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Dad University PodcastThe Ultimate Dad Guide - Ep 320This episode is from a video I did called “Ultimate dad guide to surviving pregnancy”We are discussing the mental and emotional game that happens during pregnancy and preparing to be a father. While so many men are worried about the physical game: changing diapers, feeding the baby, burping the baby, etc. they don't realize they will become experts at that really quickly. I go over a few tips so you will be more ready for the birth of your child. Fear and anxiety is normal, but just knowing that millions of dads have walked the same path can s...
2022-10-2609 min
Dad University PodcastTips for Preparing for Fatherhood - Ep 319This episode is from a video I did called “How to Prepare for Fatherhood” In this episode you will learn how to prepare for fatherhood as I provide some specific tips and advice on preparing to be a father. While you may not ever feel totally ready to be a dad, there are some specific things you can do to begin getting ready and feel a little more prepared. Fatherhood preparation should be fun and exciting rather stressful and overwhelming. Learn some quick tips so you can feel confident for the arrival of your child. Be sure to check out the...
2022-10-2109 min
Dad University Podcast6 Basic Needs of Newborn Babies - Ep 318This episode is from a video I did called “6 Basic Needs of Newborn Babies” In this episode we’ll discuss the essential things you need to know and do in order to care for your newborn. While there are many things we have in front of us to worry about, if we can focus on these 6, our baby can grow, develop, and thrive. Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at https://www.daduniversity.com
2022-10-1909 min
Dad University Podcast5 Crucial Tips for Expectant Fathers - Ep 317This episode is from a video I did called “5 Crucial Tips for Expectant Fathers” As an expectant father, you will experience all kind of thoughts and feelings that you are not familiar with. When you are expecting a baby, you begin to think about your own childhood and the interactions with your parents, your family, friends, and more. Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at https://www.daduniversity.com
2022-10-1408 min
Dad University Podcast5 Ways to Stop Feeling Dad Guilt - Ep 316This episode is from a video I did called “5 Ways To Stop Feeling Dad Guilt” Dad guilt is something that nearly every dad will experience at some point. Whether you experience your fatherhood guilt as an expectant dad or after your children are born, there is always situations and experiences that will allow the guilt to creep in. In this episode I go over 5 ways you can stop feeling dad guilt. These are practical tips for fathers to implement. I also provides a story of how I reduced my dad guilt simply by communicating to my child. We also le...
2022-10-1209 min
Dad University Podcast7 Things Dads Should Never Say to Their Son - Ep 315This episode is from a video I did called "7 Things Dads Should NEVER Say To Their Sons" This recording was something that really resonated with my youtube audience. Words are powerful. As a father, you sometimes don't realize the words you say can have a huge impact on your child. As a father of a son, there are specific things that you just shouldn't say. In this episode, I go over 7 phrases that dads should never say to their sons. You might be surprised, some of these phrases may be things you have said to your own child. Be...
2022-10-0711 min
Dad University Podcast9 Important Life Lessons Every Dad Should Teach His Child - Ep 314This episode is from a video I did called “9 Important Life Lessons Every Dad Should Teach His Child” As we get older, we begin to gain wisdom about life. Part of that wisdom is the life lessons we want to teach our children. Whether it’s things to avoid, things to focus on, or strategies for living a good life, we want our children to gain these life lessons from us. These dad life lessons may be different for everyone based on your life experiences. In any case, we just want was is best for our children. Be sure to check ou...
2022-10-0509 min
Dad University Podcast7 Reasons Why Dads Are Important - Ep 313This episode is from a video I did called “7 Reasons Why Dads Are Important” While many people wrote in agreement that dads are important, I got a lot of people saying that moms are important. I think they missed the point of a video. Just because you are supporting a specific group, it does not mean you are against or don’t support another. Now there may be thousands of reasons why dads are important but I tried to narrow it down to 7. Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at https://www.daduniversity.com
2022-09-3011 min
Dad University PodcastHow to Not Get Annoyed by Your Child - Ep 312This episode is from a video I did called “How To Not Get Annoyed By Your Child” While we are all different, one thing we have in common as fathers is that we are going to get annoyed by our children by something. It's simply a fact that children can be annoying. So how do we deal with it? I go over specific techniques you can use to reduce or even eliminate the frustration and irritability you may sometimes be feeling. Whether it's taking care of ourselves first or taking breaks, we all need to learn how to accept...
2022-09-2812 min
Dad University Podcast5 Things Not to Buy as a New Dad Stop Wasting Money - Ep 311This episode is from a video I did called “5 Things NOT To Buy as a New Dad - Stop Wasting Money”. Money is definitely a huge source of stress for new dads. With all of the marketing done on baby products, new dads often feel like they have to get certain things for their children. We also feel like we have to buy them the best. In this episode I share 5 things not to buy or spend money on as a new dad. Don't get caught up in it all. There are enough expenses related to children that we don't ne...
2022-09-2309 min
Dad University PodcastHow to be a Dad The 7 Basic Principles - Ep 310This episode is from a video I did called “How to Be a Dad - These Are The 7 Basic Principles” On my youtube channel I did a series in which I talk more in depth about these 7 principles. They are what I believe to be the foundation of how to be a dad. If you want to go from good father to great father, I have these secret ingredients. If you want to be successful at anything, including being a dad, you have to learn the fundamentals. Focus on these core principles and you will be the amazing father you know y...
2022-09-2110 min
Dad University PodcastHow Much Screen Time is Too Much for Kids - Ep 309This episode is from a video I did called “How Much Screen Time is Too Much for Kids?” Parents are always wanting to know how much screen time is too much for kids. It seems like we just can't get away from screens. School, entertainment, and even social activity all now revolves around screens. I go over the recommended screen time for babies, the recommended screen time for toddlers, and the screen time recommended for kids and teens. It seems the actual amount of screen time our kids are using is not in line with the recommendations from the Americ...
2022-09-1608 min
Dad University PodcastHow to Discipline a Toddler - Ep 308This episode is from a video I did called “How to Discipline a Toddler” Disciplining a toddler seems to be a highly sought after topic as it can be difficult. Learning how to discipline a toddler forces us to take a different approach as what we do by instinct typically doesn’t work . The strategies I discuss in this episode are not typically what we as fathers do nor how we were dealt with as children. Most fathers really mean punishment when they are talking about disciplining a toddler. Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at https://www.da...
2022-09-1411 min
Dad University PodcastWhat to Do When Your Toddler Refuses to Eat - Ep 307This episode is from a video I did called “What To Do When Your Toddler Refuses to Eat” When a toddler refuses to eat, it can be a frustrating situation. You are wanting them to be healthy and enjoy food, yet the toddler doesn't want to eat. While picky eaters can be tough, a toddler refusing to eat can be even more difficult. I go over some things you want to make sure you are not doing with your toddler when they don't want to eat and then I offer some things you can do to get them to eat. Mealt...
