A Dad's Path

Today we speak with Tim Lee, former full-time journalist, now a part-time journalist, and stay-at-home dad! Tim writes about technology, economics, and now parenting as well. You should check out his newsletter here: https://www.fullstackeconomics.com . Tim gives us insights into his experiences on what’s worked for him and others and areas to avoid.  Highlights include: Comparing part-time a...

Today we speak with Stephanie Conner, an expert in helping kids develop a positive relationship with food. You can find great ideas at her site, www.kiddoscook.com . Highlights of our conversation include: Why your wife might require a different diet when pregnant Dad’s relationship with food The chicken recipe that kids love to experiment with How you can help your kids have a healthy relationshi...

Today we speak with Steven Arms, Co-author of Milestone to Manhood, A Christian Rite of Passage to Help Your 13-Year-Old Son Make the Leap from Boyhood to Manhood . The ideas we discuss apply to all Dads  (not just dads with 11 or 12-year-old sons).  Highlights include: What is a rite of passage, and how to tell if one is right for your family? At what age should you start preparing your...

Today we interview Matthew Bradley from the Solo Dad Podcast. Matt’s wife passed away when his kids were young, so he’s been solo since then. Matt walks us through his unique approach to parenting and some insights he’s gained through his particular journey. This conversation is a must for every dad!  Highlights include: Different types of self-care How to deal with the disappointment of not...

Today we speak with Speech expert Lenora Edwards, the Chief Knowledge Office of BetterSpeech . BetterSpeech aims to make speech therapy more affordable and fun by utilizing speech pathologists online. Lenorah shares some of her knowledge on speech and childhood development with us, including: The link between confidence and speaking well What clues to look for if you think your child may need help...

Shane Trotter is the author of Setting the Bar: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Era of Distraction, Dependency, and Entitlement . This timely book gives insights into how to raise kids in this smartphone generation; that previous generations didn't have to deal with. This is a fantastic read and insightful interview!  Highlights include:  How to set the right expectations when the wor...

Today we talk to an expert on parenting adopted children. This podcast is not just for Dads who have been through adoption. Instead, we dive into topics that many Dads face, such as not being too hard on yourself, living your own best life for your family, and why you need to give yourself more grace. You should find value in this episode, no matter your life's path. Highlights of our conversation...

Today we speak with Kelly Jean-Philippe from the Welcome to Fatherhood Podcast. Kelly is successfully breaking the chain from his absent father. Highlights of our conversation include: How dads can get over feeling overlooked The #1 Topic New Dads Neglect The Power of Prayer Good Cop / Bad Cop and How to View Yourself How Dads Can Break the Chain Coming from a Challenging Childhood Enjoy this wide...

The Autism Dad is the name of Rob Gorski's podcast. Rob is known for his leadership and openness in the autism community and beyond. While we touch on some of the challenges of raising a child on the spectrum, this podcast is for dads everywhere! "Kids are supposed to drive their parents crazy. It's just the way it is. " Highlights of our conversation include: How to make sure you don't drain your...

We speak with the Art of Fatherhood podcast host, Art Eddy. Art's youngest child is in the 6th grade, so he gives us a blueprint of some of what he's learned and experienced along the way.  Highlights of our conversation include: How to deal with your own identity becoming a dad His ideas on screentime How to smooth the transition of your kids finding other priorities besides you! The rite of...

We speak with Scott Rammage, host of the popular podcast the Brotherhood of Fatherhood. Scott has strong opinions on how to be the best man, and dad you can be.  Highlights of our conversation include: Why you sometimes need to make poor financial decisions to better serve your family The importance of auditing your schedule Breathing tips to help you get in the zone for your family What we c...

Uplift Kids is a tool to help give your kids an inner compass. Today we speak with Jon Ogden, one of the founders of Uplift Kids , about ways to instill spirituality and values in our kids.  Highlights of our conversation include: At what age can you start building spirituality in your kids, and how? Specific values to explore further with your kids What does spirituality mean to young kids?...

