Good Dads Podcast

High-volume (AKA high engagement) parenting ... that's how Joe Ndiba describes the way he tries to interact with his two young sons. Listen to Joe and Josh talk about ways to be involved with your kids in ways that promote their growth and development.

Begin with the end in mind.  That’s how Mike Dawson, Chief Learning Officer at Springfield Public Schools, describes his approach to parenting.  Learn how a decision he made at 12, impacts his parenting today.

“Let go of your electronics leash and be present for your kids.”  That’s the advice Mark Walker gives to other dads.  “We can’t always give our kids everything we’d like, but we can be present.”  Learn from Mark Walker, president of Transland Trucking, as he visits with Dr. Baker & Josh-the-Dad.

“Whisper criticism and shout praise.”  That’s the encouragement shared by Derick Barnes, father of 3, as he visits with Dr. Baker and Josh-the-Dad.

It is not always easy being away from your house during the holidays.  Prime driver, John Hilliard, shares some strategies and memories that help make it easier for him.

Moms are critical to helping fathers be good dads.  Alex and Miriam Green visit with Dr. Baker and Josh-the-Dad about how they support each other in their roles as mom and dad.

Good Dads read, play games, and do things with their kids.  In part 4 on the “Favorite Things” series, Dr. Baker and Josh-the-Dad talk about favorite activities.  Including how to make everyday tasks more fun.

Some of our best memories involve playing games during the holidays with family and friends.  On this episode, Dr. Baker & Josh-the-Dad talk about a few of their favorites.

Dr. Baker and Josh-the-Dad talk about their favorite things.  Reading to your children is very important.  Listen as Dr. Baker gives more examples of books that would make great gifts for your children, and as Josh-the-Dad goes sophisticated by reading poetry.

Dr. Baker and Josh-the-Dad talk about a few of their favorite things.  This week they focus on books they enjoy reading to children.