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That Dad Life

8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Welcome! This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners achieve the pinnacle of dad life.

I focus on ways to improve yourself by managing thoughts and emotions, coaching, teaching, and most of all having fun.

Providing honest feedback and insights on all types of subjects and products that relate to parenting and that dad life.

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Episodes

Managing Tantrums & Meltdowns

September 08, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MB

Welcome to episode eight of That Dad Life! This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners achieve the pinnacle of dad life through intentional practice. In this episode I talk about what we can do as dads to help little ones manage their tantrums and meltdowns. We go over "Connect & Redirect" which is just one tool that comes from the book "The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. Buy the book through this Amazon link and support the podcast! https://amzn.to/38NsfMa ...

Stoicism and Teaching by Example

August 30, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MB

Hi everyone welcome to episode seven of That Dad Life. This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners achieve the pinnacle of dad life through intentional practice. In this episode we're going to discuss Stoicism. There's a course that I've started called "The Stoic Parent" by Ryan Holiday. You can find more info on Stoicism below. YouTube: The philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci Ryan Holiday's books: https://amzn.to/3kApbsl Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thatdadlife)

Can praising your kids be harmful?

August 26, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.66 MB

Hi everyone welcome to episode six of That Dad Life. This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners achieve the pinnacle of dad life through intentional practice. In this episode we talk about praise and how it could have a negative impact on our kids if taken the wrong way. I include a few tips on how to give better praise from the book "How to Talk to Little Kids Will Listen" by Joanna Faber and Julie King. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3mytaIs Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee....

Discipline vs Decision Making

August 23, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MB

Hi everyone welcome to episode five of That Dad Life podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners achieve the pinnacle of dad life through intentional practice. In this episode I begin to talk about discipline. This is a huge topic that will be ongoing throughout many episodes. Today we're going over an idea from the book Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3jayZtK Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thatdadlife)

Intentional Practice

August 21, 2021 01:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MB

Hi everyone welcome to episode four of That Dad Life podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners achieve the pinnacle of dad life through intentional practice. In this episode I talk about what I mean by "intentional practice". I share how I'm able to fit in the time to research new parenting skills, and I give a quick update on my 50 day challenge. If you're liking the podcast, I do have a feature to "buy me a coffee", it's a way to say thanks and support the podcast. 100% of ...

Stop Blowing Up on Your Kids

August 19, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

Hi everyone welcome to episode three of That Dad Life podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners achieve the pinnacle of dad life through intentional practice. In this episode I share with you my summary of a parenting book I read recently called "How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids" by Carla Naumburg. It gives ideas on how to stop yelling, lose the guilt, and become a calmer, happier dad. I do recommend picking up the book after you've listed to the summary. If you de...

False Alarm False Start

August 17, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.4 MB

Hi everyone welcome to episode two of That Dad Life podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners achieve the pinnacle of dad life through intentional practice. In this episode I have an update from the first 2 days of my 5AM 50 Day challenge. I also give a quick preview of upcoming topics for future episodes. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thatdadlife)

5AM for 50 Days

August 16, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MB

Hi everyone welcome to episode one of That Dad Life podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners achieve the pinnacle of dad life through intentional practice. This episode is about starting a 50 Day challenge to get up at 5AM every day, in order to get things done before the day actually starts. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thatdadlife)