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Stay at Home Dads Podcast Where The Hell Have I Been?! |EP164||EP164| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I welcome myself back to my own show! It has been over two month since I published any show and today I talk about why. Nothing serious, not family emergency, just busy with life like all of us. I also have a few bigger projects cooking, something bigger than this little show, something that could change my families life, and something I've been thinking about doing for quite a while. I'm finally getting all the pieces of that together so I talk about all of that stuff. Thank you so much for li...

2024-11-0831 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast The Truth About YouTube/YouTube Kids: My Experience. |EP163||EP163| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I talk about something that I think should be on the radar of all parents yet it isn't. I take a dive into the realm of Youtube and Youtube Kids! I give you my opinion on what I've personally seen as well as talk about my firsthand experience attempting to set up an account for my kids. I then get into an article I found on Reddit where many other parents are talking about their experiences with the app as well as some disturbing experiences their kids had. Lastly, I discuss what...

2024-09-0636 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classic: Side Hustles, Making Extra Cash, And Working Your Way Up. |Ep161||EP161| Today on this Dad Classic episode of Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show talking about my ten year old daughter making it home from her big trip to Costa Rica. I also mention my 7 year old experiencing life as an only child, even thought just for a week. I then talk about some things I have going on and what will be coming down the pipe. The remainder the show is from episode 108, way back in April of 2023 and that description is listed below. Today I talk about doing things for myself as well...

2024-08-1635 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Summer Camp 101: Benefits, Concerns, And My Daughter's Perspective. |EP161||EP161| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I talk with someone who's had real world experience with the subject. My daughter's Olivia and Kennedy come on the show to talk about their differing experiences going to summer sleep away camp and week long day camps. I also reference an article and go over the benefits of going to summer camp as well as my concerns, and how I talked to my daughter about being away for us for a week. This was a special episode for me being able to interview my kids and really hear their thoughts on e...

2024-08-0329 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Gentle Parenting A Terrible Idea? Or Best Bet? |EP160||EP160| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, like many things that happen on this show, an observation sparked a question. Gentle parenting! I've had this idea of what it is, scoffed at it, vowed never to do it, hell even made fun of it, but here I am trying to learn more about it. I discuss the actually meaning of gentile parenting, the pros, the cons, and what, in my opinion, is the best way to use it. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to respond to my questions today or have any other questions or co...

2024-07-1931 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classic: These Trends And Fads Have Staying Power? |EP159|EP159| Today on this Dad Classic episode of Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I discuss a few different health and wellness fads or trends that are popular or gaining popularity lately. From a product that could help us sleep better and snore less, to things that help us focus and lose weight, to something that has the ability to help us with our jobs and everyday lives yet potentially take over the world. Links to references are below, please joint me on my instagram page @stayathomedads_podcast and let me know what you think of today's show! Link...

2024-07-0529 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Declutter Your Life! Tips And Health Benefits For Parents And Kids. |EP158||EP158| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I discuss a difficult time I'm currently dealing with. The infamous neighborhood garage sale! Since spring time, well now early summer is usually a time of cleaning house and getting rid of unwanted items, I thought it was fitting to talk about ways to make this process easier. I reference two articles and talk about the health benefits for adults, teaching kids to declutter, and what those benefits are for both. A lot of rapid fire tips today so hopefully some useful things you can adapt to your own scenario. Thank you so...

2024-06-2132 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast 19 Simple "Hacks" To Rock Life On Easy Mode. |EP157||EP157| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I saw an article that caught my eye from The Chive about little tips and tricks to "Play Life On Easy Mode" as they put it that sounded interesting and potentially helpful so I decided to talk about it. These are just little things and I mean little things that are super easy to do that we can incorporate into our lives and routines that will indeed make our lives easier. I also add a few of my own life tips that I use on a regular basis as well. Thank you...

2024-06-0736 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast 10 Things Guys Do That Wives Hate...Or At Least Dislike. |EP156||EP156| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I talk about a meme I came across that depicted how minimal a guy can live and be content. A few comments on the post indicated that some people in fact didn't like how that could be possible. This got me thinking of other things us men do that irritates or bothers our wives. I say things men do but all of these could easily be reversed. Things from not brushing your teeth to not talking about what's on your mind. Just some basic stuff that we could all be a little...

