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Brian Partie on Balance & Family | Dad Talk #15 Oct 10, 2019

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Brian Partie and, his wife Candice, have four daughters all under the age of 10. Life is busy and they finding ways to make it work. Brian shares how he is able to keep focused on his family while also keeping his spiritual life, fitness, marriage and business life in good place.

You may choose to listen to our episode called Living A Big Life – A Conversation with Jay Papasan, before listening to this Dad Talk with Brian. We talk a lot about some of the aha’s from that episode and how Brian is using those as a dad.

Middle School Matters | E33 Oct 07, 2019

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Middle School is such an interesting time for kids. Often it means a new school, first time using a locker, first time having different teachers for each subject, new friends and social dynamics and more. It turns out a middle schoolers growth in EQ may be more important than IQ. This week we talk with Phyllis Fagell, author of Middle School Matters about how parents and help their middle schooler during this fascinating time in their life.

Living a Big Life – A Conversation with Jay Papasan | E32 Sep 30, 2019

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How do we make it all happen? The demands of life… work, family, kids, the house, money, and more. This week we take a look at how you can live an amazing life and reach your goals in the areas that matter. We talked with Jay Papasan, co-author of the best-selling book The ONE Thing. Jay, and his wife Wendy, have two kids and he gives great examples on how they make it work and how you can too.

Chad McKamie on Being an Intentional Dad | Dad Talk #14 Sep 26, 2019

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Chad McKamie and his wife have been married nearly 15 years and have two kids. He says the most important part of being a great dad is being a great husband. He’s very intentional on his role as a husband and a father. He shares how it helps him, what it does for his family and how you too can be intentional.

Talking With Your Kids – How Asking The Right Questions Helps Them Think | E31 Sep 23, 2019

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Reading with your young kids is super important and most parents know that. What you talk about while reading may be just as important. The questions you ask your kids can have a big impact on how they think and it turns out most parents could ask better ones. That’s according to a study from The Ohio State University. We talked with Dr. Laura Justice about it and found some great types of questions that can really get our kids thinking.

Jovan McNeill on Making A Difference | Dad Talk #14 Sep 19, 2019

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Jovan McNeill’s dad wasn’t around when he was a kid. He says not having his father involved in his life created some challenges – challenges he’s is determined to keep other kids from having. That’s why he started Cloud Nine Outdoors, an organization to help kids without active fathers. That mission is helping him as he starts his own journey as a dad. We talk about what it means to be a involved father and how we can all make a difference.

Parents & Teachers: A Partnership | E30 Sep 16, 2019

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The new school year is here and each one brings some excitement and challenges. Our goal is simple, to create little people who become amazing adults. So how can parents, teachers and schools partner to make it happen? It’s an important conversation in a world of test scores, school and teacher assessments and today’s busy families. We talked with Dave Schmittou, 2018 College Educator of the Year how we can all support each other and create a positive environment for our kids.

Scott Behson on Working Dads | Dad Talk #13 Sep 12, 2019

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The balance between family and work is a challenge for so many and Dr. Scott Behson is making it his mission to help. As a father, he knows the battle and that’s why he wrote The Working Dad’s Survival Guide. Dr. Behson joined us for a Dad Talk episode to share what he’s learned about making it work.

Ready To Grow Up? Fostering Independence in our Teens | E29 Sep 09, 2019

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Most parents say their teens aren’t ready for the real world. That’s what a study from the University of Michigan found. And parents may be to blame. What can we do better? How can we help our kids be ready to be on their own? This week we talk about some things you can do now, with kids of any age, to prepare them for adulthood.

Avoiding Burnout: The Balance Between Work & Family | E28 Sep 02, 2019

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Creating a balance between work and life can be tough. It’s so tough that it can be common for business owners and entrepreneurs to give up — even if the business is successful. That’s according to a study from Ball State University. This week we talk with the authors about it and what you can do to balance between work and family.

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