Ever feel like your home is a swirling hive of chaos? That’s daily life for author, podcast host, and wellness trailblazer Jeff Krasno. In this special Father's Day episode of Modern Dadhood, we welcome Jeff—father to three teenage daughters and creator of the new Diaries of a Dance Dad podcast an audio book. From the hilarious trenches of dance competitions to the poignant depths of father-daughter relationships, Jeff brings wit, honesty, and wisdom to the ever-shifting role of dadhood. You’ll recognize more of yourself in these stories than you think. Jeff sticks around after the chat to join in on an installment of Confessions!

Conversation topics include:
• Navigating fatherhood as the sole man in a house full of teenage daughters
• The inspiration behind Diaries of a Dance Dad and how sharing personal essays about parenthood connects with others
• The emotional spectrum of parenting: from laughter to tears, and finding meaning in both the joyful and challenging moments
• Exploring intergenerational threads between fathers and children
• The importance of modeling vulnerability, ethical behavior, and presence for kids
• Reflections on mindful living and the value of being present amid the chaos and unpredictability of parenthood
• And more!

LINKS
Diaries of a Dance Dad (homepage)
Diaries of a Dance Dad (Apple Podcasts)
Jeff Krasno (homepage)
Jeff Krasno (Substack)
Commune (homepage)
Jeff Krasno (Instagram)
DEATH AND (YouTube)
This Headache Journey (Apple Podcasts)
Caspar Babypants
Spencer Albee
Modern Dadhood (website)
AdamFlaherty.tv
Stuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)
MD (Instagram)
MD (Facebook)
MD (YouTube)
MD (TikTok)

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Have you ever gotten a text from your kid that made you question, just for a second, whether you’re living in the same reality? Today we’re joined by Chip Leighton, a dad of two and the mastermind behind The Leighton Show, where Chip shares head-scratching texts from his teens and hilarious relationship observations that all parents can relate to. We dive into dad cringe, modern teen vernacular, and why “What time is noon?” might be a more common question than you think.

Topics include:

• The unexpected rise of Chip’s social media content centered around marriage and fatherhood with teenagers.

• Balancing authenticity and humor while respecting children’s privacy and dignity online.

• Chip’s evolution from a traditional corporate career to a creative, second chapter focused on writing and performing.

• Exploring generational shifts in language, communication, and the “vernacular gap” between parents and kids.

• Advice for parents and creators on navigating new media careers and diversified income streams.

• And more!

Stick to the end for a fun quiz on current teen/tween slang!

LINKS:
The Leighton Show (official)
The Leighton Show (Instagram)
The Leighton Show (TikTok)
The Leighton Show (Facebook)
What Time is Noon (book)
Dad, Can You Not? (book)
DEATH AND (YouTube)
This Headache Journey (Apple Podcasts)
Caspar Babypants
Spencer Albee
Modern Dadhood (website)
AdamFlaherty.tv
Stuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)
MD (Instagram)
MD (Facebook)
MD (YouTube)
MD (TikTok)

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Feel like you and your partner are ships passing in the night lately? Or keeping a quiet mental scorecard over things like laundry and garbage duty? Maintaining a strong relationship while raising kids isn’t easy—and it’s one of the biggest challenges couples face. So if you’ve ever felt the strain of growing responsibilities, misaligned priorities, or resentments creeping in, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re joined by Eli Weinstein—licensed clinical social worker, host of The Dude Therapist Podcast, and author of From I Do to We Do. As a father of two (with a third on the way), Eli offers thoughtful, actionable insights on staying connected, communicating effectively, and navigating the evolving dynamics of partnership during the parenting years.

Conversation topics include:

• Navigating the shifting dynamics of marriage after becoming parents, and how priorities naturally change
• The inevitability of resentment in relationships when needs go unspoken and the importance of open, direct communication
• Creating team unity with your partner—adopting an “us versus the chaos” mindset instead of “me versus you”
• Tangible tools couples can use to defuse tension and process conflict
• Letting go of the past and choosing, together, how to write the next chapter of your relationship story
• Recognizing the necessity of self-care in order to better support your partner and family
• And more!

Stick around to the end for a sub-sub-recurring segment we're calling, Did My Wife Just Hear That Out Loud?

LINKS
Eli Weinstein (homepage)
Dude Therapist Podcast
From I Do To We Do (book)
Eli Weinstein (LinkedIn)
Eli Weinstein (TikTok)
Eli Weinstein (Instagram)
DEATH AND (YouTube)
This Headache Journey (Apple Podcasts)
Caspar Babypants
Spencer Albee
Modern Dadhood (website)
AdamFlaherty.tv
Stuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)
MD (Instagram)
MD (Facebook)
MD (YouTube)
MD (TikTok)

#moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast