Welcome to another lunch with my Dad! Today we are diving into all things dad because, hey, I know being a mom is hard, but I want to talk about what's hard about being a dad.

My dad shares his very unconventional and rather shocking way they started a family, and how, through various real trials, he put family first. I think every dad will find something encouraging in this!

If you've ever wondered what you will look back on and hope you got right this is the episode for you!

Summer is just around the corner, and whether you are working, staying home, or some combo of both, it can be hard to navigate. Everyone has different opinions on how the days should go, and different personalities can make the house feel like a battlefield. We get it!

On today's episode, we have a very special guest, my mom, who shares her wisdom on her many summers at home with kids. She talks about how to create a schedule that gives everyone some breathing room, how to foster boredom (and why that matters), and important conversations to have for kids and parents alike.

I hope this episode leaves you feeling not only ready for a summer full of family time but excited about it!

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The Amazing Generation

No matter where you are raising kids, there is a "normal" around you, and when you are in the middle of raising a family, it's hard to stop and ask what is right for our family? Not what is everyone else doing, but what do we want to be true of our family?

In this episode, we talk about family culture, how family is a team sport, and how to decide what's important early on. We share the concept of lighthouses, the idea that we have to determine early what we want to be true of our family. Our "lighthouses" are the values we look to when we've gotten swept into the sea of life and culture. We hope you find something in this to encourage you in your walk as a parent!

Welcome to Lunch with My Dad, a podcast where we (Tindell and Tom) talk through real parenting moments happening in my house with my dad, an expert on influence and an incredible parent.

In our very first episode, we tackle a situation many parents know well: what happens when your kids hit a season where they do not want your advice. You know how it goes: you see something that concerns you, and the stakes are high. You desperately want them to listen, but don't know how to make them hear? What do you do??

We explore how influence is actually earned, what to do when you have it, and why unconditional love matters more than any perfect parenting strategy.

Pull up a chair and join us for lunch.