No Off Season 4 Dads

Choosing the best college or university for your teenage child is a big undertaking. There are so many factors and considerations in this major decision. Listen to part 2 of this series as I am joined by Andy Luther, a professional college counselor, as well as Damian Hall as we discuss some important things to consider when choosing post-secondary education. Afterwards, ensure that your go to the website www.nooffseason4dads.com and join our email list. And as always,Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. RepeatResources:Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What To Do About It. -- Richard V Reeves

Choosing the best college or university for your teenage child is a big undertaking. There are so many factors and considerations in this major decision. Listen as I am joined by Andy Luther, a professional college counselor, as well as Michael Abbey and Vee Solomon as we discuss some important things to consider when choosing post-secondary education. Afterwards, ensure that your go to the website www.nooffseason4dads.com and join our email list. And as always,Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. RepeatResources:The Parent's Smart Guide to Sending Your Kids to College without Going Broke -- Gwen ThomasOf Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What To Do About It. -- Richard V Reeves

In this episode, we will be discussing how empty nesters respond when your college-aged child comes home from college. Gain some helpful tips on your responses and expectations. Resources:Empty Nest, Full House: Surviving Summer When the College Kids Come HomeAn Empty Nest Mom's Guide to College Kids Coming Home For Break - Mark and Jill Savage

We continue the conversation with Dr. Mitchell on the importance of the father figure in schools. Listen to essential points that can spark further discussion as well as action points for you as fathers to be more present in your teen's school. And as always,Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.

Schools love when dads come around and are a present support in the school community. Listen as I talk with Dr. Meredith Chase-Mitchell on the importance and relevance of fathers in schools.Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.www.nooffseason4dads.com

Would you back your child's decision to attend trade school rather than college? This question was posed by Dr. Doran Gresham on his LinkedIn page some time ago and it sparked a health conversation. I talked with Dr. Gresham on this topic. In addition, other fathers provided their thoughts as well. So, I pose the same question to you: Would you back your child's decision to attend trade school rather than college? Listen to the second of this two-part series on this relevant topic. Carry on the conversation. Visit our website: www.nooffseason4dads.com. And as always:Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.Resources:Dr. Doran Gresham Bio: ⁠Gresham, Doran | Faculty | SEDS | GSEHD | GW

Would you back your child's decision to attend trade school rather than college? This question was posed by Dr. Doran Gresham on his LinkedIn page some time ago and it sparked a health conversation. So I talked with Dr. Gresham on this topic. In addition, other fathers provided their thoughts as well. So, I pose the same question to you: Would you back your child's decision to attend trade school rather than college? Listen to the first of this two-part series on this relevant topic. In addition, ensure that you answer the poll question and carry on the conversation. Visit our website: www.nooffseason4dads.com. And as always:Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.Resources:Dr. Doran Gresham Bio: Gresham, Doran | Faculty | SEDS | GSEHD | GW

Preparing our children for departure is always a wonderful and daunting task for parents. Preparing them when they are college-bound teens is another animal! There is a lot to consider for your teen and for you when deciding on the best college or university. Listen as I give some helpful tips as well as interview Eric Henderson and Dr. Lisa Greene-Henderson on their journey of putting their sons through college. Afterwards, engage in the poll questions and visit www.nooffseason4dads.com. And as always,Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.Resource: Your Guide to Navigating 2025: Advice for Parents of College-Bound Teens - Parenting for College

No one want to hear that their child is being a bully or is being bullied. Listen as Dijon shares some startling facts on bullying, as well as provides some helpful tips on how to prevent it from affecting your children. Go to www.nooffseason4dads.com for additional tips. And as always...Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.Resources:Teens and Cyberbullying 2022 | Pew Research CenterHelping Your Struggling Teenager: A Parenting Handbook on Thirty-six Common Problems by Dr. Les Parrott, III

Do you know your children's friends? Listen as I provide key insights as to why you should know their friends and even their families. And as always,Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.Resources:https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/teen-friendships/

No one person can live alone on an island without the support of another. Even movies that have shown individuals on an island with the best survival skills still need human interaction to keep themselves sane. Relationships are essential to the soul and for our existence. Take a listen as Dijon talks from personal, social, and data driven experience on the importance of building relationships.At the end, make sure that you engage the poll question and add comments as you feel. And as always,Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.Resources:Of Boys and Men. Why the modern male is struggling, why it matters, and what to do about it. by Richard V. ReevesArticle: Why It's Hard for Many Men to Form Close Friendships: Situational pressures and gender norms get in the way. Written by Thomas Henricks, Ph.D. Psychology Today (4/7/2023)Why It's Hard for Many Men to Form Close Friendships | Psychology Today

Every parent wants their child to be and do their very best academically. But do we sometimes go too far? Listen as I give insights into how we can best help our sons and daughters succeed in the classroom without overwhelming them. Engage in the poll question as well on this episode. And as always,Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. RepeatResources:Parents aiming too high can harm child's academic performancePressure For High Grades: The Damage Parents Could Be Causing Kids | Adelphi Psych Med

Growing pains are a way of life. Everyone goes through them to mature. Listen as Dijon gives crucial takeaways on how to handle these growing pains as a parent and how that translates to our children. And as always... Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Resources: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Parenting is hard but rewarding. An essential part of parenting is giving clear directions to our children. When our children do not meet those expectations, parents should provide a level of discipline. Listen as Dijon provide some essential thoughts to the concept of disciplining our children. Also, take a moment to answer the poll question. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Resources: Spare the Kids. Why Whupping Children Won't Save Black America by Stacey Patton Spanking children may impair their brain development — Harvard Gazette: How spanking may affect brain development in children American Psychological Association Physical discipline is harmful and ineffective. A new APA resolution cites evidence that physical punishment can cause lasting harm for children by Eve Glicksman May 2019, Vol 50, No. 5 Negative effects of childhood spanking may be overstated, study claims by Adriana Diaz Published Oct. 14, 2024 Updated Oct. 14, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET - New York Post

The new year has begun. 2024 is over and whatever happened in 2024 DOES matter. However, you can create a fresh template for the new year, especially regarding your parenting. Take a listen as Dijon discusses three essential ways to help create a vibrant parenting atmosphere for you and your children. Also, engage with the poll question as well. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Resources Bringing Up Boys: Practical advice and encouragement for those shaping the next generation of men by Dr. James Dobson The Wonder of Boys: What parents, mentors and educators can do to shape boys into exceptional men by Michael Gurian, PhD What Do You Say?: How to talk with kids to build motivation, stress tolerance, and a happy home by William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson

What do you value most? And how do those things define who you are and what you do? It's a crucial question that should have you thinking about what you value most. Listen as Dijon speaks to this thought-provoking topic. And as always, Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. References: What Are Your Prized Possessions in Life? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

2024 is beginning to wind down and you are looking towards 2025. You are thinking of goals and resolutions to begin in 2025. But did you get all of your goals done for 2024? If not, start now; don't wait until the ball drops on January 1! Ther is time to complete some goals or at least get them started. Listen as Dijon gives insights into why you should pursue your goals now. And as always: Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

You were made to do hard things, whether you believe it or not. Your children were made to do hard things also. Listen as Dijon shares social and personal perspectives on this topic. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Resource: Carol Dweck -- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

We need to take a deep look into our character and ask ourselves how challenging is to apologize. An act so simple, but yet so difficult for most. Take a listen as Dijon tackles the subject using personal and professional sources to state the case. Take a moment to engage with the poll as well. Do you apologize when you need to? Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Notes: A Good Apology: Four Steps to Make Things Right by Molly Howes Article: Why Apologies Are So Hard, and So Necessary. by Devon Frye Psychology Today July 28, 2020 Article: The Art and Science of Apologizing by Jacoba Urist. The Atlantic February 23, 2016 Article: Sorry, Not Sorry: Effects of Different Types of Apologies and Self-Monitoring on Non-verbal Behaviors. Yamamoto, Kimura, Osaka Frontiers in Psychology Provided by The National Library of Medicine of The National Institute of Health Article: He's Not Sorry. Why Men Won't Apologize by Dr. Amanda Rose Psychology Today. Posted November 2, 2019 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

One of the most important civic duties we have is to vote. Why not allow your children to see you vote. Listen to Dijon as he speaks to this topic. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

What school, college, or university did you go to? And do you ever go back? Listen to Dijon as he talk about how Homecoming brings back a level of nostalgia. And maybe the conversation may bring back memories for you as well. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

No one wants to have disappointments. And as fathers, we do not want to have our children experience disappointments. But why not? Take time to listen and engage in the conversation as Dijon gives a perspective on why disappointments may be good for us and our children. Also take time to answer the poll question. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat References: Maxwell, J.C., 'Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success'. Thomas Nelson , Inc. Nashville, TN 2000 Dr. Schwartz, D.J, 'The Magic of Thinking Big'. Prentice-Hall. New York, 1959 Dr. Stixrud, W., Johnson, N., 'What Do You Say? How to talk with kids to build motivation, stress tolerance, and a happy home'. Penguin Random House, LLC., New York. 2021 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

Listen to the second half of my conversation with Mike Houston and Tracy Brown, as we have a candid and heartwarming discussion on our family and its values. We dive into the importance of understanding family history and legacy as a way to empower who we are and our future. In the end, they provide poignant suggestions on how to maintain and continue the legacy with your family as well. As always...listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

What does it mean to have a family legacy? And why is it important? I was honored to have an intimate conversation with my cousins Tracy Brown and Mike Houston about the importance of maintaining a family legacy. Take a listen as we share intimate moments of our family. These moments can be translated in ways to yours as well. It will give insights on how you can have conversations with your children and grandchildren. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

Listen to the second half of our conversation with Mr. Steve Tietcheu on our prostate health. Also, ensure that you answer the poll question as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

The prostate is such a vital organ for the man, and it is worthy of our attention, especially when you reach 'that age'. Pay careful attention as we have a conversation with Mr. Steve Tietcheu on the importance of the prostate and how to best care for it. Here is a short bio: Steve Tietcheu is a dedicated Clinical Research Manager with a graduate degree in Molecular Biology and also ER and IMCU Registered Nurse. Currently serving at the Henry Jackson Foundation, Steve oversees daily clinical operations and coordinates research efforts at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. With extensive experience in prostate cancer care, Steve leads multidisciplinary teams in providing optimal patient assessment and treatment. His expertise includes patient education, clinical research, and implementing new healthcare technologies. Steve holds a Master of Science in Molecular Biology from Georgetown University and is passionate about raising awareness of prostate health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

Raising boys is hard enough, but raising 4 successful Black sons can be daunting. Listen to insights as author Duane Bumpass speaks to marriage, business, family and raising Black boys to men. Also take a moment to read an article on part of his journey here: Father Pens Book Celebrating Successful Sons, Young Black Men - The Baltimore Times (baltimoretimes-online.com) Finally, find the link here to buy his book, How I Raised 4 Successful Black Sons. How I Raised 4 Successful Black Sons: Bumpass, Duane: 9781088057469: Amazon.com: Books And as always, listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

Parents can argue with their children that they spend too much time on their phones. And this may be true. However, are we setting an example for them? Are parents spending too much time on their phones and other technologies? Take a listen as we tackle this question with simple solutions. References: How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Adults? | Right as Rain (uwmedicine.org) Teens are spending nearly 5 hours daily on social media. Here are the mental health outcomes (apa.org) Demographics of Social Media Users and Adoption in the United States | Pew Research Center --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

As iron sharpens iron, so fathers need other fathers to gain support. Take a listen as Dijon speaks to why dads need dads and other figures that can speak to their situations in fatherhood. And remember to listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

It is hard to put a number on how many mothers are involved in their child's education. And although there are fathers who are as well, it is not as prevalent as moms. Take a listen as Dijon briefly talks about four ways to be present in your child's education this upcoming school year. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @nos4dads. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nos4dads/support

There are so many ways to show love to your children. Demonstrating love to your adult children is a little more challenging becuase they are most likely out of the house. Listen to tips that I have gleaned over time on how to show that needed love. References: The Bible -- 3 John 4 The Resolution for Men by Stephen & Alex Kendrick 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments Into Lasting Memories by Julie Lavender --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

Is Chivalry Dead? This is a question worth talking about. As I pondered and inquired, my perspective opened. What does that word even mean? Is it relevant for today? Is it socially acceptable? Take some moments and listen as I give thought to chivalry, chauvinism, and respect. Take some time and think about if you engage in chivalry. I am still learning and growing in this topic. In fact, I have No Off Season. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat References: 'Why Chivalry is Dead and What It Means For Romance' by regain.us 'Is Chivalry Dead?' by Elle Berry in Adventist Today 'Is Chivalry Dead?' by ELISABETH VON THURN UND TAXIS in Vogue.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

Being able to have adult conversations with your adult children must start when they are younger. However, the conversations can be life changing for them...and you. Listen to Dijon as he talks on this topic. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

Everyone has had a father figure in their life. Prayerfully, he was present, but unfortunately I understand that was not always the case. What lessons, be them positive or negative did you learn from your father? And how have those lessons impacted you today as a person, father, husband, friend, employee or employer, etc. Listen as Dijon talks about some of the lessons he learned from his dad. Listen. Enjoy. Follow. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

Take a listen as Dijon talks talks about how to manage yourself and others when someone in the family has COVID.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

Listen to some tips, some familiar and more novel) on raising our children in 2022. 1. Hug Your Children Daily 2. Talk & Listen with an Open Mind 3. Allow a Controlled Freedom 4. Treat & Respect Them for their Age 5. Loosen the Leash 6. Be consistent and Persistent in Your Love 7. Pray for Them & You Additional Resource: The Angst of Adolescence by Sara Villanueva, PhD Subscribe & follow NOS4Dads (@nos4dads) on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

Investing in anything takes time and effort. It takes a level of concentrating on a single item to ensure that it gives a return. Why not invest in your child, especially in their faith. Take a listen to Dijon as he gives some keys on how to do this. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

I have never been one to want to pay my boys for doing their chores. I always considered it as a part of 'earning their keep'. However, I have heard of some parents who do pay their children money for doing household chores. At the time of me writing this, 36% of people polled said the do pay their children for doing chores while the other 64% said, 'Heck No!'. Some also gave incredibly valid reasons. Take a listen and offer your perspective as well. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Notes: Produced by dijondabassman in The NOS Studio. 'The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money' by Ron Lieber '5 Reasons To Pay Your Kids For Doing Chores (& 5 Reasons Not To)' by Christine Persaud (2019) on www.moms.com '7 Chores You Should Pay Your Kids to Do' by Stacie Williams (2015) on www.sixdollarfamily.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

How do you ensure a strong, mentally healthy family? Listen in as we had the founders from the Renew and Revitalize Marriage & Family Institute as our guests. Our guests were Dr. Jendayo Grady, Carissa Oyebanjo, LCPC, and Dr. Paula Anderson. The mental health of a family is so important to focus on. As parents, it is our responsibility to ensure that everyone living under our roof is either mental healthy or has the resources to improve their mental health. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at No Off Season 4 Dads (@NOS4Dads). Listen. Engage. Share. Fund. Enjoy. Repeat. Notes: www.renewandrevitalize.org Podcast produced by dijondabassman in Studio NOS Interlude music by dijondbassman For the People (Instrumental) by Pete Rock Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

I spoke about independence previously (episode 6), but growth, life, and other circumstances made me revisit the topic. Watching my boys put together IKEA furniture was another level in their growth, especially for me to see. I truly believe that releasing the 'leash' on our children is essential in their growth. You're going to have to let it go anyway. Take a listen as I talk about releasing the leash and how an IKEA furniture piece helped me to realize that. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat. Also, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at No Off Season 4 Dads (NOS4Dads). Produced and edited in Studio NOS. Music produced by dijondabassman. Samples from Mood4Eva (Instrumental) by Beyonce'. Additional sponsors: Renew and Revitalize Marriage & Family Institute (www.renewandrevitalize.org/counseling) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

I am entering a new phase of life. I am old enough to have an adult son. This means that my parenting is going to have to be a bit different. My style and delivery has to be different. However, principles stay the same. I am sure that many of you are in this phase of life as well. These are simply perspectives that I am currently learning and will continue to mature in as the days go on. Thoughts?!? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

"Your job is to set the limit, not to control how your child feels about it or reacts to it." -- Sara Bean, M.D. I really don't understand how such a powerful word is only two letters. I know my parents had to use it with me as I grew up, but I don't think I realized how hard it could be for me as a father to use that word with my own children. It's a simple, yet very complex word, filled with emotions and consequences, some of which are good and some that are bad. Take a listen as Dijon speaks to this dynamic word and how to manage using it with your child. References: parentinghighschoolers.com & empoweringparents.com Credits: Intro music and beats produced by dijondabassman Mood 4 Eva (Instrumental) performed by Beyonce The World Is Yours (Instrumental) performed by NAS --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

Anyone who has trained for an event knows that it takes a lot of time -- months and even years. Training a child takes an entire lifetime! Take a moment to listen to Dijon as he talks about a popular Bible verse in a life perspective. You don't have to be religious to get this proverb. Interlude music by dijondbassman For the People (Instrumental) by Pete Rock Mood 4 Eva (Instrumental) by Beyonce' --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

