Dad Time Out Show

In this episode the dads kick off with a little catch up and homage to the Oakland A's and their final hurrah at the Oakland Coliseum. Then they'll move on to discuss parent funny tweets of the week relating to fall, then onto the Smart Articles by SMART PEOPLE  which tonight pulls from an article from The Child Mind Institute "Ten Tips to Help Dads and Daughters Stay Close" They'll also have a quick convo about Rolling Stone's top 100 soundtracks of all time a a Gen X quiz from The Holderness family and finally they'll wrap things that make them smile.  #OaklandA's  Do you pay attention to your car warnings? How much do you trust a #dentist? #Fall #Shavingkit #Daughter #Fatherhood #CarMaintenence 

In this episode the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little back to school chatter, and then they'll move on to discuss parent funny tweets of the week also relating to back to school. Then onto the Smart Articles by Smart People  which tonight pulls from an article from Fatherly called "This Was The Best Advice My Dad Ever Gave Me" Sixteen men and women share the best words of wisdom their fathers passed on. Then onto a little nostalgia quiz about concerts that's been floating around the internet and finally they'll wrap things that make them smile.  Listeners poll: Do you know what a stone fruit is?

This weeks show takes on the question and discusses the article "My Kid Wants To Be An Influencer...Is That Bad?" from Wired.  The guys look back as they look forward to take on a wholistic approach dealing with the question millions of parents regularly deal with.  We're not parenting experts, but we listen to them, we interview them, we read what they have to say and then report back to you and ourselves to see how we're doing. It's a place to put your feet up or down, relax, listen and let us do the legwork, research and reading. All articles, interviews and show notes are now available on www.dadtimeoutshow.com  after each show as we are very interactive with our listeners.  #Cologne #Olympics #Fatherhood #Dad #Influencer #Sephora 

In this episode the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little summer chatter, and then discuss funny tweets about dads and vacations. Then onto the main conversation in Smart Articles by Smart People  which tonight pulls from an article from Buzzfeed themed Modern Parenting Trends Teachers Disagree With, and What They Agree With Instead, and then moving things along to our famous show quiz about song of the summer. Finally they wrap up with things that make them smile. Mark gives us a gift, Ben is back and plenty of parenting pet peeves are broken down as usual! We hope you enjoy.

In this episode the dads kick off with a little Subway and supermarket rant, a little end of school chatter, hilarious parent tweets of the week and then  best TV dad of all time breakdown and discussion. Then quickly onto the smart articles by smart people and the guys discuss a column in the Washington Post with parenting advice for other parents on tips to handle the summer with kids while not being afraid of embracing boredom. Then they'll take a quiz about summer pop culture moments…and wrap up with things that make them smile.

"Mattering" matters. In tonight's show of course the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little May-cember chatter, and then they'll move on to parent's funny tweets of the week. Onto the Smart Articles by Smart People  which tonight pulls from a couple different sources including a Mel Robbins podcast, a Jennifer Breheny Wallace interview and an article from Nord Anglia Education. We'll discuss why achievement culture has become so toxic and provide tips we can do as parents to get back on the right track to show kids that they are so much more than their grades, sports and extracurriculars. Helping kids see they matter for who they are and not what they achieve and then to lighten things back up the guys will take a quick quiz on the teen slang and perhaps learn a few new ones to navigate our daily conversations …and then finally wrap up with things that make them smile!

In this episode the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little April chatter, and then they'll discuss the parent's funny tweets of the week about Spring. Then in this episode's Smart Articles by Smart People we go to the New York Times and PBS News Hour  and discuss why a growing number of American men say they are in a ‘friendship recession and why is it so hard for men to make close friends. We'll talk about our own experiences and look at tips on reversing the trend both personally and in group settings. A very important topic. Reconnection, longevity, and reestablishing or starting new friendships are all in play.  The guys will wrap back around and take a quick quiz on the season of spring and then finally wrap up with things that make them smile. www.dadtimeoutshow.com #Fatherhood #MaleLoneliness #Dad #Parenting #SelfHelp #Friends #MentalHealth 

They're back!  After a long NFL season combined with family craziness in all four of our camps, the guys hop back on the mic for a quick February recap before they move  move on to parent's funny tweets of the week. Then onto  the Smart Articles by SMART PEOPLE section with tonight's article from Gary Vaynerchuck titled "Four Parenting Ideas No-One is Talking About" and finally they wrap up with a surprisingly gross yet insightful quiz on cleaning, and then finally things that make them smile. We're not parenting experts, but we listen to them, we interview them, we read what they have to say and then report back to you and ourselves to see how we're doing. All articles, interviews and show notes are now available on www.dadtimeoutshow.com #Superbowl #Puppy #ValentinesDay #Parenting #Fatherhood and so much more.

In tonight's show the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little Canada chat, a little January chatter, and then they'll move on to parent funny tweets about housecleaning. Then onto the smart articles by smart people section with tonight's article “The Secret to Living a Happy and More Fulfilling Life” and then they have a quick quiz on How often should you wash the sheets? The dishtowels? The rugs? The dog bowl? Take our cleaning quiz, we bet you'll be surprised.  Plus MK gets stuck in Canada, CRX doesn't wash his dog bowl, Ben carries coal in his car, Mark uses a crystal for deoderant  and the guys fully breakdown the art of dishwashing. We're not parenting experts, but we listen to them, we interview them, we read what they have to say and then report back to you and ourselves to see how we're doing. It's a place to put your feet up or down relax, listen and let us do the legwork, research and reading. All articles, interviews and show notes are now available at www.dadtimeoutshow.com  

In tonight's show of course the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little soup, a little day light savings time and MK's new birthday chair. Tweets of the week themed around New Years. Then on our Smart Articles by Smart People we discuss "The 5 Absolute Truths I've Learned in 10 Years as a Parenting Editor" from one of our favorite experts; Amy Joyce from Washington Post's (On Parenting) in her last published article. Then we'll break down some top 10 lists holiday movies and music…and finally they wrap up with a quick quiz from Krafty Lab on Holiday Movies and things that make them smile with a giant dose of year end gratitude. #OilOfOlay #Parenting #CozyEarth #NewYear #Birthday #Christmas #LastChristmas #ChristmasMusic #ChristmasMovies #Resolutions #ParentingTips #Gratitude #AmyJoyce 

In the latest Dad Time Out Show the Dad's go international and bring in an incredibly special guest from the Nederlands...drumroll...Ben's Father-In-Law, Peter!  The guys have a lot of fun discussing the holidays while recording through an audible backyard studios downpour. A little gratitude conversation about Cozy Earth and a fellow pod shout out and then on to tweets of the week all from one of the show's favorite writers, Simon C. Holland! Onto Smart Articles by Smart People the dads will be discussing two articles called "5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays" and "7 Holiday Tips for Parents to Save Your Sanity" and  they wrap up with a quick quiz from Krafty Lab about December and the holidays.  Finally they'll wrap up with things that make them smile!  #ChristmasTree #CrockPot #CozyEarth #Holidays #Gratitude #ParentingTips #Fatherhood #December #Weather #Downpour #ForYou #WrappingPaper #Traditions 

Happy Thanksgiving! In the episode of course the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little autumn chatter,   Halloween wrap up, Taylor Swift, Oprah's favorite things and more. Then they'll have their take on parent's funny tweets of the week on family get togethers and Black Friday madness. Then the smart articles by smart people the dads will discuss a few articles from The Art Of Manliness  focusing on the Scientific Importance of Family Traditions (Holiday and Non) plus a few suggestions for firing some new ones up just in time for the holidays and finally they wrap up with a quick quiz from Britanicca on Thanksgiving …and then finally things that make them smile...speaking of things that make us smile. Finally, we just cracked 2,100 followers on IG. Thank you!  We are grateful for our listeners and each other.  We are lucky. We are blessed. Yoga shorts, NFL Chatter, Oprah's Favorite Things and so much more.

