Papas in Paris

Ep. 7: Work & Parenting

2:43 How did Work change after becoming a parent? (Aman) 8:12 How to negotiate in a corporate environment for more parenting time, as a father? (Jeffrey) 10:50 Making the switch to be the primary parent (Jeffrey) 12:20 (Kevin) Making sacrifices at work to support a spouse with postpartum depression 14:20 Parents NEED community 21:30 Professional ambition looks different, when we are parents. We start to value different things (Aman) 25:00 How we find work-parenting balance today (Kevin) 33:20 How we find work-parenting balance today (Jeffrey) 37:30 What are we grateful our kids taught us recently? Quotes to Remember: * "Balancing work and family is a constant negotiation." * "Jobs come and go, but family is forever." * "If you look around and really pay attention, there are all kinds of fun things and ways to explore... my kids remind me of that."

Ep. 6: Parenting in the Age of AI (and our first guest!)

Please welcome Jared P Coyle, former Head of AI Innovation at SAP and father of two, currently on sabbatical. Our first guest! In conversation with Aman and Jeffrey (while Kevin enjoys a family vacation in nature), we cover: * Jared's fear of heights and how that shows up in his parenting * Using 3D printers to help our kids make friends * Aman's math nerd childhood (let's be honest - we were all math nerds) * Teaching our kids today about AI -- with realism (not too much optimism, not too much pessimism) -- the imperfections and the opportunities * How important our wives are in all this, and how important it is that we dads talk together about parenting Take a listen, let us know what you think. Share with a dad you want to be better friends with. (Episode 7 coming soon)

Ep 5: Traveling with Kids

Jeff, Aman, and Kevin explore the value of travel and exposure to different cultures, the impact of nature on children, and the challenges of traveling with kids. They also delves into the contrast between city and nature experiences, the role of routines, and the unpredictability of children in new environments. Takeaways * Travel exposes children to other cultures and provides real-life experiences beyond what they learn in school. * Nature has a positive impact on children, providing them with autonomy, stimulation, and a sense of calm. * Traveling with kids presents challenges, including the need to adapt to new environments and the unpredictability of children's behavior. * Routines can help children flourish and build momentum, but the cost-benefit analysis of traveling with kids is a consideration for parents. Family travel experiences can have a significant impact on children's cultural exposure and understanding. * The evolving nature of travel preferences and the importance of age-appropriate activities in family travel.

Ep. 4: Exploring How We Play & Express Authority with Our Kids

Today we explore the themes of play and authority while parenting. Along the way, we touch on the importance of creative problem-solving, setting boundaries, and as always the impact of cultural and personal experiences on our parenting styles. Takeaways * Engaging with children through play fosters creativity and imagination. * Balancing authority and playfulness is essential for effective parenting. Hope you enjoy!

Ep. 3: Family Holidays

This conversation delves into the themes of celebrating the holidays with grandparents, the family dynamics, the materialism, the gift-giving, as well as the challenges of balancing care for aging (grand)parents and maintaining a healthy relationship between them and with out kids (their grandkids). Aman, Kevin and Jeffrey end with sharing new year's intentions for 2026 ! Chapters * 00:00 Parenting and Gratitude * 05:42 Holiday Celebrations and Family Dynamics * 20:38 The Nuances of Gift-Giving * 28:04 Keeping Family Connected Across Continents * 36:26 New Year Intentions and Values for 2026