Travel happens. We get it. Whether you're on the road or the one who stays home with the kiddos, every Dad encounters this scenario. So what do you do? Well, listen in and find out as Rich &amp; E. share their perspectives.

Dads and Travel

Welcome back! After a little break, Dad Mode is back with two topics that are close to many dads’ hearts: grilling and bonding. With the warmer weather here, Rich and E. dive into the world of grill types and share some essential tips and basics. But the real focus is on bonding. Food is a great way to bring people together, but there are other ways to spend quality time with the ones you love and care about. So, grab a cup of coffee and listen in as they discuss the importance of bonding with kids, spouses, family, and friends.

Grilling and Bonding

Rich &amp; E discuss recent moments of maturity their children have displayed.

Dad Moment: Maturity

Rich and E are back from their winter break and kick off 2025 with the topic, "Burnout." They share their ideas on what they believe burnout is, and can be, how it affects people in various ways and how to recognize signs. Additional Sources:Parental Burnout<ul><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/playing-with-purpose/202407/what-is-parental-burnout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Is Parental Burnout?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/10/cover-parental-burnout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The impact of parental burnout</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/parental-burnout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Exhausted and Burnt Out Parents, We’re Here to Help</a></li><li> </li></ul>Burnout (General)&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/burnout#:~:text=Burnout%20is%20a%20state%20of" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Burnout - Psychology Today</a></li><li><a href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/signs-of-burnout-8683361" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Signs of Burnout</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/burnout-recovery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Burnout Recovery: 11 strategies to help you reset</a></li></ul>

Burnout

The holiday season is here and in this episode, Rich and E. share their holiday traditions and no-so-traditions heading into the break. Dad Mode wishes you all much love, safe travels (if you're traveling) and happy holidays!

Holiday Traditions

Though only 25 episodes strong, Rich and E have covered a multitude of topics and have shared various aspects of the Paternal experience. With a new year quickly approaching, the Dad-Namic Duo pause to reflect and discuss the progress their families have made over the last year or so and how they've progressed in other aspects of life in general.

Progress

In this episode, Rich shares a recent experience that left him frustrated and discusses his expectations for the future.

Dad Moment: Frustration 2 (FIXED)

Dad Mode on a Monday?&nbsp;Whaaaaat?&nbsp; That's right and just in time for the 2024 US election!&nbsp;Listen in as Rich and E. walk through explaining the electoral process to children of various ages and what it means to our society, offering guidance with research, answering tough questions, working with emotional teens and keeping a positive, open mind when they and/or their peers are a passionate about certain issues. <ul><li><a href="https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/talk-about-politics.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Talking to Kids About Politics and Elections</a></li><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-full-picture/202409/talking-to-children-and-teens-about-elections-and-government" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Talking to Children and Teens About Elections</a></li><li><a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/seven_tips_for_talking_with_kids_about_politics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seven Tips for Talking With Kids About Politics</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pbs.org/parents/lets-vote" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PBS</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ8psP4S6BQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I'm Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock</a>﻿</li></ul>

Talking to Kids About the Election

In this episode, Rich and E discuss the importance of making time to rest and relax.&nbsp;The Dad-namic Duo also share some of the ways that they relax: from sippin’ coffee with friends to engaging in therapeutic exercises but they'd also like to know, how do YOU relax? Let Dad Mode know @DadModePod on all the things! “Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” - Michael Hyatt

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