New Dad Order – Episode 37 is a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about modern fatherhood, youth sports, resilience, and intentional parenting, featuring the real-life experiences of a former Division I athlete, attorney, coach, and dads. The episode explores how early life lessons, career pressure, natural disasters, and sports culture shape the way men show up as fathers today. The discussion begins with youth sports and the complicated decision many fathers face about whether to coach their own children. Drawing from firsthand experience in competitive football environments, the episode highlights the importance of fundamentals, safety, fairness, and emotional maturity in coaching kids. It directly addresses common problems like favoritism and “daddy ball,” emphasizing that youth sports should prioritize character development, teamwork, and confidence over winning or parental ego. From there, the conversation expands into the long-term impact of athletics on personal growth. Lessons learned through high-level football—discipline, accountability, leadership, and time management—are reframed through the lens of parenting. The episode connects sports culture to fatherhood, showing how habits formed on the field often influence how dads approach structure, expectations, and communication at home. A major theme of the episode is resilience, particularly parenting through instability and crisis. The family’s experience surviving Hurricane Katrina, losing their home, living displaced for months, and later enduring Hurricane Ida provides a powerful backdrop for discussing emotional safety, adaptability, and how children process trauma. The episode explores how disruption affects kids differently at various ages and why parents must balance honesty, reassurance, and emotional presence during uncertain times. Rather than advocating rigid parenting rules, the episode promotes a philosophy centered on guidance, course correction, and respect. Parenting is framed as an evolving process—one that requires awareness of developmental stages, empathy, and accountability without authoritarianism. Contact Attorney Tony Maska:Email him at [email protected]✦ About Ernie Burns & Burns Estate Planning & Wealth AdvisorsPresident & CEO: Ernie M. Burns, Jr.Master Certified Estate Planner (MCEP®)Forbes Top Financial Security Professional in Louisiana – 2022 & 2023Author: Total Retirement: A Step-By-Step Educational GuideHost: Total Retirement with Ernie Burns – airing weekly across Louisiana, Florida & Alabama✦ Contact InformationToll-Free: 800-308-4416Louisiana: 985-345-7114Florida: 850-855-4890Alabama: 251-378-9822Fax: 985-345-7124Email: [email protected]: burnsestateplanning.comOffice Locations: Hammond (HQ), Mandeville, Metairie, Baton Rouge (LA); Destin, Panama City Beach, Pensacola, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville (FL); Spanish Fort (AL).Social Media:Facebook: Burns Estate Planning & Wealth AdvisorsLinkedIn: Burns Estate Planning & Wealth AdvisorsYouTube: Burns Estate Planning & Wealth Advisors#NewDadOrder #Podcast 📩 Reach Out:Jerrard:📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Instagram: @itsparfaitRay:📧 Email: [email protected]💤 Sleep & Recovery:Melatonin-Free Sleep & Recovery for Peak Fitness👉 Hit this link and use promo code: NDOZZZ🔗 https://thirdzy.com/⚡ Energy Boost:Need a new energy drink? Try Dubby Energy!👉 Use this link and discount code automatically applies🔗 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/NEWDADORDER?ref=fhfcqotb🌐 Find Us Online:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/newdadorderpodcast1TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@newdadorderApple broadcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-order/id1849310124Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ba418c03-7313-46c7-ae75-8dc55122a082/new-dad-order