Dad Dialogue

Joining Laurence today is Corin. Corin is a dad of two, a 12 year old girl and a 7 year old boy. During the episode we discuss Corin’s experience taking 6 months parental leave for each of his kids and the different positives from that process as well as some of the challenges. Corin has his own podcast based around kids’ TV so we spend some time discussing that topic and the importance of quality kids’ TV as well as us taking some ownership of what our kids are consuming. You can check out Beyond the Broom Cupboard here.InstagramApple PodcastSpotify YouTube Keep up to date with the podcast:WebsiteSign up to be a guest Instagram YouTube

For episode 20 of the Dad Dialogue podcast, Laurence is joined by Dustin Horvath. Dustin is a father of two young girls and is a dad with ADHD. A former educator, Dustin now offers consulting services to young people who may also have ADHD to help them plan for their future. Dustin shares his insight into what it looks like being a father with ADHD and how his approach to parenting alters based on the various research he does in his particular field. When his daughters were younger, Dustin was a stay at home dad. We talk about what that looked like for him and his family and why he eventually decided it wasn’t the best choice moving forward. Also in the episode stories are swapped regarding hospital visits, and the impact of us as fathers and how our approaches and reactions can impact so greatly on our family in those times of heightened emotions. Dustin has his own podcast called ADHD in a Hurry where we discusses various aspects of ADHD and the impact it has on people. The episodes are bitesize in comparison to Dad Dialogue so do go and check out a few episodes from Dustin if you’re interested in learning more.Find more of Dustin here:Website:www.pch-consulting.com Podcast: ADHD in a HURRY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dustin-horvathIG: Instagram.com/pch_edconsulting YouTube https://youtube.com/@pch-consulting?si=wZU2Y_A74kKEUtyEKeep up to date with the podcast:Website https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/Sign up to be a guest https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/contactInstagram https://www.instagram.com/daddialogue/YouTube www.youtube.com/@DadDialogue

Another first for the Dad Dialogue podcast as we welcome the first step-dad on to the show. Skyler has two daughters, the eldest to which he is a step-father. On the show we talk about the journey towards becoming a step-father, the memorable moments of bonding with his now step-daughter, as well as managing relationships once he and his wife had a new child as well.Skyler tells of his impressive record of having attended every single event that his daughters have been a part of. Sports activities, music performances, school events, you name it, he makes time for it. Also on this episode we talk about the topic of children’s safety relating to gun ownership and gun crime within the USA, and what it means to be a parent in the US with concerns for children’s safety. As mentioned in the show, Skyler has his own podcast called The Do What Podcast. Check it out on the below links.Apple PodcastsSpotifyKeep up to date with the podcast:Website https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/Sign up to be a guest https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/contactInstagram https://www.instagram.com/daddialogue/YouTube www.youtube.com/@DadDialogue

For this episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast, host Laurence is joined by Nicholas Braman. Nicholas is based in Singapore and he has a 2 year old daughter. In the episode we discuss the various culture within Nicholas’ family as he himself is ethnically Korean but raised in the US after being adopted as a child. Nicholas’ wife is from China where the couple lived for some time also, so when it comes to creating their own family culture there is a lot of different voices.We discuss the role of domestic helpers and what it looks like to involve one in the raising of a child as well as the decisions we make when enrolling our children in daycare or preschool programs.Nicholas hosts Before We Get There a podcast where he talks to entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, creatives, athletes, and more about their journeys. Dig into interesting people's stories and find out how they got to where they are, what keeps them pushing forward, and where they eventually want to get to.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeforeWeGetTherePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/Keep up to date with the podcast:Website https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/Sign up to be a guest https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/contactInstagram https://www.instagram.com/daddialogue/YouTube www.youtube.com/@DadDialogue

