Dad Mode Podcast

Buy things second-hand or “gently used” is all the rage when you have young kids. Mostly because they grow so fast out of clothing and interests in toys and activities can change on a day-to-day basis. The Wife has recently become obsessed with a Facebook Mom group and has been filling our garage with items Mugsy might need in 3 years. I talk with Uncle Nick (@nickasun) about The Wife’s new hobby and what IS and IS NOT okay to buy used. Spoiler: Shoes are a grey area. We also get into what The Wife wants to do as far as future kids (spoiler: we ain’t done). Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmode

It’s the question all first time parents have to ask: Have one kid or multiple? Uncle Nick (@Nickasun) joins me to talk about his experience growing up with a sibling, where I was an only child. Maybe that explains why I am the way I am….. We also get into what The Wife wants to do as far as future kids (spoiler: we ain’t done). Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

Andy talks about if he’s steering his daughter to be a “tomboy” or a “traditional female role” as well as what he thinks parents role should be in guiding if their kids will become a boys-boy or a girls-girl. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

Sleep. The Holy Grail of new parents. We want our babies to have it and the parents crave more of it. I talk with Uncle Nick (@nickasun) about how The Wife and I have dealt with less sheep counting since Mugsy has come into our lives. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint.   Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

My dad passed away several years before Mugsy was born, so she never got to meet her Grandpa Bruce. But she did over Memorial Day weekend.   Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint.   Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb

Halloween is upon us again. Uncle Nick and I talk about trends and remember a few of our all-time favorites. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

The price of baby clothes is TOO DAMN HIGH! Every parent (mostly mothers) want their kid to be stylish & chic so they can look good in the daily Facebook pictures they put up to get likes & comments… But the pricetag can add up if you get new, designer everything that the kid will just outgrow or crap all over anyway. Uncle Nick (@nickasun) rejoins the show as I talk through The Wife & my approach to keeping our kid clothed & warm without breaking the bank. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the D

At a certain age, kids become mimics. At 2-years old, I’ve started to have to become more aware about what I say, do, watch on TV, and listen to on the radio with her around. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

The role of the Working Dad has changed. More than ever, Dads are expected to pick up more and more responsibilities when it comes to child raising and tasks on the home front. How does one balance these family obligations while at the same time trying to build a professional career? We ask Management Professor Dr. Scott Behson (@scottbehson), author of The Working Dad's Survival Guide: How to Succeed at Work and at Home, to shed some light on this new world of paternity & professionalism. Make sure to check out Scott's blog (fathersworkandfamily.com) for additional information, success stories, and resources for the Working Dad! Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.yo

Day care is necessary. Day care is also really effing expensive and can vary WILDLY in terms of quality. I chat with Uncle Nick (@nickasun) about our initial foray into the world of day care, the pros and cons of other people taking care of your kid, and what our options are for watching lil Mugsy during the day. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint.

That touching viral video of the son getting tickets to the Chicago Cubs game as reward for helping his dad with farm work has a good lesson built into it. It’s far better to REWARD kids than to BRIBE them. Andy explains the fine line difference to Uncle Nick. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

Kids are headed back to school and even though Margaret isn't quite school age (or even preschool age) we talked about what that impact will be and some of my first day of school memories. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb    

Mugsy can reach everything on the counter, stovetop, and drawers now. I react to the new reality as well as have choice thoughts on Powerwheels and Princess phases. Plus Suburban Soccer Moms and their aloofness. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode.   An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb  

Football season is hectic season at the Carlson household. I dive into details about balancing "work" responsibilities and time with the family as the leaves begin to fall and football regains its place in our hearts.  Plus New Sponsor: CraftBeerClub.com/DadMode for $10 off on orders of 3 months or more! Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb    

I saw Joe Pesci being beaten to death with baseball bats in a cornfield when I was 10. It's always stuck with me. I also watched "Boogie Nights" as a teenager. With my parents. Good times. As movies become more violent, more sexualized, and more vulgar, I have to decide when I'm going to let me kid(s) start watching these things with me. Because I WILL be watching them. Daddy's gotta get his "Human Centiped VII" on! Sidekick and resident cinefile Uncle Nick joins in. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the D

Mugsy had her first real illness recently. I recap the emotional toll of your kid getting their first (of many) sicknesses, probably from other children. Plus suggestions to make the clinic process easier.    Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode.   An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb

Kids have to learn to deal with conflict at an early age otherwise they become adults who don't know how to deal with their problems. The latter is problematic to a society as having a bunch of people who either flee from every tough situation or resort to violence is.... Less than ideal. Uncle Nick (@nickasun) joins me as we talk about examples from our childhood and how I hope my kids learn how to pick their battles and how you can win without throwing a fist. That includes schoolyard bullies AND your jerk boss. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting

Child actors are delightful. Think of the Olsen Twins on Full House, Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone, and Haley Joel Osment in that M. Night Shyamalan movie before we realized he was terrible. The problem is that pushing these kids into the spotlight at a young age can reek havoc on them as adults. Add in the fact that a number of the parents will see the kid as a cash register/indentured servant and you have a recipe for trouble. Uncle Nick (@nickasun) and I talk about this phenomenon, how parents end up ruining everything (which is starting to become a theme of the show), and whether or not The Wife and I would allow our kid(s) to pursue a life in Hollywood. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Pod

At a certain age, kids become mimics. At 2-years old, I've started to have to become more aware about what I say, do, watch on TV, and listen to on the radio with her around. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb    

The family business is a staple of American life. But what happens when the kids are ready to take the reigns? Andy and Uncle Nick discuss the fine line between nepotism and meritocracy when it comes to lineage in the workplace. Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode. An Andy Carlson Joint. Follow us on Twitter @DadModePod https://twitter.com/dadmodepod Visit the Website: http://DadModePod.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes! http://dadmodepod.com/itunes Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/andy-carlson-2/dad-mode-pod iHeart Radio! http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Dad-Mode-Podcast/ YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3fBUpcgvvj4K7wch4VD5Q Like us on Facebook: http://dadmodepod.com/facebook Common Sense Parenting in a Politically Correct World Music for the Dad Mode Podcast is    created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb