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Dad Life 36-2 – Parenting Guilt: Leaving the Kids & Letting Go (a little)

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In this week’s Dad Life episode, we’re diving deep into something we touched on at the end of Monday’s episode — parenting guilt when you leave the kids behind. Whether it’s a weekend away, a pint with mates, or just a solo Tesco run with your headphones in, that voice creeps in: “Should I be here?”

We explore:

  • What really counts as “time away” — solo time vs. partner-only time

  • Why dad guilt often feels different from mum guilt

  • That moment you get sent a photo of a tantrum while sipping your pint 😬

  • The difference between healthy detachment and just avoiding the chaos

  • Generational shifts in guilt — did our parents even feel it?!

  • Funny guilt moments gone wrong (FaceTime bedtime, anyone?)

  • Reframing the guilt so you come back refreshed, not ashamed

  • How kids actually process your absence (hint: sometimes they’re fine!)

  • Partner dynamics and the dreaded invisible scoreboard

  • And most importantly, why it’s okay — and actually good — for your kids to see you take a break

    • We wrap with a big message: taking space doesn’t make you less of a dad — it helps you be a better one. If you’ve ever felt the guilt tug, this episode’s for you.

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