Dad University Podcast

Nearly all kids experience some form of separation anxiety from 1-3 years old. This is when they get really upset when they see mom or dad leave. Not just upset but really upset. Alan, do you remember having any...

I want to talk about college. When I was growing up, going to college was a given. It really wasn't an option. Both of my parents went to college and it was just what you did. While I didn't realize it at the time,...

People often think being kind is altruistic...it's not.  It makes us feel good. Health Benefits Makes you feel good - Releases serotonin in the brain which improves our mood.  Being nice to someone makes us happy....

Remove distractions - sounds, screens, etc.  This can also mean providing them a designated area. Move the body - Run them around - get energy out - moving stimulates the brain.  Running club in the mornings.  My...

In todays podcast we go over the hardest things about parenting. Keeping calm - You may have a stressful day or be in a bad mood and it's difficult to shut that and be happy and present for your kids.  Seems kids...

1) Apologizing to them when you do something/say something wrong Let's say you get in an argument with your child.  You yell at them and tell them to go to their room.  It's really important to apologize for your own...

I was listening to a Tony Robbins lecture.  He says the #1 way to change your life is to raise your standards. Raise our standards and it will change your life long term.  Only thing that creates lasting change. There...

I'm often asked "what's your best advice for new parents".  The truth is that there are so many new things happening as a brand new parent, it's hard to digest it all. Sure as a dad, the important parenting advice...

We all want our kids to be have confidence.  It's an attractive quality that adults find valuable.  It's not something we are necessarily born with.  So how can we build confidence in our child? It's easier than you...

Have you ever hear any of these or said any of these to anyone? You big wussy suck it up cry baby You wonder why men have difficulty with emotions. Maybe you cried and were made fun of because of it.  or maybe you...

You know why kids throw temper tantrums?  Because they work.  We hear the crying, whining, and acting up and we just want it to stop. So we buy them the toy, give them the lollipop, or let them do what they wanted to...

Being a new father is awesome, but along with the awesome, comes some stress and worrying. Granted, I was a little more uptight than most dads, but if If I look back on my own experience when i was a new father, there...