Dad University Podcast

Let’s face it, as a dad (or any human for that matter) you have good days and bad days. For those that seem to have more bad days than good, this episode is for you. Now I am not a doctor so I am not providing medical...

The last episode asked the women to take action. With Episode 90 we are now back to our regular scheduled programming and working on dads and what we can do. 14 Ways to Help Your Wife After The Child is Born 1. Have a...

We have talked about how men can be more supportive to their spouse during and after pregnancy. What if he is not doing it? What is they the guy is clueless? A pain point with women is they often feel their men aren’t...

In episode 88 we are joined by Jim, father of a special needs child TJ.  His son is now 22 years old and he talks about the learning experiences he had, the impact his child has had on him, and suggestions on...

We 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....

Children look to their parents as examples.  When parents don’t participate, the kids see this and may copy the behavior…choosing not to participate in things. I was talking to someone recently and they said they...

Why Do Kids Lie? You can’t take it personally or feel that you have failed as a parent.  Kids are going to lie and try to push boundaries. It’s totally normal for them to lie.   Whether they want attention or want to...

In episode 84 we explore the 4 styles of parenting: authoritarian, permissive, neglectful, and authoritative.  We examine how to recognize each style and how each style effects the child. 1) Authoritarian Parenting –...

This is a Public service announcement for women.  Please pass this podcast along to every woman you know. Women, let dads parent their own kids!  If they aren’t asking for help, don’t help them.  I share a story of my...

Dr. Bill and Martha Sears wrote an article on 20 ways to deal with sibling rivalry.   We touch on these tips and discuss their meaning and how we can incorporate them into our lives. 1. Make friends before birth 2....

When you have a baby, your primary focus is getting the baby to sleep through the night.  When you have a toddlers, they love to keep coming out of their room, they need 400 stuffed animals, their bed needs to be...

In a recent Huffington Post article, Paula Spencer Scott of Kinstantly.com wrote about Psychologist Jeffrey Froh, a professor and leading gratitude researcher who wrote a book called “Making Grateful Kids: The Science...