2022-09-0910 min
Dad University PodcastHow to Get Your Toddler to Stop Hitting - Ep 306This episode is from a video I did called Today we are talking about “How to Get Your Toddler to Stop Hitting” I go over some tips, advice, and important steps to take when toddlers hit and what you can do to stop the hitting. While it's not pleasant to experience or hear that your toddler hit someone, nearly all toddlers experiment with hitting. Some toddler even hit themselves. Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at https://www.daduniversity.com
2022-09-0709 min
Dad University Podcast10 Things Dads Should Never Say To Their Child - Ep 305This episode is from a video I did called "10 Things Dads Should Never Say to Their Child". Words can be damaging and can potentially have long term effects on the child. We do need to be careful about what we say to our children and be mindful of how our words can effect them. Of course as they get older we teach them resilience and that words aren't as important but because we are their parents, what we say has a lot of value. I hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at ht...
2022-09-0215 min
Dad University Podcast6 Positive Discipline Techniques to Improve Child Behavior - Ep 304This episode is from a video I did called “6 Positive Discipline Techniques to Improve Child Behavior”. Positive Discipline was developed by Dr. Jane Nelson in the early 1980s to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities. Parents, educators, coaches, and more have used Positive Discipline to improve the behavior of children using mutual respect. In this episode, I go over 6 simple positive discipline techniques you can use to improve child behavior. While there are many positive discipline examples and techniques, the 6 outlined in this episode are easy to implement and you can begin practi...
2022-08-3114 min
Dad University PodcastPreparing for Fatherhood 7 Tips to Get You Ready to be a DAD - Ep 303This episode is from a video I did called “Preparing for Fatherhood - 7 Tips to Get You Ready to Be a Dad” While we often worry about the tactical things: changing diapers, holding the baby properly, etc., it's really the mental preparation and fatherhood mindset that is crucial to learn. Getting ready to be a dad involves understanding the nuances of the changes you are experiencing as well as the changes of your partner. You are going to experience new challenges, feelings, and responsibilities you never had before. Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at https://www.dadu...
2022-08-2611 min
Dad University PodcastMen Dealing with a Miscarriage What to do & How to Support Her - Ep 302Today’s episode is about a difficult and sensitive subject. The title for this episode is “Men Dealing With a Miscarriage - What To Do & How To Support Her”. This is the audio of a video I recorded for YouTube after a few requests for this topic. Men dealing with a miscarriage is not something that is often (if ever) discussed. It's important we end the stigma associated with miscarriage and allow men to know they no longer need to live in silence. Men are often surprised to learn that many couples experience a miscarriage and they are not alone in...
2022-08-2411 min
Dad University Podcast7 Mistakes We All Make as Dads – Ep 287Part of being an experienced dad is that you have messed up and made some mistakes and hopefully you learned from them. But sometimes we are making mistakes without even knowing it. In this episode of the Dad University Podcast, Jason and Allen discuss seven of the most common mistakes men make as fathers. Learn strategies to avoid making these simple mistakes and improve your parenting skillset. If you want to learn more parenting tips for dads, you’ll want to checkout out Dad University Program. This program will help you gain more confidence in your parenting, reduce stress, impro...
2021-02-1521 min
Dad University PodcastDoes Becoming a Dad Change Your Life? – Ep 286The unknown can cause anxiety and stress. For most men, fatherhood is a big unknown. In this episode of the Dad University Podcast, Jason and Alan discuss the impact of becoming a new father. They discuss tips and strategies for both new dads and soon-to-be fathers to handle the stress and anxiety of transitioning to the role of fatherhood. If you want to learn more parenting tips for dads, you’ll want to checkout out Dad University Program. This program will help you gain more confidence in your parenting, reduce stress, improve your mindset and provides you a proven fat...
2021-02-0823 min
Dad University PodcastHow Using Natural Consequences Can Help You Parent- Ep 285The definition of natural consequence is the logical outcome of a decision that is made. It’s the result of behavior that isn’t planned or controlled Utilize natural consequences can effectively help you parent. If you want your child to learn, sometimes the best thing you can do is allow them to make mistakes. Natural consequences are a great way to allow your child to safely make mistakes. Your child is resourceful. They will learn from their own mistakes. In this episode of the Dad University Podcast, Jason and Allen discuss strategies to utilize natural consequences when parenting. If you want to...
2021-02-0126 min
Dad University PodcastHow To Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed As A New Dad | Dad University Podcast Ep. 256In episode 256 of the Dad University Podcast, we discuss things that can help you feel less overwhelmed. When becoming a new dad, there is so much transition and so many new problems coming up that you may not have dealt with in the past. To help you feel less stressed and less overwhelmed listen to these great tips Jason has to offer.
2020-02-0400 min
Dad University PodcastHow to Deal With an Overbearing Mother In Law | Dad University Podcast Ep. 255I’ve been asked this quite a few times, in fact, I just went on YouTube live the other day and this question came up and I got it again through Facebook yesterday. , How do I deal with an overbearing mother in law. I’m going to provide some specific tips but I want to first cover some general advice. This doesn’t matter whether it’s your mother in law, father-in-law, your wife’s sister or her brother....this applies to anyone on your wife’s side of the family. If there is a problem, it is not for you to ge...
2020-01-2821 min
Dad University PodcastCo-Host Alan is Now a Father! | Dad University Podcast Ep. 242Our Co-Host Alan Bush is now a father! In this episode we give him a huge congratulations and discuss some surprises, struggles, favorites and more!
2019-10-2926 min
Dad University PodcastTypes of Discipline – Managing Kids Behavior | Dad University Podcast Ep. 238There are many types of discipline strategies when it comes to dealing with children's behavior. But which ones work? Which ones don't. Well, you ultimately get to decide for yourself. I'm going to give you my opinion based on my experience with my own two children. Alan will provide you his opinion on the matter. For the purpose of this episode, we are using the term discipline as it relates to modifying and teaching the behavior we want to see from our kids. As you listen to our discussion, think about the various types of discipline and how they would...
2019-10-0125 min
Dad University PodcastWhy am I Not Enjoying Fatherhood as a New Father? | Dad University Podcast Ep. 234I was talking with a friend the other day who is a new father. They just had their baby boy. He says Jason, I'm not really enjoying this. Fatherhood is not what I expected. I'm not bonding with him, my wife is breastfeeding so I can't help there, and he doesn't really react when I hold him or I am near him. I assured him....these are common issues. Many new fathers experience struggles right after the birth of their child. In this episode, we are going to talk about some of the common struggles so that you can star...
