Dad University Podcast

Dad University Podcast

Hosted by: Jason Kreidman (archived episodes with Alan Bush)

Advice For Fathers on Parenting, Relationships, and Family Life

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Card Games, Long Car Rides, School Uniforms Debate, Affection Issues – Ep 43

We 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...
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Character – Fathers Must Lead By Example – Ep 42

A 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...
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Consistency – A Key Ingredient in Being a Father – Ep 41

We 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...
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Dads Should Be a Coach, Not a Parent – Ep 40

Definition 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...
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Bullying & What If Your Kid Is The Bully – Interview With Parenting Expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa (Doctor G) – Ep 39

Parenting 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...
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Dads & Addiction – A Family Disease – Interview with Addiction Counselor Chris McDuffie – Ep 38

Going through the transition from dude to dad can be very stressful.  For those who already may have some addiction issues, that process can make things worse for their addiction.  For others, they may turn to...
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How To Talk Your Kids About Death – Interview With Grief Counselor Jim Reiser – Ep 37

The 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...
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Working At Home Depression, Keeping Relationship Score, Puzzles, & Fort Building Kit – Ep 36

We 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...
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Being Critical Kills Your Relationship With Your Spouse and Kids – Ep 35

The 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...
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Sugar is Evil, Getting Intimacy Back, Gender Labels on Toys – Ep 34

Welcoming 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...
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Bike Tracks, Punishment Debate, Telling The Truth – Ep 33

Alan 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...
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What Do You Do When Your Child Has a Disease, Ailment, or Disorder? – Ep 32

In 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...
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