Threats to Modern Day Fatherhood, Building Mentorship Networks, & More with Matt Barnes - Bear Crawl with Dads - 18

05/18/23 • 77 min

In this episode, Matt Barnes, husband, father of 3, joins Bear Crawls with Dads to discuss parental influence in education, building mentorship networks, threats to modern day fatherhood and more! You do not want to miss this conversation as Matt is passionate about replacing parental anxiety with Hope and a Plan. “Education is 90% Parent Behavior | Learning is 100% Child Desire” – Matt Barnes

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[00:02:30] Teaching self-leadership to toddlers.

[00:03:49] Parenting disagreements and agreements.

[00:07:46] Parental Influence in Education

[00:11:43] Legacy of education.

[00:15:35] Being vulnerable with children.

[00:19:40] Authority transition for children.

[00:22:29] Coming of age traditions.

[00:26:35] Rites of passage for young men.

[00:29:58] Human decency in media.

[00:33:35] Building relationships with children.

[00:37:03] Building mentorship networks.

[00:41:06] Importance of reading with children.

[00:45:30] Self-leadership and parenting.

[00:50:58] Traditional education critique.

[00:53:03] Education's focus on entrance exams.

[00:55:42] Skills for effective living.

[01:00:43] Alternative paths to education.

[01:03:06] Education and self-governance.

[01:06:34] Honoring and empowering students.

[01:10:13] Greatest challenge as a dad.

[01:15:53] Parenting advice for new fathers.

[01:18:13] Threats to modern fatherhood.

[01:22:23] Desire to learn is scarce.

[01:25:59] Meeting for barbecue or coffee.

[01:25:00] Leading by example as fathers.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Matt Barnes’ website

Follow Matt Barnes on LinkedIn

The Education Game

2 Min Parent/Child Check-Up

C.S. Lewis quote

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IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[00:02:30] Teaching self-leadership to toddlers.

[00:03:49] Parenting disagreements and agreements.

[00:07:46] Parental Influence in Education

[00:11:43] Legacy of education.

[00:15:35] Being vulnerable with children.

[00:19:40] Authority transition for children.

[00:22:29] Coming of age traditions.

[00:26:35] Rites of passage for young men.

[00:29:58] Human decency in media.

[00:33:35] Building relationships with children.

[00:37:03] Building mentorship networks.

[00:41:06] Importance of reading with children.

[00:45:30] Self-leadership and parenting.

[00:50:58] Traditional education critique.

[00:53:03] Education's focus on entrance exams.

[00:55:42] Skills for effective living.

[01:00:43] Alternative paths to education.

[01:03:06] Education and self-governance.

[01:06:34] Honoring and empowering students.

[01:10:13] Greatest challenge as a dad.

[01:15:53] Parenting advice for new fathers.

[01:18:13] Threats to modern fatherhood.

[01:22:23] Desire to learn is scarce.

[01:25:59] Meeting for barbecue or coffee.

[01:25:00] Leading by example as fathers.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Matt Barnes’ website

Follow Matt Barnes on LinkedIn

The Education Game

2 Min Parent/Child Check-Up

C.S. Lewis quote

WHERE WE CAN CONNECT:

Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on Instagram

Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on Twitter

Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on Facebook

FOLLOW & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS

Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. So easy and so appreciated!

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Super Human Father, Lucky Charms, Annihilating the Day & More with Kyle Carnohan - Bear Crawl With Dads - 17

Bear Crawl with Dads is joined by Kyle, husband, father of 5, who shares his advice for men and fathers. Kyle is a busy man and explains his lifestyle as "annihilating the day,” while speaking from the heart. This is a motivational and encourage interview so put on your seatbelt and get ready as Kyle encourages other dads to take notes and learn from their experiences.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[00:01:47] "Effing annihilating the day".

[00:04:50] Coping with stress and diet.

[00:08:37] Sacrifices for success.

[00:12:35] Skateboarding and identity.

[00:16:25] Self-discovery and growth.

[00:23:14] Superhuman Fathers Movement.

[00:25:15] Overcoming lack of consistency.

[00:29:00] Overcoming personal obstacles.

[00:32:38] Finding strength in resistance.

[00:37:00] Quitting bad habits.

[00:41:56] Overcoming criticism and hate.

[00:44:42] Building a successful coaching business.

[00:48:05] Building yourself to serve.

[00:53:14] Finding faith through discipline.

[00:57:02] Obsession and balance.

[01:02:20] Choosing to believe.

[01:06:10] Rites of passage for men.

[01:08:54] Family bonding through challenges.

[01:13:25] Raising self-sufficient young men.

[01:16:44] Epic Fatherhood.

[01:21:14] Community over fitness.

[01:25:00] Leading by example as fathers.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Superhuman Fathers’ website

Follow Superhuman Fathers on Instagram

Follow Superhuman Fathers on Facebook

Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis

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Great Depression, Nurturing Community, Krispy Kreme, & More with Dr. Colin Harris - Bear Crawl with Dads - 19

Episode 19 of the Bear Crawl with Dads podcast features Dr. Colin Harris, retired professor from Mercer University, husband, father, grandfather, who hails from the great state of Georgia. Dr. Harris shares his parents surviving the great depression,

the importance of relationships in creating a healthier society, Krispy Kreme, challenges facing fathers today, and more!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[00:03:31] Importance of good conversation.

[00:07:57] Great Depression and Adulthood.

[00:08:29] College education and sacrifices.

[00:13:55] Relationship with father.

[00:17:24] Woodworking as a bonding activity.

[00:22:57] Fathers as role models.

[00:28:03] Time with children.

[00:33:55] Lines of communication with children.

[00:36:24] Effective communication with children.

[00:43:26] Challenges facing dads today.