2019-09-0315 min
Dad University PodcastInterview with Evie and Sarah: Sharenting | Dad University Podcast Ep. 233I was recently interviewed by 2 awesome women Evie and Sarah of the Modern Manners for Moms and Dads Podcast: https://www.evieandsarah.com/podcast51/ They gave us permission to rebroadcast the interview on our podcast. We talk about Sharenting...parents posting too much on Social Media. Here is that interview: This week on our podcast, Modern Manners for Moms & Dads, we have a special guest: Jason Kreidman of Dad University. Dad University provides dads advice and fatherly education, supporting dads through their journey through fatherhood. Jason joins us to discuss his unique perspective on social media and your kids: “Sha...
2019-08-2728 min
Dad University PodcastReducing Your Child’s Anxiety | Dad University Podcast Ep. 223Nearly all kids experience some form of separation anxiety from 1-3 years old. This is when they get really upset when they see mom or dad leave. Not just upset but really upset. Alan, do you remember having any anxieties as a child? You said you were shy? Do you know why that is? But for some kids, it doesn't stop there. They begin to have additional anxieties. This can be from specific objects, bring around people, animals, sounds. We don't want to be the one eliminating all of the anxieties as we want our child to be able...
2019-06-1822 min
Dad University PodcastBuilding Confidence in Your Child | Dad University Podcast EP 215We all want our kids to be have confidence. It's an attractive quality that adults find valuable. It's not something we are necessarily born with. So how can we build confidence in our child? It's easier than you think. But you might not realize that some of the things you are doing are inhibiting your child from becoming confident. In this episode we look at 6 ways that you can help your child build confidence. Confidence is like a muscle. Maybe some people are born with a little bit more of it than others, but if you train it properly you can...
2019-04-2316 min
Dad University PodcastHow Becoming a Father Changed Me – Dudes to Dads Podcast Ep 208When you find out your going to become a father, one of the 5 thousand questions that will probably go through your head is "am I going to change?" I know I was concerned with how my life was going to be effected. Little did I know that the positive changes would greatly outweighed any negatives that I was worried about. So in this episode, I'm sharing with you how becoming a father changed me When you are going to be become a father, you know things are about to change. You don't know exactly what, but you know your li...
2019-03-0516 min
Dad University PodcastHow To Be More Patient With Your Child – Dudes to Dads Ep 206If you have listened to some of our other episodes, you have probably guessed that I operate at a fairly high energy level....I get excited about things....I'm what they would call a "Type A" personality. What often comes along with that personally is very low patience. I hate to wait, I want things done immediately, and I am impatient. Having children sort of messes with that. They seem like they have their own agenda and their own timeline. They do things slowly. Alan, have you had some difficulty with patience? So I had to learn to be mor...
2019-02-1920 min
Dad University PodcastIs Work Life Balance Achievable as a Parent? Dudes To Dads Ep 198No doubt that when you become a father, life gets a little more complicated. You were already trying to balance your work, relationship, and friends. Now you have a child. You may even have a couple of them. So how do you balance it all? How do you make it all work. In this episode we are going over some tips to help you achieve work life balance. As a man, you could have many roles: - Your a father - Your a husband or boyfriend - You a son to your parents - You could be a brother...
2018-12-1822 min
Dad University PodcastInterview with Alan Bush, Co-host of Dudes To Dads Ep 179In this episode Jason interviews Alan, the co-host of the podcast. We learn about Alan's childhood, his personal and professional journey, and a little about his current interests. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the hearing the man with the really deep voice!!
2018-08-0835 min
Dad University PodcastHow to React When Kids Make Mistakes – Dudes To Dads Ep 165Our job as parents is to teach. I have talked about looking at yourself as a coach in your child's life. How we react and respond to them begins to shape their behavior. It will also shape the relationship we build with them. Let's start with a discussion about how we typically react to something unpleasant when dealing with adults. Alan, as an example. I don't know whether you share a checking account or not, but if you did and your girlfriend spend what you both would consider a lot of money on an outfit...what would your reaction b...
2018-05-0228 min
Dad University PodcastUsing the Scale of 1 to 10 in Your Life – Dudes To Dads Podcast Ep 161I wanted to talk about a technique my mother used to use on so many things. It was a really simple way she would measure things. It could be how bad a cut hurt when I fell off my bike, to judging the taste of a meal at a restaurant. I'm talking about using the Scale of 1 to 10. What you assign the numbers depends on the context but it became a common way in our family to measure things. It help teach kids measurement and analysis. Here are a few examples: Your 7 year old gets hit in the back...
2018-04-0413 min
Dad University PodcastEstablishing a Night Time Routine – Dudes To Dads Ep 151People have been in world wars, some of been stuck in mine shafts for days on end without food, There are those that have been tortured by enemies.....none of these, I repeat none of these are as difficult as dealing with night time with a toddler. So today's topic is Establishing a Night Time Routine While we could have multiple episodes just about getting a baby, toddler, or child to sleep through the nite. That's a subject on it's own. We are specifically talking about the 2 hours or so of time before your child is going to sleep...
2018-01-2422 min
Dad University PodcastDudes To Dads Podcast Episode Awards – Ep 150In celebration of our 150th episode we are looking back to celebrate ourselves. In fact we are giving ourselves awards. I have come up with a few categories and have selected the winners myself. I can do that since I don't have a staff of people or a writer's guild or a bunch of judges. Our first award is: 1) Most Popular Episode - the winner is Episode 49 - which was "39 Life Hacks for Dads" 2) Most Controversial Podcast - the winner is Episode 105 - Does Punishing Your Kids Work? There are people that still believe that spanking your child works. 3...
2018-01-1721 min
Dad University PodcastPhone Addiction – Parents Need to Put Their Phones Down – Dudes To Dads Ep 149This episode is basically a rant about being on your phone: #putyourphonedown If you are on your phone, you can't be fully present. Jason provides a few examples of the situation he witnessed in which people were on their phone, not paying attention to the people in their presence.
2018-01-0917 min
Dad University PodcastAre You Overindulging Your Child? Stop Spoiling Them – Dudes To Dads Ep 143We all want our kids to be happy. Parents often think that by giving their child stuff or having an abundance of freedom, they are making them happy. Unfortunately this is very short lived stimuli. What we need to be doing is teaching them to be capable and to feel good about themselves for who and what they are, not what they have. So how do we do this? Well let's identify what overindulging means. In the old days, we called this being spoiled. Of course this is purely my opinion (and I can't even speak for Alan). I'll...
