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Jonathan and his wife Stefanie explore the profound changes that parenthood brings to individuals, discussing shifts in perspectives, responsibilities, and the importance of bonding with children. We reflect on our personal experiences, the challenges we face, and the impact of mental health on parenting. We emphasize the need for quality time, consistency, and understanding child development, while also acknowledging the unseen scars that can affect relationships within the family.

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A father (my uncle) talks about his journey through parenthood, the sacrifices he made for his family, the challenges of balancing career and family life, and the evolution of his relationship with his son. He talks about the importance of being present during childhood, learning from adversity, and the joy of being a grandparent.

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My daughter Blair and I engage in playful and meaningful conversations. We discuss recent birthday celebrations, holiday plans, and the joys of family life. Blair shares her thoughts on favorite characters, activities, and her experiences, showcasing the innocence and curiosity of childhood.

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Parenting is all about communication, creating family traditions, and the emotional journey of becoming a parent. We also talk about the balance between personal life and parenthood, humor, and the importance of parent-child relationships.

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Dad guilt is real. And it's not a sign you're weak—it's actually one of the most honest things about fatherhood that I just refuse to talk about.

Every dad carries it. New or experienced, doesn't matter. But you keep it to yourself like it's something you're supposed to solve alone.

In this episode, I'm naming the different kinds of dad guilt, why it shows up for all of us, and—here's the thing—recognizing it is where the actual work begins. It's not the problem. It's the first step toward becoming the dad you're actually trying to be.

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Avery decided to do a takeover episode and host the show himself. Avery interviews Blair where they talk about going to the park, pronouncing words, who they love more, and school. Blair abandons the episode to use the restroom and Avery ends up interviewing Dad with his 5 questions. Dad ends up asking some questions to Avery to see if he knows what mom and dad do for a living, where he was born, enjoying school and math.

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First grade is scary—for your kid and maybe for you too. Avery's facing his transition jitters, and I'm watching my son's fears trigger my own parenting doubts. But then his Spidey senses kick in, and suddenly we're exploring how kids process anxiety through play. A vulnerable conversation about milestone moments, the emotions they stir up, and what your child's growth teaches you about yourself as a parent.

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In this conversation, Times With Dad discusses the importance of capturing and documenting his children's speech and language development. Jonathan reflects on his own childhood memories of mispronunciations and wants to create similar memories for his own children. He also talks about how his son's speech delay was identified and the significance of matching the pacing of adult speech. The conversation then transitions to a fun word game where Avery and Blair try to pronounce various words. They also discuss their favorite animals at the zoo and their favorite games to play.

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In this podcast episode, Jonathan and his son Avery discuss what a podcast is and why they wanted to start one together. They talk about their goals for the podcast, including creating memories and bonding moments, and the possibility of involving other family members. Jonathan also mentions that the podcast will focus on fatherhood and provide advice and perspectives from other fathers. They discuss the length and frequency of the episodes and end with a sweet outro.

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