Dad Mode

In this episode, the Dad-namic Duo explores the topic of work-life balance. They share their experiences before, during, and after the pandemic, highlighting the challenges and benefits of communication, establishing boundaries, prioritizing family time, utilizing a support system and making time for one's self as key factors in helping achieve balancing work and family life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

09:01 Life Before the Pandemic

13:02 Life During the Pandemic

21:07 Working in the Office vs Working Remotely

26:01 Distractions and Focus

29:05 Flexibility of Remote Work

33:05 Making Use of Breaks at Home

40:56 Establishing Boundaries and Communication

45:00 Quality Time with Spouse

47:07 Reaching Out to Support System

50:25 Prioritizing Family and Quality Time

51:22 Understanding Spouse's Needs

52:05 Taking Time for Yourself

55:00 Setting Boundaries

57:12 Balancing Work and Family

58:57 Establishing a Routine

59:55 Learning to Say No

01:07 Dealing with Ultimatums at work

01:13 Wrap up & close

Resources

• 6 tips to balance family and work — without sacrificing both
• A Guide to Balancing Work and Family Life For A Fulfilling Life
• Balancing Work and Family
• 11 Tips To Help Balance Your Work and Family Life

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Who doesn't love a good game? We sure do and according to the Entertainment Software Association (2019), about 164 million adults play video games and 57 percent game with their children at least once a week. Join us as we discuss the positives and negatives surrounding gaming and how it plays a role in our lives with this episode's Dad Voice, Tre of Wave of the Few Sure!

Links

• When Gamers Become Parents, Finding Balance Is Next Level
• Are Video Games Good for You and Your Brain?
• The Health Effects of Too Much Gaming
• Can video games make us healthier?
• Dads Who Game
• Dad's Gaming

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In this episode, the Dad-Namic duo are in the spirit of love as they share ways to show those around you how you love them on Valentine's Day and how not to stress it. They also share what Black History Month means to them, and ideas on how to teach Black History to your families.

Valentine's Day

• Dreading Valentine’s Day?
• 3 Reasons Why ‘Valentine’s Day Blues’ Are Real, From A Psychologist
• Hot Stuff: 19 Ways to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day Dinner
• 6 Ways To Spice Up Valentine's Day At Home

Black History Month

• 20 Important Lessons to Teach Our Kids About Black History Month
• The Best Black History Activities for Little Kids, Tweens, and Teens
• 13 Meaningful Black History Month Activities for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Plans
• Unsung Heroes of Black History
• The Tech Jawn

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Happy New Year across the Dad-a-verse!

After a month off, the Dadnamic Duo are back! This time with another epic crossover between Dad Mode, Wave of the Few Sure and our newest show, The 2 Way. It was a night full of great conversations, laughter and all-around positivity. This episode captures the Dad Mode portion of the crossover where we had discussions on:

• Dating someone with children (if you aren't a parent yourself)
• Playing sports with your kids
• Preparation for moving your family across the country
• Managing expectations with children's extracurricular activities and giving them confidence to be themselves.

If you like what you heard in the crossover and want more, be sure to check out last week's Wave of the Few Sure! Thank you ALL for the love AND support!

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Technology is a blessing but it can be overwhelming, especially with the rapid increase of options we have as consumers and parents these days. Then there is regulation. How much screen time should a parent let a child have? What about activity monitoring and blocking certain apps? Join the Dad-namic Duo as they share their experiences from childhood to parenthood and discuss various ways parents can use technology to their advantage.

Sources:

• https://www.wgu.edu/blog/impact-technology-kids-today-tomorrow1910.html
• https://www.nu.edu/blog/negative-effects-of-technology-on-children-what-can-you-do
• https://parade.com/611933/scott-steinberg/make-technology-a-positive-part-of-kids-lives
• https://parade.com/485609/scott-steinberg/5-reasons-that-technology-is-good-for-kids
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_content-control_software_and_providers

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We all want to help our kids and "nudge' them in the right direction yet as many know, there can be a fine line between guiding hands and holding the reins. Join the Dad-namic Duo as they untangle the spaghetti bowl of helping vs. doing and guiding vs. controlling when it comes to raising the little humans we adore.

Referenced Articles:

• https://rockitmama.com/parenting-styles-guidance-vs-control
• https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychology-self/2017/06/signs-of-controlling-parenting#1
• https://educationbark.com/helping-vs-doing-striking-a-balance-in-supporting-your-child-with-homework

Daily Dad:

• https://dailydad.com/
• https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Dad-Meditations-Parenting-Raising/dp/0593539052

Salsa!!!

• https://instagram.com/lareynadelasalsasa?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==

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The end is nigh for summer break as it's time for our kids to go back to school and get back into the routine of learning. It's also time for us parents to start thinking about how we can support our kids during the transition and help them overcome the summer slump (and this brutal heat).

In this episode, the Dad-namic Duo discuss their roles and responsibilities as dads during the summer break and how we can help our kids get back into the school mindset. We'll also share some of our own tips and tricks for overcoming the summer slump.

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