07 - Baby Names

We are back to a full compliment this week! Peta rejoins as we discuss the adjustment it takes going from having 1 child to 2.I also kept a surprise segment in store for Peta so make sure you hang out with us until the end to see her reaction.Have a topic we should cover? Get in touch with us via our socials down at the bottom!Oh...we are a video podcast now too! Find us on YouTube here - (1) The Parent Sesh - YouTubeEPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - Learning the English Language4:32 - The magic of just 1 child14:33 - Making the decision to have a second child22:48 - The ACTUAL transition from 1 to 238:04 - Surprise segment!Find us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!Find us @theparentseshpodcast on TikTok!Find us @theparentsesh on YouTube!See you next week!

This week we are down a host as illness continues to run riot through the Scuteri household.Daniel flies solo this week and talks about the experience of parenting while your partner is down with illness.Have a topic we should cover? Get in touch with us via our socials down at the bottom!Oh...we are a video podcast now too! Find us on YouTube here - (1) The Parent Sesh - YouTubeEPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - Sickness (continues) in the Scuteri house2:48 - The power of 28:20 - The difficulty of 116:40 - Advice from ChatGPTFind us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!Find us @theparentseshpodcast on TikTok!Find us @theparentsesh on YouTube!See you next week!

Now that Alberto has started big school, it got us thinking...what are activities that we do outside of school?This weeks episode we take a look at what after school activities we have got Alberto in and what our thinking behind those activities are, as well as reflect on the benefits we have seen so far.Later on in the episode we get to your unpopular parenting opinions! (strap in for those)Oh...we are a video podcast now too! Find us on YouTube here - (1) The Parent Sesh - YouTubeEPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - Sickness in the Scuteri house3:53 - What our original goals were with extra curricular activities12:06 - Getting started with the activities23:44 - Benefits to Alberto33:18 - Your unpopular parenting opinionsFind us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!Find us @theparentseshpodcast on TikTok!Find us @theparentsesh on YouTube!See you next week!

During the break Alberto started school! This episode we cover all the amazing things that it brought as well as the challenges of getting ready from the moment they are born to the day they start.We finish the episode with a bit of fun, asking Chat GPT for some parenting advice!Oh...we are a video podcast now too! Find us on YouTube here - (1) The Parent Sesh - YouTubeEPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - Weekly catch-up3:35 - Our schooling journey15:24 - Getting enrolled in school24:04 - Actually starting school34:44 - Parenting advice from ChatGPTFind us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!Find us @theparentseshpodcast on TikTok!Find us @theparentsesh on YouTube!See you next week!

We are back! Season 2 kicks us off with a look at what we got up to in our break as well as the ins and outs of travelling with 2 young children.Over the break we took a road trip, took a family cruise and Alberto started school!As well as covering our break, we take a look forward into what we want to achieve with Season 2. Oh...we are a video podcast now too! Find us on YouTube here - (1) The Parent Sesh - YouTubeEPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - We're back!2:46 - Planning a family holiday9:49 - What in the world do you pack?17:09 - Cruise life27:20 - Season 2 and beyondFind us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!Find us @theparentseshpodcast on TikTok!Find us @theparentsesh on YouTube!See you next week!

In the last episode of the season, we talk about our experiences with kids parties with both Alberto & Rosina.Planning kids events are stressful. Inviting the right amount of people, ensuring both adults and kids are entertained and trying to ensure your child, above all else, is having fun.We have planned big events & small and have come to a conclusion over what works for us and our family. In the episode, we compare the journeys with both kids and take a glimpse over what the future with our kids and parties are.This is the last episode of the season, we thank each and every one of you for listening to our journey so far and can't wait to show you what we have in store for Season 2. See you next year!Everyone's parenting journey is different and no one deserves to be judged for decisions they make. Parenting is hard enough as it is without the world judging you for your decisions!EPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - Reflecting on Season 1 - Our Favourite Moments4:51 - Our partying concept15:24 - Go BIG or go HOME27:01 - Comparing the 2 kids party journeys40:38 - Top TipsFind us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!Find us @theparentseshpodcast on TikTok!See you next week!

