#14 - Interview With Matt Dalton - How A Lawyer Prioritizes Family Over Everything

In this episode of the New School Dad podcast, Matt Bank interviews Matt Dalton, a criminal defense attorney and father of three, discussing the evolving role of fathers in modern parenting. They explore the importance of emotional presence, the impact of family dynamics, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. Dalton shares his experiences of moving back to his rural hometown and the significance of creating roots for his children. The conversation emphasizes the need for fathers to be actively involved in their children's lives, both physically and emotionally, and the importance of fostering a supportive community among dads.TakeawaysMatt Dalton emphasizes the importance of being emotionally present for his children.He reflects on his own childhood and the desire to create stability for his kids.The conversation highlights the challenges of balancing work and family life as a father.Dalton shares his experiences of coaching his children's sports teams.He discusses the significance of creating roots in a community for his family.The importance of being involved in children's lives is a recurring theme.Dalton acknowledges the struggle of being distracted by technology while parenting.He emphasizes the need for fathers to talk about emotions with their kids.The conversation touches on the idea of 'new school dads' and their approach to parenting.Dalton expresses gratitude for the supportive community of fathers he has found.