Taylor Calmus (aka Dude Dad) On The Reality of Fatherhood & Parenting Tips You’ve Likely Never Heard Before

Today’s guest is Taylor Calmus. Taylor also known as 'Dude Dad,' is a Colorado-based video creator who has become a viral sensation through his comedic, family-focused content and expert, DIY creativity. He is a father of four and a husband to his wife Heidi. Taylor taps into the relatability of parenthood in an effort to help other parents laugh at their own struggles.   Today on the show we discuss: The biggest lesson he’s learned from being a dad, how his childhood influenced his unique parenting style, what inspired him to start his “dude dad” YouTube channel, how he monitors screen time with his kids, budget friendly DIY projects you can do to make things fun for your kids, how he deals with the ups and downs of parenting and much more.   Thanks to today’s sponsor:   Caldera Lab:   https://www.calderalab.com/   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order     What to listen for:   00:00 Intro 00:37 Biggest lesson he’s learned as a parent 02:26 What’s helped him practice more patience? 03:49 How did his childhood shape his parenting style? 06:27 Why did he pursue acting? 07:51 Creating Dude Dad 10:52 Helping other parents 12:34 Taylor’s “make or break” moment 16:46 Leading by example 18:31 Building a roller coaster in his backyard 21:16 Life changing lesson from his dad 24:28 Connecting with each of his four kids  29:10 The most interesting mom in the world  31:53 What does he do if one of his kids is having a bad day? 32:54 Most meaningful message he’s received from a fan 35:00 Tips for someone who’s struggling as a parent  36:04 What does Taylor do for self care? 37:25 Easy DIY project for your kids 39:29 Measuring success as a parent 43:29 Managing screen time with kids 48:28 What’s next for him? 50:34 Best parenting advice he’s received   Episode Resources: Taylor| YouTube, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices