DILF (Dad I'd Like To Friend) with Kevin Seldon

Let’s just call it out - finding ways to CONNECT with another human being is not always easy, but sustaining a true connection with your partner once the weight and responsibilities of children have entered the picture can be especially difficult. In this episode, Kevin once again welcomes his wife, Laura Seldon to discuss strategies on how to stay connected post-kids, while exploring the following controversial theory:What if we were to think of this pandemic as less of a catastrophe that created major problems in the world, and more of a beacon that shined a bright spotlight on already existing problems throughout the globe, and for many of us... in our own homes. If we can find ways to be our best selves and work to form true connections with our partners during all this chaos, then we can survive anything — it's atleast worth exploring...// If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com // For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, DM us on Instagram -> @DILFpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin welcomes expectant dad & NBC News Reporter Kent Erdahl to explore the realities of bringing a new life into the world in the midst of a global pandemic.This is the first of DILF's new ongoing series on first-time dads, we invite on dads-to-be to provide the often too-rare opportunity to explore feelings on pending fatherhood.The goal is to allow veteran parents to nostalgically revisit the infancy of their own parental concerns and the chance to check-in with themselves on how far they've come, while offering the freedom to expectant dads to release some of that pressure that most of us never had the opportunity to explore - a forum that every modern parent truly deserves and honestly needs.../ Episode Resource: Click to check out DILF's Top Necessities for New Parents // If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com // For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, DM us on Instagram -> @DILFpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As parents, we have a lot to balance with trying to get work done while finding ways to occupy our kids... these are crazy times! Yet in our struggles, many of us have forgotten about a large group of parents who are also struggling: OUR parents. But, what if we could find five minutes in our day to lift OUR parents’ spirits while giving them a reason to get up and dance!Last week, we video chatted with my parents at around 4pm in the afternoon. They were both in bed, had been all day. And although they were excited to talk to their grandson, they were simultaneously glued to their bed and the tv news. And then my 18m son requested a song, but my mom singing apathetically from bed didn't exactly do the trick and he got a bit bored. SO, I suggested a little Hokey Pokey, and my dad leaped at the chance to entertain his grandson. And as he got into the dance, so did my son... And as my son laughed, so did my dad. It was a beautiful moment. And then we convinced my mom to do the same, so she begrudgingly got out of bed... but as she sang and danced, once again, HER spirits began to lift as my son laughed and danced along. Once we were done, we decided to call my wife's parents to request the same. Sure enough, the same thing happened. As each of my son's grandparents got up to entertain their grandson, they also got some much needed physical exercise, as well as an opportunity to lift their endorphins and their day...and that gave me an idea.Isn’t it time we had a simple 'challenge' that an older generation can participate in, that can provide a little physical exercise while lifting everyone's spirits for short while. This isn't about nominating your friends or going viral, this Is about lifting your parents' day during this lockdown, helping them to stay healthy and active while spreading some love. And who couldn’t use a little more of that right now...Please help spread the word!!! For a short video to SHARE, visit: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cztTWJKtR/And if u can grab your own video or pic while your parents are in the act, please tag us on Instagram @DILFpodcast so we can share the love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we delve into the brain science behind stress, ways to combat anxieties within our homes, and strategies ways to not just survive but thrive...Before we can even attempt to follow the advice we've all read to calm our anxieties (like going for walks, eating healthy, or meditating), we need to first ACKNOWLEDGE OUR FEELINGS. Pushing them down won't help you or anyone around you. Feeling anxious during this craziness is normal… at any age.In this episode, Kevin welcomes Ned Johnson (co-author of national bestseller, The Self-Driven Child) to discuss some of the neuroscience behind stress as well as his recent article in the Washington Post: offering tips on how to increase our kid's sense of control during this global crisis."After this virus has run its course, not only will we have a greater herd immunity to the virus (through exposure, like we used to do with chicken pox), we may have greater herd immunity to the stress. And if we handle it properly, our children will, too.” - Ned JohnsonOne of the biggest takeaways that neuroscience teaches us is that adversity in life wires the brain for resilience. So, this crisis maybe more of an opportunity than we realize to learn new ways to handle our anxiety while practicing techniques to spread CALM in our homes and throughout the world around us.Please consider SHARING this episode if it was helpful in calming some of your fears and anxieties.// For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com / For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, DM us on Instagram -> @DILFpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin welcomes the first "Dad Friend" he made during his paternity leave to discuss some of the struggles (as well as many of the lessons), they've learned thus far on the exciting rollercoaster journey we call: parenthood.As of now, there's really no system in place to welcome, educate or support dads... not like there is for moms. Therefore, the simple action of making a new "dad friend" is no easy task. This episode is our first step in truly bringing these issues to light, and hopeful helping other dads out there to know that they are NOT alone.// If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com // For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, DM us on Instagram -> @DILFpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of DILF's Co-Parenting Series, we delve into some familiar territory for most parents...A few weeks back, my wife and I were in the middle of an argument when I realized that WHAT we were actually fighting about had nothing to do with the situation before us or the words coming out of our mouths. We were each angry about other unresolved issues in our relationship and simply using this random argument to vent frustrations without actually addressing the true issue at hand... and it was beginning to impact the environment in which we raise our child.We were in a vicious cycle... and it wasn't about a lack of love, it was remnants from past feelings that had yet to be resolved and simply lingered silently, growing momentum within us in a way that could slowly poison any relationship but especially dangerous for the often strained relationship between co-parents... and this made me think of a topic I’ve been working on a lot lately: A simple concept to some, yet revolutionary to others: ACKNOWLEDGMENT... one of the best ways I have found to gain resolution and put the past behind us.// If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com // For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, DM us on Instagram -> @DILFpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ultimately, the goal of a #DadTruth is to break all those stereotypes that present dads as the #2 parent coming off the bench — and instead encourage the idea that a parent is a parent... no matter their gender.Please JOIN US in the conversation by posting your own #DadTruth on instagram today, and don't forget to include #DadTruth + our Instagram handle: @DILFpodcast so we can find your posts and feature them!// If this episode was helpful to you in any way, please consider sharing it with others or writing a REVIEW ...and help us to reach more like-minded parents in need of support! / For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com // For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, DM us on Instagram -> @DILFpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the The DILF Podcast! In our world, DILF means "Dad I'd Like to... FRIEND!" And that's exactly the goal of this podcast: to offer parents support through honest conversations about what it means to be a parent in the modern world.In this first episode, you'll get to know our host, Kevin Seldon, who's been working hard to fight all those outdated #MrMom stereotypes during his 1st year as a SAHD (stay-at-home-dad).// For more information on DILF, visit us at DadIdLikeToFriend.com / For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, DM us on Instagram -> @DILFpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.