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The Dad Day Diaries

Season 3, Ep. 45

It’s Father’s Day! And to celebrate, Emma is revisiting some of our favourite dad moments - from the unforgettable origin of the nickname Pizza Dick, to our very first ever dad in the club, plus a few heartwarming messages that have come through over the years.

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  • 30. Is There A Right Time To Try For A Baby?

    21:14||Season 2026, Ep. 30
    After Joseph starts asking Emma some big questions about death, a listener shares how she’s handled similar conversations with her daughter. A teacher proves that even the pros forget school events, and one listener asks the big question: how do you know when it’s the right time to start trying for a baby?
  • 29. The Rogue Wee

    44:18||Season 2026, Ep. 29
    After the trials of toilet training a toddler, one mum asks if it’s even possible without getting peed on. Soph celebrates Eden turning 17 and passing her theory test, while Emma enjoys a wholesome family visit complete with sunshine and unexpected pub alpacas. Plus, a powerful listener message about how traumatic births can affect milk production.
  • 28. The Big Back Mum

    23:43||Season 2026, Ep. 28
    The ladies hear from listeners who resonate with Soph’s niece Ember, and her ongoing search for answers around her heavy bleeding. Plus, one mum explains how her three little ones all share a bedroom (and actually sleep), while a wildlife park moment involving a rhino leaves everyone in stitches.
  • 27. The A&E Week

    48:07||Season 2026, Ep. 27
    Soph’s been in and out of A&E all week with her niece Ember and Colby. Plus, there’s a massive update on Renley’s dummy usage, and Emma debriefs on Sadie’s birthday week at Centre Parcs.
  • 26. The Mum Bruh

    18:39||Season 2026, Ep. 26
    Soph discovers she’s not the only “mum bruh” after one listener reveals her son has upgraded her from “mum” to full teenage slang. A listener also shares a genius bit of reverse psychology that finally helped ditch the dummy. Plus, one mum needs advice as her baby and toddler prepare to share a room for the first time.
  • 25. The Soft Play Rescue

    44:31||Season 2026, Ep. 25
    Soph's coming to terms with Renley starting preschool after Easter, and Emma admits she might officially be a Type B school mum after nearly missing an important preschool application deadline. Plus one mum's soft play nightmare ends in a full rescue mission.
  • 24. The Fart Fart

    19:59||Season 2026, Ep. 24
    A toddler has been causing chaos at nursery when an innocent “fart fart” turns into something much worse. Plus, Soph shares an update on Dottie’s dyslexia journey as listeners flood in with their own experiences, advice and reassurance.
  • 23. The Dummy Ditch

    52:40||Season 2026, Ep. 23
    Soph’s celebrating a big milestone as Renley turns two, and ditches the dummy overnight! Plus, a listener shares an important insight into feeding struggles, and there’s an unfortunate toddler mispronunciation involving a certain… body part.
  • 22. The No-Go Names

    15:39||Season 2026, Ep. 22
    There are baby name lists… and then there are no-go name lists, especially for one listener whose surname causes quite a stir! Soph and Emma also hear from a mum whose little mispronunciation story has them completely shook.