Posting photos of your kids feels harmless—but what if there’s more at stake than we realize? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about “sharenting,” why we do it, and how to know if we’ve gone too far.

Why This Matters
How dads share their kids’ lives online shapes their children’s privacy, identity, and future relationship with social media.

Key Takeaways
• “Sharenting” is common—most parents do it—but few stop to consider their true motivation.
• Sharing can build connection and preserve memories, but it can also risk privacy, safety, and future embarrassment.
• Kids are watching how we post, and our habits will shape how they use social media someday.

Practical Tips for Dads

1. Pause before posting and ask: “Why am I sharing this—and who is it really for?”

2. Protect your child’s privacy by limiting identifiable details like location, school, or routines.

3. Involve your kids in conversations about what should and shouldn’t be shared online.

Important Episode Timestamps
[00:00] What Is Sharenting and Are You Doing It?

[00:48] How Much Do Dads Actually Share About Their Kids Online?

[06:21] What Is Sharenting? The Origin of the Term and Why It Matters

[09:11] Why Parents Share Their Kids Online — and When the Reasons Are Good

[11:23] The 5 Reasons Parents Overshare About Their Kids on Social Media

[13:06] The Privacy Problem: What Happens When Everything About Your Kid Is Public?

[15:47] The Real Privacy Risks of Posting Your Kids Online

[19:58] Are Your Kids Your Content? Questions Every Dad Should Ask Before Posting

[25:35] How to Share More Safely: Practical Tips for Protecting Your Kids Online

[30:58] This Week's Pro Move: Have a conversation with your kids about sharing information online—then decide together who you want your family to be online.

All Pro Dad Resources:

Episode 95 – What Challenges is Generation Alpha Facing?

Episode 110 – Should Kids Be Social Media Influencer?

Episode 119 –

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Are we raising resilient kids—or accidentally making life harder for them later? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about whether today’s parenting trends are helping kids thrive or quietly coddling them.

Why This Matters
Dads play a critical role in preparing kids to handle real-world challenges with confidence, resilience, and independence.

Key Takeaways
• Kids today experience connection, independence, and challenges very differently than previous generations.
• Overprotecting and over-helping can unintentionally weaken a child’s ability to handle adversity.
• Building resilience requires letting kids face discomfort, failure, and responsibility.

Practical Tips for Dads

1. Create space for independence—let your kids solve problems, make decisions, and even fail.

2. Resist the urge to step in too quickly—coach instead of control.

3. Introduce responsibility early and consistently hold your kids accountable.

Important Episode Timestamps

[00:00] Are We Coddling Our Kids? What Dads Need to Know About Raising Resilient Children

[00:38] How Kids Today Experience Childhood Differently Than Their Dads Did

[04:01] What Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt Says About Coddling

[05:30] When Labels Like "Triggers" and "Trauma" Help and Hurt Kids

[09:17] What the Dead Poets Society Reaction Reveals About Generation Z

[11:39] How to Spot Coddling in Your Own Home

[16:42] The 4 Ways Dads Coddle Without Realizing It

[20:31] How to Coach Your Kids Up and Then Let Them Go

[23:59] Why Free Play and Boredom Are Actually Good for Kids

[27:19] This Week's Pro Move"

Give your child at least one responsibility this week that they can fully own—then step back and let them handle it.

Quotable:
"If they can do it, let them do it, and they can probably do more than we think that they could." - Ted

All Pro Dad Resources:

Episode 98 – How to Build Resilient Children

4 Ways