2024-05-2439 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Beyond the Game: Maximizing the Benefits and Strategies to Keep Young Girls in Sports. |EP155||EP155| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I continue the discussion I had the other week about kids sports particularly girls in sports. I had some more thoughts and even a few corrections about the previous episode that I wanted to clarify. I then dive a little deeper into this issue researching and looking into why young girls quit sports, what some of the benefits are of staying in sports, and how do we as parents and coaches keep them in the game. It is a very link heavy episode so please read through those if interested. Thank you s...

2024-05-1042 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Random Thoughts: Special Spousal Moments and Kids Sports Conundrum. |EP154||EP154| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I go completely off script and talk about a few random, non related topics that have been going on in my life lately. First off I mention party planning for my wife's 40th birthday party. I talk about the level of stress involved in undertaking such a task and how easy it would have been to just go on line and book a trip but also how I believe it's important to do something special for your spouse. I also talk about the importance of showing up for your spouse on spec...

2024-04-2832 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Letting Kids Be Kids: Less Tech, Less Structure, More Connection. |EP153||EP153| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show with the monumental eclipse we had this week. Quite a sight to see but also such a huge buildup to something that's over in minutes. I then get into a book I have been reading called Let Them Be Kids by Jessica Smartt. I go over a few things I read so far that really resonated with me like over scheduling our kids, limiting technology, and how the primary thing kids should be doing is play. I also go over her 6 facts about tech and our kids. This b...

2024-04-1238 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast The 8 Biggest Regrets Elderly People Have And How To Avoid Them. |EP151||EP151| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show talking about a recent trip to Texas my wife and I took for work as well as some sight seeing, exploring, as well as the many positive interactions we had with people that live there. The talk of travel made me think of today's topic of living with regret, that people typically regret not traveling, seeing the world or doing certain things when their young, and find they no longer can when they're old. So today I discuss an article that mentions the top 8 things a group of...

2024-03-1632 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Raising Healthy Eaters: Practical Tips For Parents In A Kid Centric Society. |EP150||EP150| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I dive right into this touchy and moreover frustrating subject of the ever evolving landscape of children's nutrition. I discuss my childhood, what the expectation was for me and most people from my generation to this new trend of contemporary parenting by referencing a dialogue I had online about getting kids to eat their food. Do we call it lax parents, entitled kids, and mix of both? I'll let you be the judge. I follow up my story telling with some practical and personal tips that will hopefully help us all be bet...

2024-03-0234 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Emergency Ready: Practical Tips for Physical and Mental Readiness. |EP149||EP149| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show talking about an emergency situation I had in my house, a situation in which I believe I should dive responded better. I then discuss some basic things we can buy and do to be more prepared for when emergencies and quick reaction is of utmost importance. I also talk about the mental side of the coin as well, what we can do to make sure we don't lock up so we can act for our families. Links are listed below along with a couple form amazon for the...

2024-02-1634 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast One Step At A Time: The Ten Steps To Happiness. |EP148||EP148| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show by recounting a story about visiting my father and him showing me some of my grandfathers old belongings. Something in those belongings is what sparked the idea for todays show. I then get into being a happier person and discuss ten meaningful and tangible things we can do to make that happen. Thank you so much for listening, if you have any questions or comments for me, please reach me at the links below! Links: https://www.verywellmind.com/self-acceptance-characteristics-importance-and-tips-for-improvement-6544468#:~:text=Accepting%20yourself%20can%20...

2024-02-0331 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Revamping Resolutions. Using SMART Goals For Ultimate Success. |EP147||EP147| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I recap my hiatus for the past few weeks with holiday time, vacation time, and taking an unexpected trip with my spouse. I then talk about proclamations a lot of people make this time or year or sooner, resolutions, things we want to change about ourselves over the following year. But this got me thinking, just having a resolution isn't really enough, and what is the real difference between a resolution and an actual goal? I then talk about SMART goals, what they are, what it means, and how we can utili...

2024-01-2126 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classic: My Not So Secret Tips For Getting Over Colds Fast! |EP146||EP146| Today on this Dad Classic episode of Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I start off with more complaining! I thought it was tough when my two girls had an E-day, well now they got sick and missed school for multiple days. Along with navigating that, I myself got sick! So today I talk about things I personally do when I'm sick to bounce back as fast as I can. I also check the internet to see if my ideas are total bull, or have some validity. Disclaimer, my ideas and tips are not new or ground breaking, they are j...

