#16: D.C. Crenshaw - How This Dad Convinces His Kids To Try New Foods (+ talking youth football)

Today on episode #16 of 'The Dad The Best I Can Show', we're talking to D.C. Crenshaw.  D.C. is 50 years old and lives in Chicago, IL with his wife Alayna, and 2 sons, Tru, age 10 and Cruz, age 7.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

[02:30] DC writes for Giuliana and Bill Rancic’s parenting app, Pear

[03:13] What was the first car DC ever owned?

[3:33] Favorite comedy movie? Coming to America

[4:00] Favorite 90s TV show? In Living Color

[04:30] Favorite TV show now? Shark Tank

[05:34] DC grew up in Massillon, Ohio -- known for high school football

[06:00] Who are the best football players DC played with and against?

[06:58] DC talks about running into a wall in Arena Football

[07:30] DC goes into pharmaceutical sales after football

[08:25] DC’s Bowling Green commencement speech about career changes (& a pregnant wife)

[10:00] Being a  stay-at-home Dad while building his business

[11:05] Do Dads get the recognition they deserve?

[11:30] DC’s babies going on meetings with him

[11:58] Dad Tip of the Week brought to you by KickstartReading.com

[13:15] DC’s Dad Tip? Don’t be afraid to make mistakes as a parent

[14:30] DC’s dad’s side hustle as a barber

[15:00] Encouraging his kids to explore their creativity and business ideas

[16:40] How does DC feel about his kids playing football?

[20:00] Why DC and his wife, Alayna created Little Diners Crew

[21:00] Tips for how to get your kids to eat more diverse foods

[22:30] How DC discusses the news and politics today with his kids?

[24:40] DC’s TV show: Game Time Dine - Sports + Food (Featuring Matt Forte)

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST 

D.C. Crenshaw is 50 years old and lives in Chicago, IL with his wife Alayna, and 2 sons, Tru, age 10 and Cruz, age 7.

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TALKED ABOUT ON THE SHOW

Dad Shoutout: Marq Brown

https://Instagram.com/MarqBrown

Pear

https://pearenting.com

Little Diner’s Crew

https://LittleDinersCrew.com

Game Time Dine

https://instagram.com/GameTimeDine

D.C. Crenshaw

https://instagram.com/DCCrenshaw

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