On average, men switch jobs every four years, but one role guys will never outgrow, is dad. It’s a serious responsibility that lasts a lifetime and comes with highs, lows, and a ton of questions. It’s okay not to have all the answers… but the most committed dads are always chasing them. The All Pro Dad podcast helps men navigate their toughest parenting problems. Experienced dads discuss what has worked for them, tackle scary topics, and learn to love their kids well. We do it all with a com ...
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David (The Noob) is about to be a first time father. Jesse (The Pro) has 4 children of his own. Experience fatherhood from both perspectives, with a few laughs on the way.
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What Problems Do Kids Face Today That We Didn't?
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Many problems kids deal with today didn't exist in their parent's generation. It can be scary for both, but we must navigate them together. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe and co-host Bobby Lewis explore the modern challenges kids face that were less common in previous generations. They discuss cyberbullying, screen addict…
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Tony Dungy: How Do I Help My Kid Handle the Unexpected?
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Family First Founder & CEO Mark Merrill and legendary football coach Tony Dungy discuss how children are handling the unexpected things in their lives. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by Mark Merrill and Tony Dungy to discuss how dads can help their children handle life’s unexpected challenges. The conversation h…
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How Do We Inspire Motivation In Our Kids?
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In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe and co-host Bobby Lewis dive into the challenges of motivating kids. They explore why children sometimes seem unmotivated, the role of self-confidence and stress, and how ADHD impacts motivation. The conversation offers practical strategies, including the 'Three M’s' approach: Mention, Motiv…
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Should I Foster or Adopt?
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In this heartfelt episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by Graham Barber and Mark Merrill to explore the transformative journey of fostering and adoption. Drawing from their personal experiences, the trio dives into the challenges, rewards, and emotional complexities of welcoming children in need into their homes. Ted, Graham,…
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Dale Alexander: What Should Dads Know About Managing Money? Part 2
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In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe and co-host Bobby Lewis are joined by Dale Alexander, a financial expert passionate about empowering dads to lead their families toward financial success. The conversation dives into financial mistakes, the joy of giving, and the power of compound interest. Key takeaways include understandin…
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Dale Alexander: How Do We Teach Our Kids About Money? Part 1
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Dale Alexander: How Do We Teach Our Kids About Money? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe and co-host Bobby Lewis are joined by financial expert Dale Alexander to discuss the critical topic of teaching kids about money. They explore actionable strategies, such as the 70/20/10 rule for financial success, teaching generosity, an…
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Problems Middle Schoolers Run Into
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Problems Middle Schoolers Run Into In this insightful episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe, BJ Foster, and Jason Hood dive into the unique struggles of middle schoolers. From navigating awkward phases and shifting friendships to dealing with a culture of meanness and the challenges of social media, the hosts explore what makes this sta…
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Let it Go (and Other Holiday Survival Tips)
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Merry Christmas from All Pro Dad In this festive episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by Buck Buchanan and Bobby Lewis to explore how dads can make the holiday season truly memorable for their families. The trio reflects on personal Christmas memories, shares tips for managing holiday stress, and discusses balancing the comme…
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Am I Raising an Entitled Kid?
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AM I RAISING AN ENTITLED KID? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by Buck Buchanan and BJ Foster to explore the challenges of raising entitled kids and the steps parents can take to instill gratitude and responsibility. They discuss common signs of entitlement in children, share personal stories, and provide practica…
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Is It A Phase? Acting Out vs Rebellion?
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Is It A Phase? Acting Out vs Rebellion? In this powerful episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by Rodney Bussell and Buck Buchanan to discuss one of the toughest parenting challenges: dealing with rebellious children. They share personal stories of mischief and rebellion from their own childhoods, highlighting the struggles an…
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Attention-Seeking Behavior: Why Your Teen Wants Attention?
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Attention-Seeking Behavior: Why Your Teen Wants Attention? In this enlightening episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by Jason Hood and BJ Foster to uncover the secret wish of every teenager: the desire to feel noticed and valued. Together, they explore fascinating scientific insights about teens, including their unique body o…
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Why Kids Need Less Screen Time and More Unstructured Play
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In this thought-provoking episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by guests Buck Buchanan and Rodney Bustle to tackle an essential topic: the importance of unstructured play in childhood. Together, they explore what previous generations got right about playtime and where modern parenting might be falling short. The discussion em…
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Colt McCoy: What Is Your Family Values Game Plan?