2024-01-1219 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast What Does It Take To Make A Change? And Year End Wrap. |EP143||EP143| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show with a conclusion to my families puppy saga. I then talk about the short list of guests I had on the show over this past year, reflecting on our great conversations and stories they told. Lastly, I talk about what it honestly takes for people to change and ask the question what has to happen for you to make a change in your life be it health, career, relationship, or even a vice. I also mention show direction and what I see or want for the future like...

2023-12-2324 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast A Parents’ Guide to Fostering And Building Trust: Tips and My Insights. |EP142||EP142| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open discussing a topic in a book I'm currently reading about the potential lack of serendipity and what I and the book believe the cause is. I then get into the main topic about the dynamic of trust between parents and children. I talk about how important it is as well as 6 actionable things we can do to foster trust and have that stronger trust/respect connection with our kids. Articles referenced are listed below, please follow along with the podcast on Instagram and Pod Bean! Links: htt...

2023-12-1525 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast EV Adaptation Frustration And Navigating Fatherhood’s Ever-Changing Roadmap. |EP141||EP141| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I continue my rant of a story about my wife and I's travel experience in her electric car. I talk about the annoying trip we took and my ignorance in not learning about traveling in one of these cars, especially the charging aspect. I then talk about my worries I have with EV technology and the environmental impacts it could potentially have as well as speculate on where it will go. Lastly, I compare how adapting and embracing EV vehicles in a weird way correlates to being a father and adapting to o...

2023-12-0934 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Holiday Recap Plus Ethical Puppy Quest: Navigating Breeders & Responsible Pet Adoption. |EP140||EP140| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I discuss my recent family gathering over the holiday break. My wife and I hosted Thanksgiving this year so it was nice as well as challenging being the responsible ones to plan and cook everything for the day but it was also very rewarding. I then get into the subject of dogs and my wife and I's quest to potentially find a puppy for our family. I tell a story about our experience going to a dog breeder and my thoughts and opinions on what we saw. Lastly, I get into some...

2023-12-0134 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classic: Movember= Men’s Health Awareness Month. |EP139|Today on this Dad Classic Episode of Stay At Home Dads Podcast I dip up an oldie from 2021 where I get into the meaning of the Movember movement and men’s health. Have a great Thanksgiving weekend! Happy November, or Movember as it's also called these days. I actually came across a story on social media about mens mental health awareness and that men are more likely to commit suicide much more often than women so I thought this warranted a discussion. I also take a deep dive into Britney Spears and her mental health, as well as ta...

2023-11-2424 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast The Inflammation Saga: Debunking Myths & Finding Solutions. |EP138||EP138| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I talk about something I am not well versed in at all and thats inflammation and how it can play a big part in our health. I get into what different types of inflammation there are, as well as five tips to help reduce chronic inflammation. I also mention a few myths and misconceptions about inflammation like is it really the cause of a lot of illnesses? I honestly don't know much about this specific topic, I came across a few interesting articles so I'm trying to learn as I go but...

2023-11-1722 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Leveling Up: 10 Non-Negotiable Habits for Becoming Great Fathers |EP137||EP137| Today On Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I open the show talking about my love hate relationship with midwest weather and how it can dismantle holiday plans like what happened with Halloween for us. Then I get into a little rant about the possibility of us stepping back into the pet realm since it's been a few years since our last dog passed away and my daughters have been pet crazy lately. Lastly, I get into the main topic for today and that't 10 habits, 10 non negotiable things we should be implementing in our households so we go from goo...

2023-11-1033 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classic: Trashy Parent Traits According To Reddit, And Me! |EP136||EP136| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I pose a question or task for you to help me bring you great content, no pressure. Then I bring you yet another Classic episode where I discuss a Buzzfeed article which talks about a reddit post asking what traits or actions scream trashy parent. Some are nothing burgers but some are very irritating so let me know how you feel about them. Lastly, I mention a few parenting points that I think are quite obnoxious and irritating to me, you may relate to them as well. We may do one or no...

2023-11-0430 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Reacting with Intention: Steps For Better Emotional Control. |EP135||EP135| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show talking about a topic I discussed a few weeks ago about the value of accomplishing hard things. I had this thought that may explain why people are less apt to do those hard things, and it has to do with things becoming too easy. I then talk about some people watching I did while at a concert with my with the other weekend and how my perception of a certain situation prompted me to think about how I would respond if this situation were to turn negative. I e...

