Podcast Episodes
With 2019 coming to a close we thought it would be nice to share some of this year’s best episodes with you. The episodes you hear over the next few days should help you and your family gain focus in 2020.We’re starting with our conversation with Craig Zuber. He, his wife Nicole and their two…
We talked with journalist and author Lauren Duca last week about the relationship with her father after the 2016 election. It’s a story she shares in her new book How to Start a Revolution. This week, we talk with her father, Ralph about why things got so tough and how they repaired their relationship. It’s…
Teen suicide attempts are going up. We did a podcast on it earlier this year. Would you know if your child was depressed or considering suicide? A new study from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan says most parents think they’d know and yet they still have some uncertainty. We talked with…
Guy Patton decided to leave his job when his son was born and stay at home. He joined a growing, and still small, group of dads who are choosing raising a family over growing a career. Now that his son is in school he’s back on the job hunt and it surprised on just how…
Lauren Duca was devastated on election night of 2016. She couldn’t believe Donald Trump won and was disappointed her father voted for him. That disappointment eventually turned to frustration and anger. About a month after the election, Lauren wrote a story for Teen Vogue called Donald Trump is Gaslighting America and that only made things…
Pat Mancuso and his family experienced something no family wants to experience, the loss of a child. That loss adjusted Pat’s perspective and changed the lives of his family. He shares how he’s been purposeful in being present with his family while still having a big business life.
Nearly 70% of American children participate in sports and almost all of them will quit before they’re a teenager. Why? Parents are the likely reason. Experts say we may not be setting our kids up to win. A 2018 study showed nearly 60% of parents are encouraging their kids to specialize in one sport and…
Jared and Amber Rutherford have four kids age 10 and under and they are very purposeful on how they parent. It’s something that’s evolved over the years. Jared says he has one major responsibility as a dad – to teach his kids how to think. He shares his story and gives us some great ideas…
Life isn’t perfect and we all have tough times. How do we get through? How can we support others when they experience loss? This week we talk with Dr. David Wheeler, a Psychologist from Baton Rouge about grief and family. He shares how we can get through those times and how we can support our…
We have a special episode for you this Thanksgiving. The entire Positively Dad family shares some thoughts on gratitude. We’re thankful to all our listeners and trust you’ll enjoy this look at gratitude from James, Terri and Naomi Shaw.