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The Challenges of Being a Father for Baby Boomers

Fatherhood is a complex and evolving role that entails a broad spectrum of responsibilities and challenges. For Baby Boomers, the experience of being a father has been uniquely shaped by the societal, economic, and technological changes of our time. Historical events such as the post-war economic boom, the civil rights movement, and the advent of the digital age have all impacted our roles as fathers. Traditional expectations of fatherhood centered on the father as the primary breadwinner and disciplinarian, have shifted, leading to more involved and emotionally available fathers in nurturing and Caregiving roles.

This section delves into today’s fathers and grandfathers dealing with societal expectations, emotional and psychological challenges of bonding with their children, economic responsibilities, work-life balance, technological changes, parenting styles and approaches, family dynamics and being the best father you can be.

Fatherhood Specialists & Contributors

Dr. Ivan Misner Father of Modern Networking
Steve Campbell Podcaster | Business Owner | Husband | Father to Four
Adam Koós Adam D. Koós, CFP®, CMT, CEPA
ALLEN KOPELMAN CEO, Nationwide Payment Systems | Host of the B2B Vault: The Biz to Biz Podcast
Brad Miller Podcaster
Chris Seveney CEO at 7e Investments (Passive Income Fund)
Dale Irvin Host of Another Day Above Ground
David Frost Master Fitness Trainer
David Hadley Stress Less Financial-Retirement Specialist
David Pasqualone Podcaster
Dolores Fazzino DNP, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Author, Speaker, & Teacher
Douh Sohn Personal Development Coach and Speaker

Podcasts About Fatherhood

Positive Talk Radio
Independent Podcaster
The Confident Woman Podcast
Audio Branding

Books About Fatherhood

Courage and Resilience: A Boomers Story
By Michael Berman
Becoming Hungarian: A Memoir
By Erika Reich Giles
The Button Situation
By Richard Ettinger
Skulduggery
By Paul Rushworth-Brown
I Didn’t See It Coming
By Mary Lou Falcone
Daddy, This Is It: Being-with My Dying Dad
By Julie Saeger Nierenberg
Live. Love. Engage
By Gloria Rand
My Father’s Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s
By Sandeep Jauhar
I’ll have what she’s having: Memoir of a reformed people pleaser.
By Drew Deraney
Nini and Poppie’s Excellent Adventures
By Jerry Zezima
Leave It to Boomer
By Jerry Zezima
Resilient
By Janice McDermott

Courses About Fatherhood

Caregivers Guide To Caregiving – The Basics &Raquo; Caregivingbasics
Caregivers Guide to Caregiving – The Basics
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Seth Spears | April 16 – 3 PM PST

Seth Spears is an entrepreneur, business connector, outdoorsman, and angel investor dedicated to building purpose-driven brands that prioritize mission over margin and purpose over profit.He is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Wellnesse, a B Corp Certified brand offering all-natural pers…

Seth Spears is an entrepreneur, business connector, outdoorsman, and angel investor dedicated to building purpose-driven brands that prioritize mission over margin and purpose over profit.He is the …

Seth Spears is an entrepreneur, business connector, outdoorsman, and angel investor dedicated to building purpose-driven brands that prioritize mission over margin and purpose over profit.He is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Wellnesse, a B Corp Certified brand offering all-natural personal care products that outperform conventional, toxic alternatives, and the founder of Rewild Gear, an outdoor equipment company inspiring wilderness adventures through sustainable, high-quality tools.Previously, Seth co-founded Wellness Mama, the world’s largest natural living blog and podcast…

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Rob Wolf | April 16 – 1:30 PM PST

Robert Wolf M.D., grew up as the only child of Ervin and Judit Wolf. Their stories of their escape from communist Hungary, and his father's tragic history of escaping the Nazis twice but having his own parents deported to Auschwitz, inspired Robert to document his parents' tales and share those stor…

Robert Wolf M.D., grew up as the only child of Ervin and Judit Wolf. Their stories of their escape from communist Hungary, and his father's tragic history of escaping the Nazis twice but having his ow…

Robert Wolf M.D., grew up as the only child of Ervin and Judit Wolf. Their stories of their escape from communist Hungary, and his father's tragic history of escaping the Nazis twice but having his own parents deported to Auschwitz, inspired Robert to document his parents' tales and share those stories with Jewish groups and others throughout the United States. In "Not a Real Enemy," Robert shares his family saga-and the forgotten history of the nearly half million Hungarian Jews who were deported and killed during the Holocaust-through an epic and inspiring tale of daring escapes, t…

