Daddy Daughter @ a Distance

For our Season 2 Finale, Liyah and I record our first episode while being together!!!  We're excited to share our latest weekend adventures with you and shine some light on Bonus Dads!We have already heard the thoughts of great biological dads who know what it's like to be @ a Distance from their children. Now, we wanted to talk about these incredible individuals out here going from strangers of some special kids, to being one big beautiful blended family.We're joined by Chef Paul Dickens as he shares his perspective as one of these awesome Bonus Dads! From the ebbs and flows of creating a new bond with your bonus children, to balancing work and home life, we discuss it all. Listen in for some cool stories, great tips, and a lot of fun from our Dads' Perspectives.Paul DickensIG: @pauls_kitchen15chefpauldickens@gmail.comhttps://www.daddydaughteratadistance.com/

This episode we’re joined by our first ever Daddy Daughter Duo, Yusha and Gianna. It’s simply incredible to see how we as fathers change our demeanor when it comes to dealing with our children.Listen in as we all share our stories and experiences of growing up @ a Distance and get into the details of what their family dynamic is like.

Daughters Take the Lead!This week Liyah is joined by her godsister, Zion Dupree! Zion is gracious enough to share her experience with growing up @ a Distance from her father. Listen in as these incredible young ladies run the show!

With all the progress Liyah is making, what better time to touch base with our favorite podcast host?This week we thought we’d take the time to sit down and see how Liyah feels about the show’s direction and future going forward.After all, this whole thing is “Just for Liyah”

Financial communication is an often overlooked aspect of raising children in a divorced, separated, blended, or @ a Distance family. Listen in as we 're joined by Norris Williams, EDFP. &Trustee of Livelihood Trust, https://livelihood.us/and share our side of the story on:The ugly truths about child supportA personal budgetThe importance of co-budgeting How to leave a financial legacy https://www.daddydaughteratadistance.com/

What is an @ a Distance parent?A parent that spends time physically separated from their child.“Whether it’s 1 mile or 2000 miles,”1 night or several, separation is hard on us all. In this episode we hear directly from mommies to understand first hand, what @ a Distance parents can do to best help them and our children on a daily basis. With our special guest:@erien.dickens Founder of “All Things Mommie” https://allthingsmommie.netNo “baby daddy” nonsense here. We’re here to work with all parental figures. Let’s talk progress, support, and accountability. Together we can figure out how to prevent so much of the pain many of us grew up with through these difficult circumstances.https://www.daddydaughteratadistance.com/

We're baaack!!! It's time for Season 2 and what better way to start than with a quick update on what we've been up to. Holidays, Birthdays, and plenty of Adventures, hear about what happens when your favorite @ a Distance duo finally spends some quality time...together!https://daddydaughteratadistance.com

To wrap up Season 1 we want to focus on the most vital piece of any thriving @ a Distance relationship, Communication. Listen in, as Liyah takes the reigns and gives us the Good, the Bad and the Daddy's Ugly Crying face. And help us change this stigma that anything relating to our children is "broken"Thanks for listening! And We'll talk to ya laaaata...We are trying to bring some positivity during these tragic and horrendous times. We want Justice.

On today’s episode we share our experience with navigating some of the tougher times, while @aDistance. Liyah got her phone taken away…but that’s how we talk! How can parents work together to effectively ‘redirect’ their child’s behavior, without undermining one other? We are still a work in progress, but we want to share our good and bad with you. One episode to go in our first season!!!If you have any experiences and suggestions, comment here:www.daddydaughteratadistance.com/forum

On this episode, we share some of the small steps we took to build a loving environment for Liyah. Every case is different, but constantly remember that the important thing is the child’s viewpoint. And finally, the premiere of Deuce’s 2 Cents!Here are a few pages for your #DadCommunity: @dadswaggofficial @singledadreboot @joe_callari @thedadgang @doubledoodiedad @dadswagpodcastKeep up the great work, everyone!

This week we go through examples from our ebooks! That is until Liyah's Question throws a surprising twist! Be sure and join our community, The Village, for more on our conversations.

In this installment, we begin with Liyah walking us through her basketball game loss. Understandably down, she and I discuss ways that we can help her overcome the frustration and stress of everyday life, with a parent @ a Distance and not physically there to comfort them or help them through the process.Click Here.

On today's premiere episode we focus on Liyah's future. As a young black woman today, that means facing the harsh realities of all the social injustices that fall upon a 12 year old girl in our tumultuous and dangerous world. We share our approach to a very tough conversation about police brutality and how to equip Liyah with awareness necessary to help children navigate such frightening truths.

Have you ever had to be away from your parent or child for even one night? It's nerve racking. "Let us help." Daddy Daughter @ a Distance is a podcast of a father and daughter living @ a Distance of almost 2000 miles apart. As we converse, you get Liyah's real time insights of what it’s like growing up in a broken family. You listen and join in as we share ideas and solutions for overcoming the many obstacles facing all those striving to... Stay Connected @ a Distance.