012: Mostly Forgettable and Occasionally Remarkable

We take a look at this line from The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath: most experiences are "mostly forgettable and occasionally remarkable." As dads, how can we make the opposite of that phrase true for our children? Feedback for the show? Email me at [email protected] Link to The Power of Moments (no affiliation): https://www.amazon.com/Power-Moments-Certain-Experiences-Extraordinary/dp/1501147765/r

Merry Christmas! I asked my kids to share their thoughts on Christmas. Mostly, it's about presents. I hope your holiday is merry and bright! Have feedback for the show? Email me at [email protected].

Reading to your kids will earn dividends for the rest of their lives! I'll share some tips for reading to young kids and teenagers, as well as a few books that my family has enjoyed. Article from Healthline about reading to your kids: https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/reading-to-children#benefits Have feedback or a question? Send it to me at [email protected]

Ah, Master Yoda, where would we be without you? In this episode I share a gem of a lesson from Lego's Star Wars Holiday Special on Disney Plus. Have feedback for the show? Email me at [email protected]

Any parent knows how annoying it is to have parenting books shoved in your face the minute you announce that first kid. I'm a big reader, and I've read my share of garbage parenting books, and some really insightful ones. Here's three books that I've found helpful covering topics such as raising boys to be men, dealing with pornography, and teaching your kids money skills. Feedback for the show? Please let me know at [email protected].

Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for listening! In this episode, I share four board games that I like to play with my kiddos, some pros and cons for each, and important life skills that I think kids can learn from playing these games. Enjoy! Have feedback for the show? Please email me at [email protected]

Dads: you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of your kids. In this episode, I share tips and resources that have helped me to take care of myself in five critical areas: Mental, Physical, Social, Financial, and Spiritual.  Have a question to ask, tip to share, or feedback? Let me know using this link. (Note: I am not affiliated in any way with any of the resources I recommend; I simply found them helpful, and think you will too.)

In this Father's Day 2021 episode, we take a look at Homer Simpson for some insights on being a better dad - and also what not to do as a dad.  Please provide feedback at this survey link: https://forms.gle/WskC3gAvGAAt3Tet7

I stand at the sink cleaning dishes while my children make messes all around the house. How I can channel their energy into something productive, that saves me time? After Dinner Chores are born! Have a question, tip to share, or feedback? Let me know here: https://forms.gle/wT58fdzCrWdtGG1T9

Family meals are critical for your kids' development. But beyond eating or food fights, what can you do to make these meal memorable? In this episode you'll find three simple, fun, and revealing dinner time games that you can play with your family today. Have a dad tip to share, question, or feedback? Let me know here: https://forms.gle/GCdThoxJyrvP2quZ7