Self Made Dad

Getting an EoY Review from My Daughter

How many of you have end of year performance reviews at your jobs? Do you do the same with your family? I sat down with my daughter to ask her how I'm doing as a father.  We covered: * What she thinks a father is supposed to do * What things I do that make her feel good * How it feels when I travel and am not around * How she describes her dad to her friends * How she envisions me as a grandfather in her life * How she's adjusting to having a baby brother * What thing she would like me to do more of in the coming year I hope this gives you some inspiration to seek feedback from your children.  See you in the new year!

Traveling with Kids SUCKS...

I did a cross country trip with my 2 kids, and am officially over it.  We have holiday travel & international plans for 2024, but I'm now rethinking all that.   Do you know how I can travel better? Listen in and DM me suggestions @brianleeshields on IG!

Blended Families are Blessings

'tis the season where family drama comes up, and there's no more family structure more likely to create drama than a blended one.  But this father has figured it out. Listen in as I chat with a Fellow Father on how he manages his kids, her kids, and their kids while dealing with all the drama in between.   It's doable. I wish you the peace that this man has found in balancing all their lives.

Just Get a Divorce Already...

The holidays can bring out the worst in couple dynamics...and everyone gets to bear witness. I bore witness to a couple who everyone can clearly see are unhealthy for each other and should separate.  But how?  And what about the kids? I spoke with a good buddy and father who had to go through this process.  We discussed how to navigate the decision, the divorce, and the aftermath consciously. Tune in. (my marriage is fine btw lol)

What Moms Need to Know About Dads

I asked dads what they wish they could tell their wives/partners, but often don't.  Use this as a conversation starter - I know you need it.