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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 1H 17M

Twin Dad Advice: 17 Years of Parenting Twins, Mistakes & Survival Tips | Joe Rawlinson - Twin Dad Joe

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Dads or partners of twins or multiples or even dads to single babies — this one’s for you. Whether you're expecting, in the trenches of double+ nappies, or chasing toddlers, Twin Dad Joe aka Joe Rawlinson brings 17 years of wisdom and hard-won tips that every dad (and partner), PLUS mothers will truely benefit to hear this.From what to actually do at birth, how to prep without panic, and why your support matters even if it’s not your body doing the work — Joe dives into the emotional and practical realities of being a dad to 2 single children and a dad to twins. He shares how to handle sleep, feeding, relationship stress, and those “what did I just do?” moments with honesty and humour.Expect:Top 3 twin dad challenges (and how to fix them)What to actually spend money onHow much info dads need (and what can wait)Prepping for the hormones, the chaos, and the joyWhat birth mums and friends should know to support dads betterPlus — his 17years on insights on how dads today are showing up differently than 17 years agoIf you're a dad, twin dad, dad of multiples, partner, or support person – this episode will hit home. Raw, real, and full of laughs.Mums - so much gold in here for you too. 🎧 Don’t forget to click ✨subscribe✨ — we’ve got a lineup you won’t want to miss: parenting relationship psychologists, celeb, inspirational and intriguing twin and multiple, or multiple... multiples parent stories- real, raw, from the frontlines of life with two (or more!) Plus, top global multiple-focused experts, laughs, and a whole lot of “OMG!” moments. 01:59 - Introduction 5:55 - Joes Twin Dad Story12:02 - Dads navigating pregnancy and baby arrival preparation13:21 - Birth prep and medical appointments, Dads role, engaging medical teams28:00 Engaging and building a support community - you'll need! 38:00 - Common mistakes dads make39:35 - Paternity leave and work need to knows51:10 - Dad self-care and navigating identity change01:03:00 - Twins in school and twin-ship relationships01:10:30 - What MUMS should know about dads and supporting them01:15:12 - Final takeaway for Dads (and partners of dads)Links:Dad's Guide to Twins: How to Survive the Twin Pregnancy and Prepare for Your TwinsDad's Guide to Raising Twins: How to Thrive as a Father of TwinsJoe on Instagram, Website, Facebook  TikTok @HeyThere_EmilyFacebook Page Hey There Thrivival Podcast pageInstagram @HeyThere_EmilyYouTube @Hey There EmilyPodcast: Hey There Thrivival (on most podcast platforms)>> Join Our Exclusive Facebook Community - HERE <<  If you have guest submissions (expert or parent story), ideas, feedback - please email [email protected] or message on Instagram.Hey There Thrivival Podcast:I'm Emily Haigh, a twin and twin mum. I have researched extensively, curating the most modern (frump-free) tips, efficiency hacks, expert advice - as well as the most recent research and data. Books, white papers, medical papers, online groups, articles - sifted through it all, for you. 

Dads or partners of twins or multiples or even dads to single babies — this one’s for you. Whether you're expecting, in the trenches of double+ nappies, or chasing toddlers, Twin Dad Joe aka Joe Rawlinson brings 17 years of wisdom and hard-won tips that every dad (and partner), PLUS mothers will truely benefit to hear this.From what to actually do at birth, how to prep without panic, and why your support matters even if it’s not your body doing the work — Joe dives into the emotional and practical realities of being a dad to 2 single children and a dad to twins. He shares how to handle sleep, feeding, relationship stress, and those “what did I just do?” moments with honesty and humour.Expect:Top 3 twin dad challenges (and how to fix them)What to actually spend money onHow much info dads need (and what can wait)Prepping for the hormones, the chaos, and the joyWhat birth mums and friends should know to support dads betterPlus — his 17years on insights on how dads today are showing up differently than 17 years agoIf you're a dad, twin dad, dad of multiples, partner, or support person – this episode will hit home. Raw, real, and full of laughs.Mums - so much gold in here for you too. 🎧 Don’t forget to click ✨subscribe✨ — we’ve got a lineup you won’t want to miss: parenting relationship psychologists, celeb, inspirational and intriguing twin and multiple, or multiple... multiples parent stories- real, raw, from the frontlines of life with two (or more!) Plus, top global multiple-focused experts, laughs, and a whole lot of “OMG!” moments. 01:59 - Introduction 5:55 - Joes Twin Dad Story12:02 - Dads navigating pregnancy and baby arrival preparation13:21 - Birth prep and medical appointments, Dads role, engaging medical teams28:00 Engaging and building a support community - you'll need! 38:00 - Common mistakes dads make39:35 - Paternity leave and work need to knows51:10 - Dad self-care and navigating identity change01:03:00 - Twins in school and twin-ship relationships01:10:30 - What MUMS should know about dads and supporting them01:15:12 - Final takeaway for Dads (and partners of dads)Links:Dad's Guide to Twins: How to Survive the Twin Pregnancy and Prepare for Your TwinsDad's Guide to Raising Twins: How to Thrive as a Father of TwinsJoe on Instagram, Website, Facebook  TikTok @HeyThere_EmilyFacebook Page Hey There Thrivival Podcast pageInstagram @HeyThere_EmilyYouTube @Hey There EmilyPodcast: Hey There Thrivival (on most podcast platforms)>> Join Our Exclusive Facebook Community - HERE <<  If you have guest submissions (expert or parent story), ideas, feedback - please email [email protected] or message on Instagram.Hey There Thrivival Podcast:I'm Emily Haigh, a twin and twin mum. I have researched extensively, curating the most modern (frump-free) tips, efficiency hacks, expert advice - as well as the most recent research and data. Books, white papers, medical papers, online groups, articles - sifted through it all, for you.

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Dads or partners of twins or multiples or even dads to single babies — this one’s for you. Whether you're expecting, in the trenches of double+ nappies, or chasing toddlers, Twin Dad Joe aka Joe Rawlinson brings 17 years of wisdom and hard-won tips...

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