Digital Dads

For many guys hanging out with buddies all but disappears as kids enter the picture. As parents we get busy and when we do catch a break we normally end up crashing early from exhaustion. But getting time with friends is important. Especially for dads. It’s so easy to lose our identity as a father (one that we embrace) and those time with buddies ends up adding to our role in the family.

In this Round Table episode Jesse Embree and Jeremy Muse join us to talk about their experiences and the importance of having time with friends. Oh, and Kevin Stanley would have been here too but he was having emergency hangnail surgery and couldn’t make it. But, even though it was a smaller group the episode was still terrific!

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* Andrew – fitbit

* Brent – GameCredits

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Summer is finally here. Many of us will head off to the beach to play in the sun and the surf. We’re ready to cash in those hard earned vacation days and enjoy some well deserved relaxation. But as parents we can’t let our guard down entirely, especially around bodies of water.

As you might imagine, there is a huge increase in pool/beach accidents in the summer months. But most of us think it could never happen to us. We are wrong. The parents who end up living the nightmare of a child getting hurt never thought it would be them either. But it only takes a few seconds for life to be changed forever. In this episode Dr. Shoba Srikantan tells us how we can protect our children from such devastating tragedy.

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* Andrew – Cosmic Powers

* Brent – The Dark Crystal returns

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Some people love their jobs. Others, not so much. But with the cost of college sky high and the responsibility of a family it can feel impossible to change careers for most dads. Until now.

In this episode John Morris teaches us how (with a little desire) we can break free from our current job. A career in coding can mean an increase in pay, flexibility, and often more job satisfaction. If you have ever considered making the move this episode is for you.

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* Andrew – The Leftovers

* Brent – The Orville

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Yelling is bad. Very bad. Especially when we do it to our children. But sometimes our frustrations gets the best of us. There are occasions where our precious little angels may be the cause of said anger.

The truth is that even though we may feel compelled to yell at our kids, it rarely does any good. They often get scared when they’re younger and shut down when they get older. In either case, they aren’t very receptive to what we have to say. And it takes an inevitable toll on the relationship.

In this episode we dive deep into our own challenges with yelling and how it can affect our children.

 

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* Andrew – The Gunslinger

* Brent – Stan Lee = Uatu the Watcher

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Failure is the enemy. At least that’s what we’ve been taught. And we in turn teach it to our own kids. But the truth is, failing is a very necessary part of the learning process.

As a society we have come to try to protect our children from failing and disappointment at all costs. Child got a bad grade? Go fight the teacher about it. Blame their efforts (or lack thereof) in the classroom or any other plausible excuse. Just don’t blame your precious little angel.

The challenge is we now have college age adults that are incapable of handling everyday tasks. Even then, many parents are still there handling affairs on their behalf. These are typically loving, well intentioned parents. But the harm being done is difficult to undo.

In this episode we are joined by Jessica Lahey to discuss her book The Gift of Failure. We dive deep into how we got to this place and what we can do to make things better. Don’t miss it.

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* Andrew – Corpse Talk

* Brent – Boomerang

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Ah… the teenage years. This is the time kids, especially girls, become notoriously challenging. The switch gets flipped and the amount of drama around the house increase tenfold overnight. Well, maybe that’s a small exaggeration. But the fact is many people dread the years they will have to deal with their hormonally driven teens.

This week Colleen O’Grady helps us learn how we can mitigate the drama in our house. These formative years (and even those leading up to it) are tough, but with the right approach we can keep our sanity. And in the end we can keep a strong bond with our children even as they grow into young adults.

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* Andrew – Google Family Link

* Brent – Hollywood Studios Star Wars

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Sleep. It’s something that has plagued parents from the beginning of time. Whether it’s getting enough yourself or a baby waking up 5 times a night, sleep can become a central topic for every parent. As your kids get older it gets even harder with all the negotiations and bartering. What do we do? Luckily, this week, we have some help. We have special guest Dana Obleman, founder of The Sleep Sense Program, to talk about some practical tips that can help every parent get their kid to sleep. If your kid goes to sleep, then you get to go to sleep. Win, win. Enjoy the show!

[The Sleep Sense Program]

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* Andrew – Spiders Will Eat Us

* Brent – Heart of Spinach?

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We know reading to our kids is important. And we also want them to learn to enjoy reading on their own. And why not? After all, reading is the single biggest predictor of future success. And we all want our children to go on to great things. But there’s a problem.

In today’s world, distractions are commonplace in most modern homes. Technology devices and gadgets are the go-to for the majority of kids when they get home from school. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

What if our kids actually enjoyed reading? What if they willingly put down the iPad to pick up a *gasp* physical book? Do you think they would benefit from that action over time. Absolutely they would. Today’s guest Dr. Colleen Carroll tells us how we can inspire a love of reading in our own children in no time.

[Innovative Reading]

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* Andrew – Evil Alarm Clock

* Brent – Neuralink

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Stress. If you have kids there’s a good chance you are very familiar with the concept. Parents face it in their career, personal relationships, and even with their children. But if the stress level is too high it can cause all sorts of problems in our lives. In this episode we discuss ten ways we can reduce the amount of stress we face every day. Don’t miss it!

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* Andrew – Pzizz

* Brent – NitroType

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Are you spending enough quality time with your kids? If you’re anything like me you may think you have this on lock down. But after talking with our guest Jim Sheils this week, I realize the need to step up my dad game.

In his book The Family Board Meeting, Jim shares the importance of one on one time with each of your children. This can be a challenge if you have more than two kids. That’s why the board meeting is so effective. It’s a priority for your both and a powerful way to take your connection to the next level.

[Family Board Meetings]

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* Andrew – Legend Quest

* Brent – We Dine Together

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