Home Dad Chat
By The National At-Home Dad Network
Home Dad ChatJul 05, 2021
Part 2: The Whole Story of the Road Trip Rescue
Brock takes full advantage to the at-home dad network to make it from Cincinnati to the south rim of the Grand Canyon in 36 hrs. Listen to how this all happened.
Part 1: Operation Road Trip Rescue
When a Dad in need calls to ask for help, an action plan is put in play to save the day. Also, podcast movement, coaching your kids and HomeDadCon is approaching.
Community is Necessary for Dads
Brock gets on his soapbox about being frustrated with the public having such a difficult time using parent instead of mom or dad.
Family Cars, Buying a Car & April Fools Fun
As your family grows so do your vehicles, Brock's family bought a new car in a less stressful way, and why you should never believe posts on April 1st.
Learn how to buy a car like Brock click the link for Delivrd and hear how Tomi can help
Spring grows Uplifting and Encouraging Thoughts
Spring brings professional baseball, soccer and a conversation about encouraging those we love.
Mentioned in the episode:
MLB
MLS
St. Louis Here We Come
Danny gives a recap of the Board Retreat and insight into what St. Louis offers for HomeDadCon.
Things to Lookout For
Day Light Savings Time Sucks. The board retreat brings lots of work and a first look at the site for HDC. Come listen to what all the excitement is about.
Country Music Dads Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/12tYahXZNCQZfsU4siCp5D?si=2eb4c0323a7d4c06
Midwest Learning: Tom Drenthe
Midwestern Learning aims to revolutionize the way children learn. Tom Drenthe homeschooled three daughters' during their formative years, Midwestern Learning was launched with the at-home learner in mind.
Daddying Film Festival & Forum: Allan Shedlin
We speak with Allan Shedlin who created a special film festival that spotlights fatherhood and interactions children have with their dad.
HDC News Room
We spotlight all of the exciting news taking place in The National At-Home Dad Network.
Leaving Mr.Mom Behind
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/17/style/stay-at-home-dad-stigma.html
Matt Strain
Dads Walkin' the Line meeting on Monday’s at 9pm Eastern/ 6pm Pacific
This is NOT going to be an abstinence only group.
Get your membership https://athomedad.org/my-membership-options-page/
What is perimenopause?
Special guest Corie Lusch joins the show to share her journey of understanding how perimenopause is affecting her life. Could this be affecting you?
All links below are referenced during the show.
John Hopkins Medicine
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/perimenopause
Holderness Family
https://theholdernessfamily.com
Marcella Hill
The Access is Free, The Investment is a Choice
Taking care of yourself mentally and physically with proper health check-ups is essential to self-care. Danny and Brock both have medical procedures scheduled soon. Also don't forget that this month there is a Membership Drive.
Your Membership Supports The National At-Home Dad Network
We are happy you are here, We do not expect you to become a member of our organization. However, if you see the value in the resources provided by the organization then we hope you will make a financial commitment to support The National At-Home Dad Network. Become a Member: https://athomedad.org/my-membership-options-page/ Sometimes You Need a Jellyfish: https://a.co/d/bP3TPnP
Ski-ing Through Life as You Level Up as a Parent
As your child ages, you as a parent will go through changes called "Leveling Up". Identifying when you level up is a great way to celebrate parenthood.
Bark Tech Phone https://www.bark.us/bark-phone/?utm_source=organic+instagram+&utm_medium=profile+link
https://linkin.bio/barktechnologies
20% off Bark with code CF4Q8FK
RPG to Combat the Winter
It's freakin' freezing, Mr. Biglesworth. Let's roll some dice and have an adventure on Discord with fellow SAHDs.
For those keeping count, this is Episode #150
As we get older you have to make sure you are taking care of yourself. Brock is going under the knife soon and Danny is trying to keep up with his kids. It all catches up to you some time.
Here is the link for the cream that is mentioned in the episode.
Adulting is Hard: Sick and Tired, and Tired of being Sick!
Adulting is a balancing act. How do you take care of yourself while also having others around who need care?
Happy New Year, 2024!
It's a new year which means new goals. What are your goals for 2024?
Holiday Break
For Danny and Brock it is Christmas break and for others it is Holiday Break. Getting schedules in place for a good start to a new year and plans for this short break.
Carlos Baker: Cancer Survivor, Amputee, Author, Musician and At-Home Dad.
Being an at-home dad is difficult enough, but add on moving to a foreign country where you don't speak the language with four kids and being an amputee, and the challenges stack up quickly. Carlos Baker has lived in this situation, and he shares his experience.
Check out his music and his book which are mentioned in the show.
Moving Through Isolation and Depression
Pete Armstrong joins the guys for a longer conversation than a few episodes ago. Pete brings his expertise on how to attack isolation and depression.
Reach out to Pete through his IG account @pete.j.armstrong
Raising Our Children to be Skillful Adults
Brock is back; sharing nostalgic things is fun, and Raising Our Children to be Skillful Adults is a big topic. All this and more is available in this episode.
How a Former Zoo Keeper / At-Home Dad uses similar skills to raise his children!
Keith Nagel was a professional zoo keeper before being a professional dad. Now his kids are older, he is looking at going back to his former profession part-time. What does Catherine Pearlman's book "Ignore It" have to do with this topic?
Happy Thanksgiving: How do you cope with the stresses of the holidays?
This episode starts our 4th year of podcasting. Thank you to all of our faithful listeners and those just beginning to listen.
Pete Armstrong and Danny sit down to talk about Coping with the stress of the holidays. We hope you all find your way to be Thankful for at least one thing.
