Stay at Home Dads Podcast

Today on Stay at Home Dads I talk about great vacation ideas if you plan on not going anywhere.  You can still disconnect and have a great time staying close to home with one of these staycation ideas.  From going camping at a state park to having a themed meal and party at your house to playing tourist in your own town, you can still find something that still gives you those vacation vibes.   Lin...

Dad Classics episode today, stay tuned next week for another minty fresh episode!   Tonight I wanted to take some time to talk about something that I deal with more often than I realized, and that's having bad days, not physical bad days but mental ones.  Ones that for no reason or for deeper reasons make me a bear to be around, I'm annoyed, grumpy, snippy and short with my wife and even kids at t...

Today On Stay At Home Dads I talk about spending your own time to get things done or spending money to get things one for you.  What is your time worth, and what side of that scenario do you typically land on?   Links: https://socialmediajosh.medium.com/when-you-should-spend-money-to-save-time-483c0dd066b9 https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/320027 https://2madness.com/why-you-should-spend-money-...

On today's episode of Stay At Home Dads Podcast I begin with talking about the last da of school for my two girls as well as getting burned out with activities as well as school. I also found and took a parenting quiz I wanted to share with you, it supposedly tells us what type of patently style we have.  The quiz as well as another one I did not go over are linked below so please check them out....

On todays episode of Stay at Home Dads I open with my experience with the BMV, as well as other Government offices.  Then I get into a couple trending topics that have been circulating the news lately.  First being the Johnny Depp defamation trial against Amber Heard.  I take a look back at their relationship and try to understand what went wrong.  I also talk about the formula shortage that is st...

On todays episode of Stay at Home Dads Podcast I start off with my wife and I’s experience at our anniversary comedy show we went to.  I also talk about stress, what stresses me out and what effect covid isolation had on people’s stress levels and memory.  Lastly, I talk of a few ideas and tips to limit stress an keep our minds sharp.  links from today’s show are listed below   https://www.today.c...

Today on Stay At Home Dads I thought it would be a good idea being it's been a year of doing this podcast, that I readdress the topic of why I'm a stay at home dad.  From the reasons why I do this everyday, to how important it is to me to be able to raise my kids myself.  I also toss out a few personal tips on being a stay at home parent and how to deal with possibly criticism.  Links from this ep...

Today on Stay At Home Dads I am joined by my wife Megan as we talk about relationships and our role reversals in the house.  We also talk about our own anniversary, Megan mentions our last dancing story, and we also talk about gift ideas and doing more than just checking the box.  It’s great having an in person guest again so hopefully more of that is to come!     •Apple Podcast App: https://podca...

Today on Stay at Home Dads I talk about the on going debate in this country over masks and where stand now with air travel. I also talk about a special holiday for my wife and I and that’s our anniversary. We planned some special things that I think others should try.  •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529 •Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

On todays episode of Stay at Home Dads I start off with the evolution of my children's good behavior on road trips as well as toss in a few On This Day facts for you.  Finally I talk about our need to buy things and fill our lives with stuff and constantly replace old things.  Why do we do this, who is this Denis Diderot, and what is the Diderot Effect?  Links are below for your reading pleasure o...

Todays episode comes from the road as I am, once again, on vacation.  I talk about going on short notice vacations, getting out there and seeing the country instead of staying in and doing nothing, we have to make that effort to go do things and see places.  I understand activities cost money but its good for you and its great for your kids.  Speaking kids I also mention how sometimes they don't s...

Today on Stay at Home Dads I start with a few On This Day facts.  I continue with a little more health talk from last week, we are not all the same, different programs, different diets, different bodies, so there is no one size fits all.  Finally, I talk about and give my opinion on the dysfunction that is the Oscars right now.  What in the hell was Will Smith thinking?   Links: https://encycloped...

On todays episode of Stay at Home Dads I start with a few On This Day facts as well as update you on what I talked about last week with validating and navigating our kids feelings and emotions.  Lastly I discuss my fitness and health past, dealing with injury and setbacks as well as share my own personal tips to help you begin your own fitness journey, and get started on the right foot!  Links: ht...