In tonight's show the dad's will have some fun discussing the benefits of nostalgia and being nostalgic not only for your own sake but for your overall family health. Self esteem, dopamine hits, confidence and optimism and positive feelings of life to name a few. They'll also talk about activity ideas and win/ win bonding scenarios when they discuss an article from Time magazine called "6 Ways to Tap Into Nostalgia—and Why You Should".  Then the dads will then take on a quiz about the 80s and 90's where obviously you can play along at home for some huge prizes …kidding no prizes. They'll break down parent tweets about being raised Gen X and Gen Y and finish up with some gratitude and optimism with things that make them smile. 

In this episode the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little Taylor Swift chatter, MK finally sees The Notebook, Barbie, Purple Toothpaste, Scent Diffusers, and other stuff…then they'll have their take on parent's funny fall tweets and then in Smart Articles by Smart People the dads will discuss an article called "11 Ways Parents Build Resentment in Kids Without Realizing It" from The Huffington Post and finally check out some of the new words that were just introduced into Merriam Websters Dictionary 2023 and take a little quiz. Finally as always things that make them smile.  #TaylorSwift #ParentingTips #RyanGosling #Fatherhood #PurpleToothpaste #CollegeFootball #Motherhood #QRCodes #ParentComedy #InfoTainment #ParentingPodcast

In tonight's show of course the dads kick off with a little catch up, a little carline chatter, a little Zach Bryan, Radio X, Weight Watchers, and catch up. Then they'll have their take on parent tweets of the week around healthy eating. In Smart Articles by SMART PEOPLE the dads will discuss an article called “Is homework good for kids?” Children and parents are often frustrated and some educators are calling for a re-think" and finally they wrap up with a quiz and see if they're in fact smarter than a fifth grader and take an actual 5th grade quiz from Quiz Griz, a couple this or that's and then finally things that make them smile! #ZachBryan #WeightWatchers #Homework #Diet #ParentTips #Fatherhood #Dad

In tonight's show of course the dads kick off with a little catch up, MK's bizzare September rituals, a little September / Taylor Swift / Zack Bryan chatter and feelings about the month overall, then they'll have their take on parent tweets of the week about the love hate relationships people have with pumpkin spice, and then in Smart Articles by Smart People the dads will discuss an article called "The Importance of the Family Meal" from the website Parents and also on that note will fire up a little post text argument about the best pizza they've ever had. Finally they wrap up with a quiz on pumpkins for Bath and Body hand wash, a couple this or that's and then finally things that make them smile! Pizza, Pumpkin Spice and everything nice.  #Pizza #PumpkinSpice #TaylorSwift #ZachBryan #FamilyMeal #Parenting #ParentingTips #Fatherhood #Dad 

In tonight's back to school show the dads kick off with a Taylor Swift, a little catch up and then a little back to school chatter and feelings about August. Is it a renewal of sorts? Then they showcase parent tweets of the week, the disgruntled back to school edition. In smart articles by smart people we discuss an article called "27 Micro Habits the Require Only A Few Minutes a Day" and they'll see if they fail or nail each one. And finally they wrap up with a back to school quiz, a couple this or that's, and then finally things that make them smile!  #BackToSchool #TaylorSwift #NFL #ParentingTips #Dad #Parenting #Fatherhood

The boys are back in town. In this episode the dads kick off with a little travel catch up, a little July chatter and feelings about the month overall. Then they'll have their take on parent tweets of the week dealing with getting old, and then in Smart Articles by Smart People the dads will discuss an article from Fatherly called "12 Important Life Skills Dads Wish They Had Taught kids When They Were Younger"…and finally they'll wrap up with a summertime pub quiz, a couple this or that's and then finally things that make them smile! We hope you enjoy. #LifeSkills #ParentTips  #BruceSpringsteen #NewYorkCity #Parenting #Fatherhood #Dad #DadLife #Summer #Kids #TaylorSwift #Podcast #ParentingPodcast #Aging #Love #Positivity #Optimism #Comedy 

On this show MK has the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Jacobs creator of "Good Game". https://goodgamekid.substack.com/  Melissa with her history in sports media (ESPN, NFL, Major Market Radio) is a dynamic sports editor/writer/producer who has thrived in the largest media corporations and has also relished building The Football Girl brand which has earned high accolades throughout the NFL and in addition she's currently a regular contributor to The Guardian.  She's a youth sports advocate, coach, board member, team manager, and sports crazy mom. If you have kids in sports no matter what age and you're engaged and want to connect with other youth sports parents and be armed with relevant information. You have got to check this out.  -Are we unintentionally harming our kids with year round and one sport scenarios? -Are travel sports worth it? -From officiating to overbearing parents, is the youth sports world toxic? -Is there a better way? Melissa and MK have a balanced chat filled with insights, interviews, research and relatability. We hope you enjoy. #YouthSports #Parenting #ParentingTips 

"Live" from Fieldworks Brewing Company, the dads kick off with a little crowd hello, catch up, and then intro their special guest. Then on to end-of-school chatter and the beginnings of the summer season. They'll have their take on parent tweets of the week with that summer vibe and then on to  Smart Articles by Smart People the dads will discuss an article from Fatherly -"The Family Travel Tips I Wish I Knew" - "Whether your a new parent or an experienced one, there's advice here that can make the journey smoother" and finally they wrap up with the quiz about summer travel, a couple of this or that's and then finally things that make them smile! The Essential Calendar, Beach Chair drama, Dad Jokes galore and so much more. Cheers to @fieldworkbrewingco @fieldworkbrewing_sanleandro #Fatherhood #Travel #SummerTravel #ParentingTips #DadLife #Mom2.0 

In this episode MK's recaps his trip to the MOM 2.0 Summit, the guys have a little May-cember tea session, and then caffeinate up with Parent Tweets of The Week! In the Smart Articles by Smart People segment, the dads will discuss an article called "Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media: What Parents Should Know to Protect Their Kids" - A multi-pronged approach to social media management, including time limits, parental monitoring and supervision, and ongoing discussions about social media-   Then they'll take latest quiz on Teen Slang and see if they're still Bussin'...No Cap.…so brush up on the latest teen lingo. Then finally a couple this or that's and as always they finish with things that make them smile. #Fatherhood #Parenting #ParentingTips #Podcast #SocialMedia #Teens #Slang #TeenSlang 

In tonight's show the dads kick off with a little catch up and talk a little face yoga, sibling fighting, and the Kool Aid Man. They also talk about MK's brush up with Shaquille O' Neal and how Ben supposedly ended Mark Madsen's career. Then they'll have their take on parent tweets of the week and move to Smart Articles by SMART PEOPLE the dads will discuss Why Self-reflection is Important, How To Practice Self-Reflection  and 20 Self-Reflection Questions  from the website Parenting for Brain.They'll take a good old fashioned pub quiz (Do you know how many Infinity Stones there are or what the most stolen food in the world is?) then things that make them smile. Soccer, Cereal Milk and one of the dad's celebrates his daughter getting into UCLA! 

In this episode the dads kick off with a little March Madness chatter and feelings about the month overall, then of course onto parent tweets of the week. Then in Smart Articles by Smart People they'll discuss an article called - Reality Check: Do You Know What You Spend on Youth Sports?

Conflict between parents is natural and part of life—but it doesn't have to hurt kids. In this episode the guys discuss their own situations, how they handle this topic good or bad, but also share expert tips on how to turn disagreements into the positive for themselves and for the family. On the funny flip side they discuss "Kids today will never understand ..." during tweets of the week, take a quiz on 90's music, this or that's and finish the show with things that make them smile. Blockbuster nights, call waiting, their first CD's, radio requests and so much more!  #ParentConflictResolution #ParentTips #80s #90s #Blockbuster #Parenting #Dads #Fatherhood #NFL #Superbowl 

In our new year, new show show the dads kick off with parent tweets of the week and then move fast to talk about an article from CNBC called "I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful kids—here's the No. 1 parenting style they used" The Dads will also check in on any New Year's resolutions, damp January, the return to school and more. They roll through a New Year's quiz and then finally they wrap up with things that make them smile. Medicine beans, family breakfasts, New Orleans and so much more! 

In tonight's live from Fieldworks Brewery show of course the dads kick off with two special guests delivering the Dad Jokes and then roll to their fabulously funny parent tweets of the week from parents about wait for it?? Thanksgiving. Then the dads are going to take on a doubleheader in their Smart Articles by Smart People section, one discussing the importance of gratitude from Forbes Health and another article from the website Fatherly which gives us helpful tips on being present and staying present with ourselves and our families in our fast moving and hyper connected world. We'll then take an audience play along quiz. …and finally they wrap up with things that make them smile!  Thanks to the great crowd that came out for this very special show!

