Alex invites Mike Hebebrand, a firefighter, to the show to talk about how he has shifted the context of what is important after his son was born. They talk about becoming a dad, how to lean into your partner, and keep the important things in the front of your mind.
Learning to read at a young age is important for the development of the child. It helps them develop a better understand of their surroundings, allows them to gather information from printed materials, and provides them with a wonderful source of entertainment when they read stories and rhymes. Children develop at different rates, and some children will develop reading skills quicker than other children; however, what’s important is that as the parent, you are keenly aware of your child’s maturity and reading level to provide them with appropriate books and activities to help them improve.
Find out how parents are teaching their children to read as early as 2 years old.
Alex invites Dr. Gerry Tolbert back to the show to provide some tangible ways parents can protect their kids from the harmful effects of the sun. They also talk about the benefits of Vitamin D and how to deal with “poor air quality”.
Alex invites his brother-in-law, Ken Storch, back to the show, and also has his sister on to talk about how they’re living a cleaner lifestyle in preparation for their third baby on the way. They share some great ways to eliminate the toxic, everyday house hold items you’re likely using. They also talk about how to approach everyday life a little more sustainably for the sake of our environment and our kids.
The world needs a little more empathy and compassion, especially with the divisiveness we’re experiencing. That’s why Wendi Dunford, a licensed therapist, joins the show today to talk about how we, as parents, can set the right example for our kids by approaching conflict with compassion.
Johan Martinez Khalilian, an executive coach, podcaster, and new father, joins Alex to talk about his story of tenacity, courage, and love. Johan shares some of the harrowing experiences of their first pregnancy, how to deal with the hardships that life brings, and some of the ways his own father is setting an example for him.
Vincent has been through A LOT in his life. And he brings a lot of that tenacity into how he approaches fatherhood and the challenges it brings. He and Alex talk about financial challenges, the lessons his father has taught him, and what it’s like having a son after having a daughter first.
Alex invites 2 dads back to the show, Jordan Blythe & Audie Norman, to talk about raising their kids in their denominations of the Christian church. They talk about the current state of the church and its politicized and polarized views, racism in the church, and their positive outlook on the future for their kids and the direction of the church with this new generation.