Lessons That Made Me a Better Father (After 10 Years of Front Row Dads)

This week on the show, All-In Front Row Dads member Dave Powders pulls out a decade of notes and shares the 5 best lessons he's learned in 10 years of brotherhood. These are the tips that have made him a better father, a better husband, and a more present man at home. Short, practical, and worth your time. What you'll hear in this episode: Tip 1: Your calendar reflects your priorities. From Adam Stock. Why looking at your week tells you the truth about where your attention actually goes. Tip 2: When you take care of yourself, you're better equipped to take care of your family. From Jay Papasan. Why the Miracle Morning, sleep, meditation, and small habits compound into a better dad. Tip 3: The Family Board Meeting. From Jim Sheils. Why a one-on-one day with each kid every 90 days might be the most impactful thing you do as a parent. Tip 4: Ask your kids at night, "What was the best part of your day?" A simple question that helps them go to sleep lighter and opens up the conversation you didn't know they needed. Tip 5: You're not just responsible for your actions. You're responsible for your reactions. From Adam Stock. The meditation practice that grew Dave's EQ and changed how his kids talk to each other.   About the Front Row Dads Brotherhood: Front Row Dads is a community of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. We've spent the last 10 years building the resources, frameworks, and brotherhood that help dads win at home and at work. If you're ready to be in the room with men who get it, learn more at frontrowdads.com. One More Thing: We just dropped a curated list of the best family games from our community. Card games, board games, dinner table games, and after-dinner favorites. All vetted by 300+ Front Row Dads who play with their families. Free download here: frontrowdads.com/games