Keep Calm and Dad On with James Austin

Keep calm and dad on! You've probably heard the original phrase, "Keep calm and carry on" which was coined in England and used as a motivational slogan in preparation for WWII. Well, in this episode we are adopting and adapting that slogan and it fits in many ways. In this episode Zach sits down with James Austin, a dad of three boys, who has a thrilling story of being a globetrotter before becoming a dad, then finding himself welcoming his first son while living abroad. From those experiences, James shares his stories on what differences in parenting in other countries can look like and how these adventures among others have helped shape his perspective on being a dad. James brings a fantastic balance of fun, depth, and insight to this episode. So grab a hot cup of tea and join us as we dive into some of James' story on his journey to becoming The Skilled Dad. Just listening to it may help you in keeping calm while you dad on. Some skills and tips we discuss in this episode include: International perspective on parenting Engaging those that have been there before you Testing and iterating in parenthood Making the mental shift to dad Carrying on in the face of health challenges Training your kids to take action And more... Follow The @SkilledDad and engage in the conversation at theskilleddad.com, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Stories are powerful. Learn from theirs. Share yours.