2017-11-2820 min
Dad University Podcast9 Values To Teach Your Child – Dudes To Dads Ep 134In episode 134 Alan and Jason discuss 9 values dad can teach their kids. Here they are in no particular order: 1. Respect - Have respect for other people, yourself, and things around you. 2. Honesty - Tell the truth. Sometimes it's really hard, to tell the truth. 3. Being Polite - Say please and thank you. 4. Responsibility - Daily tasks such as brushing teeth and doing homework without being reminded teach responsibility. 5. Patience - Not everything happens quickly. It can take a long time for things to come about. 6. Gratitude - It's the secret to happiness 7. Don't Give Up - Quitting will not g...
2017-09-2619 min
Dad University PodcastIs Wanting Time Alone Considered Being Selfish? – Dudes To Dads Podcast Ep 130In Episode 130 Alan and Jason have a discussion about Dads managing their time and having alone time. There seem to be 3 different scenarios: Dads with No Time - These dads need to make time for themselves. If they are wanting time, how do they carve it out? If they are happy, does that mean it's not a problem? Dads who don't need a lot of time - These are people in which they don't have a lot of requirements for their own time. Or they may carve out time that the balance is currently ok. Jason explains how this is how...
2017-08-2924 min
Dad University PodcastSibling Rivalry – Reducing Conflict Between Kids – Dudes To Dads Ep 124There is no doubt that kids yelling at each other and fighting can be a big cause of anxiety and stress for parents. What are we to do? As with any mis-behavior, there is a root of the problem that needs to be addressed. Does one child feel the other is favored? Is one child simply just being selfish? Is there different expectations put on different kids? Or are the same expectations put on two different aged kids? All of these are probably true. Is this episode 124, we talk about reducing conflict between kids. Alan, did you have a l...
2017-07-1822 min
Dad University PodcastTeaching By Example – 8 Things Dads Can Do To Positively Influence Their Child – Ep 120Monkey See, Monkey do. In episode 120 our friend Alan joing Jason & Alan for another episode. With many of the things we talk about here, we start with us leading by example. I thought we would bring a list together of 7 things we can do to positively influence our child. 1. Be Polite – They hear you saying please and thank you. They also hear how you talk to them. How you treat wait staff, employees, etc. 2. Help Others – Let them see you helping other family members, friends, and the community. Involve your kids in the process if you can. 3. Celebrate diversity – People a...
2017-06-2026 min
Dad University PodcastRestarting Your Relationship With Your Child After Divorce – Ep 119For Episode 119, Alan and Jason are joined by Jason’s friend Alan who’s story helps articulate some of the difficulties dads go through with their kids during a divorce. Sometimes the relationship can feel like you are starting over. For the kids, they may be in an unfamiliar environment which can add additional stress to them. The discussion some understanding of what both dads and their kids may go through during the divorce as well as offering these tips to maintain the connection with your child during these difficult times: 1. Make sure the time you do spend with them is...
2017-06-1340 min
Dad University Podcast12 Reasons Why Grandfathers Are Better Than Fathers – Ep 101For episode 101, Jason’s father Steve joins in on the podcast to discuss 12 reasons why grandfathers are better than fathers. This list assumes the grandparents on not the primary caretaker of the child nor do they take care of them very regularly. The list is really about the grandparents that get to see their grandkids ever so often. 1) They get to feed them sugar and treats and not feel guilty about it. You also can include fast food on this one. Grandparents don’t care if the kids eat some bad stuff. It’s more about enjoying life at that point...
2017-02-0720 min
Dad University PodcastInterview With Jason’s Dad – Ep 100We are celebrating our 100th episiode. I wanted to celebrate the occasion by bringing in my dad, Steve. Even if just for selfish reasons to be able to document this conversation, I think the listeners will gain some valuable insight. I wanted to get the perspective of fatherhood from the previous generation and gather some insight from someone who has now been through the full life cycle of being a dad. He is the father of 3 and the grandfather of 8.…
2017-01-3152 min
Dad University PodcastHow to Get Your Kids To Stop Complaining – Ep 87We complain to get things “off our chest” not to resolve problems of fix things. This makes our complaints worthless. For example, we often complain about people: whether it is co-workers, spouse, or even our kids. However the complaining typically isn’t even to the people or person that can effect the outcome. We complain about traffic, food, friends, customer service, etc. How often are our complaints really reaching someone who can help fix it? If you are out to dinner with your spouse and you complain to them about the food, they can’t fix it. You need to tell the...
2016-11-0123 min
Dad University PodcastWhat To Do When Grandparents Spoil Your Kids – Ep 78Content inspired by this great About.com article on grandparents. Grandparents can spoil your kids in a good way: by providing love, affection, and time. However, they can also spoil your kids in a negative way: gifts, letting them rule the house, or doing things they know the parents wouldn’t like. Dr. Ellen, Jason’s mother, used to say “What happens at grandma’s house, stays at grandma’s house.” According to Susan Adcox, grandparent expert, words like that can teach children deceitfulness and lack of respect for the parents. Here are some ways Grandparents spoil kids: In the Buy Category...
2016-08-3027 min
Dad University PodcastPicky Eaters – 19 Tips To Deal With Fussy Kids At Mealtime – Ep 76This episode 76 is about dealing with picky eaters. We had the pleasure of being joined by Jason’s son Kasen who sat in on the episode to provide his input on the topic. The episode was inspired by this parents.com article. While I thought simply ‘starving’ the child for a meal or two will get them to eat, experts say this is not a good idea. Simply being hungry won’t make a kid overcome his fears about eating foods he doesn’t like, and his anxiety can make him feel even less hungry, says Nancy Zucker, Ph.D., director of...
2016-08-1733 min
Dad University PodcastWhat To Do When Your Child Gets Angry – Ep 75Let’s face it, we all get angry. For kids in particular, knowing what anger is and how to deal with it can be tremendously difficult. Heck, for many adults it’s difficult. In this Episode 75, we have Jason’s daughter Farrah sitting in on the conversation. This episode is inspired by an article in Physchology Today written by Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids: 1. Take a deep breath. Remind yourself that there is no emergency. Keeping yourself calm will help them be calm. 2. Remind yourself that tantrums are nature’s way of helping small people let off stea...
2016-08-0922 min
Dad University PodcastParent Debates To Solve Before Having a Baby – Ep 71Episode 71 highlights some topics you definitely should talk about with your partner before you have a baby. Prior to getting into the details, we talk about Jason son’s birthday party and the awesome Michael Jackson impersonator that entertained everyone. There was an An Article on parents.com that lists 10 things you should discuss prior to having the baby: 1. Is Now the Right Time? It’s never a perfect time. Dr. Alan Singer wrote “Creating Your Perfect Family Size” and has a 92 question test to evaluate yourself. 2. The division of baby duties – Baths, bedtime stories, diaper changing, feedings, etc. 3. Should You Co-Slee...
