From Dude To Dad

From Dude To Dad

Author of two parenting books, father of three and entrepreneur, Chris Pegula turns his book From Dude To Dad into a new podcast series. Joined by Bryan Laurel, marketing consultant/entrepreneur and father of two, FDTD covers all things dad-related for rookies to seasoned pros. FDTD efficiently and entertainingly offers fathers insight on how to navigate the rough waters of life, career and relationships while also finding time to just… be a guy. With most episodes coming in at around fifteen minutes, FDTD is an easy listen on your commute, during a workout or hiding out in your bathroom.

Episodes

November 10, 2021 28 mins

Is nighttime/bedtime a complete train wreck at your house? Are you kids impossible to get up in the mornings? Having a set night routine can help, so guess what? That's what we discuss in this episode. 

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Social media can be a not-so-ideal place for kids, so its on us to keep them safe and prepared. In this episode we talk about pro/cons of your kids being on social media and we talk about some things regarding YOUR social media accounts that you may have not considered.

The book FROM DUDE TO DAD is available now on Amazon. Click here to get your copy or give one as a gift to a dad-to-be.

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October 4, 2021 13 mins

We're all familiar with "time outs" for kids. In this episode we talk about a preemptive concept many parents are adopting - the Calm Down Corner. We talk about how to set one up and how it may diffuse situations before they start in your house.

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September 16, 2021 22 mins

Conflict, unfortunately, is a part of life. For kids it can be overwhelming. In this episode we talk about teaching your kids how to deal with conflict - with siblings, friends and classmates.

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September 8, 2021 24 mins

This episode is all about how YOUR life changes once you have kids. Your life will certainly never be the same in the best way.  While you can't expect your way of life to stay the same, we talk about how you can hang on to who you are at the same time AND be a great dad/spouse.

If you have a few spare moments to give us a (hopefully great) rating on your podcast platform of choice, that would be greatly appreciated. 

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August 24, 2021 29 mins

It's not a fun topic, but in this episode we discuss how to talk to your kids about death. 

Death of a family member, a friend... or even a family pet.

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August 10, 2021 13 mins

This is NOT a sponsored episode. Chris and Bryan talk buying used cars for yourself, your spouse or a first car for your kid. Bryan share's the pros and cons of buying (and selling) a car through the Carvana vending machine. 

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August 4, 2021 20 mins

Today we talk about the importance of taking the time to get photos and videos of your kids to record not just special occasions, but the everyday, candid moments. You'll wish you had them someday.  And in order to watch them someday, we discuss the best ways to archive them so they're available years from now.

Check out From Dude to Dad, the book. Available here on Amazon.

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July 20, 2021 18 mins

When is it the right time for your child to get involved in sports? What are the pros and cons of involving your child in organized team sports? Well, give this episode a listen and find out.

From Dude To Dad - The Book, is available now and is perfect for you or as a gift to a dad-to-be. Check it, here. Available in paperback, for Kindle or Audiobook.

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July 13, 2021 21 mins

Hey, it's the all things penis show! If you're looking for uncomfortable topics today, you've come to the right place. Today we talk circumcisions, vasectomies and cheese graters (no, not the last one). So, get ready to pucker as we talk about two serious decisions you may have to make as a dad - and other options if that just does.


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Every Dad has things they wished they knew before their wife became pregnant and before their baby arrived. In this episode we share many of those things. Hopefully you can benefit from the wisdom of other Dads.

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June 22, 2021 22 mins
When Summer arrives, being a parent becomes even more challenging. In this episode we discuss idea to keep your kids engaged/entertained and keep you and Mom sane.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromdudetodad/message
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June 17, 2021 20 mins

What is your ideal Father's Day? What is your ideal Father's Day gift? We riff on the day and things to consider. 

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In this episode, Chris invites his wife Meredith into the studio to have a conversation about being a Mom and her insight on Dads and parenting.

You're listening to the podcast, why not pick up the book? From Dude to Dad is available now on Amazon.

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June 2, 2021 24 mins

From the get-go, your child is developing their own personality. You certainly impact that as well, but in this episode we talk about things you can do to cultivate and, if needed, curb certain tendencies to keep your kiddo on a healthy growth track. 

Do you have the From Dude To Dad book yet? Check it out here.

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May 27, 2021 19 mins

Cars + Kids = One of life's most nerve-wracking milestones. We discuss it here.

Comments? Questions? Want to just check in a let us know where you're listening from? Visit FromDudeToDadShow.com and tap the blue microphone icon in the lower right corner on your smartphone and leave us a message. We'll give you a shoutout on the show.

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May 18, 2021 20 mins

Life has a way of kicking you in the crotch when you least expect it. Are you, your wife, your family prepared when crap hits the fan? In this episode we talk about making sure your house is in order so if something does happen - you can handle it. 

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May 6, 2021 16 mins

We take a break from kid talk this week to get into dealing with your neighbors. What do you do when the neighbor to your left or right - or behind you is less than friendly/considerate? We share some stories of crap neighbors and how to handle them.

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April 27, 2021 13 mins

We're not going to tell you what The Kangaroo Effect is here in this description. You'll need to listen to find out. Mysterious, eh? Not really. Just press play. 

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April 20, 2021 25 mins

Ready or not, here they come - TANTRUMS! Yes, that thing you've witnessed so many times in your carefree, single and early marriage days... it's going to happen to you! Kids are born pros at tantrums and how long and how severe they last partially depend on how you react to them. You've officially become a parent when you've endured the craziness that is the public, over-the-top, ear-piercing tantrum. We take this episode to addres...

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