Legendary football coach Tony Dungy spent all day thinking about Xs and Os. The last thing he wanted to do with his kids was play Madden video games after work. But, he grabbed the controller anyway because that’s what they wanted to do. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about how to connect with your child. Connecting with our kids can be challenging. Today, we list ways to bond with kids of any age.Why This MattersThe greater your connection, the greater your influence.Key TakeawaysBonding is good for you: Studies show strong connections lead to better health, a stronger immune system, and even a longer life.Bonding takes work: Interests don’t always align between dads and kids. Bond requires intentionality (and sometimes sacrifice).Tips for Dads with Young Kids:1. Physically get down on their level2. Find common ground3. Remember, quality time mattersTips for Dads with Older Kids:1. Ask open-ended questions2. Show you care3. Respect their spaceImportant Episode Timestamps00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction: The Connection Episode00:55 – 03:13 | Becoming a Harry Potter Dad03:13 – 04:36 | Why Connection Is a Core Human Need04:36 – 08:46 | Physical Proximity Builds Trust08:46 – 12:13 | Find Common Ground, Even If You Hate Minecraft12:13 – 14:03 | Quality Time is a Must14:03 – 16:05 | The Coffee Shop Confession16:05 – 18:29 | Celebrate the Wins18:29 – 20:22 | Respect Their Space, Model Connection20:22 – 21:52 | Pro Move of the Week: Ask your child, “What’s something you enjoy?” Then, go do it with them. That’s how connection begins.All Pro Dad Resources:Episode 78 – Why Is It Important To Listen To Our Kids?Episode 84 – The Dad They Run To, Not From3 Ways to Become an Irrelevant DadWhen Your Kids RejectsWe love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com
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Kathleen Edelman: Learn and Leverage Your Kids’ Natural Wiring
How do multiple kids, raised in the same home, turn out so differently? And how do they act nothing like you? The childhood expert on this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast says it’s all about their natural wiring. Host Ted Lowe talks with author Kathleen Edelman about temperament in childhood.Why This MattersUnderstanding our kids’ temperament better helps us love them better.Key TakeawaysPersonality and temperament are different: Personality is constantly changing. Temperament is innate. Most miscommunication is not intentional: Differences in temperaments lead people to process information differently. Important Episode Timestamps00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction: The Key to Better Parenting00:55 – 02:26 | The Four Temperaments02:26 – 03:13 | How Temperament Changed Ted03:13 – 06:10 | Meet Kathleen Edelman: Wired for Kindness06:10 – 09:14 | Your Expectations May Be Temperament-Tinted09:14 – 12:13 | Understanding Yellow Kids - People-oriented extroverts, all about people and fun!12:13 – 16:10 | Understanding Red Kids - Task-oriented extroverts, focused on power and control.16:10 – 19:15 | Understanding Blue Kids - Task-oriented introverts, all about perfection and order.19:15 – 22:00 | Understanding Green Kids - People-oriented introverts, all about calm and harmony.22:00 – 24:17 | Pro Move of the Week: “Invest in yourself first. You cannot give what you don’t have.” – Kathleen Edelman Listen Again:Episode 63 – How To Help Kids Navigate Their Emotions?Episode 33 – How Do I Handle My Kids’ Emotional Roller Coaster?Episode 62 – How to Raise Emotionally Strong BoysKathleen Edelman Resources:WebsiteWe love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com
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Happy Wife ... Happy You?