Pete is a life coach and can be contacted at peteinspires@gmail.com and on social media at @petejarmstrong
The book by Brene Brown “The Gift of Imperfection”
School Field Trip, Lego Life, and Whiskey
School Field trips are fun, Lego is for all ages, and Roll for Whiskey on this episode.
Show Notes:
Sunwatch Indian Village @sunwatch.park
@matthewlillard Quest’s End Bottle
Thanksgiving Meals
Book: "Of Boys and Men"
Halloween Recap, Movember, and Dads Gotta Talk
How was your Trick or Treat time? Your Mental Health is important, check out the resources provided.
Happy Halloween!!
Halloween is here. Costume, candy, spooky season, and the gateway to the start of the end of the year holidays. How are you celebrating?
The importance of spending focused time with your spouse! (without the kids)
Vacations together, a few hours spent on a date, or anything to help you stay connected to your spouse/partner. These are important for a strong relationship. How do you enjoy one-on-one time with your spouse/partner?
HomeDadcon: 2nd Day of Programming
The last day of HDC is bittersweet. But the dads are always excited to be going back home with new resources to be better dads to their kids.
HomeDadCon: 1st Day of Programming
Friday's programming was a full schedule of amazing speakers. Enjoy this recap.
HomeDadCon: Early Arrivals
Why do attendees show up early in the week? Danny and Brock talk about what they did before HomeDadCon started.
HomeDadCon Preview
Danny and Brock talk about the electives, convention eve, the schedule, and how excited they are for HomeDadCon.
Turf Valley: Filming Dadlife
The award-winning YouTube web series "Turf Valley" writers/producers talk about how The National At-Home Dad Network is going to become part of their show during HomeDadCon.
Suicide Hotline 988 Please reach out don't stay silent.
Sponsor of Turf Valley: Gerrit J. Verburg Co
2023 Board Nominees
Audio of the nominees for The National At-Home Dad Network Board to be voted on during HomeDadCon in Milwaukee.
Household Finances: Common Points of Conflict surrounding finance: Mark Longbrake
Money can bring conflict but it is not the root of the issue. Economist, Mark Longbrake and presenter at HomeDadCon share the real issues needing to be addressed in the conversation with finances.
Chicken and Pigeons, Oh My!
What does raising Chickens and Pigeons have to do with raising our children? Phillip Fry and Mick Fryermuth are here to make the comparison.
The Dad Lounge: Arvis Brackeen and Phillip Fry
The Dad Lounge is like Cheers for At-Home Dads. You wanna go where everybody knows your name. It is the perfect place for meeting like-minded dads.
Check out the video segment Phil mentions from NBC Today Show
Perceptive Parents Parenting: Melissa Davidson
Find more info about Melissa Davidson below:
www.facebook.com/perceptive-parents
www.linkedin.com/company/perceptive-parents/
High Commitment Partner & Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with your Partner
Derek Tetlow is presenting twice at HomeDadCon this year. Both topics hit close to home with many dads in a primary caregiving role at home.
Setting Your Partner Up for Success
This episode is for the stay-at-home dad and their partner to listen to. With less than 50 days till HomeDadCon Brock's wife Corie joins the show to talk about ways that have helped when he is away at HomeDadCon.
Opening Up About Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss w/ Jeremy Haston
Less than 60 days till HomeDadCon Milwaukee. Jeremy Haston is presenting for the first time at HDC about a tough time in his life as a husband and parent that many have gone through.
Jeffrey Bernstein: Gender Inclusivity
HomeDadCon is right around the corner, and the first presenter you get to know is Jeffrey Bernstein. He is most notably known for his fantastic artwork on his nails. But he is also passionate about equipping parents with the confidence to teach their children about Gender Inclusivity.
Find Jeffrey on IG at DadNails
Extra, Extra! HomeDadCon News: Room Block situation, Roommate Up, and Upcoming Podcast Guests
The news on HomeDadCon is worth knowing, don't wait to hear this episode and find out very important information.
How to become a member:https://athomedad.org/my-membership-options-page/
Juneteenth and Pride Month
This month is packed with many things to celebrate. The start of the summer, Father's Day, Juneteenth, and Pride. Also, there are about 90 days till HomeDadCon.
Fathers Eve / Father's Day Edition
Father's Day is fast approaching, we have your guide for great gifts for Dad and also about why Dad should go to Fathers Eve.
Gift Ideas: uncommongoods.com / artofmanliness.com / Dimwinkle Designs / Shannon Carpenter book / The Life of Dad by Art Eddy /
Growing Old and Dreaming Together
Remember that building into the relationship you started before kids with your spouse or partner are just as crucial as building into your child's life.
Buy a copy of Shannon Carpenters book: The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad Guide https://a.co/d/9Yt2bhH
DADennial for This Millennial - Mike Trenk
HomeDadCon speakers are so much fun to talk with before they take the stage in front of all the attendees. This conversation with Mike Trenk is no different. Listen and learn about why the topic he will be presenting is one not to miss. See you in Milwaukee in Sept.
Check out Mike Trenk's website, buy a copy of his book and listen to his podcast by using the following links:
https://miketrenklmhc.com/#welcome
Movies, Memorial Day and More!
There are some great movies hitting the streaming services. The guys are excited to enjoy the lineup of cinema eye candy. The big Memorial Day weekend is approaching how will you observe this sometimes misunderstood holiday? Summer break is right around the corner and so is Home Dad Con. Are you prepared for either?
Passover: How is it Celebrated? Why is it Important?
Returning guest Joshua Domosh teaches us about Passover. Why is it important? Who celebrates it? Why all the cleaning?
Happy Mother's Day! What are your plans to celebrate the mom in your life?
Mother's Day is approaching quickly. The guys talk about what they are doing for the moms in their life. Comment along while you listen and let us know what you are planning. Enjoy the show!