Is There a Secret to Balancing Marriage and Fatherhood?

Your kids need help with homework. You wife needs you to start dinner. There is a lot of juggling going on. How do dads do it well? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about balancing the roles of husband and father well.  Why This Matters It’s important for men to thrive in both of their crucial family roles. Key Takeaways Most U.S. men are dads: About 60 percent of men aged 15 and over are fathers. (U.S. Census Bureau)·       Millions of U.S. men are married: In 2022, 67.85 million men in the United States were married.  ·       Your wife and kids are gifts: You must balance your time well between them.  Action Steps to Split Your Time Well 1. Know your duties. 2. Identify your distractions.  3. Trim the fat.  4. Establish rigid boundaries 5. Stick to those boundaries.  6. Don’t feel guilty over those boundaries.  7. Commit to reevaluating those boundaries in the future.  8. Look for opportunities. Important Episode Timestamps 0:00 – 01:09 | Marriage & Parenting Journeys 01:10 – 02:00 | The Conflict of Time 02:01 – 02:41 | A Dad’s Testimonial on Priorities 02:42 – 03:47 | Big Question: Balancing Roles 03:48 – 05:21 | Limited Time & Cultural Pressures 05:22 – 07:25 | Remembering Family as a Gift 07:26 – 10:05 | Action Steps for Balance 10:06 – 13:20 | Rituals, Boundaries, and Seasons 13:21 – 16:46 | Pro Move of the Week: Find out where you can inject quality time into your relationships and commit to those steps. Sponsor: The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net. All Pro Dad Resources: Listen Again: Episode 30 – Tony Dungy: Is Work-Life Balance Even Possible?  5 Things a Real Man Does For His Family 4 D’s to Being a Better Husband We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com