This episode is from a video I did called “New Dad Tips To Deal With the Fears of Fatherhood” No doubt fatherhood can feel scary but it doesn't have to be. These tips for new dads are designed to help you feel more calm and to enjoy the incredible journey you are embarking on. I think the topic resonated well with people. I hope it does with you. Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at https://www.daduniversity.com
Jul 12, 2022•11 min
This episode is from a video I did called “Are Emotions and Feelings a Choice? If So, Why Don't We Choose To Be Happy”. I remember doing this recording specifically to help myself get out of a situation that I wasn’t feeling really good about. You know, our brain interprets our emotions and how we react to them. Can you really choose to be happy? Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at https://www.daduniversity.com
Jul 07, 2022•13 min
This episode is from a video I did called “10 Things You Should NEVER Say to Your Pregnant Wife.” While men feel all kinds of emotions and anxiety related to pregnancy, it doesn't compare to what women have to go through. Our role is to provide support for our wives and certainly not criticize or question them. Consider yourself warned if you say any of these things. Be sure to check out the Dad University Membership at https://www.daduniversity.com
Jul 05, 2022•12 min
Part of being an experienced dad is that you have messed up and made some mistakes and hopefully you learned from them. But sometimes we are making mistakes without even knowing it. In this episode of the Dad University Podcast, Jason and Allen discuss seven of the most common mistakes men make as fathers. Learn strategies to avoid making these simple mistakes and improve your parenting skillset. If you want to learn more parenting tips for dads, you’ll want to checkout out Dad University Progra...
Feb 15, 2021•22 min
The unknown can cause anxiety and stress. For most men, fatherhood is a big unknown. In this episode of the Dad University Podcast, Jason and Alan discuss the impact of becoming a new father. They discuss tips and strategies for both new dads and soon-to-be fathers to handle the stress and anxiety of transitioning to the role of fatherhood. If you want to learn more parenting tips for dads, you’ll want to checkout out Dad University Program. This program will help you gain more confidence in you...
Feb 08, 2021•24 min
The definition of natural consequence is the logical outcome of a decision that is made. It’s the result of behavior that isn’t planned or controlled Utilize natural consequences can effectively help you parent. If you want your child to learn, sometimes the best thing you can do is allow them to make mistakes. Natural consequences are a great way to allow your child to safely make mistakes. Your child is resourceful. They will learn from their own mistakes. In this episode of the Dad University...
Feb 01, 2021•26 min
Both the toddler and the parent are learning how to deal with each other during this time. Most people associate discipline with punishment. The reality is that punishment doesn't teach the child anything. It's the discussion and explanation of how the situation can be corrected. In this episode we go over some strategies you can use as you approach dealing with your toddler and how you can keep yourself from going crazy.
Nov 03, 2020•23 min
Sometimes the most powerful concepts in the world, the things that can literally change the way we think, change the way we live....sometimes these concepts are really simple to understand. So why don’t we implement these things into our life? Most of the time it’s because we THINK they are difficult to do. If you are not familiar with the concept of the Power of Choice, I feel lucky and privileged to be able to introduce it to you. If you are familiar with it, then you know that it can improve ...
Oct 20, 2020•24 min
New Dad Tips When Bringing the Baby Home From the Hospital Is it your first time bringing your baby home? If your answer is yes, then welcome to the club! Being a father for the first time is one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences anyone can have. You will be hard-pressed to find anyone who would say otherwise. Setting your newborn on his or her crib as a new father is a moment worthy of some Kodak film or a Hallmark card. Everybody, from your partner to your in-laws, is abuzz with ...
Oct 06, 2020•21 min
Pregnancy is a unique experience. Unless you have gone through it, it is sort of difficult to understand all of the different things going on. You have your own emotional roller coaster and stress, you have a partner with all of the things she is going through....and life as you know it, is going to change soon. I know when we were going through pregnancy, I felt a little lost. Sure friends and family members offered some advice. It was such a strange experience and I had never been around kids ...
Sep 08, 2020•20 min
Being a new dad is like nothing else. It's unique. It brings out emotions and shows sides of you that you didn’t even know you had. There are new dad books and even other new dad videos that provide great advice and tips. We have a lot of episodes on this podcast that are hopefully helpful.
Sep 01, 2020•24 min
Being a teen dad is certainly not an easy situation. You may be feeling scared and stressed that your life is about to change. The questions what do I do? And how am I going to handle this? Are probably coming up pretty frequently. In this podcast, we are talking about specific things you can do to get yourself ready to be a teen dad. How can you prepare yourself and be a great father to your child.
Aug 25, 2020•21 min
Some men have great role models as fathers while some are very sure they want to be a different father than they have. I consider myself pretty lucky with my father. Now having my own son, I get to pass along some of the same things my father passed along to me. In this podcast, I want to talk about how to be a good father to a son. What are the attributes that make a good father? Is there really a roadmap? I think there is.
Aug 18, 2020•30 min
It feels so good to never had made those first-time father mistakes. I didn’t leave the house without diapers and then the child goes to the bathroom all over the place, forget to strap the car seat in, or put on my son’s clothes backward. Glad I never did that stuff. Reality check...we all make mistakes as first-time fathers and we make a lot of them. In this video, I’m going to go over 8 common mistakes made by first-time fathers. This way you get to learn what to not do.
Aug 04, 2020•21 min
For my entire professional career, I have been an entrepreneur. Coming out of graduate school, I got involved with my mother’s business (she was a very successful author and seminar speaker), and shortly after that started my first real company. I’m not counting the business I started one summer in elementary school as a real company. Then I had a series of companies that I had either started or been involved with for nearly 25 years. Along the way, I got married and had 2 kids. I’ve learned a l...
