Kids, grief & number 2s with Josh Thomson
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Actor and comedian Josh Thomson sits down with Jenny and Dayna to share some humble and hilarious tales from his dadding journey. The ‘Tongan of Timarū’ as he’s known to some, Josh is a well-known face of New Zealand television, having had roles on The Project, Seven Days, Have You Been Paying Attention?, The New Legends of Monkey, Young Rock, Gary of the Pacific – and even Studio 2, the kids’ TV show that Dayna co-hosted back in the early noughties!  Through beautiful personal reflections and anecdotes, Josh shares the ups and downs of becoming and being a dad, including the struggles that he and his wife Liz faced early-on with miscarriage and loss.   We learn more about Josh’s own upbringing, and the award-winning web series he produced with his dad while navigating the loss of his beloved mum. We also share plenty of laughs about the everyday trials of poo, getting pants on toddlers, and injuries sustained while trying to score ‘daddy’ points with the kids.  Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. You can find more free parenting advice and articles HERE. 
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