2016-07-1325 min
Dad University PodcastIt’s Hard To Be A Dad – Where & Why We Struggle – Ep 67The reason for this episode is not that I needed to complain or get something off my chest. It really is intended so that dads out there listening understand that what they are feeling, is very common and they are not alone. A lot of people struggle, including myself, with trying to figure life out. I think that the time when your kids are young, from newborn to 3-4 is the hardest. Of course it is always easy to compare yourself to others and what you see around you. This guy has more money, that guy seems to have...
2016-06-1540 min
Dad University PodcastThe Importance of Creating Memories With Your Kids – Ep 65Time is the most important thing we have. With children it isn’t always about the amount of time versus the quality of time. Episode 65 is about creating memories and the importance of them in our kid’s lives. Jason shared how a friend was talking about how he lived with a single mom. However he spent occasional weekends with his dad and they are awesome memories. He looks back with great fondness. Of course now we take so many more pictures than in the past, it’s easier to remember them. Here are some ways to create memories with you...
2016-05-3119 min
Dad University PodcastWhat Do You Do When Your Child Favors One Parent Over The Other – Ep 62Alan & Jason discuss when one parent is preferred by the child over the other. When a child is first born, men often feel like they are not as connected to the baby as they would desire. If your wife is breastfeeding, you can really help your wife but you can’t substitute what she offers to the baby. Sure you can hold the baby, feed it, change it, but it’s not exactly the same as she has had the baby inside her for over 9 months. Jason tells some stories about how his kids prefered his wife over him. The real...
2016-05-1127 min
Dad University PodcastTop Fears of Becoming a New Dad – Ep 61Dealing with the transition from single guy to being a dad is exactly why Dudes To Dads was founded. For most, the process is scary, unknown, and brings up issues that you have never had to deal with before. In this episode 61, Alan and Jason discuss some of the top fears that men have in becoming a father. Dads need to realize that they are not alone. Having these fears is very common. 1. Labor – The actual process of delivery. It is like nothing you have ever seen before. Life coming out of your wife. 2. Fear of health issues for the baby...
2016-05-0431 min
Dad University Podcast10 Things To Give Up to Be Happy – Ep 60I came across this awesome article by Meadow Devor which discusses 10 Things To Give Up to Be Happy. This article really hit home and I wanted to discuss it on Episode 60. The article appeared on The Good Men Project which is a great resource for men. 1. Give up your need for control – Why do we try to control things that can’t be controlled? It’s a waste of energy. 2. Give up your need to be right – Do you want to be loved or be right? 3. Give up your criticism (of yourself and others) – Learn to accept others. Focus on what is right...
2016-04-2631 min
Dad University PodcastInterview with Productivity Coach Alan Brown – Part 2 – How Do You Manage ADHD? – Ep 56We continue our conversation from Episode 55 (Part 1) with Alan Brown, creator of ADDCrusher and CrusherTV. In this Part 2, we dive deeper into how ADHD affect dads and discuss a few tips on how men can deal with it. There are medications, therapy, educational materials and more to help people manage various things related to ADHD. Because there was not a lot of video/audio materials, Mr. Brown decided to create his ADDCrusher course. This is a series of videos that include productivity hacks and shortcuts to help you manage some of the effects of ADHD. With CrusherTV, Mr. Brown has c...
2016-03-3034 min
Dad University PodcastInterview with Productivity Coach Alan Brown – Part 1 – What is ADHD? – Ep 55In epsiode 55, we welcome productivity coach Alan Brown. Mr. Brown is the founder of ADDCrusher and CrusherTV. In the interview, we speak with him about his own history with ADHD and how he got started in this field. We review some statistics, common myths of ADD, and aim to help adults understand that there is help. He indicates that nearly 85% of the 7 million people with adult ADHD are undiagnosed. This means a large amount of people are suffering and dealing with something that they don’t realize they can get help for. Listen and learn as Mr. Brown helps us unders...
2016-03-2237 min
Dad University PodcastTips To Reduce Stress, Guided Meditation, Yoga for Kids – Ep 50Episode 50 has the theme about stress. As dads, how can we reduce stress and manage it in our daily lives? We make a return to our segment structure within the episode. Alan and Jason start with a Dad’s Debate. Do children have more stress than parents? Kids don’t typically have the tools to understand how to deal with stress. One suggestion is within Stuff To Do. The guys suggest to meditate with your child. There are great guided meditations on YouTube. It will benefit you and your child. In the SuperCharge segment, we introduce Bal Yoga for kids. It takes...
2016-02-1732 min
Dad University PodcastWe Must Teach Our Children Manners – Ep 48Manners are not something you are born with, they must be taught. The reality is that many people really don’t have good manners. In Episode 48, Jason’s 7 year old son Kasen joins in the discussion. We do know it’s important to start early. Studies show that we can start teaching children manners at about 18 months as they begin to be aware that other people have feelings. The article we discuss in the podcast is from Parents.com. Not being taught manners can be problematic as they go off to school and begin to deal with other people. We do know tha...
2016-02-0221 min
Dad University PodcastCan Dads Have It All? – 11 Tips to Balance Work and Life – Ep 46The question of “Can Dad’s Have It All?” is a part of the foundation of why Dudes To Dads was founded. We want to be good fathers, husbands, sons, employees, and good at every other role we play. In this episode we share some tips as well as discuss how other people are doing it. Jason mentions the Time article of 7 CEOs and how they find balance. According to a 2011 paper by the Families and Work Institute (FWI) titled The New Male Mystique: for dual income families, 60% of working fathers versus 47% of working mothers reported experiencing work-family conflict. The Times...
2016-01-2037 min
Dad University Podcast10 Reasons Why Family Traditions Are Important – Ep 45Our friend Kevin joins us once again to discuss the importance of family traditions. We identify that there are a few different types of traditions: Family, Personal, Religious, Holiday, and Cultural. We also discuss what traditions are and how they are often practices or beliefs which are passed down from generation to generation ie: parents to children. Jason provides an example of a child in his daughter’s kindergarten class who said “Black Friday” was a tradition. So why are family traditions so important. Here are 10 reasons why family traditions are so important: Allows you to create positive memories, last a lifetime...
2016-01-1240 min
Dad University Podcast19 New Year’s Resolutions for Dads – Ep 44For the first episode of 2016, Alan and Jason are joined by returning special guest Kevin. Together the guys discuss 19 New Year’s Resolutions for Dads: 1. Spend at more quality time with kids. Be specific, spend 5 hours per week per child doing activities 2. Spend more quality time with wife – go on dates 3. Go on a family vacation for a week 4. Go on a vacation with your wife for a week 5. Go on an overnight stay once per month with wife 6. I will eat more healthy foods – Maybe weekends are your “cheat days” 7. I will exercise – I will exercise x times per week 8. I...