Dislike Daylight Savings Time? Watch a lot of TV with the family?  This show is for you. In tonight's show of the dads kick off their fabulously funny parent tweets of the week from parents that hate daylight savings time, then oddly enough or not the dads are going to talk about "The Benefits of Watching TV With Young Children" article from The Child Mind Institute. The Dads will also break down more of the great season known as fall and take a quick play-along-quiz and to finish they'll take a couple questions from our popular new “Would you Rather …because I think this or that on the last episode confused some on the show ”and finally they wrap up with things that make them smile. #DaylightSavings #Fall #Television #Podcast #Funny #Fatherhood 

In this special Halloween episode the dads kick off with some hilarious Halloween themed parent tweets of the week and they discuss an article from Psychology Today about Tips on How to Feel Less Stressed as a Parent as new research finds that parental stress, anxiety, and depression have increased recently.  The Dads will also break down the top 20 Halloween candies according Thrillist and to finish they'll take a couple questions from their popular new “This or That” segment Zombie or Vampire? edition and finally they wrap up with things that make them smile! Come play along and enjoy the Hayride. Wait, does anyone actually enjoy Hayrides? #Disney #Halloween  #Football Games  #Halloween #HocusPocus2 and more!

In this episode the guys kick off with fabulously funny parent tweets of the week and then the dads are going to talk about tips from an expert psychologist  on raising successful kids  based on an article from CNBC, they'll see what their doing right and what they're doing wrong. Then they'll be talking a little heart health and happiness and to finish they'll take a couple questions from our popular new “Would you rather” segment…and finally they wrap up with things that make them smile!  Fall, football, foliage and friends...it's all here! #CNBC #ParentTips #Fatherhood #Life #ParentAdvice #Comedy #Podcast

So many of us are dealing with stress in many different forms. In this show of the Dad's switch the batting order around and take a stress quiz early in the line up and then have some discussion and even try out a few ways to de-stress or  decompress after or during a long family day or week while discussing an article from Fatherly that gives us stress relief activities. Then plenty of off-topic funny parenting tweets of the week and on to onto finish line as we'll take on a couple questions from our popular new “Would you rather” segment and finally they wrap up with things that make them smile. Speaking of things that make us smile... Manuka honey, fresh socks, Heardle, food store worship, superpowers, tattoos and much more in this packed episode!

In this episode the dads will have some fun discussing the end of summer and start of school with a few articles, one from Scary Mommy about how transitioning from summer to school screws you up and another from The Washington Post with tips for self care for those finishing off the thick of summer or and this already back to school. Parent Tweets plus drinking at Disney, MK's disdain for July, an argument about when kids fall sports should begin a Buccee's southern breakdown and so much more. Then we'll switch gears and take a play along pop quiz finishing off summer and then…finally they wrap up with things that make them smile...speaking of things that make us smile. #Fatherhood #Dad #Family #ParentingTips #DadLife 

In this episode show the dads will have some fun discussing the eternity of Maycember and June. Then they ask themselves...Are kids actually impressed with our careers?   Then in the Smart Articles by Smart People segment they'll talk about the article "Scientists Find 15 Amazing Benefits Of Listening To Music" They talk concert stories, pizza, kids music and a much more. Who was your first concert? Then they switch gears and take a pop quiz on pop music and then to finish they take a couple question from our popular new “Would you rather” segment…and finally they wrap up with things that make them smile! Thanks for listening, If we can get someone over a hurdle, make one person smile or enjoy the hour, we've done our jobs! Cheers. DTO

DTO LIVE AUDIENCE SHOW FROM THE PHOENIX in Alameda, CA! In tonight's show the dads will have some fun discussing rival dads, pizza, utility battles, reading to kids and which parent answers "yes" more and more during tweets of the week. Then in the Smart Articles by Smart People segment they'll talk about 25 Pieces of Marriage Advice From Couples Who've Been Together 25+ Years from Fatherly. A current parent quiz on teen slang and finally we ask the pressing question "How do you feel about pineapple pizza? and what do people commonly do that makes them look stupid?  Interesting answers, a great audience and a lot of laughs this episode. Enjoy!  #Fatherhood #Dads #ParentTips #Comedy