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Colt McCoy: What Is Your Family Values Game Plan? In this heartfelt episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe and co-host BJ Foster are joined by NFL quarterback Colt McCoy to discuss the significance of intentional fatherhood. Reflecting on his legendary football career and his most important role as a father of four, Colt highlights the i…
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How Do I Overcome Challenges in My Marriage?
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In this insightful and entertaining episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by marriage and family advocates Rodney Bussell and Jeremy Donovan to explore the many facets of making a marriage work. Together, they unpack topics that every couple faces: financial pressures, effective communication, and navigating the complexities o…
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How Can Dads Build Healthy Habits?
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In this insightful episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Jason Hood to discuss the challenges fathers face in maintaining their health. With research indicating that fathers often experience poorer cardiovascular health than non-fathers, the trio explores common unhealthy habits—like lack of exercise, insuffic…
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How Do I Parent in a Social Media World?
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How Do I Parent in a Social Media World? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by Bobby Lewis and Jason Hood to explore parenting challenges in the social media age. They discuss the right age for kids to get smartphones, teens' time on platforms like TikTok, and how younger children are on social media. Key Takeaways:…
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What Am I Teaching My Kid About Politics?
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In this thought-provoking episode of the All Pro Dad podcast, dads and hosts Ted Lowe, BJ Foster, and Mark Merrill tackle the challenging yet crucial topic of teaching children about politics. Navigating Politics with Your Children Parents can help their children constructively navigate these conversations by actively listening and modeling respect…
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How Is Your Phone Use Affecting Your Kid?
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This week, both All Pro Dad and iMOM ask, “How is your phone use affecting your kid?” For insight, we consulted Joey Odom, the co-founder of Aro. His company was started by him and a buddy, Heath Wilson. The dads hoped to help families like theirs talk openly about screen time and the tension that exists between us and our smartphones. Odom has don…
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How Do I Use AI to Have Fun with My Kids?
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There are a lot of concerns and worries over the use of AI, but there are also plenty of reasons to be excited about the technology. Dads have the opportunity to use the tech to have a ton of AI fun with their kids. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Buck Buchanan toss out ideas we can use AI to make lasting memories with our kids. Why should you have some…
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What is an AI “Deepfake,” and Why Should I Care?
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What is a deepfake? It is defined as a video, photo, or audio recording that seems real but has been manipulated with AI. They have become deeply concerning to parents around the world because of how realistic they look. Technology has advanced so much that it’s becoming hard to tell what reality and what’s fiction, and that has dangerous implicati…
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How Will AI Impact My Child's Education
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Whether your child is starting kindergarten this semester or studying in a dorm room somewhere, you’d better believe students everywhere will be seeing and using more AI in the classroom. From science experiments to essay writing, Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Buck Buchanan break down how students and teachers will use AI in creative and helpful ways.…
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Billy Napier: What Does It Mean to Parent and Live with Purpose?
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Billy Napier was hired as the head football coach of the Florida Gators in 2021 after successful seasons at Alabama and Louisiana. At every stop, the father of three has endured challenges to perform well on the field and be influential at home. Ted Lowe and Mark Merrill chat with Coach Napier about how he strives to live, lead, and coach with purp…
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Is My Kid Addicted to Screen Time?
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Smartphones. Tablets. TVs. Most kids in the United States have access to some kind of device with a screen, and it’s almost certain they are using it daily. Ted Lowe, Buck Buchanan, and Reggie Lewis discuss the gravitational pull of technology and how screens are taking over our homes. Even if you’ve successfully limited screen time with your kids,…
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What Happens When We Get Dads in Schools?
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When dads get involved in their kids’ education great things typically happen. Grades tend to improve. Behavior problems usually fade. The rates of teen pregnancy, incarceration, and drug use all drop. Dads play an enormous role in their kids’ education experience – if they get involved. Ted Lowe, Buck Buchanan, and Jason Hood, Director of All Pro …
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Have I Taken the Time to Get to Know My Children for Who They Are?
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This is the All Pro Dad podcast, where in each episode dads of all ages dive into just one question. Today, we ask, “Have I Taken the Time to Get to Know My Children for Who They Are?” You spend more time with your kids than pretty much anyone. But, how well do you know them? The real them? What things make them happy, anxious, and afraid? What are…
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Mike Norvell: How Do I Help My Kids Through Success and Failure?
