25 of the Most Annoying Things Young Kids Do – Dudes To Dads Ep 113

05/03/17 • -1 min

While we love our children, there are simply recurring things that happen over and over that are annoying. For episode 113, we explore 25 of the Most Annoying Things Young Kids Do. 1. Whining 2. They ask so many questions 3. Ask the same questions over and over 4. Saying “dad” (or mom) over and over 5. They are loud 6. Not listening 7. Not cleaning up clothes, costumes, toys – all over the house 8. Leaving small toys in the walkway to step on 9. Finding food somewhere it’s not supposed to be 10. Clothes right next to the laundry basket – they just don’t seem to make it inside it 11. Toothpaste all over the sink 12. Toothpaste lid never on the toothpaste 13. Not finishing their food and then asking for something else 14. Bringing mud into the house on their shoes 15. Singing the same song over and over and over again 16. Watching the same thing over and over and over again 17. They move really slow, especially when you are in a hurry 18. They eat really slow, especially when you don’t 19. They ask for desserts, candy, or anything sugar related constantly 20. They will interrupt you when you are talking 21. They want to constantly use your phone 22. When they play electronics or games, they won’t answer you or even look up. 23. They tell you last minute that they need something for school 24. They will argue something they have no idea about – and say you are wrong 25. They are always there.…

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Regret Is Toxic, Learn How To Avoid It – Dudes to Dads Ep 112

There are many people who have written or spoke on the topic of regret. In reading a few articles, there were social workers, hospice nurses, or people who are around individuals in the final days of their lives. There seem to be common themes around regret. If you talk to people with not a lot of time left, they will often use the phrase “I wish I had….” In order for us to learn how to avoid regret, it really does make sense to understand what people say when they are in the old age. Gary Vaynerchuck, the marketing and business expert I follow, has a few videos about regret. He says the same thing. If you want to get motivated and learn what not to do, go visit a nursing home and talk to 80 and 90-year-olds. They will tell you what they wish they would have done differently. When we are young, we are so occupied with day to day, we often don’t look at the big picture. The reality is that it’s hard to do. At least I can admit that for myself. One of the reasons I created this podcast was to remind myself of the big picture. What are the most important things? Let’s take a look at 7 of the major regrets that older people talk about: 1) I wish I had not spent so much time working. My mother used to say, “nobody on their deathbed ever said, “I should have spent more time at the office”. Yes, we often feel trapped. We feel we have to work in order to support the family. 2) I wish I had been more loving to the people who matter the most. This may be our spouse, our parents, our children, or even our friends. In …

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30 Best Things About Being a Dad – Dudes To Dads Ep 114

For Episode 114, we explore the 30 Best Things About Being a Dad: 1. Your child things you are a superhero – they look up to you 2. When you child does something really well – whether it’s a sport, music, academic – how proud you feel 3. When they make you laugh 4. When you see them help other people 5. When they come to you for advice 6. When they draw you a picture and have emotion to it 7. When you come home from work and they run to see you 8. Their hugs and kisses 9. When you see yourself in them (and it’s something good) 10. Holding hands while walking 11. Reading to them at night 12. Laying down with them at night 13. Watching them sleep 14. Seeing them walk for the first time 15. The first time they say “dad” 16. Playing games with them that you enjoy 17. Playing sports with them that you enjoy 18. When other people tell you how wonderful they are 19. When they come to you for comfort 20. Introducing them to things you enjoy – movies, television, sports, games 21. Experiencing new things together 22. It makes you want to be a better man 23. They think you are a really smart 24. They think you are really strong 25. When something you have been trying to instill in them finally clicks 26. They easily forgive and forget – If you apologize, they are very forgiving 27. The emotion during a memorable moment – sitting with my family watching fireworks 28. It teaches you to focus on what really is important 28. They teach you to slow down and enjoy the moment 29. Lower chance of depression – studies show 30. You learn to have more …