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Owens Brothers

Real Brothers, Real Fathers, Real Problems.

  1. 10/10/2013

    Episode #47 – The lost art of play!

    Have you ever wondered what happened to ‘cowboys and indians’, cap guns, stamp collecting, kick the can, etc.?  In this episode we discuss the things WE played as kids, what was different, what we should bring back to todays children and what we should leave back in the ’70s.  Here is the quick summary: Cowboys […]

  2. 04/08/2013

    Episode #46 – Date Night

    We all know how important it is to spend time with our special ladies (you know who you are).  This is one of those things that we all agree is important, but that is still difficult to do.  Here are some of the ideas we had: It is great to set a consistent time (hopefully […]

  3. 28/06/2013

    Episode #45 – Independance

    When is your child old enough to stay home alone?  When is your child old enough to babysit?  We discuss these and other issues relating to children and independence.  Sort of a fourth or July special… This is Mark’s topic.  Alex (age 12) stays alone after school sometimes and now that the summer has started […]

  4. 25/05/2013

    Episode #44 – Healthy Kids!

    Obesity is a real problem with kids today.  We go through and give our ‘guys opinion’ on how to keep kids healthy and happy. As dads it all seems simple.  Make them go outside and dont let them eat too much much.  It all comes down to this – ‘Be the Parent!’ We are oversimplifying […]

  5. 22/04/2013

    Episode #43 – Household Chores – Division of Labor

    Barefoot and pregnant – That’s how we like em! Have I got your attention now?  Who does the dishes in your house?  How about the laundry?  Who cleans the toilets?  Do men do as much of the dirty work as the wee womenfolk do?  All this and more in our Household Chores episode. Some interesting […]

  6. 27/03/2013

    Episode #42 – Politics ‘OFF THE LEASH’ Part 1

    The big political episode.  Can you handle it!  Actually it wasnt all that crazy.  We went ‘lightning round’ and tore through topics in ‘town hall’ style.  Here were the hot topics we covered: Gun Control – Matt and John are pro gun and therefore anti gun control.  Mark hates guns, but realizes that the laws […]

  7. 13/03/2013

    Episode #41 – Women in Science w/ Special Guest – Dr. Bob Cook!

    We finally brought in an expert!  Dr. Bob Cook, professor of Computer Science at Georgia Southern University.  Dr. Bob has been teaching college students about technology for over 35 years!  In addition to GSU, Dr. Bob has taught at Ole Miss, UVa and the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Cook’s take on the issue of women […]

  8. 07/02/2013

    Episode #40 – Sleep Extravaganza!!!

    Have you had trouble getting your child to sleep?  Have you ever had trouble KEEPING you child asleep?  Have you ever had trouble waking your child up?  These answers and more!  Just tune in. Getting them to sleep: Some children (John’s) needed background noise such as running water. Letting the kids into your bed can […]

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