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New Dad Tips for Girl Dads | Dad University Podcast Ep. 269 May 05, 2020

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There is a special bond between a father and a daughter. This concept of “girl dad” became really popular recently when Kobe Bryant past away. A story by ESPN’s Elle Duncan highlighted Kobe’s relationship with his daughters and during her interview (in which she was pregnant with a girl) he said “girls are the best”. Many fathers of daughters feel this same way. It doesn’t take away from the relationship we have with our sons, but being a girl dad is unique, it’s different. This one is for you new dads with a daughter. In this episode, I am going to go over some new dad tips for girl dads. What makes this relationship so unique and how can you best position your daughter to thrive.

Types of Punishment – Which Type is Most Effective on Kids? | Dad University Podcast Ep. 268 Apr 28, 2020

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We have all been conditioned that when you do something wrong, you are supposed to get punished. When our kids misbehave, we want solutions on how we can correct their behavior so they don’t do it again. So what are the types of punishment that work best? In this episode, we are going to review a few different common types of punishment and go over whether they are effective or not. Hopefully, by the end of this video, you will be able to choose what type of punishment works best for you and your family.

Fighting Coronavirus Anxiety & Depression | Dad University Podcast Ep. 267 Apr 21, 2020

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I don’t know what’s going on in your house, but the first few days of social distancing and self-quarantine because of the coronavirus (or Covid-19) were pretty messed up. I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety and depression. After a couple of days of my pity party, I began doing what I knew I had to do. I needed to figure out how to change my attitude and get rid of the negativity I was pushing on my family and the anxiety I was feeling. I can tell you it worked. It’s not perfect but boy do I feel better. So in this podcast, we are giving you 5 tips for fighting the coronavirus anxiety and depression that worked for me. Let’s get you feeling good and calm.

How to Work From Home & Be Dad During Coronavirus | Dad University Podcast Ep. 266 Apr 14, 2020

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For the people who’s companies have transitioned to a remote workforce, you now find yourself being forced to work from home during this coronavirus time. Now, you may like the idea of your commute to work only being a few seconds. But because schools are closed, you now find yourself handling multiple roles. You are your child’s school teacher, their principle, PE instructor, etc. All still while being their dad. In this episode we are going over some tips on how you can manage all of these roles at once...just kidding, you can’t do it all at once. But I am going to go over some ways to be able to work from home and still be a dad...all while keeping your sanity. Let’s see if we can find some balance.

Parenting Tips During the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Quarantine | Dad University Podcast Ep. 265 Apr 07, 2020

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In this podcast, I'm going over some parenting tips that maybe you can use during this time. Again, these are things that are working for my wife and me with our kids. By working, I mean we are doing them and keeping fairly calm and not constantly fighting with each other or the kids. So that’s good.

Dad Depression and How To Get Out of It | Dad University Podcast Ep. 264 Mar 31, 2020

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Depression sucks. It knocks you down, makes you not want to be around other people, and can cause havoc in your life...and if you are a dad, then it also certainly affects other people around you...specifically your kids. That’s often the last thing we want to happen but it does. You might be feeling Dad depression because of financial strain, relationship issues, your job, or a combination of many things. You may feel you are not good enough or should be better. Whatever the reason, I’m telling you, you can get out of it. I do want to make a disclaimer. I’m not a doctor or a licensed therapist so this information I’m sharing with you is my opinion based on my own experience. If you are having thoughts of suicide or hurting others, please get help immediately. But In this video, I wanted to talk about dad depression. Why do so many men suffer from it and how can you get out of it. If you feel you need professional assistance I highly recommend calling one of these numbers. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Samaritans: 1-877-870-4673 National Hopeline Network: 1-800-442-4673 Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Dad | Dad University Podcast Ep. 263 Mar 24, 2020

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Becoming a dad is really like nothing else. Let’s face it, we are all pretty clueless in the beginning. Sure we hope you are watching our videos and getting a lot out of them, but becoming a dad is a very unique experience. Until you actually go through it, you really don’t know what it is like. But of course, if there were something that I wish I would have known. I maybe would have stressed a little less, had fewer arguments with my wife, and just would have enjoyed the early journey a little more. In this podcast I’m going to go over What I Wish I knew Before Becoming a Dad. You get the benefit of learning from my experience (and mistakes)

Should New Dads Take Paternity Leave | Dad University Podcast Ep. 262 Mar 17, 2020

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The question we are discussing today is “Should new dads take paternity leave?” When first hearing the question, it seems like the answer is an overwhelming yes. Well, of course, this way new dads have the opportunity to bond with their baby and take on important responsibilities at home. But what if it isn’t that simple? I recently talked with a father of 3 who took paternity leave for 9 months for each of his children. However looking back, he felt like taking that time off was the wrong decision for him. In today’s episode, I want to dive into this topic a little further. Let’s see if we can answer the question: Should new dads take paternity leave?

5 Easy Ways to Speed Up Your Morning Routine & Get The Kids Out the Door On Time | Dad University Podcast Ep. 261 Mar 10, 2020

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If your child is old enough to be in school and you have to get them out the door in the morning or you take them to school at a certain time, you know that the morning routine can be challenging. There is possibly some yelling going on, a child running out the door with shoes in hand, and the urge to break speed limit laws just so your child isn’t late to school. So in this episode, we are going over 5 ways to speed up your morning routine so you can get the kids out the door on time. This podcast is brought to you by Three Bridges Egg Bites. Three Bridges is committed to giving you a healthy balanced meal, quick, so you can get out the door! Three Bridges Egg Bites are cheesy, meaty, and full of great protein to get you and your little ones through the morning. Check them out at https://threebridges.com/egg-bites/

My Girlfriend is Pregnant – What Should I Do? | Dad University Podcast Ep. 260 Mar 03, 2020

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You just found out your girlfriend is pregnant. This probably wasn’t planned or wanted and you weren’t ready to be a father. It just wasn’t part of your master plan. I understand. That is a difficult thing to deal with. You may be freaking out and trying to make sense of it all. Well, I’m here to help you. In this episode we are going to answer the question: My girlfriend is pregnant, what should I do?

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