Positively Dad

Most parents say their teens aren't ready for the real world. That's what a study from the University of Michigan found. And parents may be to blame. What can we do better? How can we help our kids be ready to be on their own? This week we talk about some things you can do now, with kids of any age, to prepare them for adulthood.

Creating a balance between work and life can be tough. It’s so tough that it can be common for business owners and entrepreneurs to give up — even if the business is successful. That’s according to a study from Ball State University. This week we talk with the authors about it and what you can…

Marcus Tankard is a dad of three boys. He loves spending time with each of them and is truly involved in his life. He says it’s proof you can be a great dad even if yours was missing. Marcus and his dad have a great relationship now, one that even made it to a TV…

Every parent hopes their kids will grow up and be successful adults. What if you could tell early on if they had a good chance to do that or not? Well, a 30 year study from Penn State says you may. It’s tracked over 700 people since the age of five and it’s found some…

Every parent hopes their kids will grow up and be successful adults. What if you could tell early on if they had a good chance to do that or not? Well, a 30 year study from Penn State says you may. It's tracked over 700 people since the age of five and it's found some interesting things. We talk with an author of the study, Dr. Mark Greenberg, this week and he says there is a connection between how well a kindergartner gets along with others and their ability to succeed later in life. It's an eye opening episode that every parent should hear.

It’s a legendary scene in a classic movie… when Ray Kinsella meets his dad in Field of Dreams. Dwier Brown plays Ray’s dad, John Kinsella, in the movie and that role changed his life. It led him to write a book If You Build It… A Book about Fathers, Fate and Field of Dreams where he shares the…

Empathy is hard so most people don’t put forth the effort. That’s what a study from Penn State shows. Think about it… we’d rather not connect with others because it my be “too emotionally draining.” Our world could use more empathy, not less, so we invited the author of the study to join us for…

Kenny “Clutch” is a dad of four and his world changed when doctors told him that his youngest son, Kristian, had cancer. Kenny shares how they stayed positive and focused while Kristian was in the hospital. He son is now cancer free and Kenny is sharing with the world how they too can battle adversity.

Just a few years ago, Lance and Brandy Salazar were on the brink of divorce. They lost touch in their marriage and were ready to go their separate ways. Just before they were going to call it quits, they decided to give it one last shot. Five years later their marriage is the best it’s…

When David Milender’s son was born he asked his employer for his 12 weeks off that the Family Medical Leave Act allows. They said he didn’t qualify because he’s a dad! He helped them realize that’s not true and he got his 12 unpaid weeks at home. He truly enjoyed his time at home and…