The Better Dad Podcast is a series of conversations to help me grow as a Dad in 2021. I learn through conversations with people, so I wanted to chat with experts in areas I want to grow and with Dads who I think are killing it, in order to become a Bette
David Mawhinney is a father of 2 and Owner/Founder of Franklin+Emily, a children's furniture company based out of Brooklyn. He shares his career path story and words of wisdom on being a Dad and an Entrepreneur.
In my second discussion with Jennifer she outlines how to move from you and your partner having a polarizing effect on your parenting to being a complementary couple.
Jennifer, the founder of Connected Parenting, discusses the healing power of love and empathy when we provide it for our children in their most difficult moments.
David, a Dad from London, founded BeingDads.com We discussed his moment of clarity that led to a journey of learning to control the hulk-like anger that many of us experience.
Lee Overtree, Founder and Creative Director of Story Pirates (the wildly popular kids podcast), shares how they co-create dynamic stories with kids and what he thinks it takes to create great stories. I think great stories stick with our kids more than almost anything else in their lives and that as Dads we should strive to be dynamic storytellers.
Ron Cecil and I discuss following the signs in life, masculine wholeness, and overcoming anger as a Dad. Ron is a masculine wholeness coach (among other things) helping men find their authentic path.
Jordan's book "The New Childhood" shines a light on not living in fear of the Digital World that our kids are growing up in. He advocates and teaches how to move from censoring to mentoring in their digital world.
Dara Lovitz (mother of twins) wrote Twinsight: A Guide to Raising Emotionally Healthy Twins with Advice from the Experts (Academics) and the REAL Experts (Twins). BUT this practical advice is applicable to all parents of multiples or parents wanting to live in the world of providing emotional intelligence to their kids.
Coaches have a HUGE impact on our kids' lives. Coach Ballgame brings a unique and innovative approach to how he coaches Youth Baseball and helps adults be better coaches. www.coachballgame.com
Are you Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water? What is your kid? In this first episode, Dr Lindsey Seigle Slott shares about her coaching method of identifying your kid's type based on the 5 Elements, then adjusting your style to match.