Dare to DadAuthor: The Dare to Dad Team
Dare to Dad is a podcast dedicated to helping fathers level up their parenting. It was created by life and parent coach, Dr. Lester Clowes, and adolescent medicine pediatrician, Dr. Bobo Blankson. Armed with years of professional experience, practical tools, and personal stories (5 daughters between the two of them), Clowes and Blankson dare dads to be the best versions of themselves in a world that seems to expect them to settle for less. Nope, not these dads. And not YOU. Leveling up fatherhood, one episode at a time! www.daretodad.io - Get updates on our show and keep informed as we launch our community for Dads. Facebook: @daretodadpodcast YouTube: @daretodadpodcast Twitter: @daretodadpod Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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4 Tip to Survive (and Thrive) the Holiday Season
Tuesday, 17 December, 2024
4 Tips to Survive (and Thrive) the Holiday Season In this episode of Dare to Dad, hosts Dr. Lester Clowes and Dr. Bobo Blankson provide dads with actionable tips to navigate the stress and challenges of the holiday season. They emphasize the importance of self-check-ins, focusing on moments instead of perfection, prioritizing self-care, and leading with gratitude and empathy. Through personal anecdotes, they highlight the need for intentionality and planning to ensure joyful and meaningful holiday experiences. The episode concludes with advice on how to effectively engage with kids and extended family members through curiosity and mindful conversations. If you received value from today's episode, then please follow our show and leave us a 5-star review. It’s a tremendous help in our show getting discovered by other Dads out there that need to hear these conversations. Also, we’re ramping up our efforts to get our message out to other platforms. Here’s a list of them below, and we’d love your support if you’re already browsing these spaces. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daretodadpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daretodadpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daretodadpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daretodadpodcast TIME STAMPS 01:45 Holiday Season Challenges and Joys 06:47 Tip 1: Check In with Yourself 13:42 Tip 2: Focus on Moments, Not Perfection 19:17 Tip 3: Prioritize Self-Care 27:31 Tip 4: Lead Through Gratitude and Empathy 30:06 Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Empathy 39:14 Encouraging Gratitude and Giving in Kids 41:05 Letting Go of Control to Gain Influence