2016-01-0642 min
Dad University PodcastCard Games, Long Car Rides, School Uniforms Debate, Affection Issues – Ep 43We kick off the episode with Stuff to Do. In Stuff To Do, we suggest playing good, old school card games with your kids. Although Jason tells the story of teaching his kids blackjack, we are suggesting to stick with traditional family friendly games such as Crazy eights, Go Fish, Old Maid, War, Memory, Rummy, etc. We then move into a discussion about long car rides in The Battlefield. Kids will complain and whine the entire trip. Traffic, being hungry, and having to go to the bathroom can ruin a potentially good trip. One suggestion from Jason is to begin th...
2015-12-3042 min
Dad University PodcastCharacter – Fathers Must Lead By Example – Ep 42A Father must lead by example and the character of the person is of utter importance. In this espisode, Jason and Alan discuss how crucial it is to have good character for our kids but also provide some ways to develop good character in our children. Jason begin the episode with a quote from Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD: “Character, not beauty, high test scores, or wealth – account for life satisfaction.” The guys then go on to share 21 tips for building character taken from Dr. Helen LeGette’s book, “Parents, Kids & Character: Twenty-One Strategies to Help Your Children Develop Good Character.” This book was wri...
2015-12-2234 min
Dad University PodcastConsistency – A Key Ingredient in Being a Father – Ep 41We all hear and know about consistency, but how many of us practice it in parenting? Jason and Alan explore the importance of consistency in being a dad. Young children prefer consistency. They know what to expect and crave routine. This starts when the baby is just born. You learn early on that being consistent with feedings, bath time, sleep patterns, etc. makes your life a little more predictable and the baby calmer. Now of course when the routine is broken, we can go crazy and think the universe is out of whack. As a child gets older, it means t...
2015-12-1629 min
Dad University PodcastDads Should Be a Coach, Not a Parent – Ep 40Definition of Parent: To act as a mother of father, protector or guardian. To rear and nurture. Definition of Coach: to give instruction or advice We certainly may be both of those things but in this episode, Jason and Alan discuss how being a Coach can create a different mindset on how to deal with your kids. When you begin to think of yourself as a coach, teacher, or instructor, you can be much more effective with your kids. We want them to be moral, contributing members of society. Not that every situation has to be a learning experience, but...
2015-12-0823 min
Dad University PodcastBullying & What If Your Kid Is The Bully – Interview With Parenting Expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa (Doctor G) – Ep 39Parenting Expert and Board Certified Family Physician Dr. Deborah Gilboa (aka Doctor G) joins Jason and Alan for Episode 39 recorded on location at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego. Doctor G is also a mother of 4 and an international parenting writer & speaker. The topic for this episode is bullying. Kids are being bullied, on the playground, at school, among friends, with siblings, and the most powerful one of cyber bullying (online). Social media doesn’t allow the child to escape the bullying. Here are some stats from rawhide.org 72% of teens report cyber-bullying in the past year 25% report b...
2015-12-0157 min
Dad University PodcastHow To Talk Your Kids About Death – Interview With Grief Counselor Jim Reiser – Ep 37The discussion in episode 37 is on a topic that most parents avoid talking about – death. Death is typically scary and brings up feelings we often do not know how to deal with. But as parents, how do you talk to your kids about death? For this episode, we interviewed Jim Reiser, Marriage & Family Therapist and Bereavement Services Coordinator at the Hospice of the North Coast. When someone close dies, how do you communicate what is going on to your kids? Different ages will require difference things, but there are a few basic things that Jim shares with us: Be honest Try t...
2015-11-1744 min
Dad University PodcastWorking At Home Depression, Keeping Relationship Score, Puzzles, & Fort Building Kit – Ep 36We begin episode 36 by talking about working at home and how many people experience difficulties with it. In the local meetup, multiple dads. shared that they work out of the house and were starting to feel a little crazy. They feel socially inept as they don’t get out and find themselves getting depressed. This is really similar to how moms feel when they stay home and are with the baby all day. They lose a sense of reality. We need human, adult interaction. Jason explains his experience working from home and how he didn’t like it. Light Her Fire t...
2015-11-1133 min
Dad University PodcastBeing Critical Kills Your Relationship With Your Spouse and Kids – Ep 35The topic for today hits close to home. It’s about being critical. We can be critical of ourselves, critical of our spouses, our children, or even complete strangers. Jason’s hypothesis is that the happier we become with ourselves, the less critical we are all around. He shares that he is noticing this within himself. Earl Nightingale’s quote “When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself” really defines the subject matter for this episode. Jason mentioned a great article in psychology today. One of the statements: “Criticism is an utter failure at getting positive behavior chang...
2015-11-0324 min
Dad University PodcastSugar is Evil, Getting Intimacy Back, Gender Labels on Toys – Ep 34Welcoming new listeners from Japan, Cambodia, Norway, South Africa, and more, Jason and Alan kick off Episode 34. The episode begins with the topic of sugar and desserts for The Battlefield. In Jason’s family, they have established that desserts are for weekends. They also do “good food before bad.” We don’t want to completely deprive our kids or they will go crazy with it. Also consider healthy desserts like fruit. For the mailbag, listener Grant writes: “My wife and I had a first child 4 months ago. Intimacy is pretty much gone. What can I do?” Jason goes on to discuss some of...
2015-10-2731 min
Dad University PodcastBike Tracks, Punishment Debate, Telling The Truth – Ep 33Alan 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 having difficulty making the track with the chalk, SuperCharge introduces the Bike Chalk Trail Kit which makes it much easier to make a bike track with chalk. The Mailbag is an email about punishment of kids and also transitions us into the Dad’s Debate. The debate is about whether pu...
2015-10-2134 min
Dad University PodcastWhat Do You Do When Your Child Has a Disease, Ailment, or Disorder? – Ep 32In 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 few years. His daughter was diagnosed with Children’s Arthritis. This is something that effects the entire family, the circle of friends, and more. Kevin really opens up about the initial stages of determining what was wrong, some of the social aspects of dealing with a disease and prov...
2015-10-1436 min
Dad University PodcastHow Can Dads Communicate With Their Kids – LIVE Blab – Ep 31We 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. Laura Markham on How to get your child to listen: 1. Don’t start talking until you have your child’s attention. We spoke about GEMs last week. 2. Don’t repeat yourself. Go back to step 1 if needed. 3. Use fewer words. 4. See it from their point of view. 5. Engag...
