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S2E12 S2 Episode 12: Handling Heated Arguments
Here we talk about those moments when emotions are high, voices are raised, and it feels like there is absolutely no common ground. We'll talk about how to reset those conversations. Not just stop…
S2E11 S2 Episode 11: Teaching Teens Honesty and Integrity
One of the hardest life lessons we ever learn is that of the importance of honesty and integrity. Not just telling the truth when it is easy but rather telling the truth when it is uncomfortable,…
S2E10 S2 Episode 10: Importance of a Firm Handshake and Looking Someone in the Eye
Today, so much of our communication is filtered through screens. But, in the real world there is no filter. There is just you. And in those moments, first impressions matter. A firm handshake and…
S2E9 S2 Episode 9: Living by a Personal Code
There is something powerful about having a personal code. It is a set of values that you live by and make decisions around. As dads, we have an important job as role models. Part of that job is to…
S2E8 S2 Episode 8: Overprotected Offline, Underprotected Online?
As a Gen X dad, I grew up in a different world. We rode bikes without helmets and disappeared for hours. Today, however, we track our kids' phones and know their location in real time. We schedule,…
S2E1 S2 Episode 7: Giving Our Kids a Financial Head Start
Today we have a conversation about giving our teens a financial head start. This is about something that most of us did not learn early enough and that is how to give our kids a head start with…
S2E6 S2 Episode 6: Being Present and Involved As a Dad
Being "present" doesn't just mean being in the same room as your kids while they're scrolling through TikTok. It means being genuinely involved in their lives-emotionally, mentally, and physically.…
S2E1 S2 Episode 5: Getting Our Teens Off Their Phones and Into the Gym
Today, we're going to talk about something I think we can all relate to: getting our teens off their phones and into the gym—or at least getting them moving! If you’re like me, you’ve probably…
S2E4 S2 Episode 4: The Four-Legged Stool of College Admissions
In my experience college admission preparation is best pictured as a four-legged stool. Each leg supports the others. If one leg is weak or missing, the whole thing becomes unstable. But when all…
S2E3 S2 Episode 3: Money Talks
Now, if you're a Gen X parent like me, you probably grew up with the idea that money talks were just something you avoided or left for later. I mean, the advice we often got was ‘just work hard, keep…
S2E2 S2 Episode 2: Some Thoughts on Education
I want to talk today about education—specifically public school versus private school—and the part of the conversation that tends to get glossed over. Because when people debate education, they often…
S2E1 S2 Episode 1: When They Stop Needing You The Same Way
You know, when your kids are little, everyone tells you it goes fast. And you nod, and you smile, and you think you understand what they mean. But what nobody really explains is how it goes fast. Not…
S1E1 Episode 38: End of Year Wrap-up
We have reached the end of 2024 and take a couple of moments to reflect on our podcasting journey. We managed to create 38 episodes and have had some pretty cool conversations along the way.
S1E37 Episode 37: Energy and Sports Drinks
This episode we trace the introduction of sports and energy drinks in the 80's and 90's to what that market is today for Gen Z. There are so many more options out there now.
S1E36 Episode 36: Let's Talk Cars
This episode we discuss our opinions on cars. What was my experience when I got my license and started driving versus in particular my older teen who drives. Cars have definitely changed over time.…
S1E35 Episode 35: Learning A Musical Instrument and Music Production
In this episode we discuss our experiences (or lack of experience) learning to play a musical instrument growing up. We also touch on how technology has opened up creative opportunities to produce…
S1E34 Episode 34: Pets
This episode is about pets and how we think about them. There is definitely a difference between my growing up in a rural area versus now living in an urban area. Also, there is a major change in how…
S1E33 Episode 33: College
In this episode we compare thoughts on going to college. The older teen is currently going through the application process so it is a good time to look at some differences between his experiences and…
S1E32 Episode 32: Horror Movies
In this episode we talk about horror movies and how much I dislike them. Do the teens feel differently? Am I just too cowardly and weak from horror movie trauma when I was young? Listen and find out!
S1E31 Episode 31: Fast Food
This episode explores our favorite fast food restaurants. We talk about options were available to us and which are our go-to restaurants in a pinch. Fast food restaurants will always hold a place in…
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