2023-10-2727 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classic: Validating Our Kids And Navigating Their Emotions. |EP134||EP134| On this Dad Classic episode of Stay at Home Dads I start off with a little On This Day. I also talk about daylight savings time and why in the hell are we changing the clocks. Lastly, I get into validation with our kids, how we inadvertently dismiss our kids emotions and how we can go about validating these emotions to help them build strong self regulating skills. I also wanted to talk about validation in our adults lives, how we crave that validation on life choices, decisions we make, to purchases we make, but that will be disc...

2023-10-2021 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast From Lazy To Determined: Tips For Cultivating Hard Working Kids. |EP133||EP133| Today on Stay At home Dads Podcast I kick the show off talking about a dad/daughter bonding experience we had over the weekend, a school affiliated camp out. I then talk about the main topic of this episode, things parents can do to cultivate hard working kids. I reference and article that's linked below that goes over six things we can do right now that will help change the way our kids view and tackle hard things they want to do, as well as may not want to do. It can be very difficult motivating our kids to d...

2023-10-1328 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Green Flag, Or Red Disaster? Dating Deals And Deal Breakers. |EP132||EP132| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show talking about more volunteering and helping out at my kids school for a big event they had last week. I also mention an incident that concerned me as well as made me proud for how hard these young kids push themselves. Next, I get into the main topic of today, discussing a Reddit post where users talk about mens green flags and red flags in the world of dating. I discuss these, putting my own marriage spin on them as well as mentioning a few of my own...

2023-10-0640 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast ”Girl Math” Or ”Boy Math”? What Is This Nonsense And Few Financial Tips. |EP131||EP131| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I open the show talking about hosting company, having friends and family come for visits, and how that prompts us, the host, to do more things, plan more activities, and even cook different meals so we provide an interesting or exciting experience for our guests. I then talk about a current social media trend called Girl Math, what it is, it's lighthearted nature, as well the potential for this type of thinking to pose financial issues if people aren't diligent. I also talk about Boy Math, and go through a few bru...

2023-09-2929 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classic: Marriage Roadblocks And Wife Complaints. |EP130||EP130| Today on this Dad Classic episode of Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I open with a social media post I came across that hopefully will change the way we have or start conversations with the people around us. Then I get into today's Dad Classic episode where I talk about a Reddit post I came across about a woman who was venting about the awful things her husband does and thought about leaving constantly. There were many more people in the comments complaining about similar things so I wanted to know more. I found a few articles that were...

2023-09-2236 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast From Struggles to Strength: The Importance of Kids Conquering Hard Things. |EP129|Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I start off talking about a 5k I recently ran with a couple friends. Something I knew was coming up yet still never trained for! It was hard but I did it, I finished. I then mention something very difficult my daughter is going through and expand on this topic of us and our kids ability to do hard things. I discuss the repercussions of not having our kids conquer hard things as well as what we can do to help them do it, having them figure things out on their own to b...

2023-09-1524 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Parenting Trends To Drop, And A Few Classics We Need To Bring Back. |EP128||EP128| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I discuss an interesting Buzzfeed article that covers ten current parenting trends we need to retire as well as ten things we need to bring back. Obnoxious things like devices at restaurants to bringing back family walks after dinner. Join me as I discuss these things and many more, adding my opinions and frustrations on the different parents trends we all tend to follow today, including myself at times. Also if you have a quick minute, please leave a review on your streaming platform, that really helps the show out and I ap...

2023-09-0845 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dads Unveiled: Diving into Dad Facts and My Perspectives. |EP127|Today On Stay At Home Dads Podcast, today I continue the conversation about my new found free time now that my kids are off to school everyday and how I've been utilizing that time. I also talk about a couple of books I've recently read and highly recommend. I then get into an article that discusses a few studies and findings on Facts About Dads in The US from Pew Research Center. I tell a few stories, give my take on the studies, and mention a few things I think we can do to be better dads. If you have...

2023-09-0131 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Defying Expectations: Rethinking Masculinity in the Modern World. |EP126||EP126| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show discussing my kids headed back to school, how its bittersweet seeing my girls go off and experience this new chapter and what I'm going to do with all my new found free time. I also dig into a social media post that talks about a husband trading gender roles with his wife, him staying home to take care of their children and her going to her high profile executive career. I also talk about their eventual divorce and how commenters claim it was caused by the husbands lac...