2015-10-0744 min
Dad University PodcastHow Can Dads Connect With Their Kids – LIVE Recording On Blab – Ep 30This is a special episode as we recorded live on Blab.im. 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 home, school, or within the community, they will find connection through bad behavior including sex, drugs, gangs, etc. This is why kids engage in this kind of behavior is that they want to feel connected. Jason mentions having dinner together and how doing that 3 times a week or more...
2015-09-3053 min
Dad University PodcastIs It OK To Parent Someone Else’s Kid? Get Kids To School On Time, 100 Ways To Show We Care – Ep 29Episode 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 every situation is different but the guys provide their views on how situations should be handled. We then move into the Battlefield where we review getting the kids out the door for school and provide a few tips to make that easier: Get the kids to bed on time Get...
2015-09-2241 min
Dad University PodcastWhy Should I Care? How Caring Is Essential In Parenting Success – Dudes To Dads Ep 28Jason begin the episode talking about his camping weekend with his daughter. They are part of the local YMCA Adventure Princesses 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 pals forever with my dad. To love the sacred circle of my family. To listen while others speak. To love my neighbor as myself. To seek and preserve the beauty of the Great Spirit’s work in forest, field and stream. Topic for this podcast is Caring. The guys share that there is now...
2015-09-1528 min
Dad University PodcastDo Men Parent Differently Than Women? – Interview With Parenting Expert Susie Walton – Ep 27In this episode 27, Jason and Alan have the opportunity to sit down with Susie Walton, author of “Key to Personal Freedom – How Myths Affect Our Family Lives” and creator of the Joy of Parenting courses. Susie’s courses are what got Jason started on his journey to active and effective parenting. Susie has been teaching, speaking, and coaching on parenting for nearly 25 years. Jason calls her”The Fairy Godmother of Parenting” as she is a driving force in helping thousands of people create peace in their homes. He often thinks “What would Susie do in this situation” which helps him solve the pr...
2015-09-0842 min
Dad University PodcastEffective Parenting Requires Commitment, Why Do Parents Not Commit? – Ep 26In 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 new concepts and be open. Unless you are being forced to listen to this podcast, you are already making some commitment that the topic of effective parenting and creating a wonderful relationship with your children is important. But why doesn’t everyone commit to that? Why are some going thro...
2015-09-0133 min
Dad University PodcastKids Should Not Have Homework, Phone Contract With Kids, Obstacle Course, Importance of Touch – Ep 25We begin episode 25 with the Mailbag. In the Mailbag, a man named Colin heard my rant on cell phones and sent us this Huffington Post article “To My 13-Year-Old, An iPhone Contract From Your Mom, With Love” by Janell Burley Hofmann. The author provides 18 awesome and loving rules to her child and his first phone. We introduce the Yonanas dessert maker in SuperCharge. For Stuff To Do, the suggestion is to do an obstacle course with your kids. Allow them to participate in creating it and then time them as well as you to go through it. Dr. Ellen talk...
2015-08-2535 min
Dad University PodcastBack to School Survival Tips, 1st Day of Kindergarten, Brain Packets, Clothing Police, Extra Hugs – Ep 24This 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 school, practice dropping off, practice picking up 2) Get everything ready the night before 3) Learn the teacher’s name – say how positive it will be 4) Get plenty of sleep 5) Eat Healthy Foods 6) Create a morning schedule – practice a day or two before Because the first week is going to be a big deal for them...
2015-08-1936 min
Dad University PodcastAnxiety & Depression, Men’s Perinatal Issues – Interview Dr. Daniel Singley – Ep 22Alan and Jason sit down with Dr. Daniel Singley, a counseling psychologist conducting research, practice, and training regarding men’s issues with an emphasis on men’s peripartum mental health and the transition to fatherhood. He founded the Center for Men’s Excellence which provides various assistance to men. In the interview, Danny provides great insight and expert research to help understand some of the issues men go through. Anxiety and depression for men can look much different than it does for women. We explore these areas as well as provide a few tips on what men can do to help themse...
2015-08-0441 min
Dad University Podcast27 Things New Dads Should Never Say to New Moms – 25 Things You Should Never Say to Your Kids – Ep 21To celebrate the podcast achieving 21, we have created two lists that are crucial to keep in the “mind database” for dads. While we set out to include 21 items in both lists, there was simply too much too include that we had to expand the lists. Jason’s friend Kevin joins this podcast to help provide input on the lists. We suggest you study these, keep them as reference, and use them as guidelines on what NOT to say. Good parenting usually indicates to focus on the positives rather than the negatives, but we just want to be sure dads are aware tha...
2015-07-2842 min
Dad University PodcastKids in Sports, Brushing Hair, Bathing Battle – Ep 20Jason’s longtime friend Kevin visits the podcast for Episode 20. Kevin is a dad of 2 (boy and girl) and is a friend of Jason’s for over 30 years. We begin the episode in a debate about children in sports and while there can be some great benefits to the children, there can also be a sacrifice of quality/family time to do it as well as free time for the children. Kevin coaches both of his kid’s teams and emphasizes the parent’s role in how the child is going to perceive it. In Stuff To Do, Jason suggests all...
2015-07-2132 min
Dad University PodcastAnti-Mobile Phone Rant, Children with Phones, Kinetic Sand – Ep 19In episode 19 we begin with welcoming more international listeners. We are getting more listeners from Canada as well as new listeners from New Zealand and Romania. It’s pretty amazing that the podcast is starting to reach an international audience. Jason starts off with a rant about cell phones. It seems people don’t know how to socialize anymore. He was listening to the radio and they were discussing how over 50% of people in a restaurant were on their phones while having dinner with their families. Whether you are having a meal, at the playground, or anywhere else with your kids...
2015-07-1440 min
Dad University PodcastEmpathy Towards Your Kids, You Are Special, Listening To Women – Ep 18The theme for episode 18 is Empathy. We talk about how we now have international listeners from Canada, Austria, Nicaragua, etc. The local news also stopped by to interview Jason. A brief part of the interview did air on the local news and you can see it here. Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It really applies to everyone: kids, work, and your spouse. In SuperCharge we introduce the book “You are Special” by Max Lucado. It’s a story of Punchinello, the wooden Wemmick. The story reminds us that we are wonderful just...
2015-07-0731 min
Dad University PodcastHow Others Effect Us, Be In Charge Without Controlling, Flyebaby – Ep 17Jason and Alan are once again joined by Vince, a friend of Jason’s and fellow member of the Dudes To Dads Meetup group. Vince has 2 young boys and sits in on the show. Jason begins the show telling the other guys about Mancrates.com which carries all kinds of gifts for men. It’s the man alternative to a gift basket and they are awesome. He also mentions the course Freedom To Be and the decision of how things and people effect us. We get into the Battlefield and discuss how we have the power over how to let things...
