Dad Time Out Show

"When to say when" and how hard should you push your child towards discomfort are the topic of discussion this episode as the guys lumber back from vacations and summer tourneys. The guys also breakdown veggie gardens, dinner decisions, MK's new juicer and Ben's good hair. Parent tweets of the week, IG super shout outs, would you rather, a parent quiz on teenagers and so much more. Finally they reveal the next guest on DTO Conversations ...the authors of @parentcompass
We hope everyone is having a great summer! 

In this episode of "The Dad Time Out Show: Conversations", MK has the wonderful opportunity to talk to Elisa A. Schmitz. Elisa is an award-winning entrepreneur; founder and CEO of 30Seconds.com, a vibrant digital media platform where women, men and especially parents come to inspire and be inspired; and also the founder of iParenting which sold to Disney. 
MK and Elisa talk about a wide array of subjects including the impetus, origin and development of iParenting and 30 seconds. They spend some time discussing modern day fatherhood and advancements also the changes that have been witnessed through Elisa's media (and real life) lens in the course of her time in the parenting spaces. 
Finally, they talk some entrepreneurship with adults and kids and so much more. They also have some fun with lifestyle chat, dream travel, and summer recipe trends in this very enjoyable episode.
"Dad's don't babysit."  
Agreed. 
Thank you Elisa.

30 Seconds covers such a wide array of topics and authors covering not only fatherhood and parenting subjects, but travel hints, mental health, pregnancy, health, food and plenty of dedicated dad pages etc. We often say on our show, we’re not experts but we listen to them and this is absolutely an endless resource for us. 
Check them out or even submit a tip! 

30 Seconds website:
https://30seconds.com

IG:
30secondmom

Twitter:
@30Seconds

For the first time in 14 months we are so grateful we have a packed and backyard studio and a live audience! We’ve got a big show for you which we’ll be discussing Father’s Day gifts and rituals or non-rituals. In our Smart Articles by Smart people segment we’ll self-reflect on an article from @Fatherly titled “Kids With Involved Dads Thrive, So Do the Dads” we'll check in on mental health, frugal family road trips food and music, and all the things you know and love including our Would You Rather's, Parent Tweets of the Week, Dad Jokes and more. Also we’ll have our Parent Quiz, 3-2-1 Go, and announce our next guest for our Dad Time Out Conversations! 
Finally we’ll wrap things that make us smile!

Speaking of things that made us smile...
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In our second DTO Conversations episode MK talks with Dr. Kim Swales.
Dr. Swales is a marriage and parenting expert, a relationship and life coach, writer- professional speaker, former professor, researcher and so much more. She also has a very successful podcast which we consult and discuss regularly on the show called “Connecting with Dr. Kim Swales.” 

They talk about re-entry for families after the pandemic and touch on technology, screen time, and breaking those habits. They also discuss managing a household with different age siblings and also what your marriage and communication teaches your children. They also cover a whole lot of turf about family, friendships and self growth in a very enjoyable and enlightening conversation with a very experienced professional...and friend.

Do yourself a favor and follow Dr. Swales for all things from parenting to relationships and everything in between! 

Podcast:
“Connecting with Dr. Kim Swales”
Instagram: 
@drkimswales 
Website:

www.kimswales.com 

In this episode the guys discuss ways to be a better husband  
and also breakdown when it's talk time to toss the toys and Kondo the scene, they also discuss simple cooking, getting old, and an epic argument breaks out around an adult "Would you rather?"Mark tells us cat stories and the guys take a legit Barbie quiz, laugh with parent tweets of the week and find out CRX formerly "Crockett" once owned a boat? A lot of great ground covered in a short amount of time.

In this episode the guys look back MK's role in the NFL Draft, CRX's big week with Star Wars and also a fond look back and appreciation segment for all things teachers past, present and future. They also do a thoughtful "Self Care" check in to lead into Mental Health Awareness Month. Ben recalls his favorite woodworking teacher, and Mark shares some simple ways he finds gratitude and calm, Dad jokes, lots o' laughs and things that make us smile this week. 

In our inaugural DTO Conversations episode MK talks with professional comedy writer, amateur father of four and social media star James Breakwell. 
They talk family, fatherhood, funny and the origins of James' writing path through his twitter fame (1.2million and counting) and speak at length about process, family, life in general and dive into his brand new book: 
How to Be a Man (Whatever That Means): Lessons in Masculinity from a Questionable Source coming out June 1st!  Good times. Thank you James!

In this episode recorded on Earth Day, the guys break down how they talk about climate change with their kids and share tips, tricks and a few ways to contribute to a healthier world and environment on the daily. They also talk about, solo flights, salads, and  more, finally ask the question ...does anyone ever really grow up and if so when?
A parent quiz, tweets of the week, super-shout outs and a whole 

In this episode the guys discuss parenting takeaways from the current state of the pandemic and much more. Are you in a rush back to the perceived "normal" parenting world or have you had an overall shift in your philosophies? March Madness, opening day, self care, college admissions and getting old and having fun with it. Ok Boomer? Tweets of the week, shout outs, things that make us smile and so much more. Also the first DTO guest is...

In the latest DTO the guys discuss the importance of kindness, caring and service with kids and how it prepares them for true success while breaking down two popular articles on the subject. They also have fun with March madness with a social distancing twist, beating your kids in board games, secret snack drawers and a mascot quiz so MK can re-live his glory days. Ben drops Dropps, Parent tweets of the week, Waffles and Mochi, Leprechaun traps and much more!