Papas in Paris

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

Ep. 1: Multicultural Fatherhood in Paris

In this conversation, three dads from North America share their experiences of fatherhood while living in Paris. They discuss the challenges of being a dad, the cultural differences in parenting, and the emotional landscape of fatherhood. The conversation highlights the importance of sharing experiences among dads, the struggles of forming social bonds, and the lessons learned from parenting. Ultimately, they express gratitude for the transformative impact of fatherhood on their lives. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fatherhood in Paris 03:58 The Challenges of Dads Sharing Experiences 12:00 Cultural Differences in Parenting 18:00 Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Fatherhood 25:47 Measuring Success as a Dad 36:02 Gratitude and Lessons Learned from Parenting

Ep. 2: Tantrums, Discipline & Emotions

Kevin, Jeffrey and Aman share their best efforts to cope with crying, deal with tantrums, and be honest about their emotions and the need for discipline (sometimes) with their kids. They talk about what their kids are teaching them, and discussion dives into as well how childhood experiences (with their own parents) has impacted how they parent today and what they see as "the right thing to do" (emotions and all). Sometimes, parents have a role to play in helping kids calm down. Sometimes, it's about setting boundaries or showing how there can be repair after punishment. Talking about emotions especially among men is so important. Takeaways * Parenting challenges always evolving * Coping with children's behavior changes * Parenting as a continual experiment * Our strategies as parents have to evolve with the changing context * Crying and Expressing Anger, when our kids do it and when we parents do it too * The role of punishment and repair while parenting Chapters * 00:00 Kevin shares about Parenting Challenges and Ways we can adapt * 13:12 When Kids & Parents Cry * 32:37 Jeffrey talks about understanding Anger and Setting Boundaries * 45:29 Aman gets into Emotional Needs * 57:51 Men & Fathers getting real about emotions, a really important thing