7 Steps to Stay True to Who You Really Are
Hey, Fellow Dads Being a dad, a husband, a provider—life has a way of piling on expectations. It’s easy to get caught up in all the roles we play and forget who we actually are underneath it all. But the…
Dads, Let Them Celebrate You—It’s a Sign of Their Respect
Hey Fellow Dads, A few years back, I had a moment that made me question how my kids really saw me. It happened on my birthday. Not just any birthday—Leap Day. Yep, February 29th. It’s one of those rare days…
How To Know Your Kids Respect You
Hey Fellow Dads, I want to take you back to a road trip I took with my kids a while ago—one of those marathon, cross-country hauls that tests patience, endurance, and the ability to function on energy drinks and honeybuns.…
How To Co-Parent In A Blended Family
Hey, Fellow Dads, Parenting is already a complex journey, but stepping into a blended family? That’s next-level stuff. You’re not just figuring out bedtime routines and discipline strategies—you’re navigating relationships with ex-spouses, co-parenting agreements, and a whole new dynamic that affects…
6 Reasons Why Dads Need to Prioritize Relationships
Hey, Fellow Dads, Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention but is absolutely critical to our well-being: friendships. As dads, we give so much of ourselves to our families, careers, and responsibilities that we often neglect one of the most…
The 1 Skill You Should Teach Your Kids To Deal With Stress
Hey, Fellow Good Dads, This week on The Daily Good Dad, we’re tackling something that weighs on all of us but rarely gets the attention it deserves—stress. For years, I carried stress like an invisible backpack, packed with things I…
What To Teach Your Kids About Money
Hey, Fellow Dads, Money talks. But are we having that conversation with our kids? Family finances have changed drastically over the years. Way back, people bartered—trading goods and services without ever touching cash. It was a simple system where financial…
What Type Of Dad Are You? Understanding and Embracing Your Parenting Style
Hey Fellow Dads, When my first child was born, I was filled with a mix of excitement and sheer terror. Holding my newborn daughter, I wondered, “ What Kind Of Dad Did I Want To Be?, And, What Kind Of…
What Is Greatness To You?
Hey, Fellow Good Dads, There’s a measure of greatness within each of us. – Inspired by Wilma Rudolph But let’s be honest—sometimes that greatness feels just out of reach. Life moves fast, responsibilities pile up, and the idea of doing…
Insights On My Fathering from My 15-Year-Old Son Ep.4 | Gerald Jr.
In this special episode of The Good Dads Podcast, Gerald “Mr. BPOZ” Mayes sits down with a very special guest—his youngest son, Gerald Mayes Jr., on his birthday. The conversation is a heartfelt and candid discussion about the unique dynamics…
