About this episode
Welcome to the Young Dad Podcast—whether you're balancing a baby on your hip, stuck in carpool traffic, or just finally getting five minutes to yourself—we’re glad you're here. Grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let’s jump into today’s real and honest conversation.Today’s guests are Constance Lewis and Andre Lewis, co-creators of Miles and the Colorful Capes of Feelings—a children’s book inspired by her son Miles’ journey through brain surgery and medical challenges. Constance and her husband Andre turned their family’s experience into a movement to help children understand and express their emotions through color-coded capes.A women’s health nurse practitioner by profession and a mother of three, Constance brings heart, story, and science into how we raise emotionally strong children. This episode is for parents navigating big emotions, caregivers who want practical tools, and anyone passionate about building emotional intelligence in the next generation.You can find Miles and the Colorful Capes of Feelings, plus free resources and upcoming releases, at: 👉 https://www.colorfulcapesoffeelings.comVisit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- www.youngdadpod.com Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.For more info, DM “DadBod” to @madmaxfitness84 on IG. Listeners who mention the “Young Dad Podcast” will receive 1 month FREE.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Emotional Expression for Children05:35 The Journey of Miles and His Seizures10:10 Navigating Parental Anxiety and Coping Mechanisms15:40 Communication and Relationship Dynamics25:26 Pregnancy and Family Dynamics During Crisis34:24 Understanding Middle Child Dynamics35:28 Navigating Emotions in Parenting38:38 The Importance of Connection40:21 The Role of Parents in Emotional Development42:39 Balancing Parenting Responsibilities46:10 The Journey of Parenthood and Fertility47:12 Introducing the Colorful Cape Series54:15 Advice for Young Parents
