The Dad Adventure: From Swearing Toddlers to Gaming Teens

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12/05/23 • 30 min

DadMode: Parenting, Gaming, Streaming, Life

We've all been there, the heat of the moment when a swear word slips out and suddenly, your toddler is echoing it around the house. As parents in an age dominated by digital content and online gaming, we're navigating uncharted waters and finding our way can be a real adventure. Pull up a chair and join us as we share our personal stories of the unexpected parenting curveballs like this, and how we're learning to balance the wild world of gaming, our personal identities, and our responsibilities as parents.
This isn't just about surviving the chaos, it's about thriving and finding joy in this journey. We'll discuss how we've adapted to the digital age, how it's changed our parenting styles, and how we're learning to control our emotional responses (yes, even those pesky swear words). From social media madness to unexpected diaper disasters, no topic is off-limits. Let's face it, parenting isn't a solo game, it's a massively multiplayer experience that requires patience, adaptability, and a sense of humor. Come and join the conversation.

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Josh aka Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
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Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
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