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Back to School Survival Tips, 1st Day of Kindergarten, Brain Packets, Clothing Police, Extra Hugs – Dudes to Dads Ep 24 Aug 18, 2015

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This segment is dedicated to “Back to School”. We start of with the Battlefield and discuss tips for preparing kids for going to a big school for the first time (kindergarten). Here are some survival tips to make the first day easier: 1) Do a dry run – visit the school, practice dropping off, practice picking up 2) Get everything ready the night before 3) Learn the teacher’s name – say how positive it will be 4) Get plenty of sleep 5) Eat Healthy Foods 6) Create a morning schedule – practice a day or two before Because the first week is going to be a big deal for them, they are probably going to be exhausted. In the Stuff To Do segment we suggest giving them a 10-15 massage to their neck, head, and shoulders. To prepare for school, our SuperCharge segment introduces Brain Packets by Deborah McNelis. These are products that assist in early brain development building language, cognitive, social-emotional, physical skills of kids. We debate whether you should police your children’s clothes and if so, at what age in Dad’s Debate. The homework for the week is to give your kids extra attention. Give them a little more of your time, hug them, and be sure to pay attention to them. You can also give them that massage we suggested. We close up the episode with the Quote of the Day by Tom Bodett, “The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” SEGMENTS Welcome & Intros (0:00) – Jason & Alan discuss kids going back to school for this episode. The Battlefield (3:32) – The difficulties of starting school and some tips to cope with it. Stuff …

Dads Dating After Divorce, When Are You Ready, Introducing Kids – Dudes To Dads Ep 23 Aug 11, 2015

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In this episode 23, we welcome Chris, a dad of 2 kids, who after 13 years of marriage, got divorced and found himself back in the dating pool. He learned a few valuable lessons along the way and shares his experience with us to help other dads who may be going through the same thing. In this discussion, we touch on some of the following topics: Understand and know when you are ready Establish your own expectations Be up front and honest with potential partners / can’t relocate / time limitations Wait to introduce your kids / timing Letting your ex know about your situation

Dads Dating After Divorce, When Are You Ready, Introducing Kids – Ep 23 Aug 11, 2015

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Anxiety & Depression, Men’s Perinatal Issues – Interview Dr. Daniel Singley – Ep 22 Aug 04, 2015

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Alan and Jason sit down with Dr. Daniel Singley, a counseling psychologist conducting research, practice, and training regarding men’s issues with an emphasis on men’s peripartum mental health and the transition to fatherhood. He founded the Center for Men’s Excellence which provides various assistance to men. In the interview, Danny provides great insight and expert research to help understand some of the issues men go through. Anxiety and depression for men can look much different than it does for women. We explore these areas as well as provide a few tips on what men can do to help themselves through difficult times. If you may need professional help or are in the San Diego area looking for a psychologist, Danny can be reached at www.menexcel.com.

Anxiety & Depression, Men’s Perinatal Issues – Interview Dr. Daniel Singley – Dudes To Dads Ep 22 Aug 04, 2015

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27 Things New Dads Should Never Say to New Moms – 25 Things You Should Never Say to Your Kids – Dudes To Dads Ep 21 Jul 28, 2015

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To celebrate the podcast achieving 21, we have created two lists that are crucial to keep in the “mind database” for dads. While we set out to include 21 items in both lists, there was simply too much too include that we had to expand the lists. Jason’s friend Kevin joins this podcast to help provide input on the lists. We suggest you study these, keep them as reference, and use them as guidelines on what NOT to say. Good parenting usually indicates to focus on the positives rather than the negatives, but we just want to be sure dads are aware that these statements shall NEVER leave your tongue. Please feel free to comment or provide your suggestions to add to the lists. While you can listen here, we also provided links to the blog post for each list. 27 Things New Dads Should Never Say to New Moms – This list is crucial to understand just after you have had your child. Of course you are both tired and walking around like zombies, but it gives you know excuse to make these comments. 25 Things You Should Never Say to Your Kids – We are all guilty of saying things that we shouldn’t to our kids. It’s important to recognize that the statements you make to your kids are powerful. You must be mindful of what you are saying as your words can help shape the child.

