Fatherhood Field Notes

Kimball Lewis is the CEO of Empowering Parents, an organization dedicated to empowering parents with the tools to manage the most challenging behavior problems in children ages 5 to 25.In this conversation, Ned and Kimball share the value of Empowering Parents.  But they jump deep into how Kimball and his wife raised their kiddos.  Kimball shares nuggets of wisdom that will help you as your raise your children.Highlights:-Let your kids struggle, this is hard for parents.-It is good for your kids to do things they are not good at.You can find more about Kimball here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingAdviceInstagram: @empowering_parentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimballlewisLink to Empowering Parents: https://www.empoweringparents.com/Free PDF for listeners: 5 Ways to Fix Disrespectful Behavior Now ----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

In this week's episode, I share a flop, a win, and we recap this week's Fatherhood Field Notes interview.  I share how I am bettering date nights with my wife.  I talk about a quick daily practice I'm implementing with my family to set the tone of our day.  Lastly, I share practical wisdom from this week's episode of the Fatherhood Field Notes Podcast with awesome guest Sam Fleet.  ----------Pre-order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book hereCheck out the TEDx----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate/

Sam Fleet is a successful business owner; he has been married for 37 years, he is a father, a grandfather, and a generous leader to many. While his business is a huge aspect of his life and story, he shares the reminder that we are all connected as fathers - despite our jobs.In this conversation, he shares how his father left when he was six years old and how that inspired him to be a great father and husband.  Even as a businessman Sam always strove to put his family first to ensure he didn't put another generation through the upbringing he experienced. We discuss patience during certain seasons of fatherhood and certain development for your kids.  All of the work during those seasons comes to fruition as they grow. We talk about the importance of giving your older children space to grow and fly out of the nest.  He shares advice on how to handle when your kids make mistakes and the best way to show up for them. We talk about practical steps to maintain communication with your kids in middle school and high school. He prioritizes listening, comprehending, and acting without being wrapped up emotionally.  Sam also shared his battle with cancer in 2019 and how it changed his perspective on Fatherhood and being a Grandfather. From this, he's created a foundation to leave a strong lasting legacy for future generations.----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

My friends, do what you can!  I wanted to spend some time with my daughter as she is going into her Junior year of high school.  We had a Saturday and we took it to be intentional and have a great day giving our minds space to think about the next couple of years ahead.----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

In this episode, Ned and Geoff discuss the role of the father and the long-standing idea of a dad's only responsibility is working. They share the realization that there's a bigger role that needs to be filled in our homes. Geoff shares how he made it a priority to design his time with his children with the utmost intention and find ways to make all their time together memorable. He found more fulfillment in his role than just "dad after work."  He shares practical tips on how to do this even in limited time with your kids. You can find Geoff here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffgoolsby/----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

I had a win this week with my daughter but it made me question something: How aware am I of the moments I may be missing? I share about how I came to this revelation in the middle of an evening workout.  ----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

This week's conversation with Ali Jafarian shares the importance of connecting with your children on an emotional level.  We discuss how he found fulfillment in fatherhood after his son was born. We dive deeper into how to he encourages his kids in finding the passions that bring them joy and how to recognize what to drop. He challenges dads to take on the "nurture" role once in awhile within their family and shares practical tips on how to do it. The strong emotional foundation we build for our young children now will impact generations to come. This is a great listen for dads wanting to deeper their connection with their kiddos. Ali Jafarian is pursing a life of adventure with his wife, Gabrielle, and two kids, Everest and Sepia. He loves to travel and experience new cultures. He prioritizes his health and credits being in nature to one of his greatest teachers. He reads, writes, listens and records to fuel his creativity. You can find more of his work here: https://alijafarian.com/If you would like to hear more from Ali please check out his podcast: The Pursuit of SomethingTwo books Ali mentioned:- Awareness by Anthony De Mello - 15 Commitments to Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

In these weekly Craft of Fatherhood episodes Ned will take five minutes sharing stories, victories, flops, and what he is learning.  This week he wraps about the results of pushing one of his kids into a workout. He shares finding the balance of when to push your kids and when to not.  ----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

This episode with Dane Espegard is so impactful. He strives to be an emotional constant for his young daughters and strives everyday to help them find their strengths. In the workplace he's noticed so much of our identity is tied to what we due. He's fueled to affirm his children's identity by who they are, not what they do. His mission to dream big with his kids and his wife by helping them play to their strengths and their passions. He shares practical tips on how to do this within your family by creating a Dreams List - not always big bucket list items - but dreams to help you achieve your best self. This is a reminder that we're capable of accomplishing so much more. This is a great listen for dads of any age who want to continue to build confidence in their kids and their spouse. Dane Espegard is a culture consultant who teaches, assists and executes the implementation of a Culture centered around Dream Achieving. The system is bottom-up and puts the emphasis on the development and personal lives of the team member. He works with companies in a very simple manner to get the culture started and leaves them with some very easy to implement steps. Dane brings a successful people-oriented method to market in his latest book, The Dream Machine so other leaders can benefit from the extraordinary transformation to their teams and businesses.Read more about Dane here: https://daneespegard.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daneespegard/?hl=enOrder a copy of his book, The Dream Machine here: https://thedreammachinebook.com/----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreateFollow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate/

This episode of the Craft of Fatherhood dives into a recent family meeting we had. We'll talk about practical tips for a successful family meeting: talking routines, finances, and goals. Check this out if you've been wanting to initiate family meetings in your home and don't know where to start.  ----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate