I can’t believe this time is already here but on today’s episode I talk about enrolling our kids in school. January seems much too early to even think about this but schools are sending out applications, what is this college?  I reference a few articles and discuss the pros and cons of sending your child early or late as well as my own opinion on this topic since I am making the decision as we speak!  

links:

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

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https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority

 Today On Stay at Home Dads I talk about my stint as a solo parent to my two girls while my wife was away.  Don't worry, it wants as bad as it sounds, I'm just lucky my kids are not babies anymore!  I get into picking up all the house and parenting duties my wife does as well as my own. I also talk about how I stayed calm and sane during this time, hint, you gotta play with your kids!  It was quite the learning experience but wow I'm glad those two weeks are over!  

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Links:

https://www.factmonster.com/dayinhistory/january-21

https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-21

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

•Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX

•Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast

•Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s

•Instagram:  @vegasraymer

•Web:  https://stayathomedads.podbean.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority

Today on Stay at Home Dads Podcast, I talk about what everyone has been talking about the last few weeks/months and that is The Great Resignation.  Or is it?  I did some research, found articles and reports that suggest otherwise, so you be the judge.  I also get into job unhappiness, working from home, and what can employers do to keep employees.  Links below for all of the article discussed today.  Please rate, review, and subscribe! 

Links:

https://www.factmonster.com/dayinhistory/january-14

https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-14

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3645496/the-great-resignation-why-workers-quit-and-how-companies-can-respond.html

https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.t02.htm

https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.t04.htm

https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2019/article/job-openings-hires-and-quits-reach-historic-highs-in-2018.htm

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

•Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX

•Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast

•Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s

•Instagram:  @vegasraymer

•Web:  https://stayathomedads.podbean.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority

Part two of my great conversation with my friend and fellow dad Doug is here!  We discuss the D word, divorce, what leads up to it and what can we do before things get to that point.  We also chat a bit about the hot button topic of Covid, masks, as where do we go from here.  Websites talked about in this episode are listed below.  

Links:

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/divorce-rate-by-state

https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/what-is-divorce-rate-america/

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

•Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX

•Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast

•Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s

•Instagram:  @vegasraymer

•Web:  https://stayathomedads.podbean.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority

Welcome to the end of the year!  Christmas is over and as we get ready to kick off 2022 I thought it would be a great time to talk about new years resolutions as well as ways to stay on top of our goals.  I also talk about that group of people that seem to always hate on the previous year, they didn't get what they wanted or maybe they dream a bit too big.  Lastly, I get into a quick year end recap for myself and talk about what I would like to accomplish in 2022.  Check out the links below for the articles talked about in todays show.  

Links:

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/g38114333/new-year-resolution-ideas/

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-keep-your-new-years-resolutions-2795719

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

•Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX

•Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast

•Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s

•Instagram:  @vegasraymer

•Web:  https://stayathomedads.podbean.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority

It's that time year so I figured I would do a little Christmas/holiday episode.  I talk about holiday parties, as well as what a “white elephant” party is. I also talk about gift buying for the spouse and kids and the idea of Santa, do we need to worry about ruining Christmas by telling our kids the truth?  

Links:

https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/tell-kids-santa-not-real/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2972/surprising-christmas-facts/

https://www.6sqft.com/the-history-of-the-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-a-nyc-holiday-tradition/

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

•Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX

•Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast

•Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s

•Instagram:  @vegasraymer

•Web:  https://stayathomedads.podbean.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority

Finally!  I have someone to talk to on todays show!  My good friend Doug stopped by who is a fully employed father of three.  No tips, tricks, or advice today, we just had a casual conversation on having more kids, holding down the fort when the spouse is away, as well as parenting styles.  This is part one, so stay tuned for part two!   

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

•Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX

•Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast

•Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s

•Instagram:  @vegasraymer

•Web:  https://stayathomedads.podbean.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority

In todays episode I wanted to dive into a subject that I really know nothing about but a story with my daughter got me thinking about it, and that's anxiety and nervousness in kids.  What do we do when our kids experience these things?  Hell I have no idea so I figured I would do some research and tell you about it.  I also talk about being hard on our kids and being aware of our own body language.  There is a lot of great info out there that I referenced in this episode so check them out if you would like more information.  

Links are below for the articles in this weeks episode. 

Guests to come soon! 

https://www.heysigmund.com/age-by-age-guide-to-fears/

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/anxiety-disorders.html

https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/a/anxiety-disorders/symptoms-and-causes

https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

•Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX

•Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast

•Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s

•Instagram:  @vegasraymer

•Web:  https://stayathomedads.podbean.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority

We are in the midst of the holiday season, the time for family, friends, giving, and, well, food, a lot of food.  So I thought I would talk about different ways we can handle being around and dealing with all this wonderful food as well as all the sweet holiday treats.  I also talk about an article I found on the CDC website that talks about holiday eating.  Oh joy, I also read through another article as I try to understand what in the hell blood sugar is.

 Links are below for the articles in this weeks episode. 

Guests to come soon! 

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/holidays-healthy-eating.html

https://www.livescience.com/62673-what-is-blood-sugar.html

https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/3-ps-of-diabetes/

https://www.medstarhealth.org/blog/5-ways-to-encourage-your-family-and-kids-to-eat-healthy-during-the-holidays

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/bed

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

•Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX

•Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast

•Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s

•Instagram:  @vegasraymer

•Web:  https://stayathomedads.podbean.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority

Happy Thanksgiving Pilgrims!  Hope you all had a great day and have a safe Back Friday.  Today I talk about a midnight encounter I had with my youngest daughter and that we should create more responsible and appreciative kids.  I also get into Black Friday, where it came from, and a couple places to find some deals.  Plus, I tossed in just a couple gift ideas if you have no idea what to get your spouse, and don't worry, no new vacuums or dish sets. 

Guests to come soon!  

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-it-called-black-friday

https://blackfriday.com

https://myweego.com

https://homesick.com

https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/black-friday-best-worst.html

•Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529

•Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX

•Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast

•Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3N0YXlhdGhvbWVkYWRzL2ZlZWQueG1s

•Instagram:  @vegasraymer

•Web:  https://stayathomedads.podbean.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ0gFs6Upc7Ws8_ma6sJvA

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPriority