Just 2 Dads Talking Podcast

It is with a heavy heart that this will be our last official podcast recording for Just2DadsTalking.  Together CJ and I have dug deep each week for the past 2 years to share our hearts to the Dad-0-Sphere as a continuous source of encouragement and inspiration. We wanted you to know that your role as a dad, single dad, step-dad, granddad has significant worth. I believe that we've shared will stand the test of time. I hope and prayer that we've impacted lives and will possibly impact even more in the future.  This episode is about what we hope the legacy of this show will be... Being a dad is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in this lifetime Your role as a dad has a value that has been researched, documented, and proven Being a dad must be intentional The best dads are focused on being the best versions of themselves Everything counts, so the best dads must be present and engaged for moments, both big and small

Every dad wants to be a good dad, but few know how to achieve it. Today, we are going to go over seven New Year resolutions that will give confidence to dads about being good dads. 1. Write Down Your Resolutions 2. Connect with Your Parents 3. Create a "Your Special Day" 4. Read Child Raising Books 5. Be More Emotionally Accessible 6. Focus on Self-Care 7. Develop New Family Bonding Moments

During the Thanksgiving holiday, I visited both of my grandmothers. I met with each of them at their house. It was truly a unique and enjoyable experience and I was left with some incredible lessons that all dads can benefit from. 1 on 1 visits foster connection Understanding our family members fosters a deeper understanding as to who and why we are the way we are We have the opportunity to teach our family who we are and how we think A deeper understanding of our family provides us dads a more grounded sense of self. This then manifests itself in how we show up as loving fathers, grandfathers, and husbands.  A rooted and grounded dad is a beacon of light in his household.

There are many variations on Christmas celebrations across the globe. If you think of Santa Clause with a white beard, wearing a red suit, and delivering gifts on Christmas Eve while everyone sleeps, you have bought into the creation of an American cartoonist in the Victorian era. Here are some things you can do to decide how you and your family will celebrate Christmas. 1. Decide what you celebrate and why 2. Share your celebration with others, don't withhold your beliefs 3. Determine how you treat Santa Clause and Jesus—like Mickey Mouse, or God?

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the acronym T.O.A.S.T. to help dads remember to: Time—Spend quality time with their family Opportunity—Take opportunities to be present Active Engagement—Directly contributing to the family experience Steadfast—Resilence in spite of mistakes Trust—Keeping your word

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the 7 forms of respect worth teaching our kids. They include: 1. Greet others with confidence 2. Open doors for others 3. Clean up after yourself 4. Place orders with politeness 5. Thank your elders, coaches, and teachers 6. Share words of affirmation  7. Take care of entrusted things.  

As Dad's, we may often find it difficult to maintain a work/family balance. In today's episode, Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers will offer 5 tips to help establish and maintain a work/family balance. Define your "why" when it comes to work/family balance Define what "balance" means to you Endeavor to schedule time In Learn from what works and what doesn't and adjust accordingly Strive for Consistency

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss how to tell a great impromptu bedtime story to your kids.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the 10 "Dad" Commandments. 1. Thou shalt be spiritually centered 2. Thou shalt be physically fit 3. Thou shalt be mentally fit 4. Thou shalt be present and engaged 5. Thou shalt be the peacemaker in the home 6. Thou shalt continue learning 7. Thou shalt be vulnerable and open 8. Thou shalt provide and protect 9. Thou shalt know thyself 10. Thou shalt strive for consistency, not perfection

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the 10 Dad Commandments for building geat family relationships.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss raising interdependent kids. Their discussion includes the four relational categories of being dependent, independent, interdependent, and co-dependent.

Join Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers as they discuss the five areas to focus on that will help you keep up with your grandkids.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss how a dad moment is a unique and memorable experience. It can only happen when you are 100% engaged with your wife, kids, and family.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the elements required to develop a leader in your kids.

Join Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers for a discussion on how dads can leave a proverbial fingerprint on their family.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss having a healthy two-way relationship with our sons, daughters, and wife. They share the four signs that the relationship is healthy: 1. You are accepted 2. You think of your loved one often 3. You look forward to spending time together 4. Your relationship seldom struggles While all relationships struggle, our dads discuss how to deal with those struggles in a healthy manner.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the four steps in being dad-centered. They discuss being aligned spiritually, journalling to understand your thoughts, sharing vulnerabilities with your spouse, and reconnecting with male friends.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers go over the three questions dads can ask themselves for preparing ideas for leaving behind a legacy within their kids.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the gifts moms pass on to their sons including empathy, emotional control, responsibility, and encouragement.

Lamont and CJ talk about the four emotional needs we all have that make us human. They discuss belonging, personal power, personal freedom, and fun. All of which are as important as a good night's sleep and nutrition.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss how to raise your kids so they don't end up on The Bachelor. Lamont shares 5 tips to make sure your kids are healthy enough for a real relationship.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss how to teach your little kids budgeting and money skills. they discuss making the process fun using the three techniques of planning, piggy banks, and play.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss how to discover your dad's superpower based on who you are and your passion. They also share ideas about how to help your kids discover theirs.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss how to prepare your kids to share an "Elevator Intro", "Six-Minute Talk", and the steps to teach your kids to pull it off respectfully.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the difference between being assigned the role of a father versus choosing to be a dad who is integrated into his kids' lives.

All dads face doubts from time to time, Lamont and CJ discuss some of the more common doubts and how dads, by becoming more consistent and resilient, can overcome their doubts to become great dads.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the difference between managing and leading kids. They point out what it takes to lead versus manage and how both are important.

Lamont and CJ discuss three common vows shared in weddings and the importance of reviewing them to make sure dads are doing what they promised.

Lamont and CJ talk about the three steps to sharing real-life applications with our kids in a memorable fashion while playing.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers talk about some of the things they gained as a result of the Just 2 Dads Talking podcast. CJ also gives a 2021 challenge to all dads listening.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers talk about the seven ways that a dad can secretly work on his relationships without anyone knowing and the great benefits that result.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the common stigmas that haunt single dads.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the metaphor of raking up the lawn to addressing marriage issues.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss how to be Dedicated, Accessible, and Demonstrative in your father-child relationships.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers answer arbitrary fan questions.

Part 1 of Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers answering questions received from listeners.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers talk about being interviewed on the Women 360 podcast and discuss a few things that were left out including how to make home a safe haven for their teens. 

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the process of selecting what family traditions to pass on to their kids and what new traditions to create.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the differences between a fixed and growth mindset. They also share ideas on how dads can encourage their kids to embrace a growth perspective for life.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers talk about how, if not careful, dads can lose themselves through marriage and childrearing. They discuss three steps to find themselves and become a blessing to their family.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers talk about the difference when men just spend time by showing up for their kid's program versus investing time in their kid's lives. The guys also share how to invest time in marriage.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss how to reset your perspective and anxiety levels to be your best self.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the acronym W.W.O.R.K. as the key to a successful marriage. 

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers respond to a listener's email request for some life lessons that dads should teach their kids.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss how to evaluate your kids based on who they are without comparison, and how to share with them what you observed without damaging their soul.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the five things that Lamont learned about being a dad to teenage girls during the quarantine. 

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers talk about the four questions kids want to ask their parents. The discussion explores the child's heart behind the question and cautions parents to not take the questions at face value.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers discuss the 10 things they wished they had known before going to university. The ideas shared include chasing after your passion, networking to open opportunities, joining a club for fun, spending time alone to know yourself, and much more.

Lamont Boyd and CJ Powers, who are just two dads talking, cover the topic of unspoken expectations in relationships. Sharing life experiences, the two chat about the importance of establishing only acceptable expectations that both individuals agree on.