New School Daddy

By Robert Meyers & Kevin Martin

Knowing that there are no rules to this thing called fatherhood, New School Daddy is a podcast where we give a voice to dads through conversations focused on everything dad for everyday dad's. Looking closely at how the playing field of fatherhood has changed from what we remember to today's proud dad tackling everything from diapers to prom, and points beyond! This is the New School Daddy Movement. New podcasts are uploaded every Thursday.

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EP 7: When Nature Calls

New School DaddyApr 07, 2022

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EP 7: When Nature Calls

When life throws you a curveball or knocks you down, how do you handle this sudden challenge. That is what today's conversation is focused on. Ways to overcome adversity.

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Apr 07, 202239:19

Episode 6 - Are You Co-Parenting or Single Parenting

Today we explore the terms co-parenting and single parenting and how these terms are being used today. Whether right or wrong, we try to look at this topic from different points of view.

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Mar 31, 202237:45

EP 5 - What's Love Got To Do With It! w/ Crazy Christian Girl and Dr. Vania Huggins

Welcome back to another episode! We had a wonderful discussion with Tanya J-Briggs and Vania Huggins about what love, men, marriage, and everything in between from a modern woman's point of view.

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Vania Huggins

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Tanya J-Briggs

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4QU4AFo_XrTl7TfyHnb7g

Mar 17, 202201:26:34

episode 39 - Is it really that serious? Things to know and do during the Coronavirus Pandemic

With the entire world dealing with the uncertainty of the Coronavirus and when a cure will be found. Here at New School Daddy, we wanted to make sure we do our part in calming the fears of the many with some facts. Today we have the pleasure to talk with Dr. Arianna Martin, about how doctors are helping patients who are coming down with similar symptoms, what we should be doing to safeguard our selves and family from this virus, and what can we do to entertain ourselves during the state government lock down.

Mar 17, 202047:02

episode 38 - More than just a game w/ special guest Vladimir Cherfrere

You never know who's voice will impact your child's life to do great things. It could be yours, your spouses, a neighbor, or a teacher. Today we had the pleasure to speak with Vladimir Cherfrere, a father, a husband, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Inc., and one of the head coaches of a recreational football organization (https://m.facebook.com/West-Orlando-Wildcats-Association-136901486501346/?refid=13&__tn__=%2Cg) in the westside of Orlando, Florida. Listen as we discuss the importance of being present in the life of our children as they learn to be productive humans in our society from a gentleman with 14 years of experience showing young man the way to manhood through sports.

Mar 11, 202047:55

episode 37 - Dad Journal w/ Keith Martin

Oh boy! Your in for a treat today! We had the pleasure to sit down with Kevin's Brother Keith Martin out life, family and community. Keith currently resides in Coral Springs, Florida with his his wife and two daughters. He has been employed with the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue for 16 years and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant. In his spare time, Keith can be found giving back to the community through various outreach organizations such as Professional Firefighters Association of South Florida, Inc., Saint Luke Masonic Lodge #530, Kazah Shriners Temple #149, Circle of Brotherhood and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated to name a few. Keith dropped a lot of knowledge on the inter-workings of his family, balancing work and time spent with your children, and the importance of reaching out the the youth of today. You don't want to miss this episode.

Mar 03, 202053:05

episode 36 - Dad Journal w/ Kris Thomas

Today we had the pleasure to speak with Kris Thomas, an everyday dad of a new, beautiful 10 month old daughter. Kris was raised in south Florida, with a typical family background, but was able to overcome many adversities to now join the fraternity of fatherhood. Join us in this conversation.

Feb 25, 202051:39

episode 35 - Are we really preparing our children to think independently

In today's society, millennials are all over the spectrum with being an adult with majority of them leaving with there parents through their late 20's for whatever the reason. we briefly talk about whether parents today are teaching their children to be more of an independent thinker or doing everything for them.

Feb 19, 202029:13

episode 34 - Teaching our children to deal with conflict

With the growth of social media, our children are having the darnest time expressing how they feel to us, their peers, and even other adults. And more often than not, they choose fighting over talking. Today we discuss ways we you can help your children learn to deal with their own conflicts.

Feb 12, 202058:40

episode 33 - to remember the one's we lost

With the passing of Kobe Bryant and all those lost on that day we talk with Rev Allen Powell about how to deal with lost.

Feb 05, 202047:20

episode 32 - Who benefited from the women's liberation movement

Today's discussion focuses on Today's generation of fathers who have stepped up in the household with chores, with the raising of their children, and showing love and affection to their wife, but still not receive an increase in recognition for their actions. We ask the question, who benefited from the women's liberation movement.

Jan 28, 202051:31

episode 31 - Tax talk with Mr. TaxPRO

It's that time of year where it's time to ante up to Uncle Sam. But with the recent changes to the tax process, it has become more difficult to determine whether you will have to paid taxes or get a refund. Well, to help demystify this before you file your taxes is Mr. Trevor White, a certified tax accountant and owner of Vaue Business Solutions, in Baltimore, MD. You don't what to miss out on the gems he drops in this episode.

Jan 22, 202056:52

episode 30 - Setting and Achieving your Goals

In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting goals for you and your family, how to set goals, using vision boards and the importance of having a circle of influence.

Jan 14, 202047:05

episode 29 - planning for the day you are not there

Happy New Year to all the father and father-figures out there. In the spirit of the new year, we start 2020 off with a bang. We are discussing estate planning and whether you should or discuss things with your family. We know this would be a touchy subject, but no matter how hard it is to talk about now, there will be a time it would need to be discussed. The question is whose best interest will be at the forefront and will all your hard work get be able to bless those you intended to take care of the next day.

