This week we start a 3 part series on being a Single Dad.  I interview my good friend Nick Hession. We have a candid conversation about pushing past the anger, pain, disappoint and ill feelings so you don’t poison your children’s love and respect for their mom.

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This week I get to take a moment to brag on my daughter Ke’ilani who committed to play D1 Volleyball for UVU. In honor of achieving that BiG DREAM, let’s talk helping your kids pursue and achieve BIG dreams.

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We explore some initial things that we did to prepare are hearts and home for our two new kiddos.

Thank you for listening! I'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or questions about adopting or being a dad. Contact me at [email protected] or [email protected]

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Life can be SUPER demanding.  Juggling between work, running your business, pursuing our own hobbies,  taking kids to soccer, basketball, volleyball or dance can have you feeling like you running around like a chicken with out ahead.

Seeing this pattern in our life Judie and I decided take our kids out on a date once a month.  Every month we each take one kid on a date. These aren't fancy or expense but they are a lot of fun and give us some valuable one on one time with our kids. 

Ideas for Dad Dates

Set a budget and get creative. The key is let them pick and roll with it.

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Join the entire SpeakFyre crew on this Bonus Episode of FathersFyre. The entire team gets together to discuss the passion, energy and vision behind each of our podcast.  This is your opportunity to get an inside view of the team, what drives us, what motivated us, and hear what makes each of our team so powerful.

On this episode we have

Michael Gingras - LeadershipFyre

This week I share some insights into our journey beginning the process of adopting.  We literally were racing the clock and astonished at the hoops we had to get the process started. As part of the process we had to go through psych evals, credit checks, background checks, and parenting classes.  In one of the classes they had us watch two of the most depressing videos about adoption. On the way home I asked Judie, "What don't they want us to adopt? In love all thing are possible." Little did I know yes in love all things are possible but love is hard.  

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I probably need to do an entire series on our journey adopting, like most people is an interesting one. I thought I’d share one of the many steps that laid the groundwork for two children coming into our home - our oldest son Devon's Eagle Project.  This is not only a story of service but one that literally opened my son's understanding of other people and cultures.

A couple of lessons from this experience:

This also was one of the many steps that led to our adopting two beautiful children into our home.  Let your kids dream and act big. You never know where their dreams will take them and your family will most definitely be blessed as well. 

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I also invite you to check out my podcast Choose Don't Excuse that I co-host with my wife Judie Sedrick, Bumper music by Snoop Dogg - Fatherhood

This week I share an experience I had with my dad that cemented in my mind the importance of treating your wife like a queen.  My brother was being extremely rude, demeaning and condescending to my mom when my dad walked in. My dad walked straight up to my brother, put his finger on his chest and said "Don't you ever talk to my sweetheart like that again!  Yes she's your momma ..." Check out the rest of the story.

A few keys nuggets

 I would love to hear what you do to treat your wife like a queen or to teach your kids to do the same.  

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This week we continue our discussion on punishment. I share an experience where I pretended to sleep walk to get out of getting caught by my dad sneaking out of the house.  Come on gents you know you've done it. ;)

A few of the highlights from this episode

Overall enjoy the highs and lows of being a dad. It's all part of the adventure

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I also invite you to check out my podcast Choose Don't Excuse that I co-host with my wife Judie Sedrick. 

Opening Bumper music by Snoop Dogg - Fatherhood

Nobody wants to punish their kids. This week we explore some thought on punishment. Do you bring the hammer down, give love or a combination of the two?

I thought I'd share some creative ways my dad used discipline his 8 kids.

One of the keys things is that my dad always taught us to apologize, to take responsibility, to treat each other with love, kindness and respect.

Dad's remember that it's ok to apologize when you go over board. Take a walk, cool down. Remember it’s ok to be human. You are learning just as much if not more than your kids. Remember no matter what your kids do show increased love so that the develop love and respect for you rather than fear.

Thank you for listening! I'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or questions contact me at [email protected] or [email protected] check out the rest of the SpeakFyre family 

I also invite you to check out my podcast Choose Don't Excuse that I co-host with my wife Judie Sedrick. Opening Bumper music by Snoop Dogg - Fatherhood