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From Audible Originals, How Not to F*ck Up Your Kids Too Bad is an irreverent 10-part guide to modern fatherhood. In each episode, author and Esquire columnist Stephen Marche tackles tough questions that every parent faces. From how and why to stop yelling at your kids to how to share your favorite books to how to talk to your kids about pot - follow as Stephen engages real dads and experts on the thorny questions that parents face today.

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A Guide to Fatherhood

Host and dad Stephen Marche discusses being a parent
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"I guzzled all 10 episodes in a week, and keep recommending it to my friends." (Daily Telegraph)

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Excellent ! Down to earth , makes you laugh

These audio books have really helped me with how I parent , I am a mother and it’s great to get a mans view on his childrens upbringing and it’s great to hear the experts aswell , always makes me laugh too , Steven is a great guy seems very genuine too

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Great for new Dads

I’m a new dad. 18months with a new one on the way. This definitely brings up the questions I have, other than have I changed the nappy correctly, otherwise the mum will kill me!
Defo listen and introduced to my partner, I’m looking forward to chatting about the interesting conversations it will start!

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Funny, thought provoking and insightful

Well worth a listen no matter your age, gender, or if you're not planning on having kids for another ten years. It's interesting and well executed, I'd love to here more from Sayer!

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Lost in translation

I downloaded this as a free item for a bit of light relief.
From a UK perspective a lot of what is discussed is lost on me. There’s a chapter on choosing the right name for your child for example, where the couple are so incapable of choosing a name they employ a baby naming consultant. Considered pretentious here.
Another chapter, my dad the porn star really doesn’t apply to many fathers does it?
I found it all rather American appropriate than generic to fathers everywhere. Gained nothing from listening to it.

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Great listen for any parent

I didn't realise this was aimed at men and so the first few minutes of the first show nearly had me reaching for the delete button. But I was intrigued so carried on listening. I am so glad I did because this is a great series. Funny and honest, the show takes you through topics such as pot and pornography and answers those questions you probably didn't know you wanted answers to. The episode about choosing a name got me thinking for hours afterwards and spurred many a conversation amongst my social groups. I found the topics really made me engage on a basic level and then the seed of thought carried on growing for ages afterwards. Not life-changing but a definite must listen.

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Very good !

A well put together and delivered guide covering useful topics and very funny would like to see a second part covering more child behaviours

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tell's it how it is

all you need to know and some other bits that you didn't even think about. very relatable and making blokes better again

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Awful

Was like listening to a group of men in the pub, talking entire nonsense. Save your ears.

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Good topics well delivered

I was a bit unsure that I would like this based on some of the episode titles but I was really pleasantly surprised. There’s a lot of thought gone into each topic and the delivery and Steven and team have found the right balance between a message and fun. I’m a first year Dad and found it gave me lots to think about. Thanks

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loved this!

I really enjoyed this. I didn't think I would but it was refreshingly honest and I liked the varied opinions that we're discussed about each topic. Some of the advice I knew but lots more were new and very valid.

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