Fearless Fathers Dave Olander and Ryan McDonough

Join us in this eye-opening episode, where we discuss the impact of Covid-19 on children and how it has changed their lives forever. As parents, we are facing unprecedented challenges in raising our children during this pandemic, and we need to understand how it is affecting them both physically and mentally. In this podcast, we talk about our experiences with our kid's post covid, and how it's affected more than just health. Moreover, we delve into the long-term effects of Covid-19 on our children's mental health, education, and overall development. We provide practical tips and strategies on how to help our children cope with the challenges brought on by the pandemic and how to positively parent them during these difficult times. So if you are a parent, guardian, or anyone who cares about the well-being of our children, tune in to this episode and discover the power of understanding our children's perspectives and feelings on living through a pandemic.

We'll be talking about child leashes: the controversial contraption that has parents everywhere divided. Some say it's a practical way to keep your little ones safe in crowded areas, while others think it's slightly reminiscent of dog walking. 
 
We'll be exploring both sides of the argument, discussing the pros and cons of child leashes with a dash of humor thrown in for good measure. 
 
Whether you think child leashes are ridiculous or your kid is basically Houdini and you need all the help you can get, this video is for you. We'll also be sharing our personal experiences with child leashes - spoiler alert: it involves a very determined toddler and a crowded department store. 
 
So, grab your leash (or grab your pitchfork), and join us for a lively discussion on one of the most polarizing parenting topics out there.

Co-parenting can be one of the most difficult parts of navigating a divorce. Depending on how old they are, you may have many years of close co-parenting ahead of you. Your children are observing everything you do. How you treat your former spouse is becoming part of your children’s wiring. For most people, there is a period of 1-5 years during a divorce that has the potential to be extremely toxic. It’s not easy, but you owe it to your children to provide them with the smoothest transition possible.

Andy Heller never set out to become an expert on divorce. Andy had already co-authored two real estate investing books, but had no intention of writing another book until going through his own divorce. Over 6 years, Andy conducted dozens of interviews with field experts, including co-parenting counselors, attorneys, mediators, as well as divorced couples who overcame massive challenges in their own separations. Filled with blunt advice, real-world examples, and 46 practical strategies for better separation, Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family provides readers with a well-organized roadmap to a more positive destination, a less-traveled route for navigating a divorce that can heal hearts, prepare them for the future, and nurture their children.

Commonly after divorce, one - if not the biggest - complaint when it comes to co-parenting can sound like, "My ex won't do this, or my ex always does that!"  Andy Heller recognizes this and focuses his advice specifically on unilateral steps that divorcees can take to improve their co-parenting reality that in no way depends on actions an ex might or might not take in return."
 
Divorce should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint. Andy aims to move everyone involved through a divorce with compassion and care. Andy’s book is a roadmap, not only for the person reading but for their former partner and their children as well.
 
Learn more about Andy and his book at the links below:
 
https://www.facebook.com/takethehighroadbook
https://www.instagram.com/andyhheller/
www.takethehighroaddivorce.com
 

Taxes have always been an issue where Ryan and Dave come from in Pennsylvania. After some digging, we found out just how bad it is. 
 
PA courts just ruled that certain schools are severely underfunded after a lengthy suit. We broke down just how much they are and what are some things we, as dads, could do to help fix this injustice in our kid's education. 
 
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Let's Rethink Fatherhood!

In this episode, we explore how our past can dictate how we parent and how we can work to be better fathers by first understanding ourselves.
 
 
We all have a past that shapes who we are. And for many of us, that past includes absent or difficult relationships. This can make it hard to be the father we want to be. But if we take the time to reflect on who we think we are, we can harness who we want to be. Mike shares a deep dive into his past, and what that tipping was so he can help others become their best selves.
 
Be sure to drop Mike a line:
 
www.facebook.com/MHatcher
 
www.twitter.com/@my_catcher
 
www.instagram.com/MikeHatcherOfficial
 
 
 
 
 
 

We talk about the super bowl matchup and how much woke "culture" can be good and evil. Ways that we dads can use wokeness as a way to prepare our kids better and not be super polarizing.