Episodios

  • EP - 199 Collecting Stories with Heritage HQ

    EP - 199 Collecting Stories with Heritage HQ
    Sep 13 2024
    This week, our guest is Patrick Brady. Patrick is passionate about gathering his family history and stories. As Patrick started to look at the marketplace, he recognized that there wasn't a service or platform that would allow building a central location to preserve that unique family history and enable the family to make it their own truly. At Heritage HQ, each family gets its unique domain to upload and create files that can be shared and edited. The family website or domain will contain a family tree and records of birthdates, genealogy, and essential documents. Each family will have a Heritage Helper to assist family members with the technology used and create an individualized family newsletter. Heritage HQ helps to build bridges between generations in several ways, including helping family members record in-person, video, and audio interviews. This is an excellent way for young family members to discover the stories of their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and others and learn about the challenges and triumphs of those family members and close family friends. Some of the other services that a family can use with their Heritage HQ account are: Photo Organizer Social Media Hub/ Integration Digitization services - copying those printed photos into an electronic format You will enjoy learning more about Heritage HQ, Patrick's experience working as a professor in China, and how that experience helped shape his thoughts about capturing family stories. Links You can watch this conversation on YouTube by clicking this link: Here is the link to Heritage HQ: If you would like to book a 30-minute call with Patrick, use this link to Book a HeritageHuddle Call: Check out this example of a HeritageHQ Family Website: . Please email us: Call us: ‪(512) 887-2726‬
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  • EP - 198 Supporting Young Parents: How Grandfathers Can Help

    EP - 198 Supporting Young Parents: How Grandfathers Can Help
    Sep 6 2024
    This is our monthly one-on-one conversation. This week, I am discussing my impressions of DeeDee More's great blog post, "A Grandparent's Response to the Surgeon General's Advisory on Parents' Mental Health." Some of the data collected over the last few years concerning parents and their mental health might be surprising to you. I was surprised to learn about some of the challenges that young parents face beyond dealing with picky eaters, colicky infants, and potty training, to name a few. As Grandfathers, I think we can help our grandchildren's parents by doing the following: Educate ourselves on what is causing stress among young parents and be sensitive to the fact that their stresses are not the same as what caused us stress 20+ years ago. Check-in on the parents, both your son or daughter and son-in-law and daughter-in-law. Do this by taking just them out to eat or even by using your phone or texting, depending on how they communicate. Ask about THEM and not the grandkids. I know this is a tough one, but do it anyway. When you visit or talk to them, be aware of their behavior, situation, and what is happening around their home. Notice what is different or "not them," as this could be a sign that they could use additional support or TLC. Remember to be a good listener. Pick up on whether the person you are talking to wants your input or just needs a friendly ear so they can vent. DO NOT get into a comparison or contest about how rough you had it as a parent and how rough they have it today. YOU went through your struggles and have experience and hindsight. THEY are in the middle of their challenges and need support from their father or father-in-law. Once you have listened to this podcast, please remember to subscribe, like, and share this conversation with other people who would enjoy the show AND could use the information and support I try to put into every episode. Links I invite you to join me at Grandparents Week by clicking this link: . If you want to sign up for my course, Intentional Grandfathering, please use this link: You can watch this conversation on YouTube by clicking this link: . Here is the link to DeeDee's fantastic blog post: Here is the direct link to download your copy of the Surgeon General's Parental Mental Health & Wellness report: You can listen to the podcast episode DeeDee and I had together and learned about using this link: . Here is my buddy Steve Ownes' website for his podcast, Fascination Street: .
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  • EP - 197 Living in a Multi-Generational Household

    EP - 197 Living in a Multi-Generational Household
    Aug 30 2024
    Doug Sohn from Success After Sixty is joining the podcast to discuss his experience living in a multi-generational home. If Doug's name sounds familiar, that is because he is a returning guest. Doug is joining us again to talk about living in a multi-generational home. We learn that Doug and his wife have always had a full home, regardless of whether it contained six children or other people coming to live with them. As our discussion continues, we learn that Doug and his wife had moved into a retirement community, expecting they would be mostly just themselves. Doug shares with us that his oldest son was discharged from the military while he was getting divorced. The result was that their son Brian and their three-year-old grandson, Ben, came to live with them, creating a multi-generational home. We talk about how everyone had to work to adjust to having three generations under one roof. Some of the topics we talk about are how they have successfully created separation between Grandma/Mom - Grandpa/Dad - Son/Dad - Grandson/Son. Some of the separation of roles has created boundaries where input and advice can be shared, but that input might not be implemented with their Brain and his son Ben. You will enjoy learning from Doug and his fantastic experience and insights about living and getting along inside a multi-generational home. This conversation is full of great advice for grandfathers and grandparents who are finding themselves living in a multi-generational situation, whether it is temporary or permanent. Remember to like and subscribe to this conversation on your favorite podcast application. You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel. Links I invite you to join me at Grandparents Week by clicking this link: . If you want to sign up for my course, Intentional Grandfathering, please use this link: You can watch this conversation on YouTube by clicking on this link: Here is the link to the conversation that Doug and I had about his work with Success After Sixty: . Doug is providing a fantastic giveaway for the listeners of our conversation. The giveaway is Doug's "Win Your Morning Guide." This guide offers some useful tools and is also a great entrée into Doug's world: Click on this link to view the website: To join the Success After Sixty Facebook group, click this link: . You can follow Doug on 'X' by clicking this link: . You can follow Doug on LinkedIn by clicking on this link:
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    49 m
  • EP - 196 The Importance of Play

