About this episode
Your kids need help with homework. You wife needs you to start dinner. There is a lot of juggling going on. How do dads do it well? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about balancing the roles of husband and father well. Why This MattersIt’s important for men to thrive in both of their crucial family roles.Key TakeawaysMost U.S. men are dads: About 60 percent of men aged 15 and over are fathers. (U.S. Census Bureau)· Millions of U.S. men are married: In 2022, 67.85 million men in the United States were married. · Your wife and kids are gifts: You must balance your time well between them. Action Steps to Split Your Time Well1. Know your duties.2. Identify your distractions. 3. Trim the fat. 4. Establish rigid boundaries5. Stick to those boundaries. 6. Don’t feel guilty over those boundaries. 7. Commit to reevaluating those boundaries in the future. 8. Look for opportunities.Important Episode Timestamps0:00 – 01:09 | Marriage & Parenting Journeys01:10 – 02:00 | The Conflict of Time02:01 – 02:41 | A Dad’s Testimonial on Priorities02:42 – 03:47 | Big Question: Balancing Roles03:48 – 05:21 | Limited Time & Cultural Pressures05:22 – 07:25 | Remembering Family as a Gift07:26 – 10:05 | Action Steps for Balance10:06 – 13:20 | Rituals, Boundaries, and Seasons13:21 – 16:46 | Pro Move of the Week: Find out where you can inject quality time into your relationships and commit to those steps.Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.All Pro Dad Resources:Listen Again:Episode 30 – Tony Dungy: Is Work-Life Balance Even Possible? 5 Things a Real Man Does For His Family4 D’s to Being a Better HusbandWe love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Fos
