TV personalities and authors Bill and Willie Geist discuss their new book, Good Talk Dad, and the challenges of being a dad in the TV industry. They explore the changing media portrayal of dads and life as a family in New York City. Another guest, Whit Honea, shares his fears about having difficult conversations with his kids. Topics include communication between parents and children, relatable moments from the book, and the anticipation and fears surrounding Christmas conversations.
Open and honest communication is crucial for a healthy father-son relationship.
Parents need to find a balance between being present for their children and navigating the challenges of modern technology.
Deep dives
Bill and Willie Geist's book 'Good Talk Dad'
Bill and Willie Geist discuss their new book, Good Talk Dad, which explores their unconventional father-son relationship and the conversations they never had. They share stories and reflections about topics like the birds and the bees, drinking dangers, and more, highlighting the importance of open and honest communication between fathers and sons.
The Challenges of Parenting in the Digital Age
The Geists and Whit Honi discuss the difficulties and complexities of parenting in the digital age. They touch on issues like monitoring children's online activities, the impact of social media and technology, and the need to strike a balance between being present for your children while navigating the challenges of modern technology.
Being a Present and Engaged Father
Bill and Willie Geist emphasize the importance of making a conscious effort to spend quality time with your children. They talk about the significance of leading by example, showing love and respect, and being present in their lives. The Geists highlight the value of being a team with your partner, sharing parenting responsibilities, and prioritizing family time.
The Evolution of Fatherhood
Bill and Willie Geist reflect on how fatherhood has evolved over the years. They discuss the shift from traditional father roles to a more equal partnership between parents. The Geists emphasize the importance of being open-minded, breaking away from stereotypes, and embracing a more involved and hands-on approach to parenting.
Blooming onions, beat-up red Jeeps, and baseball lineups are all part of our conversation with father and son Bill and Willie Geist, TV personalities and authors of the new book, Good Talk Dad: The Birds and the Bees...and Other Conversations We Forgot to Have. We also talk about the challenges of being a good dad while pursuing a TV career, the changing media portrayal of dads, and life with a family in New York City.
The Parents’ Phrase Book author Whit Honea joins us again to talk about the conversations he's dreading having with his kids.
Special thanks to Dove Men+Care for sponsoring this episode. Check out their short film for Father's Day at www.dovemencare.com/fatherhood/ and join in with your own #RealDadMoments on Twitter and Instagram.
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