    EP - 196 The Importance of Play
    Aug 23 2024
    Karen Stillman from Baby Making Genius is back on the podcast to discuss her relationship with her grandfathers and share her thoughts about her father as a grandpa. We are introduced to George (Granddad) and Henry (Grandpa Daddy)and their relationship with Karen and her siblings. Continuing our discussion, we hear how Granddad was a scary grandfather and Grandpa Daddy was a fun-loving card-playing grandfather. Grandpa Daddy introduced the kids to the game Crib or Cribbage. We learn that the grandkids were brought up playing by 'grandpa's rules,' meaning grandpa typically won the game. Grandpa Daddy would also let the grandchildren drive/ steer the car down to the country store for treats. Granddad, who was scary, owned a garage and loved his fish tanks. He didn't talk very much, and Karen remembers him smelling of grease, tobacco, and sweat. As Karen remembers it, Grandad had a particular way of talking to them that made the kids uneasy. We continue discussing how men can sometimes give off a scary vibe. As this energy is most likely unintentional, grandfathers can do a few things to be a bit more welcoming and fun-loving with their grandchildren. You are going to enjoy these memories that Karen shares with us. She does a great job of sharing fun memories and great advice from both a granddaughter's and a mother's point of view. Once you have listened to this program, please remember to like, subscribe to the podcast, and share it with a friend. Links You can use the following link to visit Dr. Karen'swebsite: Here is the link to Dr. Karen's Facebook Page: . Dr. Karen would enjoy connecting with you on LinkedIn. You can do so by using this link: Here is the link to my previous conversation with Karen: I invite you to join me at Grandparents Week by clicking this link: . If you want to sign up for my course, Intentional Grandfathering, please use this link: Karen's phone number is (+1) 613-314-9802 You can watch this conversation on YouTube by clicking on this link: .
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    48 m
  • EP - 195 Meet The Grampion

    EP - 195 Meet The Grampion
    Aug 16 2024
    This week's guest is Jim Tracy, or as he is better known, The Grampion. Jim and I dive right in and talk about the challenges and fun of being younger grandfathers. Jim shares with us how he is building connections with his grandchildren of all ages. We learn how The Grampion is staying active and working out with his grandson, who is a Division 1 level football recruit, and his five-year-old grandson, who wants to sling on a ruck pack and go hike the mountains around Eagle(Boise), Idaho. We also learned how Jim would sit down with the granddaughter, who was learning music, and how he encouraged her to keep practicing and getting better. You will love this conversation with Jim as we learn his insights about living in a multi-generational home. We will also learn how his grandson, Wes, gave him the gift of the title "The Grampion." It was great to learn about how Jim got his pilot's license and earned another title, that of a call sign of 'CHaos.' Jim also shares with us the impact that his grandfather made on him while at fish and hunt camps and how Jim learned to interact with other men his grandfather's age. This is just a fun conversation that Jim and I have. You are going to enjoy joining us for our virtual cup of coffee. After you listen to this conversation, please do me a favor and share this episode with someone else who would enjoy learning from Jim on how to build meaningful and lasting connections with grandchildren. Links Here is the link to Jim's "Grampion" website: Check out Jim's YouTube Channel at: Check out the Tower Family Foundation's website: I invite you to join me at Grandparents Week by clicking this link: . If you want to sign up for my course, Intentional Grandfathering, please use this link: Should you want to take advantage of 35% off my award-winning children's book, you may do so at this link: If you would like to watch this conversation on YouTube, you can use this link: Here is the link to the conversation that I had with Cynthia Covey Hollar about the book Live Life In Crescendo:
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    47 m
  • EP - 194 Grandparents Week 2024

    EP - 194 Grandparents Week 2024
    Aug 9 2024
    This week's conversation is with Aaron Larsen, the founder of Grandparents Academy. In our discussion, Aaron and I discuss the incredible growth of Grandparents Weeks from its first year to the present day. It has been incredible to be associated with Grandparents Academy and watch this amazing community's growth focused on strengthening grandparents and grandchildren. Incase you don't know what Grandparents Week is all about, It has become the largest online gathering and celebration of grandparents. With your free sign-up, you will get to hear amazing presenters talking about topics such as: Connect with Grandkids at Any Age and Distance Getting Along with The Parents of Your Grandchildren The Grandparent Evolution - Help Your Family Thrive in Today's World The T.E.A.M. Approach to Proactive Legacy Grandparenting Becoming Glamma - Mixing Fashion, Fitness & Fun Going from Good to Great Grandparenting The Keys to Multi-generational Harmony Resources for Raising Grandchildren And many more Be sure to sign up for this free event using the link below. Links I invite you to join me at Grandparents Week by clicking this link: . If you want to sign up for my course, Intentional Grandfathering, please use this link: Should you want to take advantage of 35% off my award-winning children's book, you may do so at this link: If you would like to watch this conversation on YouTube, you can use this link: Here is a link to the first interview that I had with Aaron: Here is another interview that I had with Aaron about Grandparents Week 2023:
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  • EP - 193 Be Part of the Solution

