Dad Time Out Show

What a pleasure. It's only fitting that we have The Godfather of Fatherhood podcasting, mentor to many and tremendous book author on for our final episode of the year.  MK was lucky to land the very busy Art Eddy. Art has a passion for fatherhood and enjoys talking with other dads about their fatherhood journey. He has created a few podcasts that focus on fatherhood. He has been responsible for securing over five hundred guests for a variety of platforms, including hundreds of A-List fathers throughout the pop culture, sports and business landscapes.  MK and Art talk industry, family, pop culture and of course his tremendous podcasting career and life's path.  Find out... Who was the hardest guest to land?  Who made you laugh the hardest? Who surprised you the most?  Who is still on his bucket list? These questions are answered and so much more in this delightful dad on dad conversation.  For all things Art and to listen to his incredible shows head over to: https://artoffatherhood.net

On this episode of DTO Conversations MK speaks with best-selling parenting author Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t A**holes. Read it all at once or take it in topic by topic, How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t A**holes is an excellent science, stats and data based parenting book book that all parents should have on their shelves. MK and Melinda dive in and cover the areas of authoritarian vs. authoritative parenting, positive discipline, bullying, autonomy support, growth mindset, raising resilient kids, families of origin and so much more. Even in all that, they only grazed the surface of this fantastic book.  Bullying, sexism, racism, shaping behaviors, siblings, tech and many more topics are all within. We give you an excellent audio cheat sheet to listen to, but do yourselves a favor and pick this one up! Subscribe to Melinda here: Get the book! https://www.melindawennermoyer.com/how-to-raise-kids-who-arent-assholes/ Substack / Newsletter: https://www.melindawennermoyer.com https

On this episode the dads discuss the article "Tips for Post-Pandemic Parenting." How to practice kindness, compassion and patience as we return to ‘normal’. We celebrate our 900th follower @parentnoob and give away some plywood! They also dive into some fun convo disecting cross breezes, carlines and car-locking. Also some listener favorite -would you rather's-parent tweets of the week, and things that make us smile to round out the episode...Thanks @kirkherbsreit your book, made us smile. Finally...Does anyone else lock your car more than once as you walk away or are you normal?

Controversy alert.  In this episode, the dads have some upheaval as they break down "How Fathers Can Avoid Pitfalls of Shifting Parenting Roles According to a Therapist" by John Duffy. Which side of the dad takes will you see?  Then in parenting tweets of the week, MK continues his disdain for Halloween Costumes while Mark and CRX double down their love for the holiday. Then the dads try their hand at a Halloween candy quiz brought to us by PBS and a few thought-provoking questions during "Would You Rather." Finally, we'll find out which dad dressed up as the Gilligan and Skipper with his wife and wrap up with things ever so gently in the things that make us smile close.

On the latest installment of DTO Conversations we'll be having a conversation with Shannon Carpenter, nationally acclaimed author and humorist. Shannon's new book is The Ultimate Stay-At-Home Dad, is a practical and humorous guide for modern-day parenting geared towards stay-at-home dads, offering advice on everything from learning to cook and clean with children, to dealing with mental health and relationships, with the easygoing perspective that dads can use their natural talents to parent any way that they choose. We’ll be talking to Shannon about his book, his writing, his career, his family life, love for road trips and so much more.  Folks, this is a fun one.  The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad will be available in stores on October 12.  Pre-order the book now through the publisher’s website...or just Google it, it's available everywhere! Do yourself a favor and follow Shannon! https://www.shannoncarpenterauthor.com (also links to book) Instagram:   @hossmanathome53 Twitter:        @HossmanAtHome  Podcast:

In this show, the dads begin by having a little fun with parenting tweets of the weeks about food and meals. Then take a good look at and discuss "The Secret to Raising a Resilient Kid" an article from the New York Times. The ability to bounce back is more important now than ever. The guys try to impart this wisdom in their Smart Articles by Smart People segment. Then the dads try their hand at an actual quiz on resiliency and move us through a few thought-provoking questions during their "Would You Rather's" segment. Finally, they wrap up with things that make them smile.  MK describes the show as a cheeseburger, there's an argument about cereal to milk ratios, and so much more on this show.

