This 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

This 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 c

This 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

This 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 p

This 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 th

This 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

This 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 liv

This 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 n

This 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 ove

This 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

This 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

This 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

This 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 strat

This 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

This 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 some

This 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 g

This 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,

This 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

Today’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 tha

This episode is from a video I did called  “Which Parenting Style is Best?” In this episode  I go over the origins of the 4 major parenting styles: authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved/neglectful, and authoritative.  I discuss what each is about and the various impact they can have on children. Cho

This episode is from a video I did called  “How to Stop Toddler Tantrums - 6 Secrets to Calm Your Child's Temper” Understanding why toddlers throw tantrums is the first hurdle. When you understand what the meltdowns are really about and how little control the toddler has, you begin to understand how

This episode is from a video I did called  “Top 8 New Dad Tips - Crucial Advice For First Time Fathers”.  In this episode we go over how being a new dad can be overwhelming and cause anxiety.  Hopefully after listening to this recording, you will begin to realize that you are not alone and what you

 The women who listen to this show may want to send this episode to their husbands.  And for you husbands, you may want to pay attention to this one.  This episode is from a video I did called  “  What Do Moms Want? - 7 Secrets to Her Happiness”   In this episode we give it to you straight.  Is the

This episode is from a video I did called  “ Is Spanking Your Kids an Effective Way to Discipline?”  Spanking is always a hot topic.  I discuss using corporal punishment as a form of discipline for children. Corporal punishment is defined as anything done to cause pain or discomfort in response to y