Gary Barker has researched father's time spent with their infants and toddlers, and how that Caregiving time translates to more connection to the baby and others, as well as more happiness for their spouse or significant others. An increase in paternity leave can be the catalyst to this as well share roles and responsibilities at home. 

Today superstar Actor, and former Fresh Prince himself talks about the drive needed to continuously get better at a craft. Will's career is similar to fatherhood in that when he started acting may critics said he did not know the basics, how to preform, and doubted he would have a successful career. However, he worked hard at developing the skills needed to be a great actor and has never looked back. 

Today Brandon Hay explains what it was like only seeing his dad occasionally during his childhood, and how it inspired him to create the Black Daddies Club. This organization brings together minority men to take away shame of being a dad, and uniting them in conversation, learning and the awesome experiences of Fatherhood. 

Jennifer Nacif takes her 2 decades of researching kids to tell us how to reach our kids on their level. Describing four different personality types in kids, Jennifer teaches us today how to meet the needs of our kids based off of how they see the world. 

Today's episode has Ryan Estis a business and corporate coach explaining the power in starting our day with a morning ritual. Now you may be laughing at that last statement, how can a new dad make time for himself in the morning. The truth is you want to create a small menu of activities you can do (pick 4 things) that you can choose from to do sometime throughout the day to ground you.

Today, passive income influencer Pat Flynn tells a story for all about how when we decide what our message to others is, we start to make an impact. In fatherhood, we are often consumed with switching roles from the business day to home life. This can be compounded with a need to take on new roles and responsibilities and make big and small decisions with your significant other. Sometimes men get away from checking if you are living a life that is important, purposeful and matching your values. If you are able to find your one message that is the start point to make waves in the life of your little one and others around you.

Today Connor talks about discovering your authentic self and how it's important to be true to who you are and not live by old and outdated forms, thoughts and social stigmas around fatherhood and manhood.

One of these is having others to communicate with. When you have someone or a small group of men to share you thoughts, feelings and actions with you allow yourself to self-reflect, learn and grow.

Go to fatherhoodmindset.com/podcast for show notes. 

Arnold Schwarzeneggar has done it all. Just like in Fatherhood, he has ignored the naysayers and focused on his personal and career goals are. He has achieved three major achievements in his life. Becoming a World Champion in body building multiple times. Becoming a Hollywood actor of multiple hits and becoming the Governor of California. Arnold through all of this has held each vision, known that they can come true, and worked his butt off to get there. Listen and learn from the Governator himself on how to work towards more successes and less disappointments and stresses in your life. 

In today's Fatherhood Friday episode, author and dad coach Devon Bandison speaks about how important it is to plan your life after becoming a father. There is value in becoming clear on what you want and who you want to become. To make a strategic plan as to how you grow can benefit you and your family for years to come. Visit fatherhoodmindset.com/podcast for show notes. 

Craig Wilkenson is an author, speaker and dad coach from South Africa. He has been studying local and global impacts on the best practices of fatherhood for over 5 years. As a father to two adult kids he has had on the job practice for many more years that that.

Today Craig talks to dads about why you should be open to answering the question that all boys carry within them, "Am I good enough?" If this question was never answered for you, then you may still be carrying this around as well.

How would you then reflect on this idea? What is the best self development practices for men? See our show notes at: fatherhoodmindset.com/podcast