On this episode of Stay at Home Dads I start off with a little On This Day.  I also talk about daylight savings time and why in the hell are we changing the clocks.  Lastly, I get into validation with our kids, how we inadvertently dismiss our kids emotions and how we can go about validating these emotions to help them build strong self regulating skills.  I also wanted to talk about validation in...

On todays episode I recap my lovely week long snowboarding vacation to the great state of Colorado.  The ups, the downs, a few more downs than I would like but some things happen that are out of your control.  I also talk about road trips, that driving across country is much more exciting  than flying, as well as taking solo trips without the family and how I believe those will come to an end for...

Stay at Home Dads is on vacation this week so todays episode about motivation is #17 from July 20, 2021.  New episodes will resume March 11, 2022!   Parenting, teaching, entertaining, cooking, cleaning, sports practice, how do we motivate ourselves to get these things done as well as do things that are still important to us?  I get into my ideas and tips I use to stay positive, stay motivated, and...

Today on Stay at Home Dads I elaborate on more selfish behavior and taking trips or vacations alone, without the family.  I also talk about being responsible while on those solo vacations as well as the current rise in popularity of non alcoholic beverages.   Links: https://www.thirteen.org/programs/muhammad-ali/cassius-clay-changes-his-name-muhammad-ali-dfjgzt/ https://www.history.com/this-day-in...

On todays episode I open with more sports talk, a little Super Bowl recap as well as an experience with meeting new people and making connections. I also touch on Valentines Day and what protocols are on making plans.  Lastly, I get into selfish people, being selfish ourselves, and how to be better and do better.  The articles I referenced are below, please check them out, they are worth the read....

Happy Friday!  Today I talk about a few notable things that have been happening lately in the news and online.  Now this show is a little different, I talk about things I don't normally talk about on this show, things that I am not well versed in as well as controversial, Amazon Price increase, Facebooks stock fall, as well as the current controversy swarming around Joe Rogan.  So not too much for...

Today I talk about introducing money to our kids, its meaning, as well as how to save it.  I am no finance expert but I dug around and found some basic tips we could all use with ours kids.  I also add some personal tips that I use with my kids as well as things I do as an adult to save a few bucks.  Links to the articles I used today are listed below so check them out!  links: https://www.britann...

I can’t believe this time is already here but on today’s episode I talk about enrolling our kids in school. January seems much too early to even think about this but schools are sending out applications, what is this college?  I reference a few articles and discuss the pros and cons of sending your child early or late as well as my own opinion on this topic since I am making the decision as we spe...

 Today On Stay at Home Dads I talk about my stint as a solo parent to my two girls while my wife was away.  Don't worry, it wants as bad as it sounds, I'm just lucky my kids are not babies anymore!  I get into picking up all the house and parenting duties my wife does as well as my own. I also talk about how I stayed calm and sane during this time, hint, you gotta play with your kids!  It was quit...

Today on Stay at Home Dads Podcast, I talk about what everyone has been talking about the last few weeks/months and that is The Great Resignation.  Or is it?  I did some research, found articles and reports that suggest otherwise, so you be the judge.  I also get into job unhappiness, working from home, and what can employers do to keep employees.  Links below for all of the article discussed toda...

Part two of my great conversation with my friend and fellow dad Doug is here!  We discuss the D word, divorce, what leads up to it and what can we do before things get to that point.  We also chat a bit about the hot button topic of Covid, masks, as where do we go from here.  Websites talked about in this episode are listed below.     Links: https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/divorce...

Welcome to the end of the year!  Christmas is over and as we get ready to kick off 2022 I thought it would be a great time to talk about new years resolutions as well as ways to stay on top of our goals.  I also talk about that group of people that seem to always hate on the previous year, they didn't get what they wanted or maybe they dream a bit too big.  Lastly, I get into a quick year end reca...