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Sam Ahn joins Alex to talk about the process of adopting their son after the loss of their two children. They talk about the process of adopting internationally and what life is like in the Ahn household now that their son is home.   www.TheDadChronicle.com Support the Show: www.SupportADad.com Pique Tea: http://bit.ly/alextea  

Dr. Joe Houde joins Alex again on The Dad Chronicle to talk about how he and his wife found out his son has diabetes. They talk about how it has affected their family's lifestyle and how they've empowered their son to take ownership of his health.   Support the Show: http://www.SupportADad.com Website: http://www.TheDadChronicle.com Pique Tea: http://www.piquetea.com CODE: ALEXA5 at checkout for 5% off Check out Joe's Stuff: http://www.thenetworkedleader.com/signup Diabetes Support: https://www.jdrf.org/  

Alex invites fellow streamer and dad, Shawn White, to the show to talk about how he leverages his support systems to raise his 3 kids. He also shares some ways that he approaches authoritative conversations with kids in a respectful and effective way.   Support the Show: http://www.SupportADad.com Website: http://www.TheDadChronicle.com

Alex got a vasectomy. He shares what the day was like, how he's recovering, and how to get the best support you need (literally and figuratively).   Support The Show: http://www.SupportADad.com Website: http://www.TheDadChronicle.com  

Alex shares that he is done having kids, so he's getting a vasectomy. He shares his mindset going into the procedure, the emotional struggle of coming to terms that he won't have any more kids, and how he's living in the now to live the best life he possibly can with his children.   Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com Support the Show: www.SupportADad.com  

Alex invites Mike Hebebrand, a firefighter, to the show to talk about how he has shifted the context of what is important after his son was born. They talk about becoming a dad, how to lean into your partner, and keep the important things in the front of your mind.   Website: http://www.TheDadChronicle.com Support the Show: http://www.SupportADad.com Children Learning Reading: http://read.TheDadChronicle.com    

Alex invites Dr. Gerry Tolbert back to the show to provide some tangible ways parents can protect their kids from the harmful effects of the sun. They also talk about the benefits of Vitamin D and how to deal with "poor air quality".   Support the Show: http://www.SupportADad.com 5% off Pique Tea: http://bit.ly/alextea Follow Dr Tolbert: https://twitter.com/drtolbert

Alex invites his brother-in-law, Ken Storch, back to the show, and also has his sister on to talk about how they're living a cleaner lifestyle in preparation for their third baby on the way. They share some great ways to eliminate the toxic, everyday house hold items you're likely using. They also talk about how to approach everyday life a little more sustainably for the sake of our environment and our kids.   5% off Pique Tea: https://bit.ly/alextea Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.SupportADad.com Katie's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nowayitskaytay/ Stink Movie: https://stinkmovie.com

The world needs a little more empathy and compassion, especially with the divisiveness we're experiencing. That's why Wendi Dunford, a licensed therapist, joins the show today to talk about how we, as parents, can set the right example for our kids by approaching conflict with compassion.   Check out Wendi's project: http://realsteps.org Website: http://www.thedadchronicle.com Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.SupportADad.com Check out Pique Tea: http://bit.ly/alextea More Tips: http://www.YouTube.com/AlexAlbisu  

Johan Martinez Khalilian, an executive coach, podcaster, and new father, joins Alex to talk about his story of tenacity, courage, and love. Johan shares some of the harrowing experiences of their first pregnancy, how to deal with the hardships that life brings, and some of the ways his own father is setting an example for him.   Website: http://www.TheDadChronicle.com Support the Show: http://www.SupportADad.com More Parenting Tips: http://www.YouTube.com/AlexAlbisu  

Vincent has been through A LOT in his life. And he brings a lot of that tenacity into how he approaches fatherhood and the challenges it brings. He and Alex talk about financial challenges, the lessons his father has taught him, and what it's like having a son after having a daughter first.   Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com Buy Me a Coffee: www.SupportADad.com

Alex invites 2 dads back to the show, Jordan Blythe & Audie Norman, to talk about raising their kids in their denominations of the Christian church. They talk about the current state of the church and its politicized and polarized views, racism in the church, and their positive outlook on the future for their kids and the direction of the church with this new generation.   Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com Support the Show: www.SupportADad.com  

