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Anti-Mobile Phone Rant, Children with Phones, Kinetic Sand – 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

Empathy Towards Your Kids, You Are Special, Listening To Women – Dudes To Dads Ep 18 Jul 07, 2015

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The theme for episode 18 is Empathy. We talk about how we now have international listeners from Canada, Austria, Nicaragua, etc. The local news also stopped by to interview Jason. A brief part of the interview did air on the local news and you can see it here. Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It really applies to everyone: kids, work, and your spouse. In SuperCharge we introduce the book “You are Special” by Max Lucado. It’s a story of Punchinello, the wooden Wemmick. The story reminds us that we are wonderful just the way we are. We then go into the The Battlefield and talk about how children need empathy much more than a solution. We often think because we know more that we need to provide advice. They just want to be heard. The Light Her Fire segment also discusses empathy in which women just want you to listen. Do not give them advice unless they ask for it. To emphasize this, we do Dad’s Homework which is to not give anyone advice for a week unless they ask for it. We finish out the episode with a quote from Stephen Covey: “When you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it. That’s when you can get more creative in solving problems.” SEGMENTS Welcome & Intros (0:00) – Theme for this podcast is Empathy, International listeners Supercharge (6:22) – The Book “You are Special” by Max Lucado The Battlefield (12:50) – Being empathetic toward your child versus telling them things are ok. Light Her Fire (19:28) – Listen instead of providing solutions Dad’s Homework (26:01) – Do not give advice or instruction unless asked. Quote of the Day (28:41) – Quote by Stephen Covey

Empathy Towards Your Kids, You Are Special, Listening To Women – Ep 18 Jul 07, 2015

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How Others Effect Us, Be In Charge Without Controlling, Flyebaby – Ep 17 Jun 30, 2015

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Jason and Alan are once again joined by Vince, a friend of Jason’s and fellow member of the Dudes To Dads Meetup group. Vince has 2 young boys and sits in on the show. Jason begins the show telling the other guys about Mancrates.com which carries all kinds of gifts for men. It’s the man alternative to a gift basket and they are awesome. He also mentions the course Freedom To Be and the decision of how things and people effect us. We get into the Battlefield and discuss how we have the power over how to let things effect us. Jason offers an example that happened with his son and Vince provides a story he experienced at the zoo. You may have great intentions but you are stressed and probably not parenting in an ideal way or how you would want. Alan then brings up the topic about things you can’t do when you have children. In Light Her Fire, Dr. Ellen Kreidman gives us a great subtle way to be inclusive in our requests. For SuperCharge, Jason introduces the Flyebaby, an infant airplane seat. We close out the episode with a quote from Bill Reidler called Oneness. Be sure to subscribe via iTunes and sStitcher. SEGMENTS Welcome & Intros (0:00) – Mancrates.com, Freedom To Be The Battlefield (13:50) – How the elements of life effect how we parent. Light Her Fire (20:36) – A subtle way to be in charge without sounding like your controlling SuperCharge (36:20) – An infant airplane seat called the Flyebaby Quote of the Day (39:55) – Oneness by Bill Reidler

How Others Effect Us, Be In Charge Without Controlling, Flyebaby – Dudes To Dads Ep 17 Jun 30, 2015

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Kids are Capable, 50 Dangerous Things To Do, What Do Women Want – Dudes To Dads Ep 16 Jun 25, 2015

