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How To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 53 - Father's Day TributeIn this short Father's Day episode, I wanted to take just a little while and relate to the listeners, some of the most important lessons I learned from my dad. I hope you enjoy hearing a little bit about the man who was and is instrumental in my life. My hope is that on this Father's Day you will have similar memories from your Dad. If that is not the case, then I hope you will commit to being the kind of dad your kids will one day celebrate.
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2015-06-2143 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 52 - The Need for Mentors Part 2In this episode we continue the discussion of mentors. We will look at the benefit to those who are mentored, as well as to those doing the mentoring. Also in this episode, we will take a look at a recent Huffington Post article regarding supposed communication mistakes parents make with their kids. For more information go to our website at www.howtobeadadtoday.com
2015-06-1743 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 51 - The Need For Mentors/Part 1There is a great need for mentors in today's world. No matter what country your live in, mentoring is an essential part of growing and becoming the person you want to be.
As a Dad, my number one responsibility is to be a mentor in the lives of my children. But what is a mentor? Who should be a mentor? Do I still need a mentor in my own life? Where can I find a mentor if I want one?
All these questions and more as we spend the next few episodes tackling this important subjec...
2015-05-1339 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 50 - Summer Break and Free Range ParentingWith summer break just around the corner, we need to get a game plan, and get one quickly! Episode 50 is here to offer you some tips, and ideas for how to maintain your sanity when the inmates let loose!
Also, "Free Range Parenting:" have you heard of it? In this episode Mark gives you an overview of the book written by Lorene Skenazy, and offers his own perspective on the growing movement. For more info, you can read his articles at:
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2015-04-2939 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 49 - Are You a Polyglot?Do you speak more than one language? What about the language of love? Did you know that there may be more than one love language, and that there is a good chance your kids all speak a different one?
In this episode I review "The 5 Love Languages of Children" by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell.
In the book, the popular "5 Love Languages" idea is applied to children. I will give you my thoughts on the topic as well as our personal experience with our children. I know you want to tell your kids you lo...
2015-04-1120 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 45 - Please Don't Call Me SirRespect doesn't mean what it used to. We are living in a culture where respect for the individual is almost gone, and where respecting your elders is something reserved for the Leave it to Beaver re-runs.
Well...it doesn't have to be! In this episode we are going to talk about the need for respect, and some things we can do to increase our own attitude of respect for others, as well as instilling such an attitude in our kids. Also...find out my secret for getting pizza deliverd in under 30 minutes every time!!! It's called respect.
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2015-01-1528 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 44 - Flappy, Fat, and LazyEvery New Year people all over the world make resolutions. Most will not see them through. Still, this year, I want to encourage dads everywhere to get rid of that flab and be the best dad they can be. I am not just talking about physical fat. I am also talking about the flabby dad muscles some of us have developed. Are you up for the challenge of making 2015 the "Year of the Dad"? Listen now and find out how!
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2015-01-0129 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsBuddies/Bullies/BossesEPISODE 40!!!!
As we pass the milestone of our 40th episode I am also celebrating my 34th birthday! To celebrate, I am releasing an episode unlike any other episode I have produced here on the podcast. I hope you enjoy it!
In today's episode I interview three special guests. There names are:
Brian
Bruce
Joe
I think you are really going to enjoy hearing about these guy's parenting philosophies. Let me know what you thought of the episode by going to www.facebook.com/howtobeadadtoday or by visiting our website at www.howtobeadadtoday.com
2014-05-2019 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 38 - Effective Communication With Our KidsHave you ever been talking to your kids and felt like your weren't getting through? Have you ever seen that blank look that says..."I am looking at you, but I ain't hearin you..."? Well, if you ever wanted to communicate more effectively with your kids, this episode is for you. If you have any other ideas, I would love to have you communicate by going to facebook.com/howtobeadadtoday and join the conversation, or start a new one!
2014-05-0129 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 34 - "Daddy, Why Are You and Mommy Fighting?"Our kids have recently been going through a transition in which they have begun becoming aware of the times when my wife and I are not getting along. If this hasn't happened to you yet, it will. How do you deal with personal conflicts between you and your spouse? What do you do when the kids ask about it? Do you lie? Do you pretend it doesn't happen? Could there possibly be a valuable lesson opportunity that you are missing? These questions, and a few answeres in this episode of the How to Be a Dad Today Podcast.
To co...
2014-03-1723 minHow To Be A Dad Today Podcast | Mark Foster | Parenting | Dad Techniques | Expert InterviewsEpisode 33 - The Evolution of a DadRecently a reviewer left a kind rating and a review which included an honest disagreement with something said in a previous episode. I appreciated their honestly and class, and wanted to address their statements, and share with you the importance of growing as a dad. If we are growing, we should be learning. If we are learning, we will admit that there were things we believed or did early on in our parenting, that we have discovered were mistakes. Have you ever had an experience like that? Think I am crazy? Take a listen and then join the discussion on fac...
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