2015-06-3045 min
Dad University PodcastKids are Capable, 50 Dangerous Things To Do, What Do Women Want – Ep 16In episode 16 we are joined by Vince, a friend of Jason and dad in the meetup group. Although the audio on Vince’s mic is hard to hear, Vince provides additional insight as the father of 2 young boys. We start with the mailbag with an email from Daniel who writes about how he feels his children should be doing more things on their own versus his wife who still helps the child with many tasks. We discuss how kids are very capable and Jason refers to some information he received in the Susie Walton’s Joy of Parenting course for age ap...
2015-06-2534 min
Dad University PodcastComplimenting Co-workers, Board Games, Why People Cheat & Double Standards – Ep 13We kicked off Episode 13 going right into a debate about compliments. Alan had brought up complimenting co-workers and where the line is drawn. Can you complement a female co-worker on her appearance? This is something we discuss. Then on Stuff to Do we bring back old school board games: checkers, monopoly, etc. Break out a board game and play. For the mailbag, a listener Riley asks about what the podcast will do when Alan becomes a dad. We then jump into Light Her Fire and Dr. Ellen talks about why affairs happen and what needs to be done to keep he...
2015-06-0223 min
Dad University PodcastCleaning, Going to the Library, Feelings Bingo, Why Women Fall in Love, Compliments – Ep 12For episode 12 we begin with the Battlefield. The topic for this Battlefield is getting your kids to clean. Jason expressed his frustration with this topic and invited experts to contact the Dudes to Dads with any solutions. We then discussed a bingo game called Berenstain Bears Keep Your Cool Game. This is recommended for ages 5-10. It teaches kids how to distract themselves, understand their feelings, solve problems, and more. Then in Light Here Fire, we heard Dr. Ellen with her famous quote “Women fall in love because of the way they feel about themselves when they are with you.” ...
2015-05-2628 min
Dad University PodcastClothing Battles, Joke Books, Tickle Monster, Opposites Attract – Ep 11In this episode, we start with a quote by Harry S. Truman. We then go into the Battlefield and discuss kids clothing choices and specifically talk about the desire of many children to wear costumes EVERYDAY. Do we really need to care? During that segment, Jason also shares his appreciation for Susie Walton, and her Joy of Parenting classes. We suggest buying a children’s joke book in Stuff To Do and then in SuperCharge talk about the book The Tickle Monster and how laughter is so great, especially a child’s laugh. Our Light Her Fire segment is about opp...
2015-05-1927 min
Dad University PodcastCooking With Kids, Dining Out with Kids, Cool Dad Gear, Date Night Formula – Ep 9We start off this episode with Stuff to Do. An idea is to include your kids when you are cooking. They love to help and be involved. We then answer an email with a listener asking about what to do when bringing kids to a restaurant. We then dive into SuperCharge where we discuss www.dadgear.com. We then introduce a clip from Dr. Ellen Kreidman who discusses how having a loving relationship with your spouse is the best gift you can give your kids. This means you have to make the effort to spend time together. We also discuss...
2015-05-0526 min
Dad University PodcastInterview With a Dad – Tantrums, Delivery Room Horror – Ep 8Michael, a Member of the Dudes To Dads Meetup group in Encinitas, shares some elements about his fatherly transition, including the way he deals with tantrums as well as a delivery room horror story. The day of the delivery of your child is exciting, emotional, and even scary. When unexpected things happen, it can be even worse. Can you really ever be prepared? Most people are concerned with the woman, but of course the man is going through his own things as well. Join Jason, Alan, and Michael as they discuss these stories and more.
2015-04-2813 min
Dad University PodcastWhere Do Guys Get Parenting Advice, New Dad Challenges – Roundtable Ep 6For this episode we introduce and explain Meetup.com and where the foundation of the Dudes To Dads Podcast came from. Alan and Jason are joined by 2 dads from the local Meetup group, Scott and Nathan. Scott provides insight as to his style of parenting which includes providing looser boundaries for his son. Nathan shares stories about his kids and how his parenting style differs a bit from Scott. During this episode we cover some questions that relate to where to get advice, challenges faced as a new dad and pressure that is put on kids. Jason reflects on his o...
2015-04-1435 min
Dad University PodcastShould Children Share Your Bed? Family Mission Statement, Video Game Debate – Ep 5We began Dudes to Dads Episode 5 with the mailbag and discussing children sleeping in your bed. We then discuss transitions and talk about playgrounds or other places where kids don’t want to leave and the struggle that can cause. Jason instructs you on how to create a family mission statement and provides homework for dads. On SuperCharge, we learn about TagaBikes and how cool they are for both parent and child. We debate the use of video games and learn about a 5 second compliment to give to our women. We close Episode 5 with a quote by Jim Valvano and teac...
2015-04-0743 min
Dad University PodcastCreative Storytelling, Baby Sign Language, Games at Dinner – Ep 4Dudes to Dads Podcast Episode 4 begins with Stuff to do and the idea of switching off telling the story with your child. We then go into the battlefield in which Jason shares a story about his daughter falling asleep in the middle of yelling. We discuss baby sign language, an email from a woman listener, and playing games at dinner. There is a tip on how to display your affection in public for your woman as well as a debate on whether spanking is ok or not. We finish up the podcast with a quote by Lyrical Master.
2015-03-3138 min
Dad University PodcastCollecting with Kids, Diaper Rash, 10 Second Kiss, Dad Homework – Ep 2Episode 2 of the Dudes to Dads Podcast has the show broken into segments and discuses many different aspects of being a dad. One way to connect with your kids to start a collection. you can share in the joy together of collecting, whether it’s coins, dolls, baseball cards, or even rubber bands, as Jason shares a story from when he was a child. They also discuss diaper rash and how the product Butt Paste came in extremely handy in Jason’s house with his kids. We then discover the power of starting a day with a 10 second kiss and how...
2015-03-1737 min
Dad University PodcastIntroduction – Why a podcast for dads? Who is Jason? – Ep 1Episode 1 of Dudes To Dads Podcast. This podcast is the first recording and introduction of the show. Founder of Dudes To Dads, Jason Kreidman, explains why he started the organization as well as the podcast. Alan Bush, the producer and Dude of the show also provides insight and feedback from the non-dad side. How do we navigate this thing called Fatherhood? These guys aren’t quite sure, but we all get to go along on the ride together. They talk about parenting, relationships, and everything else about going from Dude to Dad.
2015-03-1015 min