I Don't Know Jack About Parenting

0:55 Final episode 1:10 Next step - FBI Dads: The Podcast 1:15 Thank you to each and every one, even if you only listened to one episode 2:30 I hope it saves even one marriage 3:10 Having a father in the home improves to odds of success for the kids 3:45 I hope the FBI Dads podcast helps give parents tools they need 4:00 Thanks to all the people that have helped make this possible 7:30 FBI Dads, at my kid's school, grew from 6 dads to 155 dads (consistently) 8:05 Now it's morphed to a virtual meeting 8:25 A brief overview of FBI Dads meeting 10:05 There are 3 things a parent should tell their child every single day 12:00 Kids are intuitive, they know what's important 13:00 Magic happens when they have conversations around important things 14:15 "Look what MY dad said about ME!" 15:35 I was told "dads don't want to be involved"... I proved them wrong! 16:20 I find the dads at the kid's sporting events, but they often fall short when it comes to saying "I Love You" 17:40 I know a LOT about being fatherless, and I know having an involved father is MUCH better 18:20 I don't plan on ever stopping my mission to help dads get involved 19:00 See you on FBI Dads: The Podcast

1:25 I've been thinking about this leadership podcast for a while 1:40 If you "lead" your household, you will create leaders 2:03 Let them KNOW they are leaders 3:35 Wait, stop, think... don't just follow, you are a leader 3:10 I've recorded 300 podcasts, I'm a self-motivated leader 3:30 I lead things at school 3:55 I lead my clients to success. 4:10 I bring organizations at school together 4:40 I'm on the board of the Sock-it-to-em sock campaign foundation 5:15 As I'm recording this, I'm pulling up to the car pickup line 6:00 My son wanted to run for class vice-president 6:40 Help them believe early on that they ARE a leader 7:45 I grew up in survival mode, I didn't have the luxury of "frivolous" knowledge 8:50 I was more concerned about meals than leadership 10:20 Let your kids know they are loved unconditionally through words and actions 10:30 Let them know that they are safe 11:00 More is shown through your actions than can possibly be conveyed in words 12:50 "I want both", here's the deal... then back it up 15:05 Leaders follow through on their promises 15:10 I love that YOU, the listener, are working to learn and get better 16:05 This podcast has helped me pay more attention and get better

1:00 Glenn Lundy: 3:00 Intentional activities 4:00 Productivity and fulfillment 4:30 Principles of success in parenting: #1 morning routine 5:05 TheMorning5.com Download Glenn's free ebook 5:15 Glenn's BIG 5 things to do every morning 5:40 The typical car business routine... is failing them 7:45 The "67 Day Challenge" 8:15 That's how long it takes to have a physiological change 10:10 Structure and morning routines are the bedrock of parenting 11:07 Preparing for the trip vs surprise 14:45 I never know God's plan but I know it's good 15:03 I know I'm not powerful enough to keep my kids on course or knock them off of it 18:30 Even with COVID: you can NOT take a kid off their path 21:20 We've created generations of sheep following others instead of leading 24:00 Don't plant the seeds in your children, water them 25:00 You can either be a consumer or producer. Start producing 26:25 You need to come to an FBI Dads breakfast to understand 27:25 "How do kids spell LOVE?" 29:15 Kids will love those that serve them with what they need 30:10 Just 15 minutes a day with a child can be all they need 31:30 We can argue or we can say yes 33:35 Talk to them as if they understand now 34:45 Go the GlennLundy.com to find all the ways to get in touch with Glenn 35:50 Glenn's Facebook group has raised over $700k for various causes 41:00 Are you 100% in sync and integrity? If so, your spouse will follow and support

0:55 This is MY goal "The respect of my adult children" and no thing or no fling will get in the way 1:15 Examples of HOW that looks along the journey 3:00 We're getting close to the end of this podcast series 3:15 "FBI Dads" podcast is starting 2012 3:45 There is a certain group of people that have a higher level of success 4:00 The Jewish phenomenon 4:45 Education: flexibility, options, knowledge 5:40 The 5 to 6 year jumpstart 6:10 Culturally, Jewish people declare their children to be adults much earlier 7:10 Then expectations are set options are laid out and plans are made 7:45 Professions, schools, grades, money, scholarships become part of the planning 8:45 At 13, they start acting like an adult with intention 9:05 When you're treated like an adult, you start acting like an adult 10:40 No one did it for me, but I want to break the cycle 11:00 I want to be the one to guide and encourage my children 12:10 I don't need to be Jewish to follow the things they do 13:12 You may want to start planning

