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Happy Campers: How Thinking Like a Camp Counselor May Make You a Better Dad

By James Shaw | 05/04/2020 |

No doubt you’d like your kids to grow up to become amazing, successful and happy adults. That’s the end goal of being a dad, right?!?! To set your kids up for success in life. So are you doing that? You likely think you are. Audrey Monke says summer camp is a great parenting model. She…

Jon & Brittany Brooks on the Balance Between Business and Family | Dad Talk #34

By James Shaw | 02/13/2020 |

If you’d ask Jon and Brittany Brooks they’d tell you their life is awesome. Great marriage, successful business and a new baby girl. They’d also admit that the last year has been a “beautiful disaster.” Jon and Brittany joined us to share their story of the last year and all they’ve learned about balancing family…

Ladd Gasparovic on Being a Purposeful Parent | Dad Talk #30

By James Shaw | 01/16/2020 |

What does it mean to be a purposeful parent? Father of two, Ladd Gasparovic believes he knows and he says it’s important in raising his kids. This week he shares how all of us can be purposeful with how we engage, support and spend time with our families.

Episode 6: Raising Children Who are Happy & Successful

By James Shaw | 04/01/2019 |

Every parent hopes their kids grow up to be happy and successful. We are putting in the foundation for their success and happiness, yet we may be looking at it in the wrong way. This week we talk to author, teacher and counselor, John Doran. John wrote a book called “Ways to Well-Being,” he’s done…