Daddy Confessions

In this episode, I have a conversation with Sandra Trew, a certified life coach and CEO of Get Real Parental Coaching, about setting boundaries and enforcing rules with your kids. During our conversation, we talk about how to engage the kids and understand that each kid is an individual and we have to meet them where they are.  Get Real Parental Coaching: https://www.getrealparentalcoaching.c...

In this episode, I have a conversation with my oldest son, Trey. We sit down to talk about what rules he likes and doesn't like and why we have rules in our house. During this conversation, we talk about not only the importance of having rules, but about the fact that some rules that we have in this country are meant to be broken because they are unjust. Music by Trey Bonhom "Remix Time" Email: th...

In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Terrell about raising his daughter. During this discussion, we talk about fathers as protectors and the difficulty of protecting our kids in a world that provides and has so much access to them.  Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com  https://tiphub.co/jbonhom https://anchor.fm/daddyconfessions/support

In this episode, I talk with my aunt Sheila and uncle Joe about their 44 years of marriage, parenting their 4 kids, and what life is like now as empty-nesters. During our conversation, we discussed the importance of understanding the differences in your children and the importance of talking with your kids about finances, and about giving your kids a glimpse into your life and why you do things th...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Ty about raising teenagers. We discuss social media and how kids interact with it. We also talked about having conversations with his 4 kids about sex and some of the things that parents should remember when raising teenagers.   Relationship Entertainment TV: https://www.re-tv.net/ Instagram: relationship_entertainment_tv @R_E_TV Email: thedadd...

In this episode, I talk with Tunde and Issac about the importance of taking time to date your spouse. We talk about some of the difficulties of finding the time and making time to spend alone with our spouses. During our conversation, we talk at length about making opportunities for connection and about understanding our spouse and ourselves better over time.  Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail...

In this episode, I talk with my cousin Duane Foster about his family of 7. We talk about his two daughters from his first marriage and meeting and marrying his second wife and her two kids and the birth of their first child together. Duane and I talk about what it has been like raising girls and how blending families also meant a change in parenting styles and attitudes.  Email: thedaddyconfe...

I had the opportunity to speak with Kelvin Harris, a father of two (ages 9 and 10). He is a Director of Scholarship Operations for UNCF and he is also a realtor. We talked at length about what it means to make time for our kids and how he works to make time for each of his kids individually.   Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com  https://tiphub.co/jbonhom https://anchor.fm/daddycon...

I had the opportunity to speak with an old friend who is a father of two kids (ages 5 and 1) about his fatherhood journey. Seth Poole and I attended the same college but had different experiences while in college and after we left. Seth hails from Connecticut and we talk at length of how we were raised and how that has influenced our parenting. We discuss parenting styles, influences, and much mor...

This episode is all about the part that grandparents play in raising kids. I talk about how grandparents seem to be different people than the people that we grew up with and how they offset our parenting in different ways both positively and negatively. I talk about the love of grandparents and how they spoil the kids.  Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com  https://tiphub.co/jbonhom...

I spoke with two old friends about raising interracial children and some of the things that they have to deal with in talking with their children, spouse, and in-laws. We had a great conversation about how their kids identify and about how they are raising their kids currently. We also discussed how they believe the world interacts with children who are interracial and how they teach their kids.&n...

My wife joins me to talk about fatherhood from her perspective. We had a great conversation about what she sees as some of the things that I can work on as a father and some of the things that I am doing well.  Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com  https://tiphub.co/jbonhom https://anchor.fm/daddyconfessions/support

This episode is about how we connect with our children. The way we explain, explore and experience the world around us and how we teach our children to communicate and connect in a positive way.  Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com  https://tiphub.co/jbonhom https://anchor.fm/daddyconfessions/support

In this episode, I talk with Larry Poteat about saving and planning for our children's future. During our conversation, we talk about savings accounts, life insurance policies, and prioritizing the things we spend money on. You can reach Larry at lpoteatjr@gmail.com or on Instagram @lpoteatjr. Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com  https://tiphub.co/jbonhom https://anchor.fm/daddyconfessions/s...

In this episode, I talk with Bishop James Izzard about raising his four kids and things he wishes he would have known early on as a father. During our conversation, we talk about being scared as a new parent and learning very quickly about sacrifice. We also discuss how tough it is to be a new parent and realize that you have to share the attention you once received from your spouse.  Email:...

In this episode, I talk with Carlos and Javier about their experiences parenting during COVID. During our conversation, we talk about balancing work and homeschooling kids. We discuss the highs and lows of the past year and how it has changed the dynamics of our family and relationships with our kids.  Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com  https://tiphub.co/jbonhom https://anchor.fm/dadd...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Norja Cunningham who is a therapist, professor, and author. Dr. Cunningham is a Family and Marriage Therapist and during our conversation, we discuss everything from how children change the family dynamic to the importance of couples communication. If you would like to learn more about the work that Dr. Cunningham does you can go to www.necllc.website and become a...

In this episode, I talk with Carlos about what it's like being a gamer and getting your kids involved with gaming as well. During our conversation, we talk about violent games and our kids as well as the difference between games now and when we were growing up. I didn’t want to forget to mention that Gerald Lawson was a Black Man and he was a pioneer in the video game industry. He invented th...

In this episode of Daddy Confessions, I talk about finding time to be alone and some opportunities that everyone should take to make time for self-care and taking a mental break. This is especially important during these times with COVID. Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com  https://tiphub.co/jbonhom https://anchor.fm/daddyconfessions/support

A conversation with Ty about how we discussion Black History with our kids during Black History month and beyond. How do we get them interested and keep them engaged at every age? What is considered Black History? Relationship Entertainment TV: https://www.re-tv.net/   Instagram: relationship_entertainment_tv @R_E_TV Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com  https://tiphub.co/jbonhom ht...

In this episode, I check in with James, Corey, and Russell as we talk about raising black girls and the recent historic event of the election of Kamala Harris as the first female Vice President and the first woman elected to the highest office in the country.  Necessary Trouble Show https://www.facebook.com/NecessaryTroubleShow/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXxIu3H8D_jJCs_AMIHYsA/ https:...

A conversation with my friend Mike about growing up without our dads and how that has made us think about being a dad.  Get in touch with Mike at https://justwritewithmike.com/ or on social media:  Twitter: @writewithmike  Instagram: @just_write_with_mike  Facebook: justwritewithmike  Youtube: Just Write with Mike! Writers' Workshop Email: thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com&nbs...

This bonus episode is a continuation of the conversation about Raising Black Boys and in this episode, we talk about embracing our sons' feelings and not creating an environment where they don't feel they can express themselves.

I have my two friends and the godfathers of my sons (Ty and Tunde) join me to talk about raising black boys especially in today's climate. We start of with a conversation about the Capitol Hill attack in Washington, DC, and the necessity to make our kids aware of who they are and the things they will have to deal with in this country.  Relationship Entertainment TV: https://www.re-tv.net/ Ins...

A story about my family's Christmas and all that comes with it. What holiday traditions do you have with your kids? How has that changed since before you had kids in your life? Did you let your little ones believe in Santa? Hit me up at thedaddyconfessions@gmail.com.