Happiness is contagious… if we want it to be. In this episode of the All Pro Dad podcast, Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to share a surprising truth about marriage and happiness. Forget the old saying "happy wife, happy life"—we're exploring why your happiness when your wife is happy is the real key to a joyful and thriving relationship for both of you.Key TakeawaysThe Marriage Myth: Research suggests simply being married doesn't guarantee happiness.Happiness is Contagious: Harvard studies show that happiness can spread between spouses.Why It's Hard (But Worth It): There are benefits to your wife and your marriage when you choose to join her in joy.Action Steps for Husbands1. Smile When She Smiles: How a simple shift in your reaction can change everything.2. Let Her Know You Know: Responding positively to "bids for connection" and validating her feelings.3. Join the Fun: Stepping out of your comfort zone to share in her joy, even in small ways.Important Episode Timestamps00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction00:55 – 03:54 | What Makes Our Wives Light Up?03:54 – 05:05 | Why Does Her Happiness Make You Happy Too?05:05 – 06:33 | Happiness Is Contagious06:33 – 08:02 | Why We Struggle to Reflect Her Joy08:02 – 10:28 | Her Joy Often Comes With Your Involvement10:28 – 12:13 | Why Reflecting Her Happiness Matters12:13 – 14:01 | “Wow” Instead of “How”14:01 – 20:40 | Action Steps For Husbands20:40 – 22:04 | Pro Move: Look for opportunities to smile with your wife this week. Smile back and show her you share in her excitement. It’s a simple gesture that can make a huge difference!Listen Again:Episode 70 – What Do Happily Married Couples Think About?Episode 48 – How Do I Overcome Challenges in My Marriage?All Pro Dad Resources5 Barriers to Fun in Your Marriage9 Ways to Make Your Marriage More FunWe love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com
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The Dad They Run To, Not From
You’re probably not 8-foot-11 like Robert Pershing Wadlow, the world’s tallest man, but you are likely taller than your kids. Do they look up to you for any other reasons? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by Bobby Lewis to talk about the things we need to be to become a good dad. Our goal as dads should be to connect with our children, which can be a challenge sometimes. Our size can make us feel loud, scary, or intimidating to them. How do we get down on their level and truly connect?Why This MattersYour size, volume level, and mere presence can help or hurt you as a dad. The goal is to make kids feel comfortable and connected around us. Key TakeawaysYou probably look really big to your kid. That can feel intimidating. Leverage your size to make your kids feel safe, not scared. Practical Tools for DadsAmong many other things kids need you to be, here are 4 you can start putting into practice today:1. Be Calm. 2. Be Affectionate. 3. Be Safe.4. Be Strong. Important Episode Timestamps00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction & Big Question of the Week00:55 – 03:18 | The Power of Presence: How Big Dads Feel to Little Kids03:18 – 04:49 | Start Here: Be Calm04:49 – 06:13 | Eye Level & Whisper Mode: Tools for Diffusing Tension06:13 – 09:14 | Be Affectionate: Wrestle, Hug, and Repeat09:14 – 10:34 | Hugging Isn't Optional: It's Foundational10:34 – 13:36 | Be Safe: Your Response Is Their Refuge13:36 – 16:14 | The Power of Gentle Strength16:14 – 19:50 | Be Strong: Not Just Physically, But Emotionally19:50 – 21:14 | Pro Move of the WeekAPD Pro Move:Remember how big you are to your children Leverage that size to make a big, positive impression on your kids.Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.All Pro Dad Resources:7 Giant Things Your Kid Needs You to BeWe love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com
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Talking to Your Kids About Porn
Is pornography a good teacher? Many teens think so. Nearly half of teens surveyed believe “porn gives helpful information about sex.” This should be a red flag for dads. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster to talk about how to have honest and open conversations about the dangers of pornography.Why This MattersPornography is a problem that is not going away. There is no such thing as casual porn consumption. Key TakeawaysPorn is Everywhere: Over 83% of teen boys and 57% of teen girls in the U.S. have viewed porn.Porn is Largely Taboo: About 62% of teens say nobody has talked to them about the dangers of porn.Porn is Profitable: In the USA, the online porn industry’s annual revenue keeps pace with the NCAA, around $1.15 billion. Practical Tools for DadsPorn is bad for everyone, but especially kids. Don’t shy away from age-appropriate conversations about it. Here are questions to get you started:1. What are your friends saying about porn?2. What do they watch on YouTube?3. What if everything you watched, clicked, or scrolled through online were public?4. What do you think is the biggest struggle kids are facing in your grade?Important Episode Timestamps00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction00:55 – 03:16 | First Encounters03:16 – 05:38 | What Kids Say About Porn05:38 – 08:17 | The Emotional & Social Cost of Porn08:17 – 11:20 | The Industry, Dehumanization & Misleading Messages11:20 – 13:16 | When Culture Romanticizes Harm13:16 – 15:01 | What Are Your Friends Saying?15:01 – 17:38 | Filters Aren’t Enough17:38 – 20:20 | Build Trust Through Vulnerability20:20 – 22:05 | Pro Move of the WeekRemember, pornography is the enemy, NOT your kid. Be open and honest about the true enemy and help your kids avoid falling into its trap.Listen Again:Episode 66 – How Should I Talk to My Kids About Sex?All Pro Dad Resources:How to Protect Your Children From PornographyWe love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com
On average, men switch jobs every four years, but one role guys will never outgrow, is dad. It’s a serious responsibility that lasts a lifetime and comes with highs, lows, and a ton of questions. It’s okay not to have all the answers… but the most committed dads are always chasing them. The All Pro Dad podcast helps men navigate their toughest parenting problems. Experienced dads discuss what has worked for them, tackle scary topics, and learn to love their kids well. We do it all with a combination of humor and humility. If you have more questions than answers, this is the place to be. Today’s the perfect day to become an All Pro Dad.
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