Jan 08, 202044:05

Episode 28 - You, Me and the In-Laws

In Today's episode, we had the honor if having my wife in the podcast as we discussed dealing with your spouses relatives and should they influence your relationship.

Dec 31, 201952:31

episode 27 - The Spirit of Christmas

We at New School Daddy love this time of Year. We get to spend time appreciating those we love, eating, drinking and being merry. Today's podcast is all about that. In a time where society puts a big emphasis on the "gift" and not the "giving" part of the season, we want all dads to lean on the giving and take this time of year to teach your children about what Christmas is truly about.

Dec 18, 201953:07

episode 26 - The Boomerang Generation

Today's conversation is the Boomerang Generation. This is the generation of young adults between 25 - 35 who return home to stay with there parents instead of moving on in the world on their own to continue their growth into adulthood. We discuss both sides of this topic. Is it the new adults unwillingness to grow-up or the parents cuddling their child and viewing them as their "baby".

Sources:

CBS News article:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-millennials-are-living-at-home-than-at-any-other-time-this-century/

Parable of the Son:

https://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/parable-of-the-prodigal-son-faq.htm

Psalm 127: 4-5:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+127%3A4-5&version=NIV

Kahlil Gibran; The Prophet (On Children)

http://www.katsandogz.com/onchildren.html

Dec 11, 201949:08

episode 25 - Dad Journal w/ Rev Allen Powell

We had the pleasure to talk with a good friend and frat brother of ours Rev Allen Powell about what it means to be a father-figure. Rev Powell was not fortunate to have biological children of his own, but filled that gap by being a positive example and providing guidance for many men and women from family members to his congregation thoughout the years and sets out to share his experiences and wisedom with us NSD.

Dec 05, 201950:08

episode 24 - Dad Journal w/ Robert Meyers part 2

We continue our conversation on bending families balancing the relationship with his children's mother.

Nov 26, 201954:06

episode 23 - Dad Journal w/ Robert Meyers part 1

Today we talk about blending families by going over Rob's journey from love and heartbreak, making bad decisions, and how he had to balance the break up and find love again. The first part of an amazing story of a father's love for his children.

Nov 20, 201953:04

Episode 22 - Is there a double standard with raising boys vs. girls

Today we talk about the age old discussion of whether or not there is a double standard when raising a daughter vs. a son. We dive head first in social options on the topic and some suggestions of how you can think about the conversation of sex and sexual identity with your kids.

Nov 13, 201949:07

episode 21 - The importance of teaching our kids about money

Today's conversation circles around teaching your kids about the importance of understanding the basics of money for business and for personal use.

Nov 06, 201951:08

episode 20 - The Joy's of Participation

In this episode, we talk about kids getting into competitive activities and everyone gets a trophy or medal for participating. No true winners, just Participation. We discusse whether it is right or wrong and what lessons this teaches our kids about how life works.

Oct 29, 201942:16

episode 19 - oh how I love my spouse

In this episode, we talk about how we try to keep the love in our relationship with our wives burning with tips we've picked up along the way to "forever". Everything from date nights, getaways, and even using the Five love languages for better understanding in showing our appreciation to and for our wives. This is a good one but don't take my word for.

Oct 22, 201943:01

episode 18 - Igniting the entrepreneurial passion in our children

Today we talk about how as parents we can identify our children's passions and help them use there strength to build a bright future of their own making whether it be as an entrepreneur or an employee of a company they feel works best for them. We covered a lot of ground so we list some of the resources discussed in the podcast.

Articles

10 Books for Budding Entrepreneurs and Can-Do Kids by Richard Rende, Ph.D

8 Entrepreneurial Skills Your Kids Need to Succeed in Life and Work (Infographic) by Nadya Khoja

Shows to Watch

Wu - Tang American Saga - Available on Hulu

Raising Dion - Available on Netflix

Oct 15, 201954:50

episode 17 - Dad Journal w/ Kevin Webb Part 2

Continuing our conversation with Mr. Kevin Webb, we dive deep into the world of sexual consent and gender identity. We learn about some of the struggles the youth of today are going through in the high school and college arena when it comes to sex. Though we know are children will have sex at some point in their lives, Kevin shares ways to talk with your children about what consensual sex, title 9, and even rape. He also offers some our listeners resources and organizations parents can use to aid them in these conversations surrounding sex and consent. We listed the links to the resources and organizations discussed in this podcast.

A Call To Men - www.acalltomen.org

Men Can Stop Rape - https://www.mencanstoprape.org

Know your IX - Empowering Students to Stop Sexual Violence - https://www.knowyourix.org

The body Book for Boys by Rebecca Paley - https://www.amazon.com/Body-Book-Boys-Rebecca-Paley/dp/0545237513

The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls - https://www.amazon.com/Care-Keeping-You-Younger-American/dp/1609580834

Oct 08, 201901:09:36

episode 16 - Dad Journal w/ Kevin Webb Part 1

Today we had to pleasure to speak with Mr. Kevin Webb. A loving father from the south Bronx, NY who give a great prospective on self observation in fatherhood. How looking back to his own childhood has helped him raise is two children.

Oct 01, 201901:11:54

episode 15 - Dad Journal with Brad Campbell

Today we had the pleasure to talk with Mr. Brad Campbell, a loving father and appreciative husband, Brad explains his journal through father while balancing his life in the military. You don't want to miss this!

Sep 24, 201947:59