Dad at 65

While some parents may be saying "James, how can you even think of spying on your children?" most of you have done it at one time or another, or have at least wished you had. I do spy on my son and have discovered the most effective ways to do so without weirding him out - or his friends. My producer Ana Clavell disagrees with my undercover activities, she wonders if I may be crossing a line that will create trust issues in the future. Does this mean I should not be using my spy cam sunglasses?

Kids need routines, period. But what kind of routines work and which will only end in doom? James shares his insights on this topic from his book, Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Parenting, while co-producer Ana Clavell plays devil's advocate and questions the very notion of rewarding kids for tasks they have to do. 

Do you ever find yourself wondering what fuels a parent's day?  Host James Dudelson and special guest Ana Clavell examine the best choices for getting the energy flowing, be it through caffeine, good nutrition, exercise... even fried sugar-coated doughnuts!

James tackles sibling rivalry by reliving his own experiences with his special guest, older brother Mark Dudelson! Dad at 65 producer Ana Clavell joins the conversation, shares research on the topic, and tries to call a truce between the quarreling brothers.

Are there ways a single parent can find a balance between work, kids, and personal life? James asks single mom and real estate agent Kelly Bogle, who's developed handy techniques to get everything done with minimum hassle or tear-shedding.

In this episode, we aim to find out what may be your best parenting style and help you become a better parent. As James discusses the four main parenting styles and gets graded on his skills by Aaron,  our guest presenter Dan Miller shares his tried and true parenting wisdom, some popular with modern parents and some at odds with tradition.

Grammy-Award® winner and "Queen of Soul" Deniece Williams joins us to chat about the challenges and rewards of traveling for work with her four kids in tow, the sacrifices she made, and how it all has been worth it in the end. James also shares his own remote parenting experience as a film executive on the road.

Ever wonder why kids are always bored? Well, we don't have the answer but we have the remedy! Join James and Aaron as they hash their way through all sort of games - and help you pick one or two for your own toolbox.

SPECIAL EPISODE. Are our children being affected mentally and emotionally by Covid-19? James speaks to expert Erin Bogdanski, therapist and founder of Thera VR, a cutting-edge mental health virtual reality technology she's spearheading as a tool to help bring children and young adults out of depression and other mental issues as a result of quarantine and Covid-19 exposure. You can reach Erin here: Email: ErinB@TheraVR.io Website: www.theravr.io Donations: https://givebutter.com/Xuu871 More about Erin and Thera VR: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/03/25/thera-new-virtual-reality-treatment-helps-kids-grappling-with-mental-illness/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCl942C3FQE https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/well/mind/mental-health-kids-suicide.html https://youtu.be/3Krn5lVivdc

James explores what it means to make a kid happy, drawing examples from his upcoming book Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Parenting: An Easy-to-Follow Guide for Raising Confident, Happy and Successful Kids (stay tuned for more details!) and discusses future technology with his son - what are the marvels that Aaron wants to see when he's older?

James discusses the qualities a babysitter needs to have, based on his own experiences with various babysitters, and decides to ask an "expert"... his 8-yr-old son Aaron.

Combining kids' activities with proper nutrition when you find yourself on the road a lot can be an adventure. James shares his own solutions for feeding Aaron on the run. Jonathan Martel, a dad with two young daughters who are professional actors, guest stars. Bella Leia: iMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10504153/ Email: anita@bellaleia.com   Becky Leia: Email: anita@bellaleia.com

Should kids get an allowance? How much should it be? Do we care how they use their money? James examines the value of the allowance, even as Aaron drives a hard bargain when it comes to chores! With special guest and fellow dad at 65, writer Dan Miller.

James Dudelson embarks on his research of the best sports for his son Aaron (and kids aged 8 and under) with ample input from Aaron himself, who already has an opinion about this. With guest Javier Marmanillo, a sports coach Dad and entrepreneur.