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In episode 16 we are joined by Vince, a friend of Jason and dad in the meetup group. Although the audio on Vince’s mic is hard to hear, Vince provides additional insight as the father of 2 young boys. We start with the mailbag with an email from Daniel who writes about how he feels his children should be doing more things on their own versus his wife who still helps the child with many tasks. We discuss how kids are very capable and Jason refers to some information he received in the Susie Walton’s Joy of Parenting course for age appropriate tasks: 1-2 years old – carry dishes to kitchen, throw away diapers 2-3 – help sort laundry, help make beds 4-5 – prepare cold cereal, set and clear the table 6-8 – vacuum, make their own lunches for school 9-10 – clean bathrooms, wash dishes We mention the Diaper Genie which Alan was not familiar with. Then in Stuff to do, we dive into a discussion about the the book 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) By Gever Tulley. We mention a few of the dangerous things as Vince shares his experience, but here are the 50 things: Lick a 9-volt Battery Play in a Hailstorm Master the Perfect Somersault Kiss Hello Like the French Stick Your Hand Out of the Window Drive a Nail Drive a Car Throw a Spear Make a Bomb in a Bag Play with the Vacuum Cleaner Throw Rocks Play with Dry Ice Boil Water in a Paper Cup Put Strange Stuff in the Microwave Throw Things From a Moving Car Drop From High Places Burn Things With a Magnifying Glass Walk Home From School Climb on the Roof Squash Pennies on a Railroad Track Spend an Hour Blindfolded Bend Steel Break Glass Construct Your Own Flying Machine Look at the Sun Learn Dramatic Sword Fighting Make a Slingshot Climb a Tree Perform on the Street Dam up a Creek Go Underground Change a Tire Dive in a Dumpster Deconstruct an Appliance Go to the Dump Poison your Friends Fly Your Homemade Kite in a Gale Learn Tightrope Walking Cook Something in the Dishwasher Find a Beehive Cross Town on Public Transit Break the Recipe Rule Book Whittle Make a Rope Swing Play with Fire Superglue Your Fingers Together Melt Glass Explode a Bottle in the Freezer Sleep in the Wild Your Project The last segment of the episode is Light Her Fire in which Dr. Ellen discusses how women want a man of steel (strength) and velvet (softer side) and provides examples of each of those. SEGMENTS Welcome & Intros (0:00) Mailbag (3:57) – Question from Daniel worried that his wife treats their 4 year old like a baby. Stuff to Do (14:28) – We discuss the book 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) By Gever Tulley Dad’s Homework (25:46) – Do 5 things from “50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) within the next 30 days. Light Here Fire (27:40) – What do women want? Dr. Ellen will tell us in this clip that women want a man of steel & velvet Closing Words, Goodbye (33:15) – Support us through iTunes and Stitcher by subscribing and writing reviews

Kids are Capable, 50 Dangerous Things To Do, What Do Women Want – Ep 16 Jun 25, 2015

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5 Tips for Dads Going Through Divorce – Dudes to Dads Ep 15 Jun 16, 2015

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In this episode we are joined by two divorced dads: Max and Craig. Each have gone through similar difficulties with divorce and offer suggestions and tip for dads who face this challenge. Divorce is not easy for anyone. When there are kids involved and you are in an adversarial relationship, it can be even harder. Join us on this episode and learn some tips how to better deal with divorce as a dad. Here are the major themes of the tips: Get Your Logistics In Order Do not blame spouse regardless of circumstance The child is not the therapist Protect children from your dating Have the big picture in mind

5 Tips for Dads Going Through Divorce – Ep 15 Jun 16, 2015

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Sibling Arguments, Children Teaching Class, Age For Makeup, Negative Talk – Ep 14 Jun 09, 2015

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We bring back the Battlefield and discuss sibling arguments and how to handle them a little differently than usual. It helps prevent one child from from being a victim over another. For Stuff To Do, we suggest asking your child to teach a class in which you are the student. Let them choose which topic or help them choose if they are younger. We then debated on the appropriate age for girls to begin wearing makeup. We didn’t have an answer but discuss how important it is to help your daughters feel “pretty” on the inside. We then move into Dad’s Homework in which we suggest writing your criticisms of your child rather than saying them. It allows you to still get it out without effecting the child. In Light Her Fire, Dr. Ellen discusses the negative game in which you have to kiss your spouse every time you say something negative. We then finish off the podcast with a famous quote by Henry Ford, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, either way you are correct.” SEGMENTS Welcome & Intros (0:00) The Battlefield (3:56) – What to do when siblings argue? Stuff to Do (9:22) – Attend a class taught by your child. Debate (12:07) – What age is appropriate for girls to wear makeup? Dad’s Homework (17:23) – Write down your criticisms of your child rather than saying it. Light Her Fire (20:22) – Play the negative game Quote of the Day (24:24) – Famous quote by Henry Ford.

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