In this week's episode, we recount our experience with Alberto's food journey. He went through a fussy phase and we talk about why it happened and what we are doing to try and fix it.It can be a daunting exercise, trying to ensure your kids are eating right. Are they getting enough fruit? Are they consuming enough vegetables? Especially when they refuse the food you are trying to provide them.As a parent all you want to do is the best for your child, we talk about how for a period of time we feel we had let Alberto down with how we were feeding him (especially during Peta's HG journey, go back to episode 1 to listen to that).The one thing to remember, is kids are resilient, and if you are determined and creative, as a parent you can be the ones to guide your kids to the right path.Everyone's parenting journey is different and no one deserves to be judged for decisions they make. Parenting is hard enough as it is without the world judging you for your decisions!EPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - Alberto's first bike!8:17 - Daniel's history as a fussy eater18:50 - How Alberto became fussy30:06 - How we are trying to fix it42:41 - Top TipsFind us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!Find us @theparentseshpodcast on TikTok!See you next week!

In this week's episode, we talk about our journey with breastfeeding. Peta breastfed both our children and was really proud of her ability to see it through.The school of thought in modern times is "fed is best". Yes, absolutely, there is truth to that, especially when there are understandable reasons, such as milk not coming in or other medical rationale, but if you are willing, capable and determined, there is no substitute for breast milk.In the episode, we explore what our initial ideas about breastfeeding were and the uncertainty that comes with it, before exploring the differences between Alberto & Rosina's journeys and how breastfeeding changes over time.Overall, breastfeeding is hard, absolute props for the mothers out there that give it a go and even if you are able to do it for a few weeks to a month, it's a special thing to be able to do for your kids.Everyone's parenting journey is different and no one deserves to be judged for decisions they make. Parenting is hard enough as it is without the world judging you for your decisions!EPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - Vance Joy cancelling all his shows7:02 - Our uncertainty about breastfeeding15:38 - What the early stages of breastfeeding is like29:51 - The differences at the end of breastfeeding vs the beginning41:37 - Top TipsFind us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!Find us @theparentseshpodcast on TikTok!See you next week!

In this week's episode, look back on the process we took to name our children.With Daniel coming from a prominent Italian background, there was a strong desire to carry the Italian tradition in choosing names within the family and keeping it traditional.In the episode, we talk about our naming beliefs and take a trip down memory lane and look at how names are traditionally given in Italian culture. We also use that as a base for how we wanted to name our children.It's fun, light hearted and definitely not the opposite of a vibe.Everyone's parenting journey is different and no one deserves to be judged for decisions they make. Parenting is hard enough as it is without the world judging you for your decisions!EPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - Alberto at the Football (Aston Villa vs Leeds)7:01 - Our naming philosophy19:23 - Alberto's naming story29:30 - Rosina's naming story43:36 - Top TipsFind us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!Find us @theparentseshpodcast on TikTok!See you next week!

In this week's episode, we sit down to talk about our efforts to socialise with other families.When you become a parent, you imagine a lifetime of family friends with kids around a similar age to grow up with, but the reality of making that happen is much harder in modern society than it used to be.Throughout the episode, we explore the ways we have to tried to find other families, how our kids are at socialising and how we've finally found something we think can help us find families to holiday with.Everyone's parenting journey is different and no one deserves to be judged for decisions they make. Parenting is hard enough as it is without the world judging you for your decisions!EPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 - Rosina is walking...oh and she turned 1!4:17 - How we thought we would meet new families18:55 - The school "myth" of making friends27:59 - Alberto at Football - our most success so far!39:47 - Top TipsFind us @theparentsesh on both Twitter & Instagram!See you next week!