{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"New Workshops for Dads and Couples | Good Dads Podcast","description":"We're back! After a hiatus, the Good Dads Podcast returns with a reinvigorated focus on equipping dads with the tools they need to grow, lead, and succeed at home. In our first returning episode, Good Dads sits down with two new staff members to share our excitement about an all-new program that's changing the face of responsible fatherhood efforts in Missouri. We hope you'll join us for this fun and insightful conversation! We're happy to introduce two key leaders making a real impact in the fatherhood space: Scott Lewis \u2013 Project Manager for the FORGE Program; and Ryan Glidwell \u2013 Regional Coordinator for the Kansas City area. Together, they\u2019re working to support dads who are navigating the real challenges of fatherhood\u2014including stress, responsibility, relationships, and personal growth. \ud83d\udd25 IN THIS EPISODE&amp;nbsp; Fatherhood can be overwhelming. Many dads feel like they have to figure it out alone\u2014but that\u2019s not the case. The Good Dads Forge program was created specifically for fathers who want to: \u2714 Learn how to handle the pressures of being a dad \u2714 Build stronger relationships with their kids \u2714 Develop confidence and leadership at home \u2714 Connect with other dads going through similar challenges And with this new grant, Good Dads is able to serve couples for the first time. Introducing Good Dads +Us, our new program designed to help partners navigate parenting together. We know that strong families start with strong partnerships, and we recognize the crucial role partners play in the family unit. WHAT YOU\u2019LL LEARN Why so many dads struggle silently\u2014and how to change that How the Forge Program resources fathers with what they need to succeed The importance of support systems for men and fathers How the +Us program strengthens relationships between partners Why investing in fatherhood creates stronger families and communities WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR This episode is for: Dads who feel overwhelmed or unsure New fathers looking for guidance Couples navigating parenting challenges Men who want to become better leaders at home Anyone interested in building stronger families \ud83d\ude4c ABOUT GOOD DADS Good Dads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping fathers be more engaged, more present, and more effective in their families. Our slogan is &quot;helping kids and communities one dad at a time.&quot;&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd17 CONNECT WITH GOOD DADS \ud83c\udf10 Website: https:\/\/gooddads.com \ud83d\udcd8 Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GoodDadsonline \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gooddadssgf\/ \ud83d\udc49 Subscribe for more real conversations about fatherhood, parenting, and building stronger families. 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Meet Scott Lewis (Program Manager) 04:28 Meet Ryan Glidwell (Regional Development in Kansas City and Northwest MO) 07:18 What is the Forge program? 9:00 Introducing +Us (Couples Program) ","author_name":"Good Dads Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.gooddads.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40600250\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200028700"}