Stay at Home Dads Podcast

It's that time year so I figured I would do a little Christmas/holiday episode.  I talk about holiday parties, as well as what a “white elephant” party is. I also talk about gift buying for the spouse and kids and the idea of Santa, do we need to worry about ruining Christmas by telling our kids the truth?   Merry Christmas everyone!    Links: https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/tell-kids-santa-no...

Finally!  I have someone to talk to on todays show!  My good friend Doug stopped by who is a fully employed father of three.  No tips, tricks, or advice today, we just had a casual conversation on having more kids, holding down the fort when the spouse is away, as well as parenting styles.  This is part one, so stay tuned for part two!    •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

In todays episode I wanted to dive into a subject that I really know nothing about but a story with my daughter got me thinking about it, and that's anxiety and nervousness in kids.  What do we do when our kids experience these things?  Hell I have no idea so I figured I would do some research and tell you about it.  I also talk about being hard on our kids and being aware of our own body language...

We are in the midst of the holiday season, the time for family, friends, giving, and, well, food, a lot of food.  So I thought I would talk about different ways we can handle being around and dealing with all this wonderful food as well as all the sweet holiday treats.  I also talk about an article I found on the CDC website that talks about holiday eating.  Oh joy, I also read through another art...

Happy Thanksgiving Pilgrims!  Hope you all had a great day and have a safe Back Friday.  Today I talk about a midnight encounter I had with my youngest daughter and that we should create more responsible and appreciative kids.  I also get into Black Friday, where it came from, and a couple places to find some deals.  Plus, I tossed in just a couple gift ideas if you have no idea what to get your s...

Happy November, or Movember as it's also called these days.  I actually came across a story on social media about mens mental health awareness and that men are more likely to commit suicide much more often than women so I thought this warranted a discussion.  I also take a deep dive into Britney Spears and her mental health, as well as taking a look into what Movember is all about.  Enjoy!  Guests...

Today I talk about having and making friends as an adult.  Building those relationships and making friends is hard as we get older, but they are so important for our health and wellbeing.  Maybe we can take a move from our kids playbook to put ourselves out there, get out of our comfort zone, and really get to know people.    Please rate, review, and share with friends! Guests to come soon!   http...

Good Friday, today I have quite a jumbled show of different thoughts from annoying people in the gym to other people making poor choices and mistakes that ultimately change peoples lives.  Lastly, I talk about managing sick kids, how to act, and the importance of having a backup plan.  Thanks for listening.  Please rate, review, and share with friends! Guests to come soon!   https://www.parents.co...

Once again Halloween is upon us! Today I just thought I would go through a few tips and some safety advice for you and your kids on Halloween.  I also reminisce about a few stories as well as have a few theories as to why parents check their kids candy.   Please rate, review, and share with friends!  Guests to come soon!   •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads...

The good ol side hustle.  Do you try to make some extra cash on the side?  Well since I stay at home every day I figure I should do something to put some money in my pocket.  Today I talk about my own methods on making money, as well as other ideas that may provide cash flow for you and me.  I also talk about having a hobby and finding your passion.   Please rate, review, and share with friends!  ...

In this episode I get into a few thoughts and theories that I have been thinking about, and kind of how they relate to parenting our kids.  The threat.  Threat sale parenting, we all use it, it isn't going anywhere, they are sure easy to use, and sometimes necessary,  but is there a better way?  Is jumping straight to threatening hindering our kids?  Lets read some articles and find out.  Articles...

I had a wonderful weekend filled with too much booze and plenty of hangover woes so I thought this was a great time to talk about alcohol and how people seem to interpret it, mistakes people make, and how do we educate the kids about it?  Future guests coming soon so be patient! Articles referenced in this podcast: https://riahealth.com/2021/07/26/why-do-hangovers-get-worse-with-age/ https://www.h...

Just go to sleep!!! Yes today I get into good sleep habits for our kids and even a few for the adults as well.  Sleep is something that is much more important than I think a lot of people realize, I imagine a decent amount of kids are probably suffering from a lack of sleep and I know adults are really lacking in that department.  So i just wanted to go over a few tips and ideas that will hopefull...

Trips  trips trips!  My wife and I just got back from Miami and boy that was a great trip!  We left the kids behind to recharge the ol' battery, leave our worries behind for a weekend and really just relax.  So I figured I would talk about taking adult vacations and how important they are for your relationships in this episode.  Really reconnecting and just focusing on each other for a weekend, I...

On today’s show I just wanted to take some time and remember 09/11.  I also get into a few articles that give ideas on talking to our kids about tragedy.  Yes, I primarily just read through a few articles, these ideas are not my own as I didn’t really know how to talk to my kids about these sensitive issues myself.  If you have any comments or questions please reach out   Article links: https://ww...

Just wanted to share with you a little confession of mine and maybe you will have some ideas for me.  How far would you go to get what you wanted?  We all have things, want to change things, but do we just accept those fates?  Or do we try and change them?  I also talk about being better with less judgement and negativity in our lives.  Please follow me or reach out to be at the links below!  •App...

Babies babies everywhere!  So I have quite a few friends that have had babies this year so I figured I would talk about it.  When is the right time to have a baby?  Is there even a right time? How many kids do you want?  Having them is a pretty amazing and life changing experience. We had two and I commend those that have more than that!  Are you talking with your spouse about having kids?  It is...

Since last week I found a nice list of what wives wish their husbands knew I figured it was fitting that I went over the sister article to it; 10 Things Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew.  I found some interesting tips in it and it was actually fun to see what some other men and husbands are saying out there.  Hope you enjoy, the link is below if you want to check out the article.     Top Ten Article...

Tonight I analyze being nice, acting differently towards different people, and I also stumbled across an article; Ten Things Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew.  Kind of interesting so I thought it was worth sharing.  Hope you enjoy, please share and subscribe!  Top Ten Article:  https://www.thedatingdivas.com/10-things-wives-wish-husbands-knew/ •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

I came across a great podcast with the amazing Mathew McConaughey and thought I would share a few clips with you tonight.  It sparked some thoughts i wanted to share about raising kids, making big choices, and letting kids follows their dreams, to an extent anyways.  Hope you enjoy.  Jordan Peterson Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matthew-mcconaughey/id1184022695?i=1000504864960 •Ap...

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 times, it really isn't good. Can you relate?  So how do we pull our selves out of thi...

The family and I just got back back from a nice family road trip so I figure this would be a great time to talk about traveling with kids, driving, flying, but no, no trains yet.  Just wanted to give a few personal tips and tell some stories. Please rate and review, share with friends, and feel free to reach out on social media.. •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-ho...

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 feel accomplished.   •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529 •Spotify: https://open.spotify...

This is a show we recorded earlier this year where we discussed different businesses that were once a big thing in our lives that have become nothing but a distant memory. Places that were very popular and main stream but just could not hang in this new age of technology. Amazon, ordering everything from our couch from food to frisbees, man this has gotten too easy! We also mention other stores an...

Tonight we chat about video games, some of our favorite titles and upcoming games that we are excited to get our hands on. Plus, what our kids are playing and is it good for their minds? • We are now on the Apple Podcast App! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529 • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Ho...