2023-08-2634 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Extravagant Parties And Overindulging Our Kids. |EP125||EP125| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I talk about a crossroad some parents find themselves in, the party crossroad. Do we throw our kids a big blowout party or not? I talk about my two girls recent large birthday parties we threw for them, the cost, the stress, the work, but also the joy we had doing it. I then go beyond just big parties and talk about overindulging our kids in general, the negative effects it can have and what we can do about it. Links: https://www.ctpost.com/healthyyou/home/articl...

2023-08-1829 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classic: Being Nice and 10 Things Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew. |EP124|Today on this Dad Classic episode of Stay At Home Dads Podcast I went back two years where i talk about things wives wish us husbands knew. I think it's important for us not to forget that doing simple things and thoughtful things for someone we love are appreciated more than we realize when were in the thick of daily family grind. In the middle of work, kids school and activities, cooking meals, and keeping up a house its probably even more important to make sure we take a little time and do nice little things for each other. New...

2023-08-1129 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Reddit Users Reveal They’re Too Old To Deal With These Things. Are You? |EP123||EP123| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I open the show with a question, a question I think needs to be asked more often to friends and family, a question that has no motive, no angle, just a genuine care toward someone else. I then talk about a few things on my mind that I saw while perusing social media, one which was a woman seemingly lost without her technology or other things to occupy her time while living off grid. And another another social media personality complaining about different types of podcasts. Both of these I chime in o...

2023-08-0436 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Understanding And Dropping The Negativity Mindset. |EP122||EP122| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I briefly mention more news about my RV, maybe it's time to hang up my RV life keychain for awhile. I then talk about stepping up and volunteering to step in for my wife to take my oldest daughter to her Girl Scout meeting and activity. This is something I initially didn't want to do, but I knew my daughter and wife would appreciate me taking her and being there. Although I was ready handle the day, it didn't stop the negative thoughts from entering my head about being in an awkw...

2023-07-2928 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Is Road Tripping In An RV The Best Idea?? |EP121||EP121| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I'm finally back with a new episode! No parenting struggles and lessons today, for this show I wanted to tell you about my adventures from the road on our grand two week long vacation where we ventured across the country in our new RV. I discuss why we decided to take an RV on this trip instead of the traditional car and hotel route as well as mention a few pros and cons in doing so. Mistakes were made, lessons we learned, but the family bonding was priceless. It was also great...

2023-07-2135 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classics: 7 Reasons To Get Outside Your Comfort Zone! |EP120||EP120| On this Dad Classic episode of Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I am still out on vacation so I went back to October of last year where I talk about getting out of that comfort zone and living life to our fullest potential. A brand new episode will be up next week, thanks for your patience! Today I give a little dance recap, something my wife and I have been doing for the past 6 months or so. We went to a little party, brought our girls, had fun, as well as danced in front of many peop...

2023-07-1424 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classics: Ten Things Husbands Wished Their Wives Knew. |EP119||EP119| Today on this Dad Classic episode of Stay At Home Dads Podcast I dug deep and found episode 22, a fun one where I talked about things husbands wished their wives knew. Since I am currently on the road with little to no internet service there will be no current intro for today’s episode so you may have to listen to that cringeworthy On This Day spot I used to do. Anyways, enjoy this dad classic and I will talk you next week! Since last week I found a nice list of what wives wish their...

2023-07-0729 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classics: Traveling With Kids. |EP118|Today on this Dad Classic Edition of Stay At Home Dads Podcast I bring up the dreaded traveling with kids topic with an episode from a couple years ago. Since I am currently on an epic RV vacation with my kids for two weeks and many other families are traveling for summer I thought this would be a great time to go over a few tips and ideas to help you not go insane! Yes the audio it terrible, yes I'm not that great on the mic in this old episode, but I hope you still enjoy it. Thanks for...

2023-06-3019 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast The Hidden Battle: Mens Mental Health Month And How We Can Help Ourselves. |EP117|Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open with talking about doing more side hustles since currently started doing a consistent side job that has potential to turn into other avenues of income. I then talk about an important mens holiday that takes place in the month of June, Mens Mental Health Awareness Month. I talk about what this awareness month aims to do as well as give a few troubling facts about men and their mental health. I then talk about a few things we can try and do to identify, understand, and mitigate the mental health str...

