Calm Down Corners vs. Time Outs For Kids

Is nighttime/bedtime a complete train wreck at your house? Are you kids impossible to get up in the mornings? Having a set night routine can help, so guess what? That's what we discuss in this episode. 

Social media can be a not-so-ideal place for kids, so its on us to keep them safe and prepared. In this episode we talk about pro/cons of your kids being on social media and we talk about some things regarding YOUR social media accounts that you may have not considered. The book FROM DUDE TO DAD is available now on Amazon. Click here to get your copy or give one as a gift to a dad-to-be.

We're all familiar with "time outs" for kids. In this episode we talk about a preemptive concept many parents are adopting - the Calm Down Corner. We talk about how to set one up and how it may diffuse situations before they start in your house.

Conflict, unfortunately, is a part of life. For kids it can be overwhelming. In this episode we talk about teaching your kids how to deal with conflict - with siblings, friends and classmates. Visit us at FromDudeToDadShow.com and click that blue microphone icon and leave us a voice message - a question, a comment, a suggestion for a future show topic or just to check in and say "hi" and let us know where you're listening. 

This episode is all about how YOUR life changes once you have kids. Your life will certainly never be the same in the best way.  While you can't expect your way of life to stay the same, we talk about how you can hang on to who you are at the same time AND be a great dad/spouse. If you have a few spare moments to give us a (hopefully great) rating on your podcast platform of choice, that would be greatly appreciated. 

It's not a fun topic, but in this episode we discuss how to talk to your kids about death.  Death of a family member, a friend... or even a family pet. If you have a moment to spare, please leave us a rating your podcast platform of choice. We'd appreciate it!

This is NOT a sponsored episode. Chris and Bryan talk buying used cars for yourself, your spouse or a first car for your kid. Bryan share's the pros and cons of buying (and selling) a car through the Carvana vending machine.  We'd love your positive feedback/review on your podcast platform of choice. If you have a few minutes, we'd really appreciate it. 

Today we talk about the importance of taking the time to get photos and videos of your kids to record not just special occasions, but the everyday, candid moments. You'll wish you had them someday.  And in order to watch them someday, we discuss the best ways to archive them so they're available years from now. Check out From Dude to Dad, the book. Available here on Amazon. Have a few spare minutes? We'd really appreciate a (hopefully) positive review on the platform you listen to this podcast. Your positive reviews help us out, big time and will help us to continue and expand into new projects we're looking forward to announcing soon. 

When is it the right time for your child to get involved in sports? What are the pros and cons of involving your child in organized team sports? Well, give this episode a listen and find out. From Dude To Dad - The Book, is available now and is perfect for you or as a gift to a dad-to-be. Check it, here. Available in paperback, for Kindle or Audiobook.

Hey, it's the all things penis show! If you're looking for uncomfortable topics today, you've come to the right place. Today we talk circumcisions, vasectomies and cheese graters (no, not the last one). So, get ready to pucker as we talk about two serious decisions you may have to make as a dad - and other options if that just does.