1:03 Children change every day and I have to learn and adjust 1:20 "FBI Dads" podcast is coming in 2021 3:20 Last night me 9 year old had a meltdown about internet service 4:02 Internet "Glitchy" made him a little internet "_itchy" :/ 5:05 Voices escalated back and forth, tensions are rising 7:05 After the baseball game, wind down... and it starts up again 8:00 My challenge as a dad... I love my kids but I also must support my wife 9:40 Certain words can be damaging, it's a tough balance 10:40 I had to explain what happened and smooth things over 12:01 Coaches like to bring up challenges and successes 13:10 Acknowledge to people around you that help you along the road 13:40 Parents should "huddle up" at night and get on the same page

1:00 3-year-old jumping and sticking the landing 1:30 Baseball with the 9-year-old 2:25 Energy is everything, highest energy wins 3:45 One by one they gave him a tap 4:40 Things started going our way and the energy got higher 5:55 I'm NOT a baseball fan, but I am a fan of competition etc. 7:00 Technical advice in the middle of a game? 7:50 Up 9-5 and the closer is brought in 9:05 Momentum going into last night's game 11:05 Then the batting order got switched up 12:10 When you ARE there, be fully present 13:05 This show is my documentation of my journey 13:40 Episode #300 will be the last podcast 14:15 Next is "FBI Dads" podcast (Fathers Being Involved) 15:25 Thank you for being part of my journey so far

1:00 I LOVE Halloween 2:05 Halloween was always big in my home growing up 2:50 COVID style... leaving the candy out? Bagged? 3:12 The value in Halloween IMHO is the interactions 4:10 The value is in the questions, gifts, leaving comfort zone 5:15 Ask, get rewarded, learning to face possbile rejection 6:10 Children are being taught to get the reward without effort 8:40 Go, do nothing, get gifts is not the lesson I want for my kids 9:10 Practice is important! 10:30 Virtual learning vs Face to Face learning 11:00 It's about the experience NOT the result!

1:25 My fault, I don't like to ask for help 2:10 We cleaned up part of a road near our home 2:30 "Adopt a Road", elderly and needs help 3:10 We asked the city for help 3:45 We did our part, we helped the city 5:10 Neighbors saw us and thanked us on Nextdoor.com 5:35 But now most everything we need is being taken care of 6:45 People pay attention, a spark can create a fire 9:25 We need leaders to allow followers to do their work

0:55 Kids learn from our examples... Do YOU litter? 1:25 Do we pick up litter when we see it? 2:02 My boys, even at young ages, pick up litter in the park 2:25 "Why do others throw trash on the ground?" 3:20 Follow through, lead by example, whatever it is 4:02 A small area by the train tracks by my house 4:25 Beer and booze bottles and cans and lack of respect 4:50 Respect for our bodies and the planet 5:35 Lack of respect, does it lead to other problems? 6:03 Consequences, following rules, incarceration, picking up trash 7:18 "Dad, why do WE have to do it?" 7:30 If we see something wrong and don't do our part, WE are part of the problem 8:40 Look in the mirror and ask what you are modeling to your kids 9:05 What are the long term implications? I think about these things

1:00 Most of us dread this conversation 1:35 We just got back from a cabin retreat 1:55 On a hayride we heard about pumpkins, birds and bees 2:45 One of the parents had just had "the conversation" 3:30 Do I want a 10 year old telling my son or should I? 4:10 I usually research how to do these things 5:00 The boys are busting each other's chops 6:00 Here's my gut, I'll give him what he needs to know 6:25 First, it comes from a place of love and intimacy 7:25 "You did that to her?!?!" 8:20 Remember, kids have access to the internet 9:02 I'll be the one sharing this because of XXX 9:55 When it comes from a parent first, they will come to us too