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If he wasn’t an expert in how to handle success and failure before 2023, Florida State Head Football Coach Mike Norvell knows now. His FSU team finished the regular season a perfect 13-0, was passed over for a College Football Playoff appearance, and lost big in its bowl game, playing without its injured Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback. The di…
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My Kid Is Acting Out. Now What?
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Grocery store tantrums. Refusing to follow directions. The list of ways kids act out goes on and on. Acting out is how kids test their limits, learn their voice, and, in a way, mature. But it can be incredibly frustrating for parents to see their child acting out. Ted Lowe, Jason Hood, and Buck Buchanan talk about what they’ve done to try and keep …
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How Can I Stop Being So Controlling?
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Dads love to hold the TV remote. When that little device is in our hands, we can flip on any channel we want. We hold the power! But kids don’t come with a remote. They are actually really tough to control, as much as we try. Does parenting sometimes leave you feeling out of control as a dad? Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Buck Buchanan try to figure o…
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How Do I Handle My Kids' Emotional Roller Coaster?
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Think back to when you were a kid. Did you stuff your emotions down? Did you let them all hang out? Parenting can be a wild ride, especially if your kids’ emotions are constantly changing. Dads need to prepare for the highs, lows, twists, and turns. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Jason Hood think through the safest way to ride the emotional roller coas…
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Dan Orlovsky: How Should Dads Behave in the Bleachers?
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NFL veteran and ESPN football analyst Dan Orlovsky has triplet boys and one daughter. He asked one of his sons what he could do better as a sports parent. The answer? “Get out of the way.” Too often we get so involved in our kids’ activities that it hurts their growth. Dan sat down with Ted Lowe and Bobby Lewis to discuss how to blend sports and pa…
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Tony Dungy: Is Work-Life Balance Even Possible?
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This is a huge topic. Pop the question into Google and the search yields about 1.6 BILLION results. Clearly, men want to know how to balance their work and home lives. What’s the secret? Ted Lowe, Family First founder Mark Merrill, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy tackle that topic on today’s episode. Tony spent years on NFL sidelines and …
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What Small Moves Can Improve Your Marriage?
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Think about aiming for but barely missing a target far in the distance. You don’t need to drastically shift your focus. Slight adjustments will get you back on the mark. The same approach can work in marriage. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Buck Buchanan have been married for nearly 60 years collectively. On today’s episode, the trio shares a few “micr…
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Should Your Kids Be Your Top Priority?
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If your son or daughter walks into the room with a bloody nose, we should spring into action! Our kids clearly need us when they are injured. But there are plenty of not-so-obvious times when our kids need us to drop everything for them, too. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Jason Hood list a few of the times when we need make our kids our top priority. …
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What Do I Do When I Get Angry With My Kid?
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Ever step on a LEGO? It feels like a sniper got you from the rooftop. It hurts even more if you asked your kids to put them away 50 times and they didn’t. So, what happens? Usually, we get angry, even if we don’t want to. On today’s episode, Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Reggie Lewis talk about how to deal with father anger issues. Would you react cal…
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How Do I Make Sure My Kids Know I Like Them?
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There is a difference between loving your kids and liking them. Both are important! Most kids believe they are loved by their parents. But, do they think they’re liked? Sometimes they test our patience. Dads manage meltdowns, muddy sneakers, and more. We may not like some of the things they do, but they need to know we like them as people. Ted Lowe…
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Why Should I Get Good at Empathy?
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Empathy seems to be lacking in our world. In his song, The News, popular performer Jack Johnson sings, “Why don't the newscasters cry when they read about people who die? At least they could be decent enough to put just a tear in their eyes.” In today’s episode, Bobby Lewis and Ted Lowe discuss why “empathy is the way” in our relationships, especia…
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Am I Messing Up My Kids?
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We make mistakes all the time as parents. It never feels good, especially when feels have been hurt! We can beat ourselves up as dads worrying if we are messing up our kids, even if our intentions are pure. Sometimes, we mess up without even realizing it. How does that impact our children? Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Jason Hood share some of their f…
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Who Do I Ask to Help Me Be a Great Dad?
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Can you ride a unicycle? For how long? Sure, some guys can but most of us need a little extra support to keep from crashing. The same goes for parenting. You can try to ride it out solo, hoping for the best, but having supportive people in your life to lift you up when things get shaky is a great idea as a dad. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Reggie Lew…
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How Do I Know When to Correct My Kid?
