parents podcast ever (sob). In part one, Tim talks to Amie, Dave and Simon and then to Hayley and Mark about our Christmas plans. We also look back over the two years since the po

Meet the Parents episode 75: In the news …

Dec 1st, 2017

Mark and Tim discuss a few topical parenting stories that have been in the news recently, from Sleeping Beauty to a new Little Miss book.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/mtp-075-in-the-news.mp3Show notes & linksMum

Meet the Parents episode 74: Blogging events and Bhutan

Nov 17th, 2017

Amie and Tim talk about revamping blogging events and far-flung holidays.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/mtp-074-blogging-events-and-bhutan.mp3Show notes & linksYou can find this week’s team on their blogs and acro

Meet the Parents episode 73: Halloween and writing a best-selling book

Nov 10th, 2017

Mark, Simon and Tim discuss Halloween and bloggers writing books.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/mtp-073-halloween-and-writing-a-best-selling-book.mp3Show notes & linksYou can find this week’s team on their blogs a

Meet the Parents episode 72: Sacrifices and equality

Nov 3rd, 2017

Hannah and Tim discuss the sacrifices we make as parents and what dads need to do to be seen as more equal counterparts to mum bloggers.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/mtp-072-sacrifices-and-equality.mp3Show notes &

Meet the Parents episode 71: The perils of over-sharing

Oct 20th, 2017

Mark and Tim discuss where to draw the line when it comes to sharing our children’s lives online.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/mtp-071-the-perils-of-over-sharing.mp3Show notes & linksThe London School of Economic

Meet the Parents episode 70: Letters from beyond the grave

Oct 13th, 2017

Simon, John and Tim discuss the letters they would write to their children from beyond the grave.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/mtp-070-letters-from-beyond-the-grave.mp3Show notes & linksYou can read Simon and Joh

Meet the Parents episode 69: When is a troll not a troll?

Oct 6th, 2017

Dave, Hannah, John and Tim discuss where we should draw the line between trolling and simple negativity or disagreement.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/mtp-069-when-is-a-troll-not-a-troll.mp3Show notes & linksOn ou

Meet the Parents episode 68: 50 shades of praise

Sep 29th, 2017

Mark and Tim talk about how to maximise our chances of raising successful kids, while Mark talks about his youngest heading off to university.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/mtp-068-50-shades-of-praise.mp3Show notes

Meet the Parents episode 67: Not your stereotypical dad

Sep 22nd, 2017

Simon and Tim talk about the changing nature and expectations of fatherhood and how some of the old stereotypes are increasingly irrelevant.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/mtp-067-not-your-stereotypical-dad.mp3Show

Meet the Parents episode 66: Summer days, drifting away

Sep 15th, 2017

Hannah, John, Simon and Tim talk about summer holidays and getting back to school.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/mtp-066-summer-days-drifting-away.mp3Show notes & linksTim shares a few words and photos from his Eu

Meet the Parents episode 65a: Yes, we’re still here (sort of)

Aug 25th, 2017

A short message from Tim just to let you know we’re still here. Even though we’re not really.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/mtp-065a-yes-were-still-here-sort-of.mp3———-Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. You can al

Meet the Parents episode 65: A culture of antagonism?

Aug 11th, 2017

John and Tim talk about how to address the rising tide of cyberbullying, especially among younger social media users.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/mtp-065-a-culture-of-antagonism.mp3Show notes & linksBBC News art

Meet the Parents episode 64: The great outdoors

Aug 4th, 2017

Mark and Tim discuss an unusual restaurant policy and spending time with kids in the great outdoors.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/mtp-064-the-great-outdoors.mp3Show notes & linksThe New York restaurant that limit

Meet the Parents episode 63: Tutoring versus taming the tiger

Jul 28th, 2017

John and Tim discuss the merits of tutoring children during the summer holidays.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/mtp-063-tutoring-versus-taming-the-tiger.mp3Show notes & linksBBC website article offering varying vie

Meet the Parents episode 62: Summer adventures and blogging ventures

Jul 21st, 2017

Hannah and Tim chat about summer holidays, baby ear piercing and setting up a new blog.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/mtp-062-summer-holidays-ear-piercing-and-new-blogs.mp3Show notes & linksTim’s tips for survivin

Meet the Parents episode 61: Must try harder

Jul 14th, 2017

As another school year draws to a close, Mark and Tim cast their critical eye over SATs and attendance awards and declare “must try harder”.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/mtp-061-school-tests-and-awards.mp3Show not

Meet the Parents episode 60: Suntans and sports days

Jul 7th, 2017

John and Tim discuss the types of parents you encounter at sports days and talk about surveys into parents missing their kids’ bedtimes because of work and attitudes towards suncare.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/mt

Meet the Parents episode 59: Big screen, little screen

Jun 30th, 2017

Hannah, Simon and Tim discuss must-see children’s films and whether it’s right to limit kids’ screen time.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mtp-059-big-screen-little-screen.mp3Show notes & linksHere’s the full list o

Meet the Parents episode 58: Chocolate, power tools and amaretto

Jun 23rd, 2017

Hannah, John, Mark and Tim talk about Father’s Day, the growing influence of dad bloggers and Hannah’s return to full-time employment.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mtp-058-chocolate-power-tools-and-amaretto.mp3Sho

Meet the Parents episode 57: Coalition of chaos

Jun 16th, 2017

In the aftermath of the General Election, Tim and Amie form their very own ‘coalition of chaos’ to provide some much-needed strong and stable podcasting leadership.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mtp-057-coalition-of

Meet the Parents episode 56: Dads and daughters and Wonder Woman

Jun 9th, 2017

John discusses research that shows how dads treat daughters differently to sons. Simon talks about Wonder Woman. And Tim has a bit of a rant about people who don’t vote in elections.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mt

Meet the Parents episode 55: Slummy mummies and #Solidaritea

Jun 2nd, 2017

Hannah, Mark and Tim examine both sides of the argument as the Daily Mail attacks mum bloggers.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mtp-055-slummy-mummies-and-solidaritea.mp3Show notes & linksThe Mail Online article att

Meet the Parents episode 54: One night in Manchester

May 24th, 2017

In a special edition of the podcast, Hannah, Mark and Tim react to Monday night’s attack on the Manchester Arena.https://meettheparentspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/mtp-054-one-night-in-manchester.mp3Show notes & linksTim’s personal r