MK had the privilege to have a very rich and meaningful conversation with the absolutely wonderful Andy Mc Call. Andy wears a lot of hats: father, husband, coach, teacher, author, volunteer, advocate. No matter what role he's in, Andy is giving his all and inspiring those around him. Andy is a career teacher and coach who has three children, including daughter, Penelope, who, sadly, passed away at age two, due to severe special needs and cancer. Andy kept a blog during Penelope's life, which he turned into a book entitled, Pigtails & Steel, which is available on Amazon.  His experience has led to his dedication as a volunteer at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital as well as with Dads of Steele, a charity that supports dads who have lost a child.  Andy credits his family, his faith and The League of Ordinary Men, a local book club for helping him persevere the challenges he and his family has endured.  “Through this, I get to share Penelope with so many people and use her story to help make the lives of other children and families a little better each time I visit Memphis,” he said. “It isn't my work, but it is hers and continues her legacy. She wasn't on this Earth very long, but her impact will last way beyond any of our lives.” -Andy on his work at St. Jude

In this episode show the dads will have some fun discussing Ikea, kid car habits, Target date nights then they take a real look and do a dad check while discussing an article from Upworthy titled “Woman shares 'outstanding parenting choices' made by her 'excellent' dad as example for new fathers” Then they switch gears and take a pop quiz on Mother's Day and then take on some questions from our popular new “Would you rather” segment… Would you rather have no internet or no cell phone? Would you rather go back in time to meet your ancestors or go into the future to meet your great-grandchildren? ...and finally they wrap up with things that make them smile!  #fatherhood

In tonight's content packed live audience show (woo hoo!) the dads will have some fun discussing daylight savings, fridge habits, gas prices and more during Tweets Of The Week, then in the Smart Articles by Smart People segment they'll talk about 6 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Family Vacation with your Partner and also break down about an article from the Harvard Business Review called "Redefining Your Purpose in the Wake of the Pandemic" Also, do you know teen slang? Our parent quiz will test your knowledge ...JOMO? Finna? Cheugy? Thicc and more. Finally things that make us smile including being back in front of a live studio audience!

In tonight's show the dads take a real look and do a family check while discussing an article from Unicef titled “How to Talk to your Children about Conflict and War” "8 Tips to Support and Comfort Your Children." They then switch gears and will have some fun discussing cleaning the house, kids rooms, rage cleaning, chore chart efficiency, allowances and cleaning in general…then and take a pop quiz on music lyrics  and then take on some questions from our popular new “Would you Rather” segment…and finally they wrap up with things that make them smile... Finally...what's one thing you do that makes you lose track of time? Schoolhouse Rock, Family gratitude, Uncle Ben's posters and so much more... 

In this episode show the dads will have some fun discussing what getting / being "old" means during parent tweets of the week, and then do a family check-in while discussing an article from the website Fatherly called “15 Things To Give Up If You Want To Be a Happy Parent”  Do you need to give anything up on the list? Take a pop quiz from the 90's and then take on some questions from our popular new “Would You Rather” segment where talk about things they would never do again in this lifetime Spoiler alert: One dad has para sailing and one fought someone shirtless... and finally they wrap up with things that us smile. Superbowl halftimes, call waiting, LL Cool J and so much more.

In this episode the guys explore the keys to raising independent, capable kids based on an article by Lisa Firestone Ph.D. They also talk family table manners, sharing dinner food with your spouse, lazy food deliveries, and when a parent lecture technically becomes a lecture. Then the ultimate sandwich debate concludes with the “Would You Rather” segment as we found out the teenage jobs that gave Ben electrical shocks and had MK hawking cologne and gum to make some side coin. All this and things that make us smile to wrap the show!