1:10 The Movie: The Social Dilemma 1:30 Devices designed to keep us attached 2:20 He wants toys that he sees online 3:20 Ads pop up, they get data, it holds our attention 3:50 How do they keep me on the screen 4:30 I watched something months ago, but Google is still tracking me 5:55 This is the 'adult brain'... what happens to children? 6:45 They will be enticed to click again and again! 7:35 It was wasting my time so I deleted them 8:35 At what age does my son need a phone? 10:00 In his pocket 24/7, free reign? 10:20 The more we know the harder the decision becomes

1:02 2 games into the baseball season 1:20 As long as he gives 100% effort, the skills will come 1:40 1st goal of every game: have fun, give effort 2:20 Unfortunately, we're results based too often 3:00 It translates into the classroom 3:55 If your 100% effort is "C" work? I applaud you 4:30 Back to baseball practice last night... 5:10 The game ball went to the player who gave 100% effort EVERY game 5:30 Then I gave him the details of how he gave the effort 7:10 Don't talk about winning and losing 2:20 Don't talk about grades 2:30 Talk about effort 8:00 Don't focus on the results... focus on the process! 8:35 I'm not supposed to say or think this: you are my favorite 9:50 As a dad, I'm worried every day that I'm not doing this right 10:05 Outside confirmation makes me proud to be his father

1:00 Because of fear? Not taught? 1:18 Kids mimic our behavior 1:45 What's the right thing? 2:05 I saw a gentleman walking with a cart full of beer 2:50 5 people "stuck like Chuck" 3:50 I don't know, we can't control other people 4:05 I found a wallet though 5:30 With the unrest, and with my looks, I was concerned 7:05 My wallet was lost once, all I ask is to pay if forward 7:55 There is a LOT of good that doesn't make it to the news 9:10 The only thing it took out of my life is 30 minutes 9:20 But it ADDED this list of things TO my life 10:00 The ripple effect starts here 11:05 The Rewind and Wife's perspective 11:45 "Why would you do that?" 12:10 Just so you know! 12:42 Here's the challenge 13:05 Yeah but, but, there are always "buts" 14:10 Motherly instincts of protection 15:05 It may not make sense to everybody but it does to me

1:05 Jeremy Roadruck - Author: Your Best Child Ever 3:00 The one thing that really grabbed me... child trafficking 3:25 #SaveOurChildren 4:04 80-90% of kids are traumatized, are victims of people they know 4:40 People in places of incredible power are abusing kids 5:10 "You can trust me" is spoken by the abusers and the parents 7:20 Parents, listen to your gut 7:55 I took action and it caused a family uproar 9:40 Trust your intuition 9:55 Wearing down the defenses 12:30 Things that make you go "hmmmm" 13:30 You and your child are more important than someone else's feelings 14:00 That bell has been rung 15:50 The quality of your life is directly related to this 18:00 FEAR: Face Everything And Rise 20:05 Get really good at asking questions 21:05 Have a flow of information 21:50 Don't come from judgment and/or fear 23:30 Pre-framing with adults 24:30 I have no problem with my stance 25:25 Theft comes from inside most of the time 26:00 The continuum of good and bad and the 90% of us 28:30 Parents are almost always the problem, not the child 29:30 Under stress we do what we've experienced unless we've been taught 31:00 It's not what I wanted to do, but it's what I was forced into 32:40 I can't be a bully with my students because they'll quit 33:40 The secret to being invited back wherever you go 34:05 The secret script to getting your kids to clean up after themselves 38:00 If you buy one copy it won't change my life, but it WILL change yours 39:30 My book is a framework to hang other tools on 40:25 Pick something that works for you that you can continue 40:55 We are energy junkies, know it and use it with your kids 43:40 The 12-Week program from Jeremy 50:00 Contact Jeremy at Jeremy@TheParentingProgram.com

0:55 Some of you may hate me for this 1:15 My wife is consumed with it... it's new to everyone 1:40 I personally refuse to engage and I'm avoiding it 2:35 My update from the first 2 weeks... day by day 3:25 Independent learning day 4:35 By the end of the week, it seemed they had the technology under control 5:10 Kindergartners in front of a computer screen? Really? 6:55 I was expected to go to school, pay attention and do well 8:00 I know a LOT of teachers that feel they can't connect the way they'd like to 9:00 As technology fails, we'll find ways to work around it 9:45 Overall my son is less stressed than we are behind the scenes 11:02 My conclusions so far 12:14 All of us are stressed, stress makes us emotional, emotions take our IQ lower

