No Off Season 4 Dads

One of the most important civic duties we have is to vote. Why not allow your children to see you vote. Listen to Dijon as he speaks to this topic. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.

What school, college, or university did you go to? And do you ever go back? Listen to Dijon as he talk about how Homecoming brings back a level of nostalgia. And maybe the conversation may bring back memories for you as well. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.

No one wants to have disappointments. And as fathers, we do not want to have our children experience disappointments. But why not? Take time to listen and engage in the conversation as Dijon gives a perspective on why disappointments may be good for us and our children. Also take time to answer the poll question. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat References: Maxwell, J.C., 'Failing Forward: Turni...

Listen to the second half of my conversation with Mike Houston and Tracy Brown, as we have a candid and heartwarming discussion on our family and its values. We dive into the importance of understanding family history and legacy as a way to empower who we are and our future. In the end, they provide poignant suggestions on how to maintain and continue the legacy with your family as well. As always...

What does it mean to have a family legacy? And why is it important? I was honored to have an intimate conversation with my cousins Tracy Brown and Mike Houston about the importance of maintaining a family legacy. Take a listen as we share intimate moments of our family. These moments can be translated in ways to yours as well. It will give insights on how you can have conversations with your child...

Listen to the second half of our conversation with Mr. Steve Tietcheu on our prostate health. Also, ensure that you answer the poll question as well.

The prostate is such a vital organ for the man, and it is worthy of our attention, especially when you reach 'that age'. Pay careful attention as we have a conversation with Mr. Steve Tietcheu on the importance of the prostate and how to best care for it. Here is a short bio: Steve Tietcheu is a dedicated Clinical Research Manager with a graduate degree in Molecular Biology and also ER and IMCU Re...

Raising boys is hard enough, but raising 4 successful Black sons can be daunting. Listen to insights as author Duane Bumpass speaks to marriage, business, family and raising Black boys to men. Also take a moment to read an article on part of his journey here: Father Pens Book Celebrating Successful Sons, Young Black Men - The Baltimore Times (baltimoretimes-online.com) Finally, find the link here...

Parents can argue with their children that they spend too much time on their phones. And this may be true. However, are we setting an example for them? Are parents spending too much time on their phones and other technologies? Take a listen as we tackle this question with simple solutions. References: How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Adults? | Right as Rain (uwmedicine.org) Teens are spending...

As iron sharpens iron, so fathers need other fathers to gain support. Take a listen as Dijon speaks to why dads need dads and other figures that can speak to their situations in fatherhood. And remember to listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.

It is hard to put a number on how many mothers are involved in their child's education. And although there are fathers who are as well, it is not as prevalent as moms. Take a listen as Dijon briefly talks about four ways to be present in your child's education this upcoming school year. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @nos4dads.

There are so many ways to show love to your children.  Demonstrating love to your adult children is a little more challenging becuase they are most likely out of the house.  Listen to tips that I have gleaned over time on how to show that needed love. References: The Bible -- 3 John 4 The Resolution for Men by Stephen & Alex Kendrick 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moment...

Is Chivalry Dead?  This is a question worth talking about.  As I pondered and inquired, my perspective opened.  What does that word even mean?  Is it relevant for today? Is it socially acceptable? Take some moments and listen as I give thought to chivalry, chauvinism, and respect.  Take some time and think about if you engage in chivalry.  I am still learning and grow...

Being able to have adult conversations with your adult children must start when they are younger.  However, the conversations can be life changing for them...and you.  Listen to Dijon as he talks on this topic. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.

Everyone has had a father figure in their life.  Prayerfully, he was present, but unfortunately I understand that was not always the case. What lessons, be them positive or negative did you learn from your father?  And how have those lessons impacted you today as a person, father, husband, friend, employee or employer, etc.  Listen as Dijon talks about some of the lessons he learned...

Take a listen as Dijon talks talks about how to manage yourself and others when someone in the family has COVID.  

Listen to some tips, some familiar and more novel) on raising our children in 2022.   1.  Hug Your Children Daily   2.  Talk & Listen with an Open Mind 3.  Allow a Controlled Freedom 4.  Treat & Respect Them for their Age 5.  Loosen the Leash 6.  Be consistent and Persistent in Your Love 7.  Pray for Them & You Additional Resource:   Th...

Investing in anything takes time and effort.  It takes a level of concentrating on a single item to ensure that it gives a return.  Why not invest in your child, especially in their faith.  Take a listen to Dijon as he gives some keys on how to do this.

I have never been one to want to pay my boys for doing their chores.  I always considered it as a part of 'earning their keep' .  However, I have heard of some parents who do pay their children money for doing household chores.  At the time of me writing this, 36% of people polled said the do pay their children for doing chores while the other 64% said, 'Heck No!' .  Some also...

How do you ensure a strong, mentally healthy family?  Listen in as we had the founders from the Renew and Revitalize Marriage & Family Institute as our guests.  Our guests were Dr. Jendayo Grady, Carissa Oyebanjo, LCPC, and Dr. Paula Anderson.   The mental health of a family is so important to focus on.  As parents, it is our responsibility to ensure that everyone living un...

I spoke about independence previously (episode 6), but growth, life, and other circumstances made me revisit the topic.  Watching my boys put together IKEA furniture was another level in their growth, especially for me to see.  I truly believe that releasing the 'leash' on our children is essential in their growth.  You're going to have to let it go anyway.   Take a listen as I...

I am entering a new phase of life.  I am old enough to have an adult son.  This means that my parenting is going to have to be a bit different.  My style and delivery has to be different.  However, principles stay the same.  I am sure that many of you are in this phase of life as well.  These are simply perspectives that I am currently learning and will continue to ma...

"Your job is to set the limit, not to control how your child feels about it or reacts to it." -- Sara Bean, M.D. I really don't understand how such a powerful word is only two letters.  I know my parents had to use it with me as I grew up, but I don't think I realized how hard it could be for me as a father to use that word with my own children.  It's a simple, yet very complex word, fil...

Anyone who has trained for an event knows that it takes a lot of time -- months and even years.  Training a child takes an entire lifetime! Take a moment to listen to Dijon as he talks about a popular Bible verse in a life perspective.  You don't have to be religious to get this proverb.   Interlude music by dijondbassman For the People (Instrumental) by Pete Rock Mood 4 Eva (Instru...

Raising teens can be a beautiful endeavor and sometimes an incredible challenge.  Raising teens in our modern day world is even more difficult.  Not only do we deal with their ever-changing personalities, we also have to be aware of the media that floods their world daily, especially as it relates to their technology.  Smartphones have taken over the way a teen views the world. &nbs...