Geoff Blough joins Alex again to talk about the birth of his daughter, Hope. Geoff has been on quite a journey. From being a stepdad, dealing with infertility, suffering a miscarriage, and now welcoming his daughter, Hope, into the world.   Support the Show: www.SupportADad.com Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com  

Alex invites a fellow game streamer, B.J. Koubaroulis, to talk about what it's like to stream games online with your kids and some of the precautions you should consider. They also talk about finding the silver linings in all that you do, and B.J. shares some inspiring memories of his father.   Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com Become a Patron: www.SupportADad.com Watch B.J. stream: https://www.facebook.com/Beeedge-Gaming-104191751596762

Alex talks to Jonathan Rosado (LoudRoar) about the news that he is going to be a dad! JR talks about the 3 father figures in his life that helped shape who he is today and how he wants to raise his child.   Support The Show: www.SupportADad.com Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com

Alex invites new parent, and fellow podcaster, Rishi Bee to share his new experiences as a father! They talk about healthcare, resources new parents should consider, and the challenges of having kids during a pandemic.   Check out Rishi's work: http://www.rishibee.com   Support the Show: www.SupportADad.com Website & Contact: www.TheDadChronicle.com  

Alex reflects on the good that has come out of 2020. Even amongst all of the negativity this year has brought, there is some good to look back on and acknowledge.   Write in on what you were thankful for in 2020: TheDadChroniclePodcast@gmail.com   Support the Show: www.SupportADad.com Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com Live Content on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/AlexAlbisu Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4tdI3hOD8H_Rlznf_Ftutw  

Dr. Gerry Tolbert joins Alex again on the show to talk about some ways that COVID is impacting this this year's flu season and how your family can prepare and stay safe.   Buy Me Coffee: www.SupportADad.com Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com

A listener of The Dad Chronicle, Jordan Blythe, joins Alex to commiserate about the challenges of having a baby in the midst of a pandemic. The two also talk about his wife's love of D&D and how that's helping them get through quarantine. And finally, they talk Jordan's Evangelical upbringing and how he has challenged his beliefs in the wake of a pandemic and civil unrest in the United States.   Support the Show: www.SupportADad.com Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com Parenting Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC4PW5UyajVRRuTU7eL7nXiJ4aGez3sqM  

A very tired Alex and Deanna talk about the birth of their child, Jacob Alexander, and how his life was saved during the process by the amazing nurses who helped deliver him. Alex and Deanna also talk about some tangible ways to prepare for that day and get in the right state of mind.   Support the Show: www.SupportADad.com Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com Parenting Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4tdI3hOD8H_Rlznf_Ftutw

Alex shares his words of love and encouragement to his son who is about to enter the world.   www.SupportADad.com www.TheDadChronicle.com  

Fellow podcaster, and father, Crofton Steers joins Alex to talk about how he is handling the pandemic and raising two young girls with very little support from outside sources. He also shares some great memories from his own father that have translated into how he parents his own kids. Check out Crofton's Work: goodbadbull.com tgistudios.com/dad @croftonsteers on social media Support the Show: SupportADad.com Website: TheDadChronicle.com

Ryan Murphy, a fellow gamer and podcaster, joins Alex to talk about how he balances life with his 3 kids, his wife, and creating content. The two also talk about their love of video games and what it means to them that their kids join in that love.   Support the Show: www.SupportADad.com Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com Email: thedadchroniclepodcast@gmail.com   Follow Ryan on Social Media: @RMurphy

Alex's wife, Deanna, shares her top 5 ways to support your pregnant partner. They are expecting their new son to arrive within a month and recount some of the ways the non-pregnant partner can make the lives of the pregnant partner easier. Support the show: www.supportadad.com Website: www.thedadchronicle.com Email: thedadchroniclepodcast@gmail.com

Alex invites fellow podcaster and father, Stephen Adams, to the show. Stephen has a very interesting story to share involving his son's chaotic delivery, his wife's battle with postpartum depression, and how he's supporting his son to grow into the person he truly is. Support the Show: www.supportadad.com Website: www.TheDadChronicle.com Check Out Stephen's Stuff: legionofdorks.com twitch.tv/2dorkstv 2dorks.net/book

