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The Dad Rules Podcast
Author: Mario E. & Kidd
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The Dad Rules Podcast is designed to be a safe place for fathers to come and listen to other fathers about parenting. Each episode is geared toward an adage and we discuss how it applies to raising our children. Our goal is to inspire dads (and future dads) and help them become the best they can be.
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How often do you have me-time? Being alone to think can relieve stress, help you set goals, and plan for the future. Do you feel it’s best to be alone instead of around drama? Mario E. and Kidd discuss this and more on this episode. #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #alone #badcompany #plan #think #drama #dramafree #stress #goals #goalsetting
People normally forget other people or things when they are no longer in sight. On this episode, Mario E. and Kidd being intentional with communicating in long distance friendships and relationships. #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #sight #mind #forget #intentional #communicating #communication #friendship #relationships
Dad Rule #61 - Forgive And Forget
Do you hold grudges? Can you really ever forget? On the episode, Mario E. and Kidd discuss forgiveness and forgetting. #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #forgiveness #forget #grudge
Do you teach your kids to spend their money wisely? What’s the difference between a need and a want? Mario E. and Kidd discuss not being careless with your money. #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #generous #money #careless #foolish
Is there a difference between being nice and being kind? Mario E. and Kidd discuss this and how being kind can lead to success. #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #generous #kind #politeness #polite #decisions
Mario E. and Kidd discuss being kind, generous, and grateful to everyone- especially those that have helped you! #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #generous #kind #grateful #decisions
Eventually you have to face up to the consequences of your actions. On this episode, we discuss that and how it relates to the the recent situation involving Chris Rock, Will Smith, and Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars and how their decisions impacted them. #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #reap #sow #willsmith #chrisrock #jadapinkettsmith #decisions #consequences #life #actions #oscars
#GirlDad and former D-1 collegiate football player, Cameron Martin, joins the show to discuss fatherhood, interracial marriage, his sports career, and more! #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #GirlDad #fatherhood #sports #collegefootball #daughters #coaching #interracialmarriage
Do you help cultivate your kids’ creativity? Mario E. and Kidd talk about inspiring your children to use their artistic abilities to express themselves. #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #art #music #spokenword #writing #joy #creativity #creative #success #proverbs #passion #jobs #film #acting #editing
Knowing how to work with all types of people to accomplish goals is important. Mario E. and Kidd talk about teamwork in this episode and more! #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #teamwork #work #team #light #hands #success #character #proverb #keys
Criticism can build or destroy. On this episode, Mario E. and Kidd dive into the problem with criticism when you have the same faults. #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #criticism #shade #glasshouse #throwingstones #faults #character #qualities
Have you ever noticed that people who are unhappy like those around them to also be unhappy? On this episode, Mario E. and Kidd discuss how misery loves company and much more! #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #misery #company #struggling #comfort #unhappy
Is health better than wealth? On this episode, Mario E. and Kidd discuss the relationship between wellness and money and more! #dadrules #dadwisdom #dadbetter #dadcouncil #health #wealth #money #goodhealth #diet #exercise
On this episode, YouTuber Cameron Johnson of Elevated Lawnscapes, joins Mario E. and Kidd to discuss his passion for lawn care, tips to have the most immaculate yard on your street, the connections between fatherhood and lawn care and more! #dadrules #dadbetter #dadwisdom #dadcouncil #fatherhood #neighborhood #lawncare #parenthood #tips #passion
On this episode, fellow podcaster Mike Hines of the Jus BS'n podcast, joins Mario E. and Kidd to discuss fatherhood, neighborhood violence, education, "The Talk, " and more! #dadrules #dadbetter #dadwisdom #dadcouncil #fatherhood #neighborhood #violence #police #education #thetalk #parenthood
On this special episode, co- host Mario E. has a first-ever conversation with Thomas, the biological father of his step-daughter. They discuss their icy relationship in the beginning and what led to their mutual respect. #dadrules #dadbetter #dadwisdom #forgiveness #respect #coparenting #fatherhood
Do you sometimes struggle with taking too long to make a decision? Mario E. and Kidd discuss being prepared to take advantage of opportunities when they come up. #dadrules #dadbetter #dadwisdom #dadcouncil #snooze #lose #preparation #opportunity
Have you ever procrastinated or so much time has passed by when you were supposed to do something? Did you find yourself thinking why you should even complete it? On this episode, Mario E. and Kidd discuss how it’s better to do something later than not do it at all. #dadrules #dadbetter #dadwisdom #dadcouncil #late #early #procrastination #choices
Have you ever gotten into a rush and made a mistake? Most everyone has at some point. Mario E. and Kidd discuss this and more! #dadrules #dadbetter #dadwisdom #dadcouncil #haste #waste #decisions #parenthood #fatherhood #rush #choices
Independence is good but sometimes we need help. Mario E. and Kidd discuss this and more. #dadbetter #dadrules #dadwisdom #dad #dadcouncil #independence #independent #help #teamwork