    EP - 193 Be Part of the Solution
    Aug 2 2024
    A few weeks back, I volunteered at the scout camp where I worked in the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. It was a blast being with a group of energetic people who are really putting their hearts and souls into doing what they can to make the world a better place. I was able to eat, sleep, work, and sweat with these great folks. Over the week, I made a few observations about Generation Z, or iGen, as they are sometimes called. To start out, let's define Gen Z as anyone born between 1995 and 2015. Here are a few of the characteristics of iGen that I read about from Generational Kinetics (). Gen Z is better at multi-tasking than other generations before them. Gen Z has a desire to work. The iGen cohort is more Entrepreneurial than other generations. (I think this is a natural function of age vs. something particular about this generation) Gen Z thinks that Millennials are old. Social media affects iGen members' self-worth more than other generations. 47% of Gen Zers feel that social media directly impacts how they feel about themselves. After spending about ten days with a group of over 40 Gen Zers, here are a few of my observations. Few seemed to be self-starters or felt they were not responsible for the area around them regarding upkeep or enhancements. Many seemed to have an exaggerated sense of risk or were risk-averse. There seemed to be a lack of creative problem-solving or creatively working with their constraints to create solutions to physical or non-physical challenges. I want to be clear that while I am sharing my opinions and insights into what I was seeing with a group of teenagers and people in their early 20s, this is not intended to be a negative discussion but rather an opportunity for us grandparents to work and coach up our grandchildren as well as those young people who we come into contact with to help them be more prepared for the challenges they will experience both personally and societally. What Grandparents can do to help out GenZ: Here are some of my ideas about how we can help our grandchildren who are part of GenZ. Help them identify tasks that need attention and then help them learn to take the initiative in owning and coming up with a solution. Encourage the taking of calculated risks. Many of our grandchildren live in a highly regulated, minimally risk-tolerant society. The result is that they don't take risks and only see downsides and hazards instead of potential opportunities for fun and gain. Help them be forward-focused. We can do this by encouraging discussions about the freedoms and responsibilities they will have as they age and achieve success in their lives. Work with grandchildren to come up with solutions, even temporary, using the tools and resources on hand. There is a great opportunity for accomplishment that I think younger people miss out on when coming up with a 'good enough' solution using only what is on hand until a better solution to a challenge can be put into place. Conclusion It would be easy enough for us to join the chorus of doomsayers about the rising generation. After all, doesn't it seem like part of the reward for growing older to take up that mantel of 'the world is going to hell in a handbasket'? What I am challenging myself and hopefully YOU to do, is to recognize that there might be some gaps that our grandchildren and their generation have BUT then find ways to become part of the solution and not just a crusty old cus sitting on the sidelines telling everyone how awesome it was when you were young. Like Billy Joel said in one of his songs, "You know the good ole days weren't always good. And tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems." Links I invite you to join me at Grandparents Week by clicking this link: . If you want to sign up for my course, Intentional Grandfathering, please use this link: If you would like to watch this conversation on YouTube, you can use this link:
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  • EP - 192 Your Life Is About Other People

    EP - 192 Your Life Is About Other People
    Jul 26 2024
    Jim Padilla from Gain The Edge joins us this week to talk about his experience as a grandfather. This is a fantastic conversation as we learn about Jim's past and how he grew up with less-than-stellar male role models. We dive right in and learn about Jim's background and how he never thought he would be a father or a grandfather. Like so many of us, life had other plans, and Jim and his wife are celebrating 30 years together and 25 as husband and wife. They have three fantastic daughters and now six grandchildren. Jim opens up about being raised in an abusive home and area and being in jail by the time he was 19. We learn how sports, in general, but baseball in particular, helped to save Jim from further trouble. Baseball helped Jim learn how positive leadership works, and community taught him how strong families and tribes are created. We learn more about how, at age 55, Jim has committed to making this his best year ever—the best year in terms of health and fitness, relationships, learning, success in business, and, importantly, his relationship with God. Jim's company, Gain The Edge, provides sales systems, strategies, and teams to legacy-minded professionals enabling them to launch their life’s work, grow their businesses, and live out their purpose. Jim and his team go the extra mile for you, your clients, and your leads, focusing on creating a branded, seamless experience that grows sales. Links Click on this link to learn more about Gain The Edge: You can also learn more about Jim using this website: Here is Jim's cell phone number. He was generous to share this direct line to him so that he can help you and your team: (+1) 916-587-1946 Here is a link to connect with Jim on Facebook: You can use this link to follow Jim on Instagram:
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