Jul 28, 2020•26 min
If you are first time dad, you might be feeling a little new dad anxiety. Whether your baby is on the way or you just had it, some thoughts and feelings you have never experienced before are coming up. In this episode, I am going to touch on a few of the most common things that cause new dad anxiety, and then we will go over a few ways that can help you overcome it.
Jul 21, 2020•19 min
Mindfulness is paying attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them. It’s being aware of surroundings and our state of being. It can be as simple as just focusing on the present moment. Not dwelling about what happened in the past or worrying about the future. You are focused on the now. For my own children, practicing mindfulness has helped them be more relaxed and calm. It’s important to keep any practice of mindfulness simple and fun. It also shouldn’t be forced. If they are res...
Jul 14, 2020•20 min
There is a saying, There are only 2 things for certain in life: death and taxes. They really should add a third: that you will be frustrated by trying to get a toddler to listen to you. Getting a toddler to listen isn’t easy, but it is possible...and this video I'm going to give you some very specific techniques you can use to get your toddler to listen to you...and no, it doesn’t involve bribing them with ice cream or candy
Jul 07, 2020•25 min
The “I’m the MAN of this house” bravado and “Wait until your father comes home” coming from mom, DOES NOT happen in the house of a Modern Dad. See what defines a Modern Dad in this episode.
May 19, 2020•23 min
When you have a child... and this starts when they are babies, there is something that happens to you when you see your child accomplish something. As a baby, this might be rolling over or taking their first steps, then climbing up the jungle gym, riding their bike for the first time, etc. Then we get into school things like grades, maybe a music or dance performance, sports, graduation, college, you name it. There are so many moments that affect us as parents. There could be a feeling of joy, a...
May 12, 2020•24 min
There is a special bond between a father and a daughter. This concept of “girl dad” became really popular recently when Kobe Bryant past away. A story by ESPN’s Elle Duncan highlighted Kobe’s relationship with his daughters and during her interview (in which she was pregnant with a girl) he said “girls are the best”. Many fathers of daughters feel this same way. It doesn’t take away from the relationship we have with our sons, but being a girl dad is unique, it’s different. This one is for you n...
May 05, 2020•32 min
We have all been conditioned that when you do something wrong, you are supposed to get punished. When our kids misbehave, we want solutions on how we can correct their behavior so they don’t do it again. So what are the types of punishment that work best? In this episode, we are going to review a few different common types of punishment and go over whether they are effective or not. Hopefully, by the end of this video, you will be able to choose what type of punishment works best for you and you...
Apr 28, 2020•27 min
I don’t know what’s going on in your house, but the first few days of social distancing and self-quarantine because of the coronavirus (or Covid-19) were pretty messed up. I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety and depression. After a couple of days of my pity party, I began doing what I knew I had to do. I needed to figure out how to change my attitude and get rid of the negativity I was pushing on my family and the anxiety I was feeling. I can tell you it worked. It’s not perfect but boy do I...
Apr 21, 2020•22 min
For the people who’s companies have transitioned to a remote workforce, you now find yourself being forced to work from home during this coronavirus time. Now, you may like the idea of your commute to work only being a few seconds. But because schools are closed, you now find yourself handling multiple roles. You are your child’s school teacher, their principle, PE instructor, etc. All still while being their dad. In this episode we are going over some tips on how you can manage all of these rol...
Apr 14, 2020•23 min
In this podcast, I'm going over some parenting tips that maybe you can use during this time. Again, these are things that are working for my wife and me with our kids. By working, I mean we are doing them and keeping fairly calm and not constantly fighting with each other or the kids. So that’s good.
Apr 07, 2020•29 min
Depression sucks. It knocks you down, makes you not want to be around other people, and can cause havoc in your life...and if you are a dad, then it also certainly affects other people around you...specifically your kids. That’s often the last thing we want to happen but it does. You might be feeling Dad depression because of financial strain, relationship issues, your job, or a combination of many things. You may feel you are not good enough or should be better. Whatever the reason, I’m telling...
Mar 31, 2020•29 min
Becoming a dad is really like nothing else. Let’s face it, we are all pretty clueless in the beginning. Sure we hope you are watching our videos and getting a lot out of them, but becoming a dad is a very unique experience. Until you actually go through it, you really don’t know what it is like. But of course, if there were something that I wish I would have known. I maybe would have stressed a little less, had fewer arguments with my wife, and just would have enjoyed the early journey a little ...
Mar 24, 20200
The question we are discussing today is “Should new dads take paternity leave?” When first hearing the question, it seems like the answer is an overwhelming yes. Well, of course, this way new dads have the opportunity to bond with their baby and take on important responsibilities at home. But what if it isn’t that simple? I recently talked with a father of 3 who took paternity leave for 9 months for each of his children. However looking back, he felt like taking that time off was the wrong decis...
Mar 17, 20200
If your child is old enough to be in school and you have to get them out the door in the morning or you take them to school at a certain time, you know that the morning routine can be challenging. There is possibly some yelling going on, a child running out the door with shoes in hand, and the urge to break speed limit laws just so your child isn’t late to school. So in this episode, we are going over 5 ways to speed up your morning routine so you can get the kids out the door on time. This podc...
Mar 10, 20200
You just found out your girlfriend is pregnant. This probably wasn’t planned or wanted and you weren’t ready to be a father. It just wasn’t part of your master plan. I understand. That is a difficult thing to deal with. You may be freaking out and trying to make sense of it all. Well, I’m here to help you. In this episode we are going to answer the question: My girlfriend is pregnant, what should I do?
Mar 03, 20200