0:55 Bruce Pulver: Above The Chatter, Our Words Matter 1:45 I listen to how people talk to themselves 2:25 The words we say to ourselves matter 3:05 We were about 30 minutes from the hospital 4:05 She lived another 22 years, the other record was 72 hours 5:00 My father was the "word guy" 6:02 My father's words and my mother's positivity came together 7:30 Be in a place of gratitude, it's incompatible with negativity 9:30 GIFTS: God Installed Features To Share 11:45 My family started with 3 important words: Yes I Can 12:40 You Expect Success In Challenging Activities Now 14:00 Listening without action is worthless 15:00 The "Power Of Yet" 17:20 Kick the Can'ts... don't use words that end in "n't" 21:25 Sometimes you just hit a wall 22:08 "Here's what I CAN do" 25:50 Daughters develop self confidence through their fathers 29:00 Bruce's word shops 31:18 AboveTheChatterOurWordsMatter.com

0:55 Virtual Learning with Guest Liliana Hererra 1:25 A LOT of parents are finding themselves in new roles now 2:22 First, let's deal with the mindset 2:55 Now, instead of just parents, we're also teachers 3:25 Come from a place of calmness, it will all be okay 3:45 From my coaching practice, I teach that the strongest energy wins 4:10 Your kids are watching, they will imitate you 5:05 I'm a single mom and want to be a part of their world 5:45 Recognize we're not teachers, but we do know about school 6:15 Your kids have no classmates now unless they have siblings 6:25 Network with other parents to get together with whomever has specific expertise 8:00 Necessity is the mother of invention, now we have learning "pods" 8:45 Learning "styles" 9:20 The schools are on a learning curve too, they've never done this either 10:08 It's an opportunity to get a customized learning 1 1:10 Observe what your child gravitates to 13:00 My son and I wrote a book one Saturday afternoon 14:04 My son loves reading up on technology 16:40 They may get a little more "comfy" at home, but it's okay if they are still focused 17:45 I had to learn to monitor and adjust for his style 22:30 Dedicated learning space 24:02 See what works, try different places and environments 26:10 Commitment and consistency come with time 29:14 Be realistic as a parent, be patient, get them moving 31:20 This is one of the best times as a parent, to spend time with your kids 34:40 Show your kids your "best self" Get in touch with Liliana: realtorlilianaherrera.com lilianaherrera@kw.com

1:00 No one really seems to know about "virtual school" 1:15 I'm grateful that there is a community trying to figure this out 2:30 There are a lot of questions and doubt 4:35 I guess this entire podcast is about patience 5:00 Show some grace and understand we are all doing the best we can 5:50 You all get 3 questions! 6:45 The first two weeks is just orientation and getting practice 8:05 Special needs, special questions 9:15 I wish you luck and I pray for wisdom and guidance 9:50 Stay calm so your kids will too

1:08 The only 2 fears babies are born with 1:45 But as parents, what are YOU fearful of? 2:00 My wife is afraid of bugs, so my kids are too 3:15 Hurricane, winds, thunder and frightened kids 4:08 Do you know you're safe in daddy's arms? 4:25 It's all about how you share what's happening to the kids 6:10 The fear of the bugs were shared by my wife and her sisters 7:50 Is fear based in the past, present or future? 9:05 Work on overcoming your own fears and don't pass them along

When most guys find out they're going to be a dad, they imagine the kid at five years old already... they don't think about all that goes into getting them to five years old!

0:50 I read an article today with the same title... 1:40 He gives the problem but NOT the solution 2:30 1- Sarcasm is not a good idea + my alternative 5:12 2- If you do that again, I'm going to turn this car around + my example 7:30 3- I love how you think about yourself all the time + my way of looking at it 9:45 4- Don't touch yourself there, it's dirty + I don't agree with that at all 12:27 5- What is wrong with you? + the implication

1:15 "When emotions are high, intelligence is low" 2:00 You've lived a really dull life? 3:30 You can't satisfy 100,000 parents 4:00 There are a lot of things going on now that raise emotions 5:15 Find the most grounded people in your life 5:30 You need to find something to trust 6:45 Push through fear 7:25 Fear is the killer of dreams 9:30 Is he strong enough to say "that's not right for me!" 11:30 Have the guts to listen to your own gut