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How to Reinvent Yourself Through Life’s Hardest Seasons with Rhonda Nelson

What if the life you’re living right now—no matter how messy or uncertain—is actually preparing you for something greater?In this episode, Rachel sits down with Rhonda Nelson—speaker, philanthropist, patient advocate, and author of A Different Life—for a raw, wisdom-packed conversation on …

What if the life you’re living right now—no matter how messy or uncertain—is actually preparing you for something greater?In this episode, Rachel sits down with Rhonda Nelson—speaker, philanth…

What if the life you’re living right now—no matter how messy or uncertain—is actually preparing you for something greater?In this episode, Rachel sits down with Rhonda Nelson—speaker, philanthropist, patient advocate, and author of A Different Life—for a raw, wisdom-packed conversation on navigating chronic illness, profound loss, and the courage to reinvent yourself through life’s darkest seasons.Rhonda opens up about her diagnosis with AERD (aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease), the emotional impact of losing both her father and stepfather, and how she transformed pain into p…

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The Power of Communication and Sound: A Conversation with Jem Fuller- Part 1

“When I’m in there working with leaders, it’s around communication, and how do they communicate initially with themselves? What’s that like? And then with the people around them, because without communication, communication underpins our ability to be successful in anything that we do. When …

“When I’m in there working with leaders, it’s around communication, and how do they communicate initially with themselves? What’s that like? And then with the people around them, because witho…

“When I’m in there working with leaders, it’s around communication, and how do they communicate initially with themselves? What’s that like? And then with the people around them, because without communication, communication underpins our ability to be successful in anything that we do. When I say successful, I mean to, you know, to get the results we’re hoping to get. And whether that’s in a personal relationship and the result is love and harmony and connection and rapport, or whether that’s in a professional context and the, air quotes, ‘result’ you’re wanting to get is t…

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How a Daughter Found Peace in Her Father's Final Moments

In this episode David has a conversation with Julie Sager Nierenberg, the author of "Daddy, This Is It."   In her heartfelt book, Julie opens up about her emotional journey of being with her father during his final days.   It's a touching and genuine portrayal of saying goodbye to someone you love…

In this episode David has a conversation with Julie Sager Nierenberg, the author of "Daddy, This Is It."   In her heartfelt book, Julie opens up about her emotional journey of being with her father d…

In this episode David has a conversation with Julie Sager Nierenberg, the author of "Daddy, This Is It."   In her heartfelt book, Julie opens up about her emotional journey of being with her father during his final days.   It's a touching and genuine portrayal of saying goodbye to someone you love.   For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

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Tuesday Tips, Trends & Tales: Caregiver Q&A With Nurse Taylor

My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's three years ago. Lately, I've noticed he's becoming frustrated when getting dressed, especially when dealing with buttons. He's always been independent and I don't want to make him feel worse by suggesting he needs help. Any advice? - Margaret, Ohio Nu…

My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's three years ago. Lately, I've noticed he's becoming frustrated when getting dressed, especially when dealing with buttons. He's always been independent an…

My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's three years ago. Lately, I've noticed he's becoming frustrated when getting dressed, especially when dealing with buttons. He's always been independent and I don't want to make him feel worse by suggesting he needs help. Any advice? - Margaret, Ohio Nurse Taylor: Margaret, this is such a common experience for those caring for loved ones with Parkinson's. Your sensitivity to your husband's independence speaks volumes about your respect for his dignity. Fine motor challenges are a natural part of Parkinson's progression, and frustration during dre…

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Leadership Expert, Author, Keynote Speaker, Exec Coach, Facilitator & Podcast Host Eric Spencer

In this episode of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series, we dive into a powerful conversation with Eric Spencer – a renowned leadership expert, author, keynote speaker, executive coach, facilitator, and host of The Corporate Bartender podcast.As the COO of SkyeTeam, Eric brings over…

In this episode of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series, we dive into a powerful conversation with Eric Spencer – a renowned leadership expert, author, keynote speaker, executive coach,…

In this episode of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series, we dive into a powerful conversation with Eric Spencer – a renowned leadership expert, author, keynote speaker, executive coach, facilitator, and host of The Corporate Bartender podcast.As the COO of SkyeTeam, Eric brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in building and transforming Human Resources organizations. With a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Arizona State University and an MBA in Organizational Behavior from Virginia Tech, he’s dedicated his career to helping professionals grow through executiv…

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Episode 308-Beyond Words: How Music Bridges Neurological Differences with Craig Parks

