Papas in Paris

Today we explore the themes of play and authority while parenting. Along the way, we touch on the importance of creative problem-solving, setting boundaries, and as always the impact of cultural and personal experiences on our parenting styles.TakeawaysEngaging with children through play fosters creativity and imagination.Balancing authority and playfulness is essential for effective parenting.Hope you enjoy!

This conversation delves into the themes of celebrating the holidays with grandparents, the family dynamics, the materialism, the gift-giving, as well as the challenges of balancing care for aging (grand)parents and maintaining a healthy relationship between them and with out kids (their grandkids). Aman, Kevin and Jeffrey end with sharing new year's intentions for 2026 !Chapters00:00 Parenting and Gratitude05:42 Holiday Celebrations and Family Dynamics20:38 The Nuances of Gift-Giving28:04 Keeping Family Connected Across Continents36:26 New Year Intentions and Values for 2026

In this conversation, three dads from North America share their experiences of fatherhood while living in Paris. They discuss the challenges of being a dad, the cultural differences in parenting, and the emotional landscape of fatherhood. The conversation highlights the importance of sharing experiences among dads, the struggles of forming social bonds, and the lessons learned from parenting. Ultimately, they express gratitude for the transformative impact of fatherhood on their lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Fatherhood in Paris03:58 The Challenges of Dads Sharing Experiences12:00 Cultural Differences in Parenting18:00 Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Fatherhood25:47 Measuring Success as a Dad36:02 Gratitude and Lessons Learned from Parenting

Kevin, Jeffrey and Aman share their best efforts to cope with crying, deal with tantrums, and be honest about their emotions and the need for discipline (sometimes) with their kids. They talk about what their kids are teaching them, and discussion dives into as well how childhood experiences (with their own parents) has impacted how they parent today and what they see as "the right thing to do" (emotions and all). Sometimes, parents have a role to play in helping kids calm down. Sometimes, it's about setting boundaries or showing how there can be repair after punishment. Talking about emotions especially among men is so important.TakeawaysParenting challenges always evolvingCoping with children's behavior changesParenting as a continual experimentOur strategies as parents have to evolve with the changing contextCrying and Expressing Anger, when our kids do it and when we parents do it too The role of punishment and repair while parentingChapters00:00 Kevin shares about Parenting Challenges and Ways we can adapt13:12 When Kids & Parents Cry32:37 Jeffrey talks about understanding Anger and Setting Boundaries45:29 Aman gets into Emotional Needs57:51 Men & Fathers getting real about emotions, a really important thing