{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Difference a Dad Makes Ep. 8 - Balancing Habits for School Success Pt. 1","description":"In this episode of The Difference a Dad Makes, hosts J. Fotsch and Brian Mattson welcome elementary PE teacher and dad, Myles Wilson, for a fun and practical discussion about helping kids develop healthy habits for school success. From the importance of routines and physical activity to managing screen time, Myles shares how movement, emotional regulation, and positive social skills set the stage for better learning. Drawing from his experience as both a teacher and parent, Myles emphasizes that kids thrive when they have consistent routines, opportunities to move, and encouragement to see activity as enjoyable. He explains how modern PE focuses less on competition and more on fostering cooperation, confidence, and lifelong healthy habits\u2014both in the gym and at home. Episode Highlights [03:27] \u201cIf I\u2019m teaching them to get along with other people and then like moving\u2026 I did a good job.\u201d [05:40] \u201cIf your body is doing what it\u2019s supposed to be doing, it helps your mind\u2026 it all works together.\u201d [08:10] \u201cAll of school is a routine\u2026 the quicker that you can get into the routine, the better.\u201d [12:31] \u201cMost kids don\u2019t really like competitive games where there\u2019s a winner\u2026 they just want to play with their friends.\u201d [19:28] \u201cWe are routine people. I think we turned him into a routine person.\u201d [30:22] \u201cYour body is meant to move. Your body is not meant to sit.\u201d Resources\ud83d\udce9 Sign up for the Good Dads Newsletter and never miss a podcast! \ud83c\udf10 Learn more at gooddads.com \ud83d\udce7 Questions or comments? Reach out to Good Dads at info@gooddads.com ","author_name":"Good Dads Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.gooddads.com\/","html":"