#17 - Include Your Kids in Everything
The New School Dad Podcast with Matt Bank · Matt Bank
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Show Notes
In this solo episode, Matt shares a simple but meaningful shift his family has made in how they parent: instead of trying to constantly entertain their kids, they’ve started including them in everything.
Inspired by the book Hunt, Gather, Parent, Matt reflects on how American parenting often creates pressure to keep kids busy—and how other cultures simply invite children into everyday life. From making sourdough pancakes and homemade tortillas to packing boxes for an upcoming move, this episode explores what happens when kids are part of the process instead of something to manage around.
Yes, everything takes longer. Yes, it can be frustrating. But it’s also more fun, more memorable, and ultimately more grounding—for both parents and kids.
If you’re feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or caught between “getting things done” and being present with your family, this episode is a reminder to slow down, build in buffer, and do life together.