2023-06-2330 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Marriage 101. Advice From Not A Marriage Expert! |EP116||EP116| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I talk about an interesting moment that highlights being an adult I think, finally getting called a certain name. I then get into the marriage dynamic and reference an article on 25 things we need to do to be a better spouse. I am no professional in this realm but I do my best to explain and talk about some obvious and not so obvious things we could be better at. Even if we don't have marital problems, it never hurts to educate ourselves and learn more about it. Links: ...

2023-06-1628 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Tech Generation: Unraveling The Impact Of Screens On Kids. |EP115||EP115| Today on Stay At Home Dads podcast I open the show with my new RV woes and the problems we had on the very first trip we took it on. It's such a frustrating experience when you spend all this money and think you're covered but we potentially may not be. I then talk about a heroic story of a kid in Michigan jumping into action to save people which ties into the topic of today of kids being preoccupied by cell phones and devices not to notice life going on around them. I talk about a few nega...

2023-06-0935 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classics: Fathers Day And There Importance Plus Birthday Or Midlife Crisis? |EP114||EP114| Today on the Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open with why I'm taking a little break from creating content and uploading new episodes in favor of hanging out with my kids more on their summer break, spending time with my wife, and taking care of some personal things in my life. I talk about how its good to just takes breaks at times and to not always be in that do more produce more mentality. I then play this weeks Dad Classic episode about Fathers Day and its importance as well as talk about my own mid li...

2023-06-0216 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Freedom in Moderation: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Free-Range Parenting |Ep113||EP113| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show with more politics! Not really but is that something I should talk more about? I then get into the other side of the spectrum when it comes to parenting styles and get into the pros and cons of the free range parent, what that tends to look like, and if it’s better than the over parenting style I talked about last week. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas I would love to hear them so head over to @stayathomedads_podcast and let me know! ...

2023-05-2732 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast The Over-parenting Culture, Striking The Right Balance For Children’s Growth |EP112||EP112| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show talking about politics, discussing some interesting and ridiculous comments made by a California city council member. Nithya Raman suggests we should put blame for auto part theft on big corporations rather than the criminals themselves. I then get into the topic of parenting styles and my own struggle with being at times, an over parent. Doing too much, helping too much, and just being a little too overbearing are things I think some of us can relate to. I talk about some of the pros and cons of th...

2023-05-1932 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast The Silent Epidemic: Loneliness and its Impact on Health and Well-being. |EP111||EP111| Today On Stay At Home Dads Podcast I talk about the United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's statement that loneliness has become an epidemic. I then take a dive into the Department of Health and Human Services report on this subject called Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation. I discuss the effects of loneliness and lacking social connection, what that does to our health and wellness, as well the effect is has on young people. I also talk about ways we can combat this issue and stay connected with family and friends as well as cultivate new connections with...

2023-05-1225 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Understanding Procrastination, Overcoming It, And Achieving Our Goals. |EP110||EP110| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast, I jump right in to today's topic and talk about procrastination. I explore the causes and consequences of procrastination, discuss common reasons we tend to do it, and the negative impact it can have on our productivity, our goals, and even our wellbeing. I think you will be surprised with the cause of procrastination, it's not what we think it is. I also reference the podcast dad.work and reference some points they talked about when it comes to goal setting and achieving, as well as forming good habits to prevent us f...

2023-05-0532 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Stay At Home Parents: Weighing The Pros And Cons. |EP109||EP109| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show talking about a very moving message form Michael Keaton that I shared on my social media page which talks about taking that time to be with your kids and spend as much time as you can with them despite the possibility of losing some jobs and money. I then get into where that traditional stay at home mom went that we all like to remember from the 60's. Lastly, I go over various pros and cons of having or being stay at home parent, the difficult transition I i...

2023-04-2826 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Side Hustles, Making Extra Cash, And Working Your Way Up. |Ep108||EP108| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I open the show about doing things for myself as well as for others to save money, to make a little money on the side, but also to keep growing myself and my knowledge base. I then get into a common phrase we tend to hear that some generations don't really want to work anymore and why that may be. Lastly, I continue talking about side hustles, something I did back at episode 30, with more examples we could do to make some extra money from getting your hands dirty fixing and hau...