In the latest episode in the"Dad Time Out Conversations" series, we are both thrilled and excited to be speaking with Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis, the authors of the fantastic book: "The Parent Compass" - Navigating Your Teens Wellness and Academic Journey In Today's Competitive World. In today's show, we'll be speaking not only about this phenomenal parenting book but we'll also discuss a wide array of the topics covered inside it, including parental self-assessment, goal setting, how to take on procrastination with teens, establishing a growth mindset with kids and much more. Cynthia and Jenn were even gracious enough to take some bonus questions from our dads as well! So please join us as we attempt to find our "Parent Compass" during this special episode of The Dad Time Out Show Conversations. website | parentcompassbook.com instagram | @parentcompass twitter | @parentcompass1 facebook | TheParentCompass linkedIn | Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis About the book: Bragging rights and bumper stic

In this episode the dad's put themselves in their kid's shoes and talk technology and social media. They also take some BFF and friendship quizzes from Teen Vogue and Seventeen magazine to really get in the zone. In their "Smart Articles by Smart People" segment they do a reality check on where they are currently based in family use of tech while discussing an article from the Child Mind Institute called "How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers" and it's data. They then switch gears and have a lot of fun with Food Tweets of the Week and things that make them smile. Plus, find out which of the dad's once worked as a bathroom attendant, why lobsters are the MVP's of the ocean and so much more!

We all know back to school can be a draining time for everyone. In this episode the guys share their article and personal tips on how to maintain and re-establish physical and mental energy throughout the day and week. They also have fun with back to school tweets, a school supply quiz from 1954 (rubber cement or home economics anyone?) and also get a little quasi philosophical about aging, memories and trying new things. Relax and enjoy.  Fall here we come! 

The guys are back in the yard discussing the Olympics, kids, sports, pressure and mental health among many things. They also feature all the things you know and love including Super Shout Outs, Olympic Parent Tweets of the Week, Dad Jokes and in our Smart Articles by Smart People segment we’ll be discussing an article titled “The Important Lessons Sports Parents Need to Learn From Simone Biles" from the Today Show. Well also have some fun with "Would You Rathers?" discuss whether Olympic horses should get medals and finally wrap up with things that make us smile!

"When to say when" and how hard should you push your child towards discomfort are the topic of discussion this episode as the guys lumber back from vacations and summer tourneys. The guys also breakdown veggie gardens, dinner decisions, MK's new juicer and Ben's good hair. Parent tweets of the week, IG super shout outs, would you rather, a parent quiz on teenagers and so much more. Finally they reveal the next guest on DTO Conversations ...the authors of @parentcompass We hope everyone is having a great summer! 

In this episode of "The Dad Time Out Show: Conversations", MK has the wonderful opportunity to talk to Elisa A. Schmitz. Elisa is an award-winning entrepreneur; founder and CEO of 30Seconds.com, a vibrant digital media platform where women, men and especially parents come to inspire and be inspired; and also the founder of iParenting which sold to Disney.  MK and Elisa talk about a wide array of subjects including the impetus, origin and development of iParenting and 30 seconds. They spend some time discussing modern day fatherhood and advancements also the changes that have been witnessed through Elisa's media (and real life) lens in the course of her time in the parenting spaces.  Finally, they talk some entrepreneurship with adults and kids and so much more. They also have some fun with lifestyle chat, dream travel, and summer recipe trends in this very enjoyable episode. "Dad's don't babysit."   Agreed.  Thank you Elisa. 30 Seconds covers such a wide array of topics and authors covering not only fatherho