Jon Jagger joins Alex to talk about his surprising news: he's going to be a dad! Jon is well known on the Internet for his love of video games. But he takes time to share a lesser-known side of him. That of a stepfather who has faced a lot of challenge in 2020 and a soon-to-be dad. All that considered, there is still a lot to look forward to for Jon and his new family.   www.TheDadChronicle.com   Follow Jon: https://twitter.com/jon_jagger http://azerothroundtable.com/ https://www.frogpants.com/core https://www.frogpants.com/twbd  

Turns out it's not a girl... it's a boy! Alex and Deanna talk about how they learned the news that they're actually having a boy, how they're shifting their mindsets and handling this news, and what the future holds for the next baby Albisu.   www.thedadchronicle.com

Seasonal Depression usually rears its ugly head in the fall and winter seasons! But what does it mean and how can you fight it? Alex shares some ways he's approaching it and offers some advice on some easy ways parents can implement it into their own day to day activities.   Please note that if you are experiencing severe depression and suicidal thoughts, seek immediate medical help. Alex is not a licensed therapist or doctor, just a dad with some practical advice.   www.thedadchronicle.com SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle

Alex is back with J.J. Valentine, a fellow podcaster and member of the community known as the Tadpool, to talk about his experiences as a father. First, J.J. shares how he rebuilt a relationship with his children after his divorce and successfully coparents his children with his ex-wife. He also talks about his experiences with his own father and repressed memories from his time as a child. And finally, the two talk about the difficulties of raising black children and how we should shift our conversations about systemic racism to being more understanding and empathetic.   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/edit?usp=sharing   www.thedadchronicle.com  

Alex invites an old coworker of his, Chris Howe, to talk about his journey through fatherhood, alcoholism, and climbing the corporate ladder to find himself as an entrepreneur and recovered alcoholic. He shares some of the ways he was able to turn his life around and brings a great perspective of having hope and control over everything going on in your own life.   Check out Chris' work: https://www.chrishoweblog.com   www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex and Deanna share the news of the gender of their new baby, due November 2020!

Alex invites a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Daniel Camarillo, to talk about in home child support for children with autism. They talk about what Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is, the benefits it can have for families and children with autism, and how the world of Telehealth is affecting in home child support.   www.thedadchronicle.com   www.bacb.com

Alex invites friend and fellow father, Eric Decker, to share his story of being a dad to his almost 1 year old daughter, Lilly. He shares what life has been like up to this point as a new dad, what it's like to have a stubborn kid, why selflessness is imperative as a parent, and how he and his wife juggle working from home with parenting their mobile toddler.   www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex and his wife, Deanna, share their exciting news: they're having another baby! The two revisit how they found out they were going to be pregnant after a miscarriage, how this pregnancy is different for Deanna from previous pregnancies, and what the two of them are looking forward to in becoming parents again.   www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex invites his friend, Becca Culbreth, to the conversation. Becca is a kindergarten teacher with a lot of great positivity and affirmation to bring to the show. She shares how, even with some of the chaos surrounding online learning, there is a lot of joy and love that it brings. Becca also implores parents to be self-forgiving and shares ways to engage with your child during this time when everyone is stuck at home.   www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex invites his friend, and former public school teacher, Allison Love to join this show. Allison brings a lot of great ideas on how to homeschool your young children during this challenging time with COVID-19. They talk about the right approach as well as how to utilize screen time responsibly.   www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex invites a principal of a Montessori school, Melinda Cotter, to share more details about what Montessori schools are about. She talks about what inspired her to become a teacher, some misinterpretations about the Montessori method, and what you should consider before enrolling your child in a Montessori school.   www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex brings familiar face and friend, Joe Houde, to the show to discuss what 100 episodes of a podcast has been like and what the future holds for The Dad Chronicle. Subscribe & Support the Show: www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex holds a round table discussion with two other gentlemen who have experienced the loss of a child recently. They talk about how they come to terms with what has happened and what you can do to support those going through this challenging situation.