Send us a textCraig Parks transforms our understanding of connection with autistic children through the profound language of music. Drawing from his dual expertise as both a professional musician and father to an autistic son, Craig reveals how music became the bridge that helped his non-verbal todd…

Send us a textCraig Parks transforms our understanding of connection with autistic children through the profound language of music. Drawing from his dual expertise as both a professional musician and …

Send us a textCraig Parks transforms our understanding of connection with autistic children through the profound language of music. Drawing from his dual expertise as both a professional musician and father to an autistic son, Craig reveals how music became the bridge that helped his non-verbal toddler communicate and eventually thrive as a drummer with perfect pitch.The conversation takes us through Craig's personal journey of receiving his son's autism diagnosis at just 16 months old, facing the uncertainty of whether he'd ever hear his child say "Daddy," and discovering how m…

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Your Daily Dose of Dopamine 674

Today's guest is Kim Hawkins, leader of the Redding, CA Parkinson's Support Group. She's a woman dear to my heart because her passion runs deep for the PD community. She makes sure anyone who wants to be involved is. More info at https://www.panctoday.org/items/redding-parkinson's-support-group.Wh…

Today's guest is Kim Hawkins, leader of the Redding, CA Parkinson's Support Group. She's a woman dear to my heart because her passion runs deep for the PD community. She makes sure anyone who wants to…

Today's guest is Kim Hawkins, leader of the Redding, CA Parkinson's Support Group. She's a woman dear to my heart because her passion runs deep for the PD community. She makes sure anyone who wants to be involved is. More info at https://www.panctoday.org/items/redding-parkinson's-support-group.Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we should? Let us know and be the guest that shines the light on what we're missing!Robert and Susan are the creators of the Daily Dose form an interesting d…

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The Aspen Playbook – inside the Mind and Portfolio of Aspen Founder with Bob Fraser

A very special episode – Bob Fraser, co-founder of Aspen Funds (and father of Ben Fraser) is in the hot seat. Bob tells the story of how he has won it all, lost it all, and built it back up again. We go inside Bob’s portfolio to hear what asset classes he’s most excited about today, and what l…

A very special episode – Bob Fraser, co-founder of Aspen Funds (and father of Ben Fraser) is in the hot seat. Bob tells the story of how he has won it all, lost it all, and built it back up again. W…

A very special episode – Bob Fraser, co-founder of Aspen Funds (and father of Ben Fraser) is in the hot seat. Bob tells the story of how he has won it all, lost it all, and built it back up again. We go inside Bob’s portfolio to hear what asset classes he’s most excited about today, and what lessons he has learned from his decades of investing that are preparing him to weather the storms of the future.Find out more at https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/Check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/

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Bringing Memories to the Surface: Thoughtful Questions to Help You Share Your Story

Sometimes, the hardest part of telling your life story isn’t what to say—it’s figuring out where to begin. Even with storytelling prompts, you might find yourself staring at a blank page or struggling to decide which memory to share first.That’s where a good question can make all the diffe…

Sometimes, the hardest part of telling your life story isn’t what to say—it’s figuring out where to begin. Even with storytelling prompts, you might find yourself staring at a blank page or stru…

Sometimes, the hardest part of telling your life story isn’t what to say—it’s figuring out where to begin. Even with storytelling prompts, you might find yourself staring at a blank page or struggling to decide which memory to share first.That’s where a good question can make all the difference.The right question can unlock a flood of memories, helping you recall moments that shaped you in ways big and small. And if you have family members who are hesitant to share their stories, asking the right questions can encourage them to open up in ways they might not have on their own.Let…

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Episode #374: Abuse Has No Gender with Doug Buggle

Doug Buggle is a father, author, and Narcissist Abuse Survivor. His book is titled “Goodbye Tammy, Third Time Was Not A Charm: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse.”  He is an advocate for all survivors of narcissistic abuse with a powerful message that healing is possible, that you are not alone, and…

Doug Buggle is a father, author, and Narcissist Abuse Survivor. His book is titled “Goodbye Tammy, Third Time Was Not A Charm: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse.”  He is an advocate for all survivors…

Doug Buggle is a father, author, and Narcissist Abuse Survivor. His book is titled “Goodbye Tammy, Third Time Was Not A Charm: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse.”  He is an advocate for all survivors of narcissistic abuse with a powerful message that healing is possible, that you are not alone, and that we need more men talking about this topic. Because abuse has no gender.   Doug shares his personal experience of living with an abusive narcissist during a 12-year long marriage. He describes many of the aspects of living with a narcissist including the mechanisms of control, manipulation, g…

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