27 Things New Dads Should Never Say to New Moms – 25 Things You Should Never Say to Your Kids – Ep 21 Jul 28, 2015

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Kids in Sports, Brushing Hair, Bathing Battle – Ep 20 Jul 21, 2015

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Jason’s longtime friend Kevin visits the podcast for Episode 20. Kevin is a dad of 2 (boy and girl) and is a friend of Jason’s for over 30 years. We begin the episode in a debate about children in sports and while there can be some great benefits to the children, there can also be a sacrifice of quality/family time to do it as well as free time for the children. Kevin coaches both of his kid’s teams and emphasizes the parent’s role in how the child is going to perceive it. In Stuff To Do, Jason suggests allowing your kids to help you in a project in which you had not thought of. Jason was putting together a desk for his son and decides to include both his 5 year old daughter and 7 year old son into the process. While it may take a little longer, it was an activity that everyone enjoyed. In the Mailbag, a listener Greg writes that he has a lot of difficulty brushing his daughter’s hair and the guys provide their own stories to help solve the problem. With the Battlefield and kids not wanting to bathe, Kevin tells the story of how he uses the “Stinkpass” to allow his children the opportunity once a week not to choose to bathe. If they keep it, they may get a reward. Jason used the tactic of being very calm and “killing them with kindness” to get through a potentially dangerous battlefield. We finish out the episode with a quote from DeeAnn Stewart from “What Spock Forgot.” SEGMENTS Welcome & Intros (0:00) – Jason’s good friend Kevin joins this episode. Dad’s Debate (6:20) – Kids in Sports. What age to enter competitive sports? Stuff to Do (16:26) – Include them in a project you had planned to do yourself. Mailbag (19:43) – Greg writes about his daughter and what to do with the difficulty of brushing her hair. The Battlefield (23:50) – When kids don’t want to take a bath/shower. Quote of the Day (30:24) – “Bathtime is successful when your kids get wetter than you do” – DeeAnn Stewart

Kids in Sports, Brushing Hair, Bathing Battle – Dudes To Dads Ep 20 Jul 21, 2015

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Anti-Mobile Phone Rant, Children with Phones, Kinetic Sand – Dudes To Dads Ep 19 Jul 14, 2015

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In episode 19 we begin with welcoming more international listeners. We are getting more listeners from Canada as well as new listeners from New Zealand and Romania. It’s pretty amazing that the podcast is starting to reach an international audience. Jason starts off with a rant about cell phones. It seems people don’t know how to socialize anymore. He was listening to the radio and they were discussing how over 50% of people in a restaurant were on their phones while having dinner with their families. Whether you are having a meal, at the playground, or anywhere else with your kids/family, put the devices down and pay attention. We learn face to face and that personal interaction is priceless. This is the recommendation in Stuff To Do. Simply put the phone down and play with your kids. In SuperCharge we talk about Kinetic Sand which is a really cool product that allows you to mold and play with sand even indoors without making a mess. Our email is from Gabe who asks if we are ever going to do video. While video recording would be nice, we simply don’t have the time/resources to currently do it. It’s an excuse but a pretty good one as video adds a big layer of complexity. Dr. Ellen Kreidman in Light Her Fire suggests we catch our kids doing something good for a change. We wrap up the episode with a quote from Jason “Put your phone away. Your child will appreciate it and so will your relationship with your child”. SEGMENTS Welcome & Intros (0:00) – Jason goes on a rant about mobile phones and his dislike for them. Dad’s Debate (13:59) – What age does a child get a mobile phone? Stuff to Do (23:09) – Put the phone down and play with your kids. SuperCharge (25:37) – Kinetic Sand – moldable sand that doesn’t stick. It’s a combination of sand and Play-Doh. Mailbag (28:55) – Gabe asks: Are you ever going to have video of your podcast? Light Her Fire (32:18) – Catch kids doing something positive Quote of the Day (37:02) – “Put your phone away. Your child will appreciate it and so will your relationship with your child.” – Jason Kreidman

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