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The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast

Join hosts Bec and Sam as they navigate the hilarious highs and challenging lows of parenthood in The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast. From diaper disasters & tantrums to forgetting a child, no topic is off-limits as they share their own experiences and invite guests & listeners to join in the laughter. Whether you're a seasoned parent or just zombie-ing around in the newborn phase, this podcast is your weekly dose of relatability, acknowledging that parenting is tough, but it's okay to laugh along the way. So grab your coffee (or wine), and join us for some honest conversations, relatable stories, and plenty of laughs!

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Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
79
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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More hilarious stories and a shoe thief! The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast ep 38

More hilarious stories and a shoe thief! The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast ep 38

We are catching up on some hilarious confessions and funny parenting stories that were sent in this week!

First we catch up and have a quick yay vs nay of our weeks – something we are loving and not …

00:30:07  |   Tue 26 Nov 2024
Funny reasons why kids (and mums) have cried – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep. 37

Funny reasons why kids (and mums) have cried – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep. 37

We asked what the funniest thing your kid has cried over and the answers did not disappoint! From not being allowed to eat from the bin to looking for booger that’s fallen out of their nose – these k…

00:29:22  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
Swapped at birth + lying kids! The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast ep. 36

Swapped at birth + lying kids! The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast ep. 36

The confessional is back with 2 hilarious parent stories, plus Bec has more parent news with 2 mind-blowing stories for parents. Then we share the answers you sent to our question: what's the funnies…

00:26:25  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
The next mess-isode. The kid messes and would you rather?! The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep. 35

The next mess-isode. The kid messes and would you rather?! The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep. 35

Welcome to the new mess-isode! This week we asked ‘what’s the worst mess your kids have made?’ and the answers were as hectic as you’d expect! Plus we’ve got a new segment and other fun and messy par…

00:30:14  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Creepy Kids and A Funny Baby Fail - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 34

Creepy Kids and A Funny Baby Fail - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 34

With laughs and gobsmacked moments, this week we are talking about some of the creepy things kids do!


To kick off this podcast for parents (and anyone who wants a laugh!) Sam and Bec say hi and catch …

00:24:29  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
White lies, confessions and funny parent stories - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 33

White lies, confessions and funny parent stories - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 33

This week we are talking white lies, some bigger than others and a few hilarious backfires and parent fails. We've also got some great confessions, and a dad joke or two thrown in!


Starting off, we ca…

00:26:07  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
Funny things kids say (again) & THE Biter Story - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 32

Funny things kids say (again) & THE Biter Story - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 32

Strap in for some eye watering parenting confessions and the hilarious kids quotes parents sent in! #kidssaythedarndestthings

We kick of with our yays and nays, celebrating the wins and fails of our p…

00:32:26  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
Sleepless Nights and Hilarious Parenting Fails - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 31

Sleepless Nights and Hilarious Parenting Fails - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 31

In this episode of the Unhelpful Parenting Podcast, we dive into the chaotic world of sleep-deprived parenting, and trust me, it’s a wild ride!


We share some hilarious stories you sent in —like that …

00:30:42  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Never have I ever, the parent edition – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast ep. 30

Never have I ever, the parent edition – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast ep. 30

Sam is running the show today – so look out! We are talking dad jokes, washing machines, single parent shoutouts, hilarious kid mispronunciations, ‘cool’ parent attempts, and a never have I ever pare…

00:33:52  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
The hugest dad husband fail & recorders vs spiders - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 29

The hugest dad husband fail & recorders vs spiders - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 29

Get ready for the most mind-boggling confessional and dad fail we've been sent by a parent!


This episode we have 3 epic confession stories and are back with would you rather 2.0.


Starting with our ya…

00:29:00  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Unfiltered kids, parent hacks and unhelpful facts - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 28

Unfiltered kids, parent hacks and unhelpful facts - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Episode 28

Warning! By the end of this episode Bec almost wets herself laughing!


We are back with a whole lot of parent support through laughter! Whether you're looking for parent conversations or some solidari…

00:35:09  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
Sibling bribery, un-motivations and would you rather? The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep 27

Sibling bribery, un-motivations and would you rather? The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep 27

We are back with the Unhelpful Parenting Podcast, this week with more confessions, funny stories, un-motivations and would you rathers.


Kick starting with the yays and nays, we catch you up on our hi…

00:32:16  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
Dad stories and confessional + insane parenting facts – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep. 26

Dad stories and confessional + insane parenting facts – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep. 26

It was our father’s day on the weekend so here are some hilarious dad fails and stories as we laugh together at the parent life realities!

But first, our *croaky* voices are back and still in recover…

00:31:06  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
Screaming confessions and unbelievable parenting situations – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep25

Screaming confessions and unbelievable parenting situations – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep25

We are back from our completely unplanned 2 week sick break! We’ve got all the laughs and heaps of your stories built up and ready to go though!

There may still be a cough or two, but we share a smal…

00:29:41  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
Sick Day Best Parenting Story Mashups - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep 24

Sick Day Best Parenting Story Mashups - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep 24

Well we aren’t really back this week! We are down, out and feeling rubbish. Baby, toddler and 5 yo down with the flu bug – IYKYK!

Rather than leave you hanging (especially if you’re new here!), we’ve…

00:14:49  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Parenting Olympics and parent fails and funny stories – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep. 23

Parenting Olympics and parent fails and funny stories – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep. 23

Welcome to this week’s Unhelpful Parenting Podcast with an Olympic twist!

To start we are doing our Yays and Nays, talking school drop-offs, getting kids to focus on any activity for more than 5 minu…

00:29:59  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
3 Confessions and things we WISH we had as parents - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep22

3 Confessions and things we WISH we had as parents - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep22

Welcome back to the unhelpful parenting podcast where we are laughing through another week of parent fails, funny kid moments and a this or that quiz from SAM instead of Bec for a change.

We kick the …

00:32:06  |   Tue 30 Jul 2024
Kids say the darndest things with a confession or three – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep21

Kids say the darndest things with a confession or three – The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep21

Get ready for the laughs as we head into episode 21 of the Unhelpful Parenting Podcast!

Sam and Bec say hi in their unintentionally matched outfits, talking their yay and nays for the week. Bec is ya…

00:26:25  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
Ridiculous (but relatable) confessions + IKEA this or that - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep20

Ridiculous (but relatable) confessions + IKEA this or that - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep20

Today we are laughing our way through parenting even when the wheels fall off and the rollercoaster is on fire!


We say hello with our yay and nay's for the week - Sam talking all about his amazing wee…

00:26:03  |   Tue 16 Jul 2024
Good, bad and the dad jokes with a side of parent confessions – TUPP Ep. 19

Good, bad and the dad jokes with a side of parent confessions – TUPP Ep. 19

Welcome to the unhelpful parenting podcast episode that was so good we had to do it twice! Just kidding… Sam forgot to hit record the first time so you’ll get to laugh with us about an extra fail thi…

00:29:11  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
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