Installing car seats might be the most difficult task known to man. Or something. We talk about that as Margaret becomes a forward facer, plus her giving raspberries to adults, her friends snitching, and much more today on Dad Mode!

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She did it! Margaret is progressing well through the "Potty Training Boot Camp" we talked about a few shows ago. The Wife joins to talk about how she did it. 

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Sports is a great for bonding with your kids. BUT. If your teams are terrible and heartbreaking (like my Minnesota Vikings), should I push for my kid to join me and share the bond or encourage them to find teams and sports that will be easier on the soul?

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Margaret is learning how to use the potty. I weigh the pros and cons of trying to learn it all at once and the gradual method we're currently employing. Because everybody pooooooooop. Sometime.

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Margaret is currently heavy into My Little Ponies. She's already gone through a few phases (Daniel Tiger and Princess Sophia) but I hope Ponies sticks around for a while. I actually like them!

 

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Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode.

 

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Everything I learned about working hard I learned from my Grandpa and my Dad. I hope to pass on that same work ethic to my daughter and future kids. Let them know that people who take pride in their work will always be in demand.

Work ethic is something that is lacking in most of my generation and young. Now this isn't an "old man yells about the way things used to be", it's an objective observation. Most Americans 30 and under feel entitled to a living instead of rolling their sleeves up and working their ass off for one.

Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode.

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We all want the best for our kids and there are universal things that all parents can do to set their kids up to kick ass in this world. Uncle Nick (@nickasun) joins me to run through the famous/viral "13 Things Parents Can Do to Set Their Children Up for Success" and pick through what is legit and what is bullsh*t.

The 13 Things Parents Can Do Are: 1. They make their kids do chores 2. They teach their kids social skills 3. They have high expectations 4. They have healthy relationships with each other 5. They've attained higher educational levels 6. They teach their kids math early on 7. They develop a relationship with their kids 8. They're less stressed 9. They value effort over avoiding failure 10. The moms work 11. They have a higher socioeconomic status 12: They are 'authoritative' rather than 'authoritarian' or 'permissive' 13: They teach 'grit' (Courtesy of Tech Insider)

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Buy things second-hand or "gently used" is all the rage when you have young kids. Mostly because they grow so fast out of clothing and interests in toys and activities can change on a day-to-day basis. The Wife has recently become obsessed with a Facebook Mom group and has been filling our garage with items Mugsy might need in 3 years. I talk with Uncle Nick (@nickasun) about The Wife's new hobby and what IS and IS NOT okay to buy used. Spoiler: Shoes are a grey area.

We also get into what The Wife wants to do as far as future kids (spoiler: we ain't done).

Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode.

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It's the question all first time parents have to ask: Have one kid or multiple? Uncle Nick (@Nickasun) joins me to talk about his experience growing up with a sibling, where I was an only child. Maybe that explains why I am the way I am…..

We also get into what The Wife wants to do as far as future kids (spoiler: we ain't done).

Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode.

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Andy talks about if he's steering his daughter to be a "tomboy" or a "traditional female role" as well as what he thinks parents role should be in guiding if their kids will become a boys-boy or a girls-girl.

Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode.

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