Being A Dad...On Purpose

Halloween can be fun and a great time to make some memories. I’m back to share some ideas and stories about Halloween.

In this episode I cover what to do when you find out your partner is pregnant. I share some thoughts on how to talk to them, how to help, and how to be supportive. This book, DUDE! You're Gonna Be A Dad! helped me prepare and gave some laughs along the way. Enjoy!

Brandon Jones, the founder of Be Dadly, discovered that his oldest son was struggling with severe behavioral issues that led to his expulsion from kindergarten. After numerous attempts, Brandon realized that his inherited parenting techniques were ineffective and decided to make drastic changes. His new approach yielded better results, and he's now dedicated to helping fathers improve their children's behavior without resorting to yelling, spanking, or anger. Over the last decade, Brandon has studied and implemented the most effective parenting techniques, and he has become a Certified Parent Educator.

Connect with Brandon here

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonrayjones/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tantraveler

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YM804Xl92Kn7l41QgV0yT

This episode is a quick conversation on anger management and how to handle it. This is not a focus on discipline, but reacting with anger. Some people may think spanking is a good form of discipline, some people don't. That is up to each and every parent's own discretion. This is about hitting with anger. Some tips are shared, some thoughts on counseling, and some important steps to take when you are feeling angry with your kids or partner. 

There might be some thoughts you don't agree with, and that's okay. Feel free to reach out to discuss: [email protected] . 

For counseling services: Better Help is a great place to start.

Take some time this New Year to make some new memories. Not all memories have to be expensive or grand. Board game nights, hiking trips, reading special stories, blanket forts, and much more can be great memories that last forever! Remember, It's not about being the best dad in the world, but being the best dad for our kids right now!

Board Game Ideas:

Ticket to Ride First Journey

Ticket to Ride 

Taco vs. Burrito

Book Ideas:

Book with No Pictures

Gregory's Big Move (Yes, this is my book...shameless plug)

Lord of the Rings Box Set

In this episode I speak with Josh Chiado, band director from Grafton, WV and Dan Luigs, host of Journey of a Christian Dad Podcast. We discuss their stories of miscarriage and how they coped with grief with their wives. They are hard stories, but necessary for us to hear as we work through the trial of losing a baby. Grief isn't spoken of enough for men. We need to be able to share our pain and work through it with each other. Being a healthy dad means being emotionally healthy as well. Work through grief. 

If you need to talk, reach out to me  [email protected]

Dan Luigs at the link above.

Intro and Outro Music by iEarnFist Music support his music