VeeDads

Daily Dads #80: Today, Ryan and Dom discuss various topics including gratitude, finding passion, and the role of parents in their children's lives. They share personal experiences and reflect on the importance of allowing children to find their own path and not placing undue pressure on them. They also emphasize the need for parents to support and encourage their children's interests and p...

Daily Dads #79: *FYI: this episode ends abruptly for technical reasons* Today our VeeDads, Ryan, Dom, and Blaze, discuss their experiences at VeeCon and reflect on the importance of being mindful of the words we use to describe our children. They share stories of their interactions with their kids and other VeeFriends at the event, highlighting the positive impact of supportive and kind words. The...

Daily Dads #78: Today, Blaze shares his experience at VCon and expresses gratitude for the community. He discusses the importance of allowing kids to pursue activities that make them happy, rather than pushing them too hard. Blaze reflects on his own coaching experience and the lessons he learned. He emphasizes the need for balance and introducing children to various activities. Blaze encourages p...

Daily Dads #77: Today, Ryan Turner discusses his experience at VeeCon and reflects on the importance of building a confident voice in children. He shares his gratitude for the connections made at the event and highlights the creativity and positive energy within the VFriends community. Ryan also explores the concept of the voice in our heads and how it can impact our self-talk and interactions wit...

Daily Dads #76: Ryan Turner discusses his experience at VeeCon in LA and reflects on gratitude and engaging with his children. He talks about the importance of understanding and participating in activities that may seem messy or silly to parents, such as making slime. He shares his own struggles with setting rules and restrictions and emphasizes the need to let children explore their creativity an...

Daily Dads #75: Today, Blaze Delay shares his experience of missing his flight and the lessons he learned from it. The conversation transitions to discussing the importance of letting kids be kids and not stressing too much about cleanliness and organization. The hosts reflect on their own childhood experiences and the balance between allowing messes and maintaining some level of order. They empha...

Daily Dads #74: Today, Dom and Blaze discuss their plans for the day and express gratitude for their relationships with their children. They also talk about the importance of expressing pride and love to their kids. The conversation touches on topics such as potty training, celebrating wins, and the excitement of coming home to loved ones. The chat participants also share their own experiences and...

Daily Dads #73: Today, the conversation revolves around the topic of playing with your kids. The hosts discuss the importance of spending quality time with children and engaging in activities that promote bonding and fun. They share personal experiences and strategies for playing with their own kids, including playing video games and board games together. The conversation also touches on the benef...

Daily Dads #72: Today, Ryan and Dom discuss the importance of saying yes to their children and the challenges of constantly saying no. They explore the concept of stoicism and how it can help parents navigate these situations. They emphasize the need for boundaries, communication, and understanding the reasons behind children's requests. They also highlight the importance of moderation and wis...

Daily Dads #71: Today, Ryan and Blaze discuss their morning routines and share gratitude. They also talk about discipline and parenting, specifically focusing on a recent incident where Blaze's son stole something from a store. They explore the concept of emotional manipulation and the importance of teaching consequences and providing mental reps for children. The conversation ends with a remi...

Daily Dads #79: Today revolves around the theme of parenting and the challenges and joys that come with it. We have Nath and Craig from Australia joining us! We all discuss the energy of coming together as a family, the daily struggles of parenting, and the importance of showing gratitude to our children. We also touch on the topic of comparing our children's achievements to our own and the ne...

Daily Dads #69: Blaze, Brody, and Ryan discuss various topics related to parenting and family life. They talk about their kids' upcoming birthday parties, planning and organizing the parties, and the challenges of inviting classmates. They also touch on the theme of being a supportive and positive parent, emphasizing the importance of empowering and motivating their children. The conversation...

Daily Dads #68: Today, Ryan Turner discusses his thoughts and experiences as a parent, focusing on gratitude, personal growth, and making connections. The medication today is on the topic of being a supportive parent and fan of your child's interests and activities. Ryan discusses the importance of being optimistic and encouraging, regardless of the child's skill level, the individuality o...

Daily Dads #67: Blaze and Dom discuss their morning routines and plans for the day. They talk about going to the beach, the challenges of bringing kids to the beach, and share personal beach stories. They also discuss their gratitude for their families and upcoming events. The main theme of the conversation is the importance of believing in and supporting our children's dreams and aspirations....

Health Dad Health Bite #7: Ryan Turner, RD, CSSD, discusses how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while eating out at restaurants. He emphasizes the importance of keeping calories and macronutrients within reason and focusing on satiety and satisfaction. Turner suggests multiplying your goal body weight by 12 to determine your daily calorie intake. He also provides calorie ranges for restaurant meal...

Daily Dads #66: Ryan Turner and Blaze discuss various topics including gratitude, trash day, fitness, and preparing kids to answer the call. They express gratitude for family, finances, and health, and discuss the challenges of balancing work and parenting. The main theme of the conversation is preparing children to confidently pursue their passions and make their own choices. They emphasize the i...

Daily Dads #65: Ryan Turner and B discuss the topic of control in parenting. They discuss the importance of teaching children to focus on what they can control and to make their own choices in life. They also touch on the idea of over-correcting as parents and the balance between pushing children to succeed and allowing them to have fun. The conversation also explores the concept of control in rel...

Daily Dads #64: Ryan Turner discusses various topics, including his experience at The National, the importance of showing our kids what we love without expectation, and the primal inclinations of our children. He emphasizes the need to parent without expectation, guilt, or shame, and to show happiness in our relationships and pursuits. Ryan also highlights the importance of the VeeFriends communit...

Daily Dads #63: Blaze and Ryan are on their way home from The National in Cleveland, so they discuss the trip and their gratitude for spending time with friends and the community. They then introduces the topic of giving kids space and not over-scheduling them. They contemplates whether to allow his kids unlimited screen time or to remove TVs altogether. Ryan shares his gratitude for Simone Biles&...

Daily Dads #62: We’re waking up in Ohio for The National!! Meeting up with our people. Before that though, today revolves around the topic of curiosity and the importance of encouraging children to ask 'why' questions. The hosts discuss their experiences with their own children and the challenges of answering their constant questions. They also touch on the significance of setting boundari...

Health Dads #6: Ryan Turner, RD, CSSD discusses the importance of building confidence around health and nutrition. He emphasizes the need for a sustainable lifestyle that adapts to different seasons of life. Turner provides a simple method for determining calorie and macronutrient intake based on goal weight. He encourages listeners to take control of their nutrition and offers support through his...

Daily Dads #61: Ryan & Blaze are headed to Cleveland! Today the convo covers various topics including gratitude, repetitive actions, and spending quality time with children. The hosts discuss their daily routines and habits, such as playing video games with their kids and going to the gym. They also talk about the importance of consistency in parenting and setting a good example for their chil...

Daily Dads #60: Road Blaze and Ryan Turner discuss the concept of pushing children to become who they are, rather than who their parents were. They touch on the importance of imaginary play and allowing children to explore their own interests. They also discuss the potential dangers of pushing children too hard and the negative effects of guilt and shame. The conversation highlights the need for a...

Daily Dads #59: Today starts with a light-hearted discussion about breakfast and quickly transitions into a conversation about the importance of listening to our children. Ryan & Blaze share personal anecdotes and reflect on the need to understand the deeper meaning behind their children's words and actions. They discuss the challenges of bedtime routines and the importance of creating mea...

Daily Dads #58: Today, Ryan and Blaze discuss various topics including personal appearance, morning routines, sleep, gratitude, saying no to kids, and gift ideas. They share their experiences and challenges as fathers and offer insights and advice. The conversation touches on the importance of setting boundaries, being proactive, and finding alternative ways to say no. They also discuss the dilemm...