On episode 17 of the Dad Dialogue podcast the guest is Mitchell Osmond of Dadnation. Mitchell is the dad to a 10 month old boy and as a father he has been able to pull from his experiences of stepping up and caring for his nieces who had their own troubled upbringing. In this episode Mitchell shares about his own upbringing within a dysfunctional home as well as the much needed transformation he went through early on in his marriage. Mitchell has a background as a music pastor and was raised within a church setting so we also discuss the importance of faith within his life. Mitchell runs Dad Nation Co. a website, podcast and social media presence aimed at enabling men to become the best they can be. Mitchell has experience working alongside other men in helping them achieve their goals and become their best selves. As well as chatting about his own personal stories, we also discuss a bit of the heart behind Dad Nation as well as how we can help other men in our own lives, especially those who may not be looking for help at all. This episode was a lot of fun to record and we could have chatted much longer. If you like Mitchell’s approach and message, I’d encourage you to check him out at the below links. Website https://www.dadnationco.comInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/dadnationcoYouTube https://youtube.com/@dadnationcoKeep up to date with the podcast:Website https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/Sign up to be a guest https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/contactInstagram https://www.instagram.com/daddialogue/YouTube www.youtube.com/@DadDialogue

In this episode of Dad Dialogue Podcast, we sit down with Leo, an innovative video game developer and dedicated father of two. With a son and a daughter, Leo shares insights on balancing his creative career with family life. Join us as he discusses the unique perspectives his children bring to his work, the challenges of parenting in a digital age, and the importance of making meaningful connections with his children.Leo is originally from Argentina and his wife is from Ecuador so we also discuss what’s it like having a mixed heritage as well as the challenges of moving countries with a young family.Check out Leo’s video game here - Guardian of Lore https://www.guardianoflore.com/The tea brand we discussed. https://www.instagram.com/soytemx/Keep up to date with the podcast:Website https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/Sign up to be a guest https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/contactInstagram https://www.instagram.com/daddialogue/YouTube www.youtube.com/@DadDialogue

Joining Laurence for the next instalment of the Dad Dialogue podcast is Mike! Mike is a salesman based in Texas and he has been married for five years and he and his wife have a two year old daughter together.In this episode we talk about career changes for Mike and his wife, supporting his family finically and emotionally as well as balancing time spent with his daughter. We also talk about the different stages of raising a child and Mike shares his pride for his daughter as she continues to develop in different ways. The way Mike talks about his wife and his daughter is so endearing and he beams with pride when he discusses their successes!We also hear the story of how Mike and his wife learned their daughter was allergic to peanuts, in quite a harrowing tale that involved an emergency trip to the hospital. Mike has his own podcast called Right on Target. You can check that out here. @rightontargetpodI hope you enjoy this episode!Keep up to date with the podcast:Website https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/Sign up to be a guest https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/contactInstagram https://www.instagram.com/daddialogue/YouTube www.youtube.com/@DadDialogue

We have another first for the Dad Dialogue podcast, the first dad to have adopted his children! Jason is married to his husband Zane and around 7 years ago they adopted a teenage boy out of the foster system. They subsequently adopted that boys older sister and took custody of her daughter also, making Jason a grandpa! The story of how this family came together is super interesting and something that can provide a different perspective to methods of starting and raising a family. Jason has his own podcast which he hosts alongside his friend Jennifer who also adopted from the foster system. It is called A Guide to Poor Parenting and if you want to listen you can find it at all typical podcast platforms, or follow this link: https://linktr.ee/guidetopoorparentingIf Jason’s story resonated with you in anyway feel free to reach out to the show via the comments or the website. We’d love to hear more stories of people relating to the adoption and/or fostering world. Enjoy the episode! Keep up to date with the podcast:Website https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/Sign up to be a guest https://www.daddialogue.co.uk/contactInstagram https://www.instagram.com/daddialogue/YouTube www.youtube.com/@DadDialogue

For this episode of the Dad Dialogue podcast we welcome Daniel Woodrum on to the show. Daniel is coming up to 10 years married and has three kids. Daniel works as a business coach and he identifies his mission as helping other parents become more disciplined and more productive so they can focus on what's important to them.Daniel has a background in gym management, and he open and operated at different times 4 gyms, which he has since sold. Daniel now works for a company called Early to Rise which helps entrepreneurs and businesses operate in the best ways possible.In this episode, Daniel shares about how he is able to maximise his day after his alarm goes off at 3:49am every morning, no that's not a typo! Daniel wakes up at 3:49am. He has a few systems in place that allows him to maximise his productivity, meaning he can still take his kids to school, spend time with his toddler as well as connect with his wife daily. I hope you are able to take something from this episode and apply it to your life to better improve the quantity and quality of the time you get to spend with your family. Hear more from Daniel on his Instagram @daniel_lee_woodrum or at Early to Rise.