Raising teens can be a beautiful endeavor and sometimes an incredible challenge. Raising teens in our modern day world is even more difficult. Not only do we deal with their ever-changing personalities, we also have to be aware of the media that floods their world daily, especially as it relates to their technology. Smartphones have taken over the way a teen views the world. And with thee smartphones are also the potential casualties of sexualized media, ones that we are aware of and others that we are not. I was recently a panelist speaking about how to raise teenagers in a highly sexualized, digital world. I wanted to continue that conversation. Let's take a listen as I chat in The New Lounge with Abou Djaouga, Lanre Oyebanjo, Raynold Mensah, and Eric Henderson. All of these men are very well accomplished in their line of work, but they are even more incredible fathers...and fathers of teens. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @No Off Season 4 Dads (NOS4Dads). Listen. Engage. Share. Fund. Enjoy. Repeat. Music Credits: The World is Yours (Instrumental) -- NAS; 'Mood 4 Eva' (Instrumental) -- Beyonce; Interludes created by dijondabassman. Resources: Every Young Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn Every Young Woman's Battle by Shannon Ethridge and Stephen Arterburn Let's Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters by Michelle Watson Canfield, PhD Messy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction by Caleb Kaltenbach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

You have to go back and listen to Part 1 if you haven't already. The conversation was lively with Kelvin Coleman and Dr. Doran Gresham. Both are very successful men, but even better fathers. In this episode, we talked about our fathers and how they influenced our parenting. We talked about careers, schools, and even gave some key advice around the end. All that being said, take a listen. Listen. Share. Fund. Enjoy. Repeat. Credits: 'Move On Up' (Instrumental) -- Curtis Mayfield; 'For The People' (Instrumental) -- Pete Rock; Musical interludes -- dijondabassman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

What is it like raising all girls? Is being a father to all girls change you? Do you as a father strive to be their father or their friend? Listen to Dijon as he has a candid conversation with Dr. Gresham and Kelvin Coleman. Music Credits: Intro/ Outro & Interlude Music -- by Dijon; Move On Up (Instrumental): Curtis Mayfield; The World Is Yours (Instrumental): NAS Dr. Doran Gresham's Biography: https://gsehd.gwu.edu/directory/doran-gresham --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

What choices have you made over the course of your life that have had a positive influence on you and the ones you love? How about the choices that were not the wisest? Our choices lead to action. All of our choices have consequences, be it positive or negative. Take a listen as Dijon chats about how we should consider our choices and the influence it has on those we love. Sound bytes: The World Is Yours by Nas Book reference: Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

I never really grew up cursing, although I had my moments in high school and college. I could never really string together a solid sequence of curse words to make it even sound effective. As fathers, we know that profanity is all around our children. In fact, you may even curse in your home. This could even be around your children or in private. What's your stance about profanity in the home? Is it restricted or its now a big deal? Listen to a perspective on profanity in the home. You may agree, have questions, or think I am completely off base. Listen. Share. Lend your thoughts. Enjoy. Credits: -- Should we f***king swear around our kids? Parenting experts weigh in by Arti Patel of Global News -- What Science Says About Parents Who Swear Around Their Kids, Can it really be as bad as we think it is? by Sarah Cottrell; 3/16/2019 -- Music interlude by Pete Rock, 'For The People' --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

I had a rude awakening recently as I received my physical test results in the mail. It shocked me because I figured that I was a seemingly very healthy man, excluding my obsessive love for donuts and chips. The results from my physical opened my eyes and brought a deeper awareness to my own humanity -- that I need to take better care of myself. But I never would have known that if I did not go to the doctor. Men typically don't like going to the doctor until something is wrong. We might need to change our mindsets and go to the doctor while we believe everything is okay. We get our oil changed every 3,000 miles. We clean our HVAC systems to keep the air clean in the home. Why not put even more attention to our bodies? I spoke to a similar topic in episode 14, but it is coming full circle again. Listen to a perspective from my recent visit to the doctor. See if you can relate. Let's chat about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

My two sons and my wife are having a fun time learning and growing their financial portfolio. I am having...a time as well. Understanding the market can be complex. The thoughts of saving, investing, losing and gaining can take you for a roller coaster ride. However, it is a conversation that can be had with our children from a young age all the way up to they prepare to leave the house. Join Dijon as he has a real talk on the conversations of investing. Lend your thoughts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support

I never really wanted to talk on this subject. I always found it to be morbid and dreary. However, as I get older and somewhat wiser, I see the need to ensure that my family is taken care of in case something happens to me. There are homes, bank accounts, social media sites, careers, 401K's, and the list goes on -- all of these matter to you and will matter to your family. Take a listen to what Dijon has been thinking about on the matter of estate planning and for that matter, what you as a father should be thinking about as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nos4dads/support