In tonight's show the dads take on the new year while having their usual fun and chaos during parent tweets of the week. They take a real look at the article Thoughtful Texts to Send a Stressed Out Partner from their Smart Articles by Smart People segment with an article from Fatherly, so if you're already doing it awesome, the, but they share their own thoughts and offer up a little reality check.  Also they'll talk a little rage cleaning, Scooby Doo, Encanto, and find out what a dry latte actually consists of?  The dad's also try their hand at a quick pub quiz then take on some questions from our popular new “Would You Rather” segment and finally they wrap up with things that make them smile... Spoiler Alert: We talk about Bruno.

What a pleasure. It's only fitting that we have The Godfather of Fatherhood podcasting, mentor to many and tremendous book author on for our final episode of the year.  MK was lucky to land the very busy Art Eddy. Art has a passion for fatherhood and enjoys talking with other dads about their fatherhood journey. He has created a few podcasts that focus on fatherhood. He has been responsible for securing over five hundred guests for a variety of platforms, including hundreds of A-List fathers throughout the pop culture, sports and business landscapes.  MK and Art talk industry, family, pop culture and of course his tremendous podcasting career and life's path.  Find out... Who was the hardest guest to land?  Who made you laugh the hardest? Who surprised you the most?  Who is still on his bucket list? These questions are answered and so much more in this delightful dad on dad conversation.  For all things Art and to listen to his incredible shows head over to: https://artoffatherhood.net

On this episode of DTO Conversations MK speaks with best-selling parenting author Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren't A**holes. Read it all at once or take it in topic by topic, How to Raise Kids Who Aren't A**holes is an excellent science, stats and data based parenting book book that all parents should have on their shelves. MK and Melinda dive in and cover the areas of authoritarian vs. authoritative parenting, positive discipline, bullying, autonomy support, growth mindset, raising resilient kids, families of origin and so much more. Even in all that, they only grazed the surface of this fantastic book.  Bullying, sexism, racism, shaping behaviors, siblings, tech and many more topics are all within. We give you an excellent audio cheat sheet to listen to, but do yourselves a favor and pick this one up! Subscribe to Melinda here: Get the book! https://www.melindawennermoyer.com/how-to-raise-kids-who-arent-assholes/ Substack / Newsletter: https://www.melindawennermoyer.com https://melindawmoyer.substack.com Twitter: @lindy2350 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melindawennermoyer Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melindawmoyer/

On this episode the dads discuss the article "Tips for Post-Pandemic Parenting." How to practice kindness, compassion and patience as we return to ‘normal'. We celebrate our 900th follower @parentnoob and give away some plywood! They also dive into some fun convo disecting cross breezes, carlines and car-locking. Also some listener favorite -would you rather's-parent tweets of the week, and things that make us smile to round out the episode...Thanks @kirkherbsreit your book, made us smile. Finally...Does anyone else lock your car more than once as you walk away or are you normal?

Controversy alert.  In this episode, the dads have some upheaval as they break down "How Fathers Can Avoid Pitfalls of Shifting Parenting Roles According to a Therapist" by John Duffy. Which side of the dad takes will you see?  Then in parenting tweets of the week, MK continues his disdain for Halloween Costumes while Mark and CRX double down their love for the holiday. Then the dads try their hand at a Halloween candy quiz brought to us by PBS and a few thought-provoking questions during "Would You Rather." Finally, we'll find out which dad dressed up as the Gilligan and Skipper with his wife and wrap up with things ever so gently in the things that make us smile close.

On the latest installment of DTO Conversations we'll be having a conversation with Shannon Carpenter, nationally acclaimed author and humorist. Shannon's new book is The Ultimate Stay-At-Home Dad, is a practical and humorous guide for modern-day parenting geared towards stay-at-home dads, offering advice on everything from learning to cook and clean with children, to dealing with mental health and relationships, with the easygoing perspective that dads can use their natural talents to parent any way that they choose. We'll be talking to Shannon about his book, his writing, his career, his family life, love for road trips and so much more.  Folks, this is a fun one.  The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad will be available in stores on October 12.  Pre-order the book now through the publisher's website...or just Google it, it's available everywhere! Do yourself a favor and follow Shannon! https://www.shannoncarpenterauthor.com (also links to book) Instagram:   @hossmanathome53 Twitter:        @HossmanAtHome  Podcast:      DadHousePod is everywhere you listen to podcasts!