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Deciding between addressing kids’ mistakes in the moment or waiting for a better time in the future is a delicate balance. Figuring out when to discipline a child is crucial and can impact the father–child relationship tremendously. How do we find the sweet spot? Veteran dads Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and Buck Buchanan weigh the options in today’s epi…
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What Do I Wish I Had Known Sooner As A Dad?
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Humorist Richard Armour is credited with being the first person to use the phrase, “hindsight is 20/20.” He used it in a California newspaper article in 1949. It felt true then and still does today. As a dad, how many times have you wished someone had pulled you aside and whispered some fatherly advice in your ear? Don’t blame yourself for what you…
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Are My Kids Learning to Forgive?
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We all know the frustration of holding onto a grudge. Getting out from underneath it requires choosing forgiveness. It’s a powerful tool that allows us to work through conflict, free from the burden of anger and resentment. It’s a skill we must master and teach to our kids. Why do we want kids to be good at this? It’s a vital skill that leads to he…
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How Does My Inner Critic Affect Me as a Dad?
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As guys, we tend to be critical of ourselves from time to time. Introspection is a good thing, but getting too down on yourself can cause issues for you as a dad. Ted Lowe, Jason Hood, Buck Buchanan, and BJ Foster teach dads how to fight back against their inner critic by showing men how to “name your Fred.” Pick a name for the voice inside your he…
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What Are the 3 Lies Men Believe?
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If stung by a jellyfish, you can neutralize the pain by urinating on it. Not true. Humans lose most of their body heat through their heads. Not true. There are plenty of lies out there that we believe. Which ones plague us as dads? Ted Lowe, BJ Foster, Jason Hood, and Buck Buchanan tell the truth about how often we fall captive to lies. You are wel…
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What Are Dads' Biggest Fears?
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When we were little, monsters and aliens were terrifying. Now that we are parents, real-world troubles keep us up at night much more than Godzilla. Fear can be crippling or a motivator. Ted Lowe, BJ Foster, and Buck Buchanan dive into what scares us the most as dads. (Also, they hate clowns) Our fears as dads are a big deal because they impact how …
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What is the Key to Raising a Happy Kid?
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Kickball in the park. Ice cream on the porch. Having an epic snowball fight on Christmas morning. One of the best parts of being a dad is having fun with your kids, but not every day is a great one. Ted Lowe, Maddow Womble, BJ Foster, and Buck Buchanan share their thoughts on helping kids handle their low moments and provide happy ones. Could the k…
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Why is Important to Remember What Your Dad Did Right?
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Dads mess up. Yours did. His did. You will, too. We can dwell on those missteps or consider all the things our dads got right. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and BJ Foster talk about how our upbringings shape us. We are not going to pretend everyone had a perfect relationship with their dad. Many people can recall hurtful moments from childhood. Those nega…
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Is It Selfish For Me to Have Me-Time as a Dad?
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Woodworking. Golf. Tinkering around under the hood of your old pickup truck. Whatever it is, dads enjoy “me time” just as much as moms. But, have you ever felt guilty about taking a few minutes to just get away by yourself? Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, Reggie Lewis, and Buck Buchanan talk about how they recharge their dad batteries in today’s episode. Sp…
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What Are The Things My Kids Secretly Wish I Knew?
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Do you have secret desires? Things you wish people knew about you but you’re too nervous to verbalize? There’s a good chance your kids have those feelings, too. Ted Lowe, Jonathan Manke, Buck Buchanan, and BJ Foster uncover some of the deeply important things kids wish their parents knew. Knowing what your kids want and need from you can strengthen…
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My Teen is Dating. Now What?
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The days of “cooties” and ignoring the opposite sex don’t last forever. Your son or daughter will eventually get their first crush, maybe write some love notes, and fall head over heels for someone they think is cute. They may even want to go on a date soon. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, BJ Foster, and All Pro Dad founder Mark Merrill break down ways to h…
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How Do I Realistically Help My Kids Believe in Themselves?
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When you were a kid, what did you want to do when you grew up? Play shortstop for the Yankees? Become an astronaut? A firefighter? Kids dream big dreams. Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, Buck Buchanan, and BJ Foster examine how to encourage our kids to chase their dreams without losing sight of reality. Per NCAA (2020 stats), the “estimated probability of co…
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