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Flailing Dad ruminates on the implications of developing self-mastery as a stay-at-home parent. Is it possible? How do we develop it? Why would we want to practice doing things we don't want to do? Unlocking the keys to these questions could very well show us how to attain true freedom; in the home, and in the rest of our life.

Flailing Dad ponders why we struggle so fervently to control our lives and why we're surprised when unpredictability creeps in. How do we examine the cause of unpredictability? Through Albert Einstein, the pizza delivery guy, and massive baby poops, of course!

Flailing Dad ambles down the road of self-discovery and examination in this exposition of one of the basic tenets of the podcast. How can a simple apology to our kids teach them so much? And can I use my battle axe to cut the roots of my own weaknesses?

BB guns! Pocket knives! Fire! The joys of camping! The second part of my interview with good friend Alex Lornie on outdoor pursuits within the family. It's good for the kids. But whatever you do, don't make it hell for mom and dad…

Flailing Dad contemplates the power of the family. Can family loyalty keep kids motivated to follow a certain path; maintain specific habits? Can family rules be used to create a family culture and identity? A great little discussion to start us all thinking about where we’re headed as a group.

Flailing Dad welcomes his good friend Alex Lornie to the show to have a lively discussion of the value of outdoor pursuits within the family. Camping, hunting, fishing; BB guns, sling shots, and wieners on sticks. Where to begin? Can I make it happen? And is it all WORTH IT??

Flailing Dad breaks down the importance of living with intention in three very important areas of our lives: in our marriage, in the time we spend with our children, and in our rest. Wait a minute. In our rest? Yes, even rest can be intentional. Have a listen to unravel that mindboggler...

Flailing Dad charges headlong into the inevitable discovery of disillusionment and disappointment in this life. We've all been there, we've all felt that. So where does it come from, why is it so universal, and most importantly, how can we deal with it? And what about these kids who just keep on doing their own thing? What’s with that?

Busy, busy, busy!! Modern families are all over the place, and most of the time, we have an inclination to equate our childrens' "busy-ness" with our success as parents. But is that all there is to it? Flailing Dad attempts to scrounge up some perspective by going where? Why, back to the beginning of course…

Flailing Dad studies three key points of consideration if you desire your kids to grow up with any semblance of character. We have the "what"; now to focus on the "how"...hypnosis techniques? Bribery? Could there actually be a fast track to raising good kids? Maybe...and then again, maybe not.

Flailing Dad embarks on the hunt for the "coolness" factor; what it is, why we need it; and what the heck it has to do with fatherhood. "Can I be a dad and still be 'cool'?" Listen and find out...

Flailing Dad considers the impact of healthy spousal love on our children; and how simply "fighting for our love" can positively affect our approach to our married relationship. He takes brief stops along the way to discuss moving forward in small ways...

Flailing Dad unpacks the hypothetical scenario of a job board advertising the position of "Dad". What would the job duties and qualifications be? Would we even be hired? And no job discussion is complete without mentioning the incidental homemaker jobs along the way: chauffeur, chef, guidance counselor, barber, sheep-herder...and "poop inspector"? Don't ask, just listen...

Flailing Dad explores the fascinating world of the nesting ritual of the Emperor Penguins of Antarctica. In the process he somehow manages to unpack our own bizarre rituals, what they imply, and what it all means in terms of our survival in our own culture. Do you have what it takes to keep your egg from freezing?

Flailing Dad ventures into the dangerous waters of television; it's effects on our lives, our minds, and most of all, our children. Let's take a stab at some solutions to our slow immersion into zombie-hood, shall we?

Flailing Dad investigates the correlation between living a life of heroic virtue and experiencing worldly success. In a world of leadership gurus, maybe the answers lie in people like this diminutive nun who ministered in the gutters of Calcutta. And we might just have some laughs in the process...

Flailing Dad ponders the meaning of Father's Day, and by extension, what it means to ACT like a father, and not just BE a father. A stirring tribute to the male side of the parental unit!

Flailing Dad delves deeply into the challenge of the "strong-willed" child; discusses why our children need discipline; and raves a little about toddler gang activity.

Flailing dad energetically discusses what flailing is as it pertains to parenthood; how we all flail at times; and how we can use this fact to improve in our day to day life. Warning: Numerous poopy diaper references - listen at your own risk...