New Year, New Goals: Fatherhood, Family, and Accountability | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 105

In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns kick off the new year with heartfelt reflections and meaningful conversations about fatherhood, family, and personal growth. They discuss their experiences bringing in the new year, complete with birthday celebrations and family outings. As they look ahead to 2025, they set ambitious goals to strengthen their relationships with their children, enhance their parenting techniques, and improve their personal well-being. By addressing topics such as family dynamics, economic transitions, and making conscious efforts to better themselves, they offer valuable insights and actions that can inspire all parents. Tune in for genuine discussions, practical advice, and a commitment to making the new year truly transformative. 00:00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 00:00:56 Family Updates and Reflections 00:02:35 Focus on the Upcoming Year 00:04:12 Parenting and Children's Education 00:07:10 Economic and Political Transitions 00:12:17 Lessons from Tragedies and Insurance Issues 00:15:32 Balancing Hope and Reality 00:22:29 Legacy and Life Lessons 00:28:11 Dad Brain and Big Picture Parenting 00:28:40 The Importance of Seriousness in Parenting 00:29:32 Conversations About Life with Your Children 00:30:40 Teaching Everyday Life Skills 00:35:54 Setting Accountability Goals for 2025 00:48:31 Engagement and Support for the Podcast #theDearSonShow #Fatherhood #LifeLessons #FamilyTalk #singleparents #blendedfamily #Parenting #RealConversations #Stepmother #Stepfather #Motivation #Enmeshment Follow James: https://instagram.com/JeyBlac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Dear Son, Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishaj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-son/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy