Parenting Tips: Young Dad Podcast

Hey there to all our unique listeners; today, we have an excellent short episode to kick off the shortest month of the year. Both the brothers were fighting through fevers, chills, and runny noses to make this happen for you today. Am I right? Have you got to love this time of the year?

To kick off how the brothers answer three quick questions from Twitter/IG. Find the link in the linktree below to follow and ask.

They then dive deep into self-love as it's almost Valentine's day, and you must love yourself every day for the rest of your life. You can do it.

The two talk about having a clear picture of self and forgiveness toward self and others, and Jey tells us about the four elements of Forgiveness therapy.

The two wrap up with some kind words, RIP Kobe, and tease out something extraordinary for later this week.

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All right, I promise you to want to catch this episode. So much advice, inspiration, laughs, and embarrassment. Let me break it down for you.

Greetings, it's Wednesday, which is time for a new episode. The brothers today started with an overrated/underrated talking about:

Honestly, you'll love the first segment.

Next, the bros got into an exciting discussion on balance. As you know, the Young Dad Pod preaches balance in every aspect of life. They got into finding balance with Work, Relationships, Kids, and Self. Wow, that was inspiring.

Now we get into something for the parents out there, the STRUGGLES! We have all of them, but the brothers talked about 4 of the most common ones that Jey could find among us.

Jey ended this show portion with a great quote from soon-to-be guest Brig from Baseball 2gether.

Lastly, a new segment! You will have to listen to fully experience how funny Drunk Spelling Bee indeed was.

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Welcome to another great episode of the Young Dad Podcast; we are happy to be with you again. Today, we welcome Erik Mertens, better known as Carina's husband or Ed and Mary Jo Mertens's son OR, as I know him, MiLB royalty Erik the Peanut Guy.

Erik is a wholesome person, literally the definition of wholesome. A man of the community, honest and has one of the purest best vibes of anyone you will EVER meet. We were so happy and blessed he could join us.

Erik and the brothers did a tremendous 3-way debate to open the show from seasons to space and sea to the time of day of a baseball game. We also find out that both Erik and Aaron are megalohydrothalassophobics (fear of large underwater creatures or objects)

Sidebar: the score of the pineapple on Pizza is now 4-2-1, with Erik's wife siding with Jey and Erik being a neutral tie.

Erik then takes the floor and talks about the significant impact his dad had on him as a person, a husband, and just a man of the community. We learn more about Ed's Fund and so much more. Erik and the brothers also offer some new husband advice.

Lastly, the three did a ballpark food draft that ended as follows.

Erik: Hotdog, Souvenir Soda w/ Coke, Kettle Corn, Mini-Helmet Ice Cream

Jey: Garlic Fries(Tmobile Park), Popcorn, Nachos, Sno Cones

Aaron: Chicken Fingers(Dodger Stadium), Peanuts, Gelato, Burger Sliders

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Happy New Year, and welcome into the show today and welcome in 2023. We are so excited for such a great year ahead filled with many guests, excellent content, laughs, and tears to be shed.

The brothers are back to kick off the New Year with you. They start talking about what they are leaving behind in 2022 and NOT bringing it into 2023. Leave last year in last year, am I right?

Next, the guys get into tips and tricks to help you meet your fitness, health, and body goals. Then how to help you improve your relationship with kids, spouse, friends, and family. They gave even more advice on helping you improve your financial situation and, lastly, your mental and emotional health. Remember, it ain't weak to speak.

Last, the brothers give you some high quality would you rather, some shameless answers, and a new motto for 2023. #Shameless2023

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Welcome to the Young Dad Podcast; we hope you are doing well today. We have a short Let's Talk with Jey today. Let's Talk is the "mini" version of the Young Dad Podcast, where we explore topics in a little more depth with Jey. 

Today on the show, Jey dives into some New Year This or That, and some of the answers may surprise you about him. While others will say, "yep, that sounds about right for Jey. I'm the same way."

Next, every year we learn a lot about ourselves personally, as a partner, as a parent, and just about life in general. They do say, "another year older, another year wiser." Jey drops some of the things he learned about himself as a partner and what he learned about life in 2022. 

Lastly, Jey drops some New Dad advice, which, honestly, the first-hand perspective is something better than what isn't written in any book since there are no books for new dads. Jey's most significant advice is to be present, be active, and be patient with yourself. You got this!

We will be back in 2023 with new guests, new perspectives, and the same love and excitement to be with you every week. Have a happy and safe New Year. 

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Greetings from 'Down Unda' on this show's episode, the brothers welcome Evan, whose princess has the rare and uncommon Sturge Weber Syndrome. Evan joins the show from Australia and takes us along his journey as a dad with a daughter with a disability. Please note: this episode does have adult language, not used for harm and may not be for everyone.

Before these three blokes get too far into the discussion on Sturge Weber, they do a themed 3-way debate about spiders, tarantulas, Pizza, and soccer or rugby. It's worth noting, Jey forgets to ask Evan if he likes Pineapple on Pizza; he indeed does. That makes the score 3-2, and A-A-Ron is no longer alone.

Evan then takes us on the journey through life with his princess from the beginning, the ups and downs, the good and evil, and what it has been like for him and his partner.

Lastly, the three yanks wrap up by drafting their favorite "American" sayings. If you laugh harder than Jey, leave a comment, please.

What did you learn today? Please let us know in the comments who won the draft and what you learned today. 

Don't forget their invite to you on last week's episode: spread love, cheer, and help someone in need this season. Put one can of food in the bin at the store, grab a $5 toy and donate it, pick a name off the giving tree and give, or whatever you can do to do it.

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We made it to Episode 10! This episode is a massive milestone for us as of an April 2021 study. "According to Amplifi and Podnews, 44% of the podcasts have less than three episodes! Only 720k podcasts have more than ten episodes. While the remaining 720K, 90% will quit after 20." We aren't quitting, and we love being here with you! Thanks for choosing to listen to us!

Today on the Pod, the brothers do some fun Holiday, would you rather,  and Jey squeezes in a few "holi-dad" jokes throughout the episode. Don't worry; you don't have to laugh. The live studio audience that isn't paid does laugh for some reason.

Next, the brothers get how hard it can be to communicate with your partner, kids, friends and family, and extended family this year; listen as they give some tips and tricks on the subject.

The episode got even better as they talked about the wild and crazy ride of being the "young" parents of the group has been for them. Jey was 22 when he had his first kid, and Aaron was 19, almost 20. Spoiler: neither of them would change a thing.

Lastly, they end with light-hearted situations, from talking to a mannequin to telling someone they're a problem. Make sure you comment and tell us what you would do in each situation.

Don't forget their invite to you: spread some love, cheer, and help someone in need this season. Put one can of food in the bin at the store, grab a $5 toy and donate it, pick a name off the giving tree and give, or whatever you can do to do it.

Follow us @youngdadpod on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and wherever you get your Podcast. You can find us on our website at ballboymedia.com or ballboyblog.com, or theballboyblog.com. All take you to the same place!

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Welcome to another fantastic episode of the Young Dad Podcast x Let's Talk with your host of the half-hour, Jey. On the show today, we got a good one. Jey plays some Holiday This-or-That with you guys, and he truly wants to know your choices. Holiday opinions are important to us! Next, we get into five widespread struggles of being a parent. These range from the many hats you wear to failure and feeling like you're not doing well.

Thank you all so much for listening; we genuinely appreciate the support we get from each of you. You make this Podcast possible; you make it a reality for us, and you are the best. We love you! Until next week!

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Welcome to today's Let's Talk mini-spin-off of the Young Dad Pod; I'm your host Jey as always. We have a short, fun episode for you today. I got five fantastic Would You Rather questions from my five-year-old. A couple of these will make you think they did for me.

Next, Jey gives the parents some advice about making the Holidays more remarkable for their kiddos. He then gives all the people with families some heartfelt advice; the moral of the story is don't judge others; you don't know what someone else is going through, be kind and be present. Lastly, Jey gives some simple yet helpful advice on surviving the holidays with your significant other while not losing sight of your relationship.

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Back again! Thanks for listening today; we so appreciate it. We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, and thanks for listening to this as you cook. Trust me, trust me, don't be afraid to add a little more butter to that turkey. 

This week we had a blast talking about Thanksgiving Traditions. Jey had to dig DEEP for the cause. Five concussions will do that to you. We then started talking about giving cause Tis the season. The discussion on giving was more than about money; it was about time, love, forgiveness, patience, and much more. 

For the parents and caregivers, we talked about teaching giving cause we want our kids to be good people, and giving is part of the equation. Kids have such huge hearts; teach them to share that pure, kind, authentic love throughout their lives. 

Lastly, were you able to guess that character? If you did! Excellent, if not, don't worry; you will get answers! 

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