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Dad Talk #7 – Scott Panella on Changing Lives with Adoption Jul 25, 2019

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Scott and Meg Panella were your classic American Family, happily married with two kids and a dog and in 2013 that all changed. That’s when they welcomed their two new sons into their family. Scott shares his journey on adopting and how it’s impacted everyone in their family. It’s an eye opening interview that you’ll really enjoy.

E22: Why She Quit Teaching & Why You Should Care Jul 22, 2019

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Jessica Gentry taught Kindergarten for 12 years. She isn’t going back when school starts in the fall. She quit at the end of the school year and shared her decision and reasons in a viral Facebook post.

We were curious about why Jessica felt like she needed to get out of the classroom and we reached out to her. She shares what she believes is going on in our schools and why good teachers are leaving.

E22: Why She Quit Teaching & Why You Should Care Jul 22, 2019

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Dad Talk #6: Giving Them Hope with Peter Habyarimana Jul 18, 2019

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At 10 years old, Peter Habyarimana made a choice that changed his life and the lives of thousands of others – he ran away from home. That decision set in motion what would eventually become his mission, becoming a foster dad. His story may change your life too.

E21: Faith & Fatherhood Jul 15, 2019

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Just how much does a dad’s faith impact his children? One study says it’s big and that got us thinking. Just how are the decisions we make about going to church, faith, prayer, etc., shaping our kids? We talked with a pastor about the study and his thoughts around faith and fatherhood.

Dad Talk #5: Taron Stubbs on Being a Long Distance Dad Jul 11, 2019

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Being a dad isn’t easy and it can be even tougher when your kids are two states away. Today we talk with Taron Stubbs. He’s a long distance dad of two and he shares how he stays connected to his boys and how he intends to break the cycle of absent fathers in his family.

Episode 20: They Are What You Eat Jul 08, 2019

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Family meals are about more than spending time together. It turns out that research shows it helps kids and teens eat healthier and make better decisions. They are also more likely to eat well when dad eats well. This week we talk with Dr. Kathryn Walton from the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto about the importance of eating together as a family.

Dad Talk #4: Juan Ruiz on Traveling with Twins Jul 04, 2019

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Travel can be a joy and a mess at the same time. In this week’s Dad Talk episode, we talk with Juan Ruiz about why he and his wife make sure they travel often with their young twin daughters. It’s an eye opening interview that could get you out on the road this summer! Be sure to follow Juan too on Instagram and Twitter at DoubleDutyDaddy and read about his travels on The Points Guy.

Episode 19: Raising Grateful Kids Jul 01, 2019

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We’re following up last week’s episode on the science of gratitude with a look at how we help our children become more grateful. How do we take them from granted to gratitude? We talk with Dr. Andrea Hussong from the University of North Carolina about the four ways to look at gratitude and how we can cultivate it in our families.

Dad Talk E3: Kaleb Kinney on Being a Stay-at-Home-Dad Jun 27, 2019

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The number of dads who stay at home has nearly doubled in the last 30 years. There are many reasons why: change is parenting roles, moms with careers, cost of child care and more. This week on our Dad Talk episode we talk with Kaleb Kinney. He’s a dad of two (soon to be three) who is home with the kids while is wife runs a successful real estate business.

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