A Better Father

Kids EN ↓ 131 episodes

I am a single father. A vegan for health, environment and animal safety reasons. I read, write, podcast and blog to be a better person and a better father (huh?huh?). Follow me in my journey as this life gets lived moment by moment, day by day. You are not alone. Even though we all feel it from time to time, that's okay. Come here and know you are not alone. I’m not saying this is how it should be. It’s a thought experiment for how it could be.

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A Better Father

Episodes

S3E12 - Scott's Question 06.10.2022 17:42

Things referenced in this podcast: Pivot Podcast - https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot Scott Galloway - https://profgmedia.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw7eSZBhB8EiwA60kCW0TkklXV5jB1aoTVzWy5_rRC3Xa7AQlf45E-UExb2GlL08mPfylwABoCyI8QAvD_BwE

S3E11 - Black Oakleys 29.09.2022 22:07

What happens when you find an old something, that was suppose to mean something, years after you thought it was gone? Can you learn anything from it? Is there a take away, or just another eBay sale?

S3E10 - If You Don't Wake In The Morning 22.09.2022 29:41

https://dailydad.com Marcus Aurelius, borrowing from Epictetus, tells us that… As you kiss your son good night, whisper to yourself, “He may be dead in the morning.” Don't tempt fate, you say. By talking about a natural event? Is fate tempted when we speak of grain being reaped? Not if they may be, if you may be.

S3E10 - Able to Change 18.09.2022 29:41

Don't put yourself in a box your child(ren) has to see you never climb out of.

S3E9 - Riding a bike 21.08.2022 10:49

Your child will ride when they are reading.  It's how you are spending that teaching / learning time with them that matters

S3E8 - Constructive Feedback 05.05.2022 18:30

Hunt, Gather, Parent Book by Michaeleen Doucleff: https://michaeleendoucleff.com/

S3E7 - Follow Up To What Was Said 28.04.2022 11:02

Follow up to talking to much, saying too much and getting things right.

S3E6 - Say Less 21.04.2022 7:02

Words matter.  Less words matter more.  They will be more likely to hear you and understand you.  You'll be less likely to say something wrong or stupid.

S3E5 - Positively Labeled 14.04.2022 11:29

Positively Introverted by Maureen Wilson: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/positively-introverted-finding-your-way-in-a-world-full-of-people_maureen-marzi-wilson/28968368/#edition=60114772&idiq=47183789

S3E4 - 10 Years 08.04.2022 9:38

http://www.scottjurek.com/eat-run

S3E4 - You Always Say That 01.04.2022 9:38

My daughter calls me out on how I respond to her art work.  It creates a great conversation and lesson for both.

S3E3 - Kid Soup 24.03.2022 16:31

What's your mission statement for your kid?  What one thing do you hope gets through?

S3E2 - The New House, A New Persceptive 17.03.2022 6:27

Buy a new house?  Live and enjoy that new house.  that's it.  Just enjoy it.

S3E1 - Back For Season 3 10.03.2022 15:02

It's been a minute, but I'm back for Season 3 Episode 1.  Thank you for joining, finding, waiting and or listening.  I'll be weekly again... hopefully... mostly

S2E66 - The Marshmallow Test 22.12.2021 12:32

What really caused the outcomes of the famous marshmallow test? No Stupid Questions Podcast:  https://freakonomics.com/nsq/ The Marshmallow Test:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_marshmallow_experiment

S2E65 - Following My Own Advice 15.12.2021 6:48

That time I made a podcast about saying "it's okay" and followed my own advice.

S2E64 - Your Favorite... 08.12.2021 10:22

Next time you talk with a child and ask them what their favorite *blank* is don't ask them about something with a screen.  Make it about a book or activity that requires not a screen. Ronald Dahl's TV Poem https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/television/

S2E63 - No Matter What... It's Okay 06.12.2021 1:39

No matter what happens today, or how it goes getting ready and getting out the door.  Say "it's okay".

S2E62 - High Five 05.12.2021 0:56

Ask your child if they will give you a high five today.  Do it once.  Do it twice.  Make the connection and see how it goes.

S2E61 - Bucket List 01.12.2021 10:19

What's your bucket list. Think about it.  You may actually being living it now.

S2E60 - Teaching Artfully 24.11.2021 19:05

A very excited book review of Teaching Artfully and reading highlights from the book.  In relation to teaching and parenting.  There are more than a few good things to process and learn from this. Teaching Artfully by Meghan Parker:  https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2021/04/teaching-artfully-review/ Brooklyn Art Library:  https://brooklynartlibrary.org

S2E59 - Today On A Walk 17.11.2021 21:26

Take a walk. Don't loose your temper.  Find a way to add positively to a situation with your children.  Not punish and take away. https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/child-breakthrough-method-bringing-authentic-self-bookbite/26395/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/6367/meditations-by-marcus-aurelius/

S2E58 - The Extended Mind, We Teach The Wrong Way 10.11.2021 21:35

The Extended Mind Annie Murphy Paul:  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/11/books/review/the-extended-mind-annie-murphy-paul.html Extended Mind The Power Thinking Outside The Brain:  https://www.abebooks.com/Extended-Mind-Power-Thinking-Outside-Brain/31026524642/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade-_-product_id=COM9780544947665USED-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwwsmLBhACEiwANq-tXJ5msL3XoWN1OAfAxzWs...

S2E57 - Power 03.11.2021 21:16

What does it mean to have power?  What does it mean to exert power?  Do we have power over our children?   Power:  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power Elton John - Healing Hands:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImP5gvqFrnA

S2E56 - Searching For Bobby Fischer 27.10.2021 12:11

Lessen the distance, close the space between you and your child.  Even when it's not bad, or negative or for a purpose.  Space matters.  Be with them.  Be in their space. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Searching_for_Bobby_Fischer