This platform focuses on lessons we’ve learned as men and how we apply them to fatherhood. Sometimes we need to take a step back and identify what we’re learning from our children. We used this episode to be very intentional about giving our children their flowers. The assignment was for each of us to bring five lessons to the episode, but we didn’t compare notes. Luckily, the lists didn’t overlap… so we’re really delivering the top 10 lessons we’ve learned from our children.  The episode is serious but delivered in a lighthearted manner. Laughter is good for the soul. It is amazing how much you can learn from your children when a little humility is applied. Too often the pressures of parenthood are self-inflicted. That is, we take it so seriously that we miss the beautiful moments of being present. As a father of 5, I can assure you that there is no play-by-play guide to always getting parenthood right. I have learned to renew my commitment to being better every morning. Little by little…bit by bit, I’ve noticed the growth. This conversation, as do most, provides a transparent view of life through the lens of fatherhood; however, it does not exclude women. There may be parallel experiences that resonate with you, or you may just want a peak into the minds of men. We wouldn’t be here without you. You're welcome.... you’re all welcome. We invite you to take this ride with us to experience life as we know it. We learned quite about ourselves during this dialogue, and that’s typical. Hopefully, a point or two will prompt you to have similar meaningful discussions in your home. We highly recommend that you consume the entire episode for the best results. Also, meet us in the comments or tag us with your opinion on social media via the links below. As always, we welcome your perspective. It takes a village.  “20 Life Prompts that Facilitate Effective Parenting” (eBook) - https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 DSN Merch Store: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital #daddyissues #parentingadvice #blackfathers #fatherandson #parentingtips #betterparents #vulnerable #beliefsystem Latest DSN Series, The Wealth Blueprint: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wealth-blueprint/id1714573861 Follow James:  https://instagram.com/jeyblac Follow the show: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. follow this podcast,  2. turn on auto-downloads, 3. give this podcast a 5-star rating,  4. leave a stellar written review, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors:  Johns & Co Apparel: https://johnsandcompany.co Love Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishajstudios.com Other social media:  https://twitter.com/dearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast https://tiktok.com/podcast_pops The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma  2. Heal from trauma 3. Help others through telling stories of it all “Better Men. Better Fathers.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-son/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy