Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S10 EP16: Joel Dommett (The Return)
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Apr 18, 2025 Comedian and actor Joel Dommett returns to share his comedic take on parenting. He dives into relatable tales of Easter escapades, tackling kids' eating habits and sleep schedules with humor. The chat flows from whimsical stories about childhood curiosities to the realities of balancing fitness and fatherhood. Joel hilariously reflects on the complexities of performing comedy while parenting, all while dreaming of a simpler life in Italy. The camaraderie and wit keep the conversation light-hearted and entertaining!
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Toddler's Quirky Obsessions
- Joel Dommett's toddler is obsessed with belly buttons and tripods, often lifting shirts and carrying tripods around.
- This unusual fixation influences parenting strategies, like exposing belly buttons to calm tantrums in public.
Skip Stair Gates
- Avoid using stair gates; let your child learn boundaries with supervision instead of restrictions.
- Following toddlers up and down stairs works better than gates and encourages independence.
Marathon Training Parenting Clash
- Joel Dommett is running marathons while parenting, causing sleep loss and physical pain.
- He jokes about regretting the effort but loves the faster completion of his runs.