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Our kids can be too afraid to take risks. They miss out on opportunities to learn and grow. Today, I share a story of teaching my daughter how to fall, so that she could conquer the challenge of the mighty monkey bars. Download  Dad's Adventure Dice . Follow  adventures.dad  on  Instagram Feedback for the show? Email me:  aaron@adventures.dad Copyright 2024, Dadventures Inc

Sprinkle fun in the everyday moments of life. Today I share the story of how one dad used a silent bike ride to preschool as a memory-making moment with his daughter. Download Dad's Adventure Dice . Follow  adventures.dad  on  Instagram Feedback for the show? Email me:  aaron@adventures.dad Copyright 2024, Dadventures Inc

As a dad, you and I know that we need to share more time with our kids. And we want to! But we sometimes forget to intentionally set aside that time. Today’s guest takes a deliberate approach to making time each month to experience new things with his kids. Meet Greg, a dad of three, almost four, who started what he calls “A Dad Day” with his kids. FREE  download:  Family Retro Guide Order the Dad...

Will I ever achieve the things that I want to achieve? That question has been hanging over my head this week. It was asked by my old drama teacher. But he didn’t voice it. His newly-widowed wife of 56 years asked that question. And that’s the question I want to explore with you today. And if you don’t know what you want to achieve, then I have two techniques to share with you that will help vision...

What skills do my kids need so that they can live fulfilling adult lives? My guest today took that question seriously. He created a list of skills he wants to make sure his kids master before they moved out.  Kyle is a dad of four, from preschool age to high schoolers. I’ve known Kyle for years in a professional setting. I’ve seen his strategy of reverse engineering a goal, breaking it down into s...

Today I want to introduce you to a simple, yet remarkably powerful conversation you can have with your family. It’s a meeting that has been adapted from the world of software development and agile practices. Hundreds of thousands of people are doing this meeting every week, all around the world. Yet, they are nearly exclusively conducting this meeting in their workplaces, with their coworkers. Ver...

Our guest today is Jesse Jarvis, a dad of three and the creative force behind the Dare to Dad Instagram account. With twenty years of experience leading and coaching young adults, Jesse brings a wealth of wisdom to the table when it comes to navigating the wild ride of parenting. In our conversation we  explore the power of responsive parenting, how to encourage responsibility in your kids, and wh...

Today we're diving headfirst into the wonderful world of play! At Dadventures, we take play seriously, because play is such a powerful tool for bonding with and helping your kids grow. Not to mention it can be a lot of fun! In this episode, I share with you some science-backed insights from of the American Academy of Pediatrics' report, "The Power of Play". We're going to uncov...

In our contemporary world, we are blessed with unparalleled access to the wisdom of generations past, distilled through the profound insights of history's greatest minds. Today, I invite you to delve into a piece of literature—a poem, to be precise—that encapsulates an embodiment of masculine virtues. From this timeless work, we'll extract three fundamental life lessons that resonate just...

Today I had a conversation with Nate Feathers, a dad of five with #6 coming in just a few weeks. Nate is the dad behind the Instagram account “Dads Don’t Babysit” and he recently posted about the inner critic and how overwhelming it can be to be a dad and a man in today’s world. We explore the role of dads in their families, what it means to be a man, men’s mental health, and even touch way back o...

FREE  download:  Ten Incredibly Easy Ways to Connect With Your Kids Today FREE  download:  The Kid Technology Contract Order the Dadventures Deck . Quantities are limited so don't delay. Follow  adventures.dad  on  Instagram Feedback for the show? Email me:  aaron@adventures.dad Copyright 2023, Dadventures Inc

What is a growth mindset, and how can your kids benefit from it? Discover the essence of a growth mindset, how to identify it in your kids, and practical strategies every dad can implement today. From encouraging effort and framing challenges positively to celebrating progress and learning, these insights aim to empower dads in creating an environment where curiosity, resilience, and a love for le...

FREE download: The Kid Technology Contract Delve into the heart of family connection – regular family meals. With an understanding of the challenges modern families face in preserving this sacred tradition, we explore five research-backed benefits of family dinners. From healthier eating patterns to improved emotional well-being, academic performance, and family dynamics, these benefits form the f...

What does a dad do when he suddenly finds himself as the head of the family with his kids, her kids, and their kids? Today's guest, Dr. James Dellaripa, discusses the unique role fathers have in blended families. One takeaway: the strategies used to build cohesion in a blended family will work with any family . Check out the Family Core App Follow the Family Core on YouTube In our interview, D...

Unwrap the joy of creating epic memories with your kids this season! Discover festive Dadventures in our holiday episode, from a merry scavenger hunt and a twinkling tour with musical magic to a spirited Reindeer Games Olympics. Find the Home Alone episodes of The Soundtrack Show . Order the Dadventures Deck ! Quantities are limited so don't delay. Follow Dadventures on  Instagram Feedback for...

Dadventures interviews Jed from Reading with your Kids Podcast. We explore the value of dads reading with their kids and the how important stories are for both dads and kids. Find more about the Reading with Your Kids Podcast here . Join the Kickstarter  here . Order the Dadventures Deck ! Quantities are limited so don't delay. Follow Dadventures on  Instagram Feedback for the show? Email me: ...

Tim Wright, dad of two and cohost of Wonder of Parenting Podcast, joins Aaron to discuss why dads are so important to kids and society, why kids needs masculine energy, and a new adventure book for kids. Find Tim's books here: https://www.timwrightbooks.com/ Join the Kickstarter  here . Order the Dadventures Deck ! Quantities are limited so don't delay. Follow Dadventures on  Instagram Fee...

Aaron, dad of four, tells the story of the Dadventures Deck, and how his daughter invented "Rosie the Unicorn" so that the day would be "funner." Join the Kickstarter here . Order the Dadventures Deck ! Quantities are limited so don't delay. Order by Dec 5 for the deck to arrive by Christmas. Follow Dadventures on  Instagram Feedback for the show? Email me: aaron@adventures.dad...

Our Thanksgiving episode. Go beyond turkey and pumpkin pie with these seven unique traditions you can start in order to cultivate gratitude in your kids. Order the Dadventures Deck ! Quantities are limited so don't delay. Order by Dec 5 for the deck to arrive by Christmas. Follow Dadventures on  Instagram

Download the Kid Technology Use Contract: https://adventures.dad/kidtechcontract Now, the holiday season is upon us, and many dads out there might be considering a special gift for their kids—perhaps the big one: a phone. Or maybe you’re thinking about a tablet or some other personal device as gift for your kid. In this episode, we're diving into the nuances of giving your kids a phone for Chr...

What do you do when your son is distressed and won't talk with you about what he's experiencing? Today's episode dives into the science of the word centers in boy's brains, and some ways to handle a situation when your son just won't talk. Head over the adventures.dad for free downloads and to shop our products. Follow us on Instagram . Feedback for the show, or need to get in...

Dads: we get you. You're in the daily grind. You're tired, stressed, and overwhelmed. But you still want to engage with your kids! Follow Dadventures, where we explore all things "dad": gear reviews, science-backed tips, and insanely simple and outrageously fun ideas for you to make epic memories with you kids. By dads, for dads! Visit adventures.dad for a free download: Ten Insane...