In this show, the dads begin by having a little fun with parenting tweets of the weeks about food and meals. Then take a good look at and discuss "The Secret to Raising a Resilient Kid" an article from the New York Times. The ability to bounce back is more important now than ever. The guys try to impart this wisdom in their Smart Articles by Smart People segment. Then the dads try their hand at an actual quiz on resiliency and move us through a few thought-provoking questions during their "Would You Rather's" segment. Finally, they wrap up with things that make them smile.  MK describes the show as a cheeseburger, there's an argument about cereal to milk ratios, and so much more on this show.

In the latest episode in the"Dad Time Out Conversations" series, we are both thrilled and excited to be speaking with Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis, the authors of the fantastic book: "The Parent Compass" - Navigating Your Teens Wellness and Academic Journey In Today's Competitive World. In today's show, we'll be speaking not only about this phenomenal parenting book but we'll also discuss a wide array of the topics covered inside it, including parental self-assessment, goal setting, how to take on procrastination with teens, establishing a growth mindset with kids and much more. Cynthia and Jenn were even gracious enough to take some bonus questions from our dads as well! So please join us as we attempt to find our "Parent Compass" during this special episode of The Dad Time Out Show Conversations. website | parentcompassbook.com instagram | @parentcompass twitter | @parentcompass1 facebook | TheParentCompass linkedIn | Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis About the book: Bragging rights and bumper stickers are some of the social forces fueling today's parenting behavior—and, as a result, even well-intentioned parents are behaving badly. Many parents don't know how best to support their teens, especially when everyone around them seems to be frantically tutoring, managing, and helicoptering. The Parent Compass provides guidance on what parents' roles should be in supporting their teens' mental health as they traverse the maze of the adolescent years. For anyone daunted by the unique challenge of parenting well in this pressure-laden and uncertain era, The Parent Compass offers:  Advice on fostering grit and resilience in your teen  Strategies to help your teen approach life with purpose Guidance on how to preserve your relationship with your teen while navigating a competitive academic environment Clear explanations of your appropriate role in the college admission process Effective ways to approach technology use in your home, and much more! Using The Parent Compass to navigate the adolescent years will help you parent with confidence and intention, allowing you to forge a trusting, positive relationship with your teen.

In this episode the dad's put themselves in their kid's shoes and talk technology and social media. They also take some BFF and friendship quizzes from Teen Vogue and Seventeen magazine to really get in the zone. In their "Smart Articles by Smart People" segment they do a reality check on where they are currently based in family use of tech while discussing an article from the Child Mind Institute called "How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers" and it's data. They then switch gears and have a lot of fun with Food Tweets of the Week and things that make them smile. Plus, find out which of the dad's once worked as a bathroom attendant, why lobsters are the MVP's of the ocean and so much more!

We all know back to school can be a draining time for everyone. In this episode the guys share their article and personal tips on how to maintain and re-establish physical and mental energy throughout the day and week. They also have fun with back to school tweets, a school supply quiz from 1954 (rubber cement or home economics anyone?) and also get a little quasi philosophical about aging, memories and trying new things. Relax and enjoy.  Fall here we come! 

The guys are back in the yard discussing the Olympics, kids, sports, pressure and mental health among many things. They also feature all the things you know and love including Super Shout Outs, Olympic Parent Tweets of the Week, Dad Jokes and in our Smart Articles by Smart People segment we'll be discussing an article titled “The Important Lessons Sports Parents Need to Learn From Simone Biles" from the Today Show. Well also have some fun with "Would You Rathers?" discuss whether Olympic horses should get medals and finally wrap up with things that make us smile!

"When to say when" and how hard should you push your child towards discomfort are the topic of discussion this episode as the guys lumber back from vacations and summer tourneys. The guys also breakdown veggie gardens, dinner decisions, MK's new juicer and Ben's good hair. Parent tweets of the week, IG super shout outs, would you rather, a parent quiz on teenagers and so much more. Finally they reveal the next guest on DTO Conversations ...the authors of @parentcompass We hope everyone is having a great summer!