For the first time in 14 months we are so grateful we have a packed and backyard studio and a live audience! We’ve got a big show for you which we’ll be discussing Father’s Day gifts and rituals or non-rituals. In our Smart Articles by Smart people segment we’ll self-reflect on an article from @Fatherly titled “Kids With Involved Dads Thrive, So Do the Dads” we'll check in on mental health, frugal family road trips food and music, and all the things you know and love including our Would You Rather's, Parent Tweets of the Week, Dad Jokes and more. Also we’ll have our Parent Quiz, 3-2-1 Go, and announce our next guest for our Dad Time Out Conversations!  Finally we’ll wrap things that make us smile! Speaking of things that made us smile... Thank you #StrikeBrewingCo for being the beer sponsor for us this episode and providing tonights incredible selection of craft beers. Follow them: www.strikebrewingco.bevv.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/strikebrewingco/ strikebrewingco Facebook:  https://www.facebook.c

In our second DTO Conversations episode MK talks with Dr. Kim Swales. Dr. Swales is a marriage and parenting expert, a relationship and life coach, writer- professional speaker, former professor, researcher and so much more. She also has a very successful podcast which we consult and discuss regularly on the show called “Connecting with Dr. Kim Swales.”  They talk about re-entry for families after the pandemic and touch on technology, screen time, and breaking those habits. They also discuss managing a household with different age siblings and also what your marriage and communication teaches your children. They also cover a whole lot of turf about family, friendships and self growth in a very enjoyable and enlightening conversation with a very experienced professional...and friend. Do yourself a favor and follow Dr. Swales for all things from parenting to relationships and everything in between!  Podcast: “Connecting with Dr. Kim Swales” Instagram:  @drkimswales  Website: www.kimswales.com 

In this episode the guys discuss ways to be a better husband   and also breakdown when it's talk time to toss the toys and Kondo the scene, they also discuss simple cooking, getting old, and an epic argument breaks out around an adult "Would you rather?" Mark tells us cat stories and the guys take a legit Barbie quiz, laugh with parent tweets of the week and find out CRX formerly "Crockett" once owned a boat? A lot of great ground covered in a short amount of time.

In this episode the guys look back MK's role in the NFL Draft, CRX's big week with Star Wars and also a fond look back and appreciation segment for all things teachers past, present and future. They also do a thoughtful "Self Care" check in to lead into Mental Health Awareness Month. Ben recalls his favorite woodworking teacher, and Mark shares some simple ways he finds gratitude and calm, Dad jokes, lots o' laughs and things that make us smile this week. 

In our inaugural DTO Conversations episode MK talks with professional comedy writer, amateur father of four and social media star James Breakwell.  They talk family, fatherhood, funny and the origins of James' writing path through his twitter fame (1.2million and counting) and speak at length about process, family, life in general and dive into his brand new book:  How to Be a Man (Whatever That Means): Lessons in Masculinity from a Questionable Source coming out June 1st!  Good times. Thank you James!

In this episode recorded on Earth Day, the guys break down how they talk about climate change with their kids and share tips, tricks and a few ways to contribute to a healthier world and environment on the daily. They also talk about, solo flights, salads, and  more, finally ask the question ...does anyone ever really grow up and if so when? A parent quiz, tweets of the week, super-shout outs and a whole 

In this episode the guys discuss parenting takeaways from the current state of the pandemic and much more. Are you in a rush back to the perceived "normal" parenting world or have you had an overall shift in your philosophies? March Madness, opening day, self care, college admissions and getting old and having fun with it. Ok Boomer? Tweets of the week, shout outs, things that make us smile and so much more. Also the first DTO guest is...

In the latest DTO the guys discuss the importance of kindness, caring and service with kids and how it prepares them for true success while breaking down two popular articles on the subject. They also have fun with March madness with a social distancing twist, beating your kids in board games, secret snack drawers and a mascot quiz so MK can re-live his glory days. Ben drops Dropps, Parent tweets of the week, Waffles and Mochi, Leprechaun traps and much more!