Alex invites Kevin & Ivo DiPalma, who are known on the Internet as the 2 dads on FamilyFab76, to share their perspective as gay fathers. Their story brings a lot of love, inclusion, and positivity to the topic of fatherhood, and they are on a mission to bring awareness to LGBTQ+ parenting.   Check Out FamilyFab76: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWuTOZ_tfg5VQH0w8nkk0yw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyfab76/   Subscribe to The Dad Chronicle: www.thedadchronicle.com Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle

Alex invites Dr. John Luiza, an OBGYN, who shares his own story on becoming a father. He also talks about how to you can be a supportive partner, not only during the birthing process, but also before and postpartum.   Subscribe For Free: www.thedadchronicle.com Support the Show: https://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle  

Alex shares some sad news that he and his wife had a miscarriage. He shares how he and his wife are dealing with the tragedy and what this experience is like from the perspective of a father.

Alex speaks with Bobby Frankenberger, a contestant on season 2 of America's Next Top Podcaster, a podcaster, and stay at home dad. The two talk about how to approach educating your kids through critical thinking techniques, how Bobby was intimidated with becoming a father, and how Bobby wishes the notion of "stay at home dad" was normalized in today's society.

Alex invites Jamie Brand, also known as TMS Mashups, to join the conversation. They discuss the challenges that Jamie faced in building a bond with his son when he was born compared to his daughter and how Jamie works hard to reinforce the love that he has for his son. Jamie also brings the conversation full circle when discussing how he sees a lot of his parenting style influenced by how he was raised by his own father.   Check out Jamie's website: www.tmsmashups.com Become a patron: https://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle Subscribe: www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex speaks to Michael Miller, a listener of The Dad Chronicle, who reached out to Alex asking to share his story on the show. Michael lost his first wife early in his life and left him with 2 very young children. He talks about how he was able to cope with this tremendous loss and meet his 2nd wife and merge their families. He also talks about his own father disappearing when Michael was younger and how he was able to reconnect and forgive his father many years later.

Alex speaks with therapist and new father, Eli Weinstein, to discuss how important the topic of therapy is for new parents, especially fathers. Eli talks about his experience becoming a father and how he didn't expect to feel the way he did. He also talks about "de-stygmatizing" therapy for men and what that can do for your relationship with your partner. And finally, Eli shares his really fun experience being on The Kelly Clarkson show.   Check out all of Eli's work here: https://www.elivation.org Become a Patron of The Dad Chronicle for $1 per month: https://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle Website: www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex speaks with Darryl Herrington and Michael Balusek, the founders of an organization called Heart Crate, which focuses on supporting children forced into the foster system by sending them toys and other items that they're interested in. Both men share their experience growing up in tough, and sometimes abusive situations. They share how to spot and report instances of child abuse. They also talk about Heart Crate and how you can get involved in supporting these kids.   Heart Crate: www.heartcrate.org Contact The Dad Chronicle: www.thedadchronicle.com Become a Patron at $1 Per Month: http://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle

Alex speaks with fellow podcaster, Travis Crawford, better known as TVsTravis, about his experience as a stepfather and coparent. His situation is quite a unique one, in which he shares how important consistency and communication is to coparenting.   Listen to Travis' work here: www.tvstravis.com Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle Website & Contact: www.thedadchronicle.com

Podcaster and entrepreneur, Patrick Beja, joins the show for a discussion on his challenging experiences so far as a new parent. He talks about how it was tough for him and his wife early on in his son's life, the way he is able to juggle the work/life balance of an entrepreneur, and what ways he's taking his experiences living amongst various cultures into the way he parents his son.   Check out Patrick's shows here: http://patrickbeja.com Donate $1 Per Month to Support The Dad Chronicle: https://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle Website: www.thedadchronicle.com Email: thedadchroniclepodcast@gmail.com

Alex invites Audie Norman, an up and coming artist, cartoonist, and illustrator to share his experience as a stay at home dad. Audie talks about postponing his art career to pursue camp ministry, which ultimately led him to meet his wife. He also talks about being a stay at home dad and pursuing his art career. Check out Audie's work: @audie_norman on Instagram   Audiedoodles.etsy.com Audie-doodles.redbubble.com   Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle Subscribe to the show for free: www.thedadchronicle.com

Alex invites a competitor from season 2 of America's Next Top Podcaster, Tyler Cardwell, to join the show. Tyler talks about how raising his 2 sons are completely different and unique experiences between the two. One has ADHD, another is extremely strong willed. He shares some of the ways he is able to parent both of them effectively and how important effective communication is with his sons to making that happen.   Check out Tyler's work: https://club.fail Become a Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/thedadchronicle Website: www.thedadchronicle.com