James Shaw, Author at Positively Dad

Talking With Your Kids – How Asking The Right Questions Helps Them Think | E31

By James Shaw | 09/23/2019 |

Reading with your young kids is super important and most parents know that. What you talk about while reading may be just as important. The questions you ask your kids can have a big impact on how they think and it turns out most parents could ask better ones. That’s according to a study from…

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Talking With Your Kids – How Asking The Right Questions Helps Them Think | E31

Jovan McNeill on Making A Difference | Dad Talk #14

By James Shaw | 09/19/2019 |

Jovan McNeill’s dad wasn’t around when he was a kid. He says not having his father involved in his life created some challenges – challenges he’s is determined to keep other kids from having. That’s why he started Cloud Nine Outdoors, an organization to help kids without active fathers. That mission is helping him as…

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Jovan McNeill on Making A Difference | Dad Talk #14

Parents & Teachers: A Partnership | E30

By James Shaw | 09/16/2019 |

The new school year is here and each one brings some excitement and challenges. Our goal is simple, to create little people who become amazing adults. So how can parents, teachers and schools partner to make it happen? It’s an important conversation in a world of test scores, school and teacher assessments and today’s busy…

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Parents & Teachers: A Partnership | E30

Scott Behson on Working Dads | Dad Talk #13

By James Shaw | 09/12/2019 |

The balance between family and work is a challenge for so many and Dr. Scott Behson is making it his mission to help. As a father, he knows the battle and that’s why he wrote The Working Dad’s Survival Guide. Dr. Behson joined us for a Dad Talk episode to share what he’s learned about making…

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Scott Behson on Working Dads | Dad Talk #13

Ready To Grow Up? Fostering Independence in our Teens | E29

By James Shaw | 09/09/2019 |

Most parents say their teens aren’t ready for the real world. That’s what a study from the University of Michigan found. And parents may be to blame. What can we do better? How can we help our kids be ready to be on their own? This week we talk about some things you can do…

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Ready To Grow Up? Fostering Independence in our Teens | E29