Today we interview Melinda Casey, a Waldorf teacher and parenting coach. She’s a proponent of “Parenting with Wonder.” We discuss what that means and other tips and ideas from Melinda. During the conversation, we discuss: How to get out of the reward/punishment mindset What parents should do more with their children The biggest mistake Melinda sees parents of young kids make The #1 preschool class...

Money seems to go a lot faster when you have kids. With all the stresses that can come from parenting, you don't want money to be another one of those challenges. Today we speak with Jesse Mecham, the author and entrepreneur behind the wildly popular You Need A Budget book and website. Some highlights of our podcast include: How to budget together but still keep your financial independence Why you...

We speak with Rich Slatcher, who runs the Close Relationship Laboratory at the University of Georgia . Rich has spent his career researching the effects of people's close relationships on their health and well-being. Rich is also one of the lead researchers on the impact of COVID on people's relationships, Love in the Time of Covid . Highlights of our discussion include: COVID has impacted relatio...

Today we interview Drew Vernon, an expert in child creativity. Drew is the Marketing Director for Tonies , a storytime company built for kids. Before that, Drew led the US preschool business for a little company called Lego. Drew also started Connecticut's first state license pay-by-the-hour day care center!  During the conversation, we discuss: The importance of using constraints to help you...

Fallible: capable of making mistakes or being erroneous. Brent hosts the Fallible Man Podcast to help men make the most of themselves and own up to their mistakes. With the Fallible Man, we discuss why he stays away from allowance but likes bribery; how to make sure you're making the time for your kids; and most of all, how and why to admit your "fallible" and what that means as a dad. -----------...

You can learn a lot from the military. Today we talk to Ben Killoy, the host of the Military Veteran Dad Podcast. I was curious about what he learned from the military that could be transferred to being a successful dad. We have some great exchanges, and Ben provides a ton of wisdom. Here's a sample: A Dad's Path: What did you learn from the military that you can point to and say, this impacts how...

Jim Sheils co-hosts the 18 Summers Podcast and is the author of the Family Board Meeting. You have 18 Summers to Create Lasting Connecting with your Children .  We discuss: Ways to make the most of the 18 summers you'll have with your kids. Instead of trying to find work-life balance, how to find integration. Don't worry about perfection; do focus on accountability. How to create those meanin...

Can you imagine being estranged from your child? Not communicating with them? How can you make sure this worst cast-scenario doesn't happen to you? A Dad's Path and the Estranged Heart discuss. ----------------------------------------------- Find more Dad Podcasts from A Dad's Path, a website for dads .

Being a fantastic dad is not easy. Add in being a stay-at-home dad provides challenges even beyond. How do you ensure you're being the best dad you can be while not sacrificing yourself? We interview the host of the "Live Long and Dad" podcast, Cosmo! He gives us ideas from his experiences with twins as a stay-at-home dad in the Los Angeles area. Enjoy!  --------------------------------------...

Danny Ray is a dad with insights. He's a stay-at-home dad who has a number of wild ideas we explore, including: Getting in a flow state as a dad. Understanding your energy and quickly getting in the right energy state. Why you shouldn't get offended by your kids' words. Doing the "half-life exercise" to understand time and maturity. The consistent lesson we can learn from our kids. Danny hosts the...

Do you say "be careful" to your kids too much? The term became an almost automatic response to my kids' behavior. But it's not a healthy term to overuse, even if its idea is correct! Today we explore some other ideas on what to say when keeping your kids safe but not limiting their sense of adventure. --------------------- Find more Dad Podcasts from A Dad's Path, a website for dads !!

Summer is coming and with that means swimsuit season! So who better to speak with than Steve Roy, founder of Fit Dad Nation. Fit Dad Nation is for dads who want “a place to learn more about how to get fit (again), become healthier, get their mojo back, and are looking to become the best versions of themselves.” If you get one idea or piece of inspiration that gets you more fit from this podcast, i...

Today we interview Matt from Single Dad, Sober Dad. He tells us his story of getting sober while sharing real stories, advice, and unexpected positives of not drinking. We also go through some challenges of being sober, and talk about ways to moderate. ------------------------------------------------- Find more Dad Podcasts from A Dad's Path, a website for dads !