Dad at 65 James Dudelson

While some parents may be saying "James, how can you even think of spying on your children?" most of you have done it at one time or another, or have at least wished you had. I do spy on my son and have discovered the most effective ways to do so without weirding him out - or his friends. My producer Ana Clavell disagrees with my undercover activities, she wonders if I may be crossing a line that will create trust issues in the future. Does this mean I should not be using my spy cam sunglasses?

Kids need routines, period. But what kind of routines work and which will only end in doom? James shares his insights on this topic from his book, Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Parenting, while co-producer Ana Clavell plays devil’s advocate and questions the very notion of rewarding kids for tasks they have to do.

Do you ever find yourself wondering what fuels a parent’s day?  Host James Dudelson and special guest Ana Clavell examine the best choices for getting the energy flowing, be it through caffeine, good nutrition, exercise... even fried sugar-coated doughnuts!

James tackles sibling rivalry by reliving his own experiences with his special guest, older brother Mark Dudelson! ”Dad at 65” producer Ana Clavell joins the conversation, shares research on the topic, and tries to call a truce between the brothers.

Are there ways a single parent can find a balance between work, kids, and personal life? James asks single mom and real estate powerhouse Kelly Bogle, who‘s developed handy techniques to get everything done with minimum hassle or tear-shedding.

In this episode, we aim to find out what may be your best parenting style and help you become a better parent. As James discusses the four main parenting styles and gets graded on his skills by Aaron,  our guest presenter Dan Miller shares his tried and true parenting wisdom, some popular with modern parents and some at odds with tradition.