Alan and Jason start episode 33 with Stuff to Do by discussing the creation of a bike track. While many people live in areas where this may not be possible, Jason lives in a culdesac so it allowed to keep the kids entertained but also close by. As a result of […]
In this episode we wanted to discuss how serious situations with our children effect us, how we can better handle them, and how to move forward. Jason’s friend Kevin joins the podcast again, but this time to talk about what his daughter and his family have dealt over the last […]
We once again record this episode while being live on Blab.im. If you want to learn how to communicate, you better first learn how to listen. Communication starts with listening! Talking with your kids is not a lecture, it’s two way discussion. Jason mentioned some great tips from an article by Dr. […]
This is a special episode as we recorded live on Blab.im (https://blab.im/dudes-to-dads-how-dads-can-better-connect-with-their-kids-live-recording-of-podcast-2). It allows us to be seen on video while guests are able to interact live with us by chatting. This episode is all about connecting. Everyone, especially children, want to feel connected. When they don’t feel connected at […]
Episode 29 starts with the update from Jason and Alan that the website now has an email signup. Listeners can keep up to date on news, episode releases, and more. Our first segment is a Dad’s Debate on whether it is ok to “parent” other kids when you are somewhere. Of course […]
Jason begin the episode talking about his camping weekend with his daughter. They are part of the local YMCA Adventure Princesses (http://www.ecke.ymca.org/yprog/cat2898.html) which offers dads and daughters the ability to go camping together. They teach the 6 aims: * To be clean in body and pure in heart * To be […]
In this episode 27, Jason and Alan have the opportunity to sit down with Susie Walton (http://www.indigovillage.com/), author of “Key to Personal Freedom – How Myths Affect Our Family Lives (http://www.amazon.com/Key-Personal-Freedom-Affect-Family/dp/0578007193)” and creator of the Joy of Parenting courses. Susie’s courses are what got Jason started on his journey to […]
In this episode 26 we cover the concept of commitment. While most people attribute commitment to a romantic relationship or marriage, we are discussing the commitment to effective and mindful parenting. It’s about committing to doing what it takes to have a good relationship with your children, commit to learn […]
We begin episode 25 with the Mailbag. In the Mailbag, a man named Colin heard my rant on cell phones (http://www.dudestodads.com/anti-mobile-phones-children-with-phones-kinetic-sand-d2d-ep19/) and sent us this Huffington Post article “To My 13-Year-Old, An iPhone Contract From Your Mom, With Love (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/janell-burley-hofmann/iphone-contract-from-your-mom_b_2372493.html)” by Janell Burley Hofmann (http://www.janellburleyhofmann.com/). The author provides 18 awesome […]
This segment is dedicated to “Back to School”. We start of with the Battlefield and discuss tips for preparing kids for going to a big school for the first time (kindergarten). Here are some survival tips to make the first day easier: 1) Do a dry run – visit the […]