Papa Notes presents: Conversations

About Papa Notes presents: Conversations

Listen to conversations between dads, hosted by Greg Gilbert

Publisher

Greg Gilbert

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Aug 2024

Latest episode

21 Aug 2024

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2024

   Raising kids in a multilingual home (with Joao Aguiam)

   📨 Sign up for the Papa Notes email at papanotes.com (https://papanotes.com/) to become a better, smarter, calmer dad. In this conversation, Greg and Joao discuss their experiences as fathers and the challenges and joys of raising children. They talk about the dynamics between siblings, the importance of language in their children's lives, and the lessons they have learned from being dads. They also touch on the topics of forgiveness, apologizing, and the perception of time in children and adults. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Talking About Kids 03:47 Raising Children in a Multilingual Environment 07:49 Children's Perception of Time 12:47 Apologizing and Forgiving 15:33 Being Mindful of Our Own Behavior 23:03 Lessons Learned from Being a Dad 37:35 Conclusion Keywords fatherhood, raising children, siblings, language development, forgiveness, apologizing, perception of time

2. 

   15 Aug 2024

   Fairness, injustice, and unshakable joy (with Mukom Tamon)

   📨 Sign up for the Papa Notes email at papanotes.com (https://papanotes.com/) to become a better, smarter, calmer dad. In this conversation, Mukom and Greg discuss their experiences as fathers and the impact it has had on their lives. They talk about the joy and challenges of being a parent, the sacrifices they make for their children, and the deep bond they have with their daughters. They also touch on the topic of teaching their children about fairness and injustice, and the importance of standing up for oneself and others. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the realities of racism and the need to have open and honest conversations with their children about it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00:39 The Joys and Challenges of Fatherhood 03:05 Teaching Children about Fairness and Injustice 09:03 Navigating Racism and Discrimination 22:10 Personal Growth through Parenting 31:41 Conclusion Keywords fatherhood, parenting, sacrifice, bond, fairness, injustice, racism, open conversation

3. 

   2 Aug 2024

   Flow and teaching disciplined pursuit to kids (with Jamie Howard)

   📨 Sign up for the Papa Notes email at papanotes.com (https://papanotes.com/) to become a better, smarter, calmer dad. In this episode, Greg sits down with Jamie, a father of four. The conversation revolves around the challenges and joys of parenting, particularly in the context of vacations and family activities. The hosts discuss the importance of adjusting expectations and adapting schedules and activities to suit the needs and interests of the family. They also touch on the balance between prioritizing children while teaching them self-regulation and responsibility. The hosts share personal experiences and practical tips for creating enjoyable and meaningful moments with their children, including playing board games and engaging in imaginative play. In this conversation, Greg and Jamie discuss the challenges of parenting and how to navigate when to push children to continue with an activity and when to let them give up. They explore the concept of flow state and how to recognize when someone is in it. They also discuss the importance of finding a child's passion and supporting them in pursuing it. They touch on the different stages of fatherhood and the unique challenges and joys that come with each stage. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of being present and adaptable as a parent. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting Intentions 01:04 The Purpose of the Podcast and Writing for Dads 03:04 Challenges of Being Stuck with Family 05:08 Family Vacations and Adjusting Expectations 08:01 Teaching Self-Regulation and Demonstrating Living Well in Uncertainty 13:52 Adapting Schedules and Activities to Suit the Family 19:33 Finding a Balance Between Togetherness and Breaks 23:16 Enjoying Activities with Children 28:27 Engaging in Activities as Children Learn the Rules 29:24 Navigating Challenges and Setting Chess Puzzles 32:32 Recognizing and Cultivating Flow State 34:24 Supporting Children in Finding Their Passion 37:18 Commitment and Pushing Through Challenges 48:26 Observing Flow State During Quiet Time 56:41 Embracing the Journey of Fatherhood Keywords parenting, challenges, joys, vacations, family activities, adjusting expectations, adapting schedules, self-regulation, responsibility, board games, imaginative play, parenting, challenges, flow state, passion, fatherhood, stages, presence, adaptability

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