1:00 When should we send the kids back to school 1:30 Our school gave us a few options 2:18 Then they hit us with a curve ball! 3:00 There are parents out there that have had MAJOR challenges 4:30 Meals for kids... how do they even pick it up? 6:15 A big part of us just wants them to go back to make things easier on us 7:05 Outgoing extroverted kids really need interaction 8:25 None of us are qualified to teach kids 8:50 I want to leave math, Spanish, history etc up to the teachers to teach 10:20 What do we do? Brainstorm with other parents 11:00 We have a plan we've devised, but you need to find your own 11:40 I just hope, looking back, we're happy with our decisions 12:50 In a world where we're used to having others tell us what to do, this can be difficult 14:10 We already have parents involved and getting the school ready 15:40 I'm asking and empowering you to talk, discuss and find a plan that works for you

1:00 Last week was about five things to say to your kids every day 1:40 This guess what... TV disruptes everything you're saying 3:15 Our kids have to be confused between what they've been taught and what they see on TV 4:00 The best advice is, don't watch the news 6:20 The mainstream media is destroying what we're trying to teach our kids 8:40 Listen to the words you say, listen to the news in "your" time 9:25 My mom knew she had flaws, but she didn't want to pass them on to her kids 11:10 At her core, she knew she was wrong 11:35 Kids do as WE do, not what we say

0:50 Welcome back after Father's day 1:35 We don't always realize how powerful our words are 2:25 I believe there are a lot of lessons by becoming a 'producer' versus a 'consumer' 3:10 Researching and coding vs just playing 4:50 1: 3 words that many dads have trouble saying "I Love You" 6:25 2: "What are your plans for the day?" 7:10 3: "I am so grateful to be your dad" 7:50 4: "Have a great time at school and don't forget who you are" 10:28 5: Words of encouragement and affirmation - The power of "yet", I trust you, I believe in you

0:50 Happy Father's Day!!! 1:10 Review of the last 3 episodes in the series 2:02 What works for ME to be a great dad... the 40 lessons from my book 2:40 Get a free copy of my book at http://BeTheDadYouWishYouHad.com 3:25 Guys, I wrote this book for you!!! It's short and simple! 3:55 On Facebook, look up "first time fathers" group 4:35 In chapter 8, "create a schedule" 7:50 Our job is to comfort them and take care of their needs 9:15 "Tell them 'I Love You'"... Lesson #34 11:10 If you don't exercise your parenting muscles, you will grow weak 12:40 Let me end on this thought...

1:50 Go back and listen to episodes 273 and 274 if you haven't already 2:35 What are the strongest memories of your Dad? 2:55 Whatever you remember MOST, is likely the type of dad you had 3:55 I had the absent father, because I was abandoned at 5 years old 4:30 I'm a life coach so I've seen it AND I've experienced 5:00 What are the happiest moments you remember with your Dad? 6:00 Write down the memories that you have... 6:15 What are the negative memories you have of your Dad? 8:15 Whatever it is that you wished of your father, be that for your child 8:55 Don't say what you're "NOT" going to do 9:20 What's the biggest fear you have with raising your child? 10:45 I have a mantra, or goal... I wish to have the respect of my adult children and no "thing" or no "fling" will come between that 12:00 There are only two things that kids really need: to feel safe and feel loved 12:40 Write down 5 things that YOU believe a good father should do or be (feel free to reference last week's podcast) 13:40 Name 3 things you hope to accomplish as a father (and here are my 3) 14:50 Name three things that you do NOT want to repeat from what your dad did 15:35 Tell your kids these three things EVERY day 16:10 I'm sure my 8 year old "gets" it now 17:25 What's your biggest insecurity about being a father? 17:50 Write down 2 to 10 positive male role models you had growing up 18:55 What's your relationship with your mother like? 20:05 All of these things add up to being the dad you wish you had 20:25 You cannot be in a place of gratitude and angry about the way you were raised at the same time 21:40 Break the cycle. This is your chance.

