A Winning Mindset with Justin Su’a

By James Shaw | 03/01/2021 | 0

As we celebrate two years of Positively Dad, we’re also are close to another anniversary, a year of COVID in the United States. Our lives have been so different over the last 12 months and it comes with so many challenges. Justin Su’a is all about keeping focused in the face of adversity. He’s the…

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

By James Shaw | 01/16/2020 | 0

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.

Failure is an Option, Sometimes It’s a Better One | E45

By James Shaw | 01/06/2020 | 0

The popular motivational quote says, “failure isn’t an option.” Well, that’s not true. It IS an option and sometimes it may be a better one. A study from Northwestern University shows failure may be better than just barely succeeding. We talk with Dr. Dashun Wang about how we learn from failure and how to use…

Andrew Haddad on Perfect Timing | Dad Talk #22

By James Shaw | 11/21/2019 | 0

Andrew Haddad says he has the perfect family. Not because they don’t face challenges, but because they do. After their daughter Charlie was born they had hopes to have another child. Like many families, they struggled with becoming pregnant. That struggle took them on an adventure that changed their lives and the life of a…

“Your son has cancer” – Kenny Clutch on Staying Positive in Tough Times – Dad Talk #10

By James Shaw | 08/15/2019 | 0

Kenny “Clutch” is a dad of four and his world changed when doctors told him that his youngest son, Kristian, had cancer. Kenny shares how they stayed positive and focused while Kristian was in the hospital. He son is now cancer free and Kenny is sharing with the world how they too can battle adversity.