2023-04-2127 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Parenting In Balance: A Step By Step Guide On Practicing Self Care For Parents. |EP107||EP107| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I talk about self care, how important it is, and making sure our own needs are met as parents so we can be the best version of ourselves for our families. Self care is very subjective, and the things I do for self care could be much different than your own. I start off by describing what self care is as well as mention a few examples of what it could look like. I then go through a few others steps on making it happen like making a plan, keeping your fami...

2023-04-1423 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? Do These Trends And Fads Have Staying Power? |EP106||EP106| Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I discuss a few different health and wellness fads or trends that are popular or gaining popularity lately. From a product that could help us sleep better and snore less, to things that help us focus and lose weight, to something that has the ability to help us with our jobs and everyday lives yet potentially take over the world. Links to references are below, please joint me on my instagram page @stayathomedads_podcast and let me know what you think of today's show! Links: https://www.sleep...

2023-04-0729 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classics: Stop Doing These Things After 40! |EP105||EP105| On today's Dad Classic episode I talk about my busy life lately and lack of fresh content rolling off the episode feed. I then add a couple more things we should stop doing at 40 to today's classic episode. Lastly, I dissect an article on things we should stop doing at the age of 40. Hint, they aren't ground breaking but I think they are things we need to hear. Links: https://www.flashpack.com/us/wellness/13-things-when-40/ Podcast Links: •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529 •Spoti...

2023-03-3127 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Dad Classics: Vacation Or Staycation? Ideas For Family Fun. |EP104||EP104| Today on Stay At Home Dads Classics I open with a substantial purchase I made for the family! It’s big and could be considered financially irresponsible but the amount of memories that will be made is priceless! The episode then goes into vacation or staycation ideas to do with the family and I think my new purchase fits nicely within this episode. Please check out podbean or the Stay At Home Dads Podcsst Instagram page for more content! Podcast Links: •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529 •Sp...

2023-03-2427 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast 5 Tips To Reduce And Manage Stress And Anxiety. |EP103|Today on Stay at Home Dads Podcast I start off by talking about a few personal experiences with stress and anxiety. One involves an accident and the other a terrible neighbor. I then talk about 5 tips to reduce and manage the stress and anxiety in our daily lives. Some of these may feel impossible but I think if we can make just a few minor changes, we will notice a big difference. Links: https://psychcentral.com/stress/stress-vs-anxiety#symptoms https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/5-ways-to-deal-with-anxiety-and-stress https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2022/atp...

2023-03-1727 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Patience! And How To Have More Of It. |EP102|Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I dive right in and talk about something I have been struggling with lately, my patience! This is something I feel a lot of people, especially parents, can really lack in some moments. If you have kids you know what I mean, so I thought this was a relatable topic that we could all use a hand with. I talk about the scenarios where I'm impatient, typically with my kids, with other people, and even with myself. I also reference a few articles on things we can do to make sure we don...

2023-03-1023 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Guest Recap, Habit Changes For Our Health And Just Asking. |EP101|Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I recap my amazing past couple weeks talking about the great conversations I had with Gina and Kevin. I also mention a few things I forgot to ask Kevin that I will have to bring up the next time meet up. Things like stress, and how much that plays a role in our health and habits. Also how we tend to get wrapped up in these unhealthy indulgences and in a way favor them over our health and wellbeing. I also talk about "the ask" and how we sometimes avoid it to avoi...

2023-03-0322 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast Not So Secret Tips To Get Over Colds Fast. |EP87|Today on Stay At Home Dads Podcast I start off with more complaining! I thought it was tough when my two girls had an E-day, well now they got sick and missed school for multiple days. Along with navigating that, I myself got sick! So I talk about things I personally do when I'm sick to bounce back as fast as I can. I also check the internet to see if my ideas are total bull, or have some validity. Lastly, my ideas and tips are not new or ground breaking, they are just things I do that seem to re...

2022-11-2519 min

Stay at Home Dads Podcast What type of dad are you?|EP8| Stay at Home DadsIn today's show we discuss what type of dads we are, what type of dads we would like to be. Good cop bad cop? Party dad? Strict dad? Great discussion! Check us out on social media! Links: Podcast Links: •Apple Podcast App: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-at-home-dads-podcast/id1566807529 •Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WoSrsB0Bz70scOo8ExEEX •Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89162611-78ab-429b-af13-82e6883be2ab/Stay-at-Home-Dads-Podcast •Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9...

2021-05-2518 min