1:10 First identify the type of dad you are or that you had 1:55 I challenge dads to look at the 8 types of dads and become a "Good" dad 2:20 Don't tell kids what "not" to do, tell them what "to do" 3:10 Tell yourself, like you would tell your kids, what you DO want to do 3:55 Just because you set the goal of "not being like your dad" doesn't give you proper direction 4:40 The 7 traits of a good father https://www.beliefnet.com/love-family/parenting/7-traits-of-a-strong-father 5:01 Trait 1: Patience 6:14 Trait 2: Morality 9:25 Trait 3: Open-Minded 11:47 Trait 4: Loving 15:15 Trait 5: Loyalty 17:20 Trait 6: Honesty 18:01 Trait 7: Leads by example

0:55 This is part 1 of a 4 part series as Father's Day is nearing 1:15 It's good to know where we come from 1:35 It can help us change our poor habits 2:00 "God Distorted" by John Bishop and the 8 types of Dads 3:15 This is all about becoming a better dad and getting help 4:15 Dad type #1: The Absent Father 4:35 Dad type #2: The Passive Father 5:43 Dad type #3: The Demanding Father 7:05 Dad type #4: The Enabling Father 8:45 Dad type #5: The Controlling Father 9:45 Dad type #6: The Abusive Father 10:50 Dad type #7: The Accuser Father 11:50 Dad type #8: The Good Father

0:55 What do you see when you look in the mirror 1:25 From my son... "It this pandemic thing coming to an end?" 2:45 Many of us have become homeschoolers, cooks, and other things 4:10 Question from a friend... What are you learning most about yourself during this pandemic? 5:15 My life hasn't changed much because of my lifestyle before 5:45 How have you changed? 6:45 We've been playing a lot more games together 7:30 Here is your homework... 9:20 Look in the mirror and ask if you've been self-reflective enough

1:05 I'm thinking about those who have suffered a loss 1:50 How am I going to handle all of the changes 2:15 What are the positives? What can we do as parents? 3:25 What do you "GET" to do? 5:00 What advantage do you have now that you didn't have before! 6:00 You get to choose gratitude instead of lack 7:05 There is a happy balance with all of the changes and opportunities 8:10 I have seen a lot of things over these weeks that I wouldn't change 10:02 From a 13-year-old... "I learned I have a LOT to live for" 10:50 What are you waiting to get back to? 11:00 Some are so impatient to get to the next phase that they aren't present today

1:00 Mother's Day... it can be a thankless job 1:25 Today is a little different I have my son on the Podcast with me 2:00 Tell us a little about your mom, Cristian! 2:40 Why is your mom a superhero? 3:00 Tacos, pizzas and hamburgers 3:45 What is she really good about doing when you go shopping? 4:40 Suggestions on what to do for Mother's Day (listen for details) 7:00 Ryan thanks his guest and takes over 7:20 Cristian takes a great deal of pride in his parents and what they do 9:00 We are modeling how to appreciate moms and wives and parents 10:00 Presents, time, letters... Lots of ways to show appreciation 11:45 One year I just didn't have time to write my mom... she noticed! 12:40 I am still my mom's "baby" even though I'm 44 years old 13:10 I presented a lot of challenges to my mom and I cherish her 13:40 There are a lot of resources out there to help you become better

0:53 I live in the GREAT state of Georgia... and we're starting to open back up 1:20 When you lead, when you are the first, you will be critisized 2:15 Unemployment checks to millions 3:15 Many people measure success by how they contribute 4:15 We can't continue living in a state of fear 4:35 This is a life podcast right now 5:32 With responsibility (parenting?) comes judgement 7:10 Monday morning quarterbacks second guessing everything 8:15 The greatest depression in our history 9:01 Lack of freedom? Unconstitutional? 9:48 I applaud leaders that lead

1:15 I'm growing the "rona" beard 1:45 I taught myself how to shave because I didn't have a dad to teach me 2:50 The 'rona is making me do things I haven't done before 3:30 At least by Christmas, if all else fails, I should have a Santa beard 4:05 I had to learn how to grow a beard? Oils? Tools? 6:15 During these downtimes, we have a chance to learn new things 6:35 Cooking, assembling furniture, finances will ALL be easier for MY kids 9:15 My mom learned typing on a typewriter! But she made me learn the skill 10:45 I KNOW you know SOMETHING!!! 11:00 Teach is to your children... in a POSITIVE way!

1:02 I'm talking about this because of an article I read 1:40 Parents are frustrated with his comments 2:10 He's really busy, but he's probably not the "hands on" dad 3:10 He believes he's doing his part by going to Montana 4:12 He also gave up much of his childhood to entertainment 5:03 He probably hasn't experience being a full time parent 5:35 "this isn't easy dad!" 6:12 I actually applaude him for staying put and not hyping himself up 7:11 I get it... but a lot of people apparently don't 8:03 I literally talked to someone who bought lunch, sat down outside, and a cop sent him home 9:18 All of us parents are going through something, don't put Justin on a pedestal 10:01 I sympathize with all parents trying to do their best 11:03 If everyone just did what the Timberlakes did, this would be over quicker

1:03 Schools are out and in lockdown 1:30 We've run through on some essentials: milk, eggs, bread etc. 2:45 People aren't talking while social distancing 3:20 We are told to stay away, not stop interacting 4:15 Connect with someone, check in with people, ask a question and listen 7:45 Let the people on the front lines of this pandemic let them know you care 8:40 During these challenging times is when people tend to pull together 9:15 "Dad, you know everybody... why do so many people want to talk to you?? 10:30 A friend growing up had a really rough time. He was broken, like I was 11:40 Reach out to someone in isolation right now and show them they can reach out too

1:02 Educating your own child will help you have gratitude for their teachers 1:30 Streaming options for school interactions 2:15 However, teachers are relying on parents to do their job 2:50 Not only are the teachers educating the students, they're having to educate the parents too! 4:00 A well respected teacher expressed a negative opinion in the wrong way 4:50 Personally, I wish there was less homework 5:10 As a life coach, my clients need me more than ever! 6:20 Other people's lives have changed in other ways, easier, harder, more, less... 6:50 Something has changed for ALL of us 7:40 Show your teacher you appreciate them, send a letter or a card... but do something 8:45 Express your thankfulness 9:15 When people thank me, it makes me want to do more for them

0:50 Weathering the storm 1:10 Kids take on the energy of the parents 1:30 We have all weathered storms 2:15 Storms come and they go 3:30 People are not prepared and are panicking 4:00 When you see the storm coming, get prepared 5:40 Heed the warnings to wash hands, stay home 6:45 Kids are more affected by panic than YOU are! 7:40 Are you putting others at risk due to your behaviour? 8:40 But what can I do? Stay Home! 9:20 Listen to the experts and do what they say

1:10 100% straight from the heart 1:40 The opportunities as a parent 2:40 Even though I'm thankful for the teachers, they don't have this advantage 4:10 It's just a 1/2 day, but this seems longer 5:05 Kids crave certainty and schedules 5:50 ... so we created the same schedule at home to keep him in his routine 7:00 We also fixed the Bball nets and picked up some trash 8:10 I've been through hurricane aftermath, it helps me understand and deal with this 8:40 We also made it fun, and turned it into a math lesson 10:02 I actually thanked Covid 19 for the extra time with my boys 10:20 They will be gone around age 18... will they ever come home? 10:30 Most of the time we will spend with our kids will be before they leave 12:25 We had all we could handle today, don't worry about tomorrow 13:50 We have been gifted with at least two weeks with our kids 14:45 What's unimportant in the grand scheme is getting homework done 16:10 It's time to slow down and enjoy our kids

1:05 How do you come up with so many ideas? 1:40 What works for me is documenting the process of parenting 1:55 Many of our challenges as adults started with things that happened in childhood 3:05 I guess I need to start posting this stuff on Instagram 3:55 I'd rather talk about it, but a picture is worth 1000 words 5:00 Got TONS of video at Rock and Jump 6:00 Got LOTS of pictures of the first baseball game of the season 7:18 It just doesn't stop... parenting happens continuously 7:55 There's a lot of moving parts in this thing called parenting 8:55 #1 was a piece of cake... #2 is like handling 20 kids 10:06 Document your journey, it's SO easy now to do 11:05 There's too much happening every day to not capture some of it 12:30 Yes, I did all of this and more with you... I have proof!

1:00 NOOB Caused someone to get a bloody mouth today 1:25 It seems to be the equivalent of a 'jerk' 2:01 Two came off the bus in tears 2:20 There's blood on his teeth 3:50 My son called him a noob 5:15 They're boys, they're going to figure it out 6:20 Acknowledge something is wrong 7:05 What exactly are you sorry for? 7:25 Do you accept the apology? 7:40 ... but the body language was off 10:10 What I did was reestablish consequences 10:55 Usually he chooses worse punishments than I would 11:35 THAT, my friends, is called parenting 12:15 The sooner you implement this strategy, the sooner they become responsible for their own actions and parenting becomes a LOT easier

1:05 "Why don't you post your family on social media?" 2:06 "Oh... I'm NEVER doing that!!!" 3:10 Buying a cabin, doing the research 4:45 They like doing puzzles 6:25 They don't know they are learning and growing 7:00 Another friend has grown children helping with a BIG project 9:05 After these examples, what can you learn from others? 9:50 I talk, listen, create boundaries 10:50 We set new expectations and boundaries 11:10 Both families show up from a place of love and respect 12:25 I'm pulling out a notepad and taking notes!!!

1:03 Every year it sucks me in 1:20 Didn't look the part... 1:50 My older son started his second season of baseball 2:40 The stories are amazing 3:02 If you're a parent, you envision your own kids 4:32 Yesterday was the first day of practice 5:35 I got lost in the moment playing with my son 6:50 Only 5 showed up, and there was a LOT of hustle 7:45 He was very encouraging though 8:40 I was glued to these young kids growing 9:40 Being THAT present, brings tears to my eyes 10:02 Be as present as possible as often as possible

0:55 It goes for men AND women 2:12 We donate our time and energies in a lot of areas 2:28 If feels like we're ships passing 2:50 There are a LOT of scheduled activities most nights 4:35 Not a lot of downtime... 5:03 I hear loud and clear that my wife needs more attention 6:00 The relationship MUST stay strong 8:00 Let's have our kids what us set a good example of how to relate

This week Ryan was interviewed by Krista Lockwood, AKA Motherhood Simplified. She and her audience wanted a Dad's perspective... and Ryan was happy to oblige!

1:05 I'm not a big basketball fan 1:50 I have an appreciation for his talents 2:20 Interview: Kobe and Lewis Howes 3:05 What do I do next if my career ends? 3:39 "Stories move the world" 4:35 My kids light up when I tell stories 5:28 A joke is nothing more than telling a story with humor 7:30 Read to your kids, because it's telling stories 8:15 Through repetition I become the character when I read 9:00 I thank my children for teaching me to enjoy reading 10:05 Like Kobe, I've become a better storyteller 11:05 After watching Kobe videos, I've become a fan of his ability to tackle something new 11:40 Impact your children through reading stories to them

1:00 Living with intentionality 1:20 Goals and kids with amazingness 1:58 Respectful, disciplined children 2:20 My ultimate goal: to have the respect of my adult children 3:00 No thing and no fling will ever get in the way of that 3:10 No material goods, additions or momentary lapses in judgement 5:10 A contract to self for parenting 5:40 What do you want to accomplish as a parent 7:15 18 and 12 a decade from now 8:25 As the year winds down and the new year is beginning, make some parenting goals

1:05 Hopefully much of the Christmas chaos is behind you 2:05 I created a life where I could be involved with my children 3:02 My focused time with my kids is not where I want it to be 4:00 There must be a reason for it 5:20 I don't keep my time just to myself and family 6:05 As I'm saying this out loud... 7:30 He enjoys it even though he falls a thousand times 8:25 Sustaining happiness 9:25 I'm bringing some of my own junk into it 10:20 Tomorrow is the last of the daily podcasts

1:00 It's been a wonderful year! 1:20 The craziness is behind you 1:40 It can be a lonely emotional time 2:05 It's a time to reflect on what's important 2:35 Pick up the phone, even if you don't want to 3:05 From my family to yours: Merry Christmas

0:55 My 2-year-old is learning English 1:30 Santa was shocked! 2:10 His words aren't perfect... yet 3:15 The Lucky Charms have been lingering for a while 4:00 He gets PISSED! 4:35 Do you get made? Do you pay attention? 5:50 He started pushing me... 6:25 He felt heard 6:50 Listen to them and acknowledge them when they listen to you

1:15 I get a LOT of negative feedback 1:35 Facebook is a bad thing for parent's feedback 1:55 Where are YOU when decisions are being made? 2:35 Whether or not you agree with the rules is beside the point 3:20 Sucking the energy from the people who are doing good things 3:50 That's their junk not yours 4:35 I appreciate YOU!