Fatherhood Field Notes

Matt Beaudreau is a Father, Husband, Friend, and is a long-time educator, having worked as a teacher, administrator, and athletic director in public and private schools at the K-12 level.  After being featured at TEDx Santa Cruz in 2015, he quickly became a highly sought after keynote speaker for companies such as Honeywell, Gray TV, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Jack Henry Group. In our c...

This week's question from a dad was: "How as a father do I teach my 9-year-old daughter to be independent?" ---------- Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to...

Rob Shallenberger is one of the worlds leading authorities on planning and productivity.  He is the CEO of Becoming Your Best Global Leadership and the author of 5 books.  He trained hundreds of organizations.  The tools he teaches are powerful and very relevant for fathers.  He was an F-16 Fighter Pilot in the Airforce for 11 years and worked as an Advance Agent for Air Force One.  He is also the...

This week I had to make some big decisions about school.  It was tough.  I went into some thoughts around making decisions in this podcast. ---------- Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad...

Shawn Davis is a true testament to the Rebel and Create Mantra.  He is a man that is living every day on purpose.  In this podcast we discuss the real messy struggles of fatherhood, marriage, and being a man.  Shawn shares vulnerably how he overcame some serious obstacles so he could be the man, father, and husband he wants to be.  This guy is building a legacy. ---------- Order The Adventure of F...

This week's question is Why are things not working out?  This is not the right question. ---------- Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and s...

Tom Ziglar is President of Ziglar Corporation.  His father Zig Ziglar built a legacy around Creating the Life you want and were created for.  Tom is now leading his fathers work.  In this episode we discuss preparing your children for life, teaching your children how to handle life's most difficult challenges, and the importance of transferring wisdom, values, and habits to your children. ---...

A fellow father and I sat and drank a cup of coffee while the sun came up yesterday, and he asked.....How do you stay so motivated. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ ht...

Dr. John Jackson is the president of William Jessup University.  He is the Father to 5 and the Grandfather to 3.  He shares his wisdom on Fatherhood.  As he reflects on raising his children and being in tune with his grandchildren you will gain an understanding of the importance of your role as a father.  ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The...

This week's question: I have heard you talk about your Morning Mantra - whats up with that?  Isn't that just for the people obsessed with Personal Development, Pastors, CEO'S, etc???? ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The...

Mike Crow is a Father, GrandFather, and Successful Business Owner.  This episode is packed full of wisdom that will help all fathers look beyond themselves to future generations.  Mike shares his fatherhood secrets to help improve the legacy that we are all building each and every day. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherh...

The question sent to me this week is why do I tend to be passive as a father and husband.  This is something we all deal with. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https:/...

This my friends is what it is all about. This conversation with my friend Walk is POWERFUL.  Do not miss this.  He has 5 kids that are all moved out of the house.  He continues to fight for deep relationship with his kids.  In our conversation he reflects on what worked well and what he would have done differently.  ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/...

This week's question was sent to me by a dad asking if he was a Good Enough Dad?  We all struggle with questions about if we are good enough.  The concern is what do we do with this thought, how do we process it? ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to l...

Sarah and I celebrated our 16th Wedding Anniversary this week so I thought we would share our life up to this point.  Enjoy. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://w...

The question a father sent me this week was about anger and why does he get angry with his wife and kids.  Check it out. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.r...

Welcome, Joe Rawlinson to Fatherhood Field Notes.  Joe is the father to four kiddos, two of which are twins.  His twins are 12 Years Old!  He has some experience.  Joe was looking for resources as a dad when he first had his twins - since he couldn't find much he started documenting what was working on a blog for other dads.  Over time this has grown into a full-time passion to encourage, ins...

A dad recently asked me how to teach his kids to have respect.  If we can learn this ourselves, and teach this to our children, the world will look different. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.ad...

It was such a pleasure to talk with George Dutra. Having a daughter changed this man's life.  While in prison he found out he was having his first kid.  He got to work to become the man he wanted to be for his family and for the world. Chapter 2 of his life looks different than chapter one.  This is an amazing story from a man who is proof that every day is a new opportunity to be who you wan...

This is an ongoing battle with kids. What is your role as the father?  Today Ned Schaut discusses the question a father brought up to him about chores.  He also reviews Monday's episode of Fatherhood Field Notes Podcast with Tim Sheehan from Greenlight App. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book...

Wow!  This was truly an incredible conversation with a great man who has embraced his role as a father.  Tim Sheehan is Co-Founder and CEO of Greenlight Card.  This is an app and debit card to teach kids about money.  Tim is taking the tools that his father taught him about personal finance and teaching kids around the world!  His team has developed an incredible app and debit card to come alongsi...

This is one of those constant struggles. How do we come home from work and make sure we still have gas in the tanks for our families?  Why is it easier to give 100% at work, and not as easy to do that at home?  Here are Five things that will help you come home with energy. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children&...

The one and only amazing Shane Grammer and I discuss Fatherhood!  Shane is an amazing artist with an enormous heart.  This man continues to bring hope and joy to our world through his beautiful art.  In this conversation, he opens up about his childhood and the things he had to work through so he could be the father his family needed.  The intentionality and creativity he brings to his home life a...

This week a father messaged me asking how to maintain a connection with his teenage kids.  I discuss 9 ideas around this topic and got some advice from my teenager. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://...

Do you feel you need help communicating with your teen?  Sean Donohue has got tools, resources, and can help coach you in having HARMONY in your home.  This guy is the real deal, and he's not 100 years old, sitting in a high tower, where your kid is going to roll their eyes ;) Sean and his team help families!  They have a ton of amazing content on their website www.parentingmodernteens.com pl...