Advice for New and Expectant Fathers: Patrick Weir, Raymond Roker and Luis Calderin on The Intentional Parent

Episode 18 : TIP: The Intentional Parent

Episode Synopsis

Greg invites a few friends to the show who are about to become fathers, and has a round table discussion on what new dads can expect from the transition to fatherhood. Patrick Weir and Raymond Droker are soon-to-be dads, and Luis Calderin, skyping in from Burlington, Vermont, is a father of two.
The talk goes into frank places that most dads don’t get to share before jumping into the deep end of diapers and sleepless nights. Part Dr. Spock, part “Scared Straight,” this is a talk that new dads should check out.

Guest Bio

Patrick Weir is a co-founder of Ketchum Labs, a production facility located in downtown Los Angeles. He is expecting his first child this year.
Raymond Roker is the founder of URB magazine and a respected and widely read contributor to publications as diverse as the New York Times and Huffington Post. He is currently expecting his first child with his girlfriend.
Luis Calderin is the CEO of Okay Okay and boutique lifestyle marketing agency located in Burlington, VT. He is also a father of two.

Episode Breakdown

00:01 The Intentional Parent Intro.
00:53 Greg welcomes Raymond Droker, Patrick Weir and Luis Calderon to the show.
02:20 “How prepared do you think you are for fatherhood?”
04:12 Advice on getting through the first year.
07:14 Having a strong network to draw upon.
08:56 “So much information, what is applicable to men?”
11:40 Waiting until a little later to start a family.
13:13 Deciding how to involve religion in upbringing-looking ahead some years.
18:25 The changing relationship from couple to parents and staying proactive in the relationship.
23:32 Making a decision on sleeping arrangements.
25:59 Eating habits and their effect on the baby.
27:32 Co-sleeping opinions (trying to foster independence.)
29:06 Hospital accommodations and maintaining control during delivery.
34:57 To tape or not to tape the delivery.
35:36 Some final words of advice to new dads-essential diaper and safety information.

Additional Links

http://www.patrickweir.tv/

http://twitter.com/#!/raymondroker

http://pureroker.blogspot.com/

http://djluiscalderin.com/

http://www.okay-okay.com/

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Hosted By

Dr. Tina Bryson

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is a lecturer, a parenting consultant, and a therapist at pediatric & adolescent psychology associates. She speaks to groups all across the country and writes for numerous venues, most recently the pbs series “this emotional life.” her book, co-authored with dr. Dan Siegel, is called the whole-brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind. She’s a mom to three school-aged boys.

Greg Matuskiewicz

Greg is a former Microsoft executive and father of a five year old boy. He is a three time Iron man ® triathlete, master gardener and activist parent. Greg enjoys marathon running, surfing and spending time with his wife, Peggi and their son Lincoln.