No Off Season 4 Dads

Listen as I have a discussion with Raynold Mensah regarding building wealth, legacy, and insuring your family's future and security. Afterwards, engage with nooffseason4dads.com to find helpful tips, tools, and previous episodes. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.

Managing our personal finances can be delightful or torrential. The task can be liberating or feel like it takes us captive. Listen as I have a frank discussion with Yetunde Okesola on managing your personal finances and that of your family. Afterwards go to my website at www.nooffseason4dads.com to get further details and insights. Sign up to receive emails with tips and insights on fatherhood. A...

In Part 2 of our Father Fitness Series , I have a vibrant discussion with Mr. Adam Diaz on unique ways of managing the mental health for fathers and their families. Bio:Adam Diaz is currently the Director of Wellness at Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland. He has spent over fifteen years in education working with elementary, middle, and high school students as a teacher, administrator, and counsel...

We as fathers bear a heavy weight. So, it is essential that we maintain a level of fitness for the task. No Off Season 4 Dads will be broadcasting a 5-part series entitled The Father Fitness Series . We will be discussing 3 areas - our mental fitness, financial fitness, and physical fitness. Listen as I talk with Dr. Jendayo Grady on the importance and wealth of caring for men's mental health and...

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Just like taking care of your physical health, it is essential that your mental health is a top priority as well. Listen as I talk about the importance of making your mental health a priority and tips to ensure. Afterwards, go to www.nooffseason4dads.com and sign up for the upcoming newsletter. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Reso...

I recently celebrated another birthday, which had me thinking about the goals I set at the beginning of the year. I was taking time to see what I needed to modify, change, or scrap. I also had to consider what I needed to do that I had not considered previously. Take time and listen as I speak to setting and re-setting goals. These goals range from parenting to marriage, academia and career. It is...

Choosing the best college or university for your teenage child is a big undertaking. There are so many factors and considerations in this major decision. Listen to part 2 of this series as I am joined by Andy Luther, a professional college counselor, as well as Damian Hall as we discuss some important things to consider when choosing post-secondary education. Afterwards, ensure that your go to the...

Choosing the best college or university for your teenage child is a big undertaking. There are so many factors and considerations in this major decision. Listen as I am joined by Andy Luther, a professional college counselor, as well as Michael Abbey and Vee Solomon as we discuss some important things to consider when choosing post-secondary education. Afterwards, ensure that your go to the websit...

In this episode, we will be discussing how empty nesters respond when your college-aged child comes home from college. Gain some helpful tips on your responses and expectations. Resources: Empty Nest, Full House: Surviving Summer When the College Kids Come Home An Empty Nest Mom's Guide to College Kids Coming Home For Break - Mark and Jill Savage

We continue the conversation with Dr. Mitchell on the importance of the father figure in schools. Listen to essential points that can spark further discussion as well as action points for you as fathers to be more present in your teen's school. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.

Schools love when dads come around and are a present support in the school community. Listen as I talk with Dr. Meredith Chase-Mitchell on the importance and relevance of fathers in schools. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. www.nooffseason4dads.com

Would you back your child's decision to attend trade school rather than college? This question was posed by Dr. Doran Gresham on his LinkedIn page some time ago and it sparked a health conversation. I talked with Dr. Gresham on this topic. In addition, other fathers provided their thoughts as well. So, I pose the same question to you: Would you back your child's decision to attend trade sc...

Would you back your child's decision to attend trade school rather than college? This question was posed by Dr. Doran Gresham on his LinkedIn page some time ago and it sparked a health conversation. So I talked with Dr. Gresham on this topic. In addition, other fathers provided their thoughts as well. So, I pose the same question to you: Would you back your child's decision to attend trade school...

Preparing our children for departure is always a wonderful and daunting task for parents. Preparing them when they are college-bound teens is another animal! There is a lot to consider for your teen and for you when deciding on the best college or university. Listen as I give some helpful tips as well as interview Eric Henderson and Dr. Lisa Greene-Henderson on their journey of putting their sons...

No one want to hear that their child is being a bully or is being bullied. Listen as Dijon shares some startling facts on bullying, as well as provides some helpful tips on how to prevent it from affecting your children. Go to www.nooffseason4dads.com for additional tips. And as always... Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Resources: Teens and Cyberbullying 2022 | Pew Research Center Helping Your...

Do you know your children's friends? Listen as I provide key insights as to why you should know their friends and even their families. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Resources: https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/teen-friendships/

No one person can live alone on an island without the support of another. Even movies that have shown individuals on an island with the best survival skills still need human interaction to keep themselves sane. Relationships are essential to the soul and for our existence. Take a listen as Dijon talks from personal, social, and data driven experience on the importance of building relationships. At...

Every parent wants their child to be and do their very best academically. But do we sometimes go too far? Listen as I give insights into how we can best help our sons and daughters succeed in the classroom without overwhelming them. Engage in the poll question as well on this episode. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat Resources: Parents aiming too high can harm child's academic per...

Growing pains are a way of life. Everyone goes through them to mature. Listen as Dijon gives crucial takeaways on how to handle these growing pains as a parent and how that translates to our children. And as always... Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Resources: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Parenting is hard but rewarding. An essential part of parenting is giving clear directions to our children. When our children do not meet those expectations, parents should provide a level of discipline. Listen as Dijon provide some essential thoughts to the concept of disciplining our children. Also, take a moment to answer the poll question. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Res...

The new year has begun. 2024 is over and whatever happened in 2024 DOES matter. However, you can create a fresh template for the new year, especially regarding your parenting. Take a listen as Dijon discusses three essential ways to help create a vibrant parenting atmosphere for you and your children. Also, engage with the poll question as well. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. R...

What do you value most? And how do those things define who you are and what you do? It's a crucial question that should have you thinking about what you value most. Listen as Dijon speaks to this thought-provoking topic. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. References: What Are Your Prized Possessions in Life?

2024 is beginning to wind down and you are looking towards 2025. You are thinking of goals and resolutions to begin in 2025. But did you get all of your goals done for 2024? If not, start now; don't wait until the ball drops on January 1! Ther is time to complete some goals or at least get them started. Listen as Dijon gives insights into why you should pursue your goals now. And as always: Listen...

You were made to do hard things, whether you believe it or not. Your children were made to do hard things also. Listen as Dijon shares social and personal perspectives on this topic. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Resource: Carol Dweck -- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

We need to take a deep look into our character and ask ourselves how challenging is to apologize. An act so simple, but yet so difficult for most. Take a listen as Dijon tackles the subject using personal and professional sources to state the case. Take a moment to engage with the poll as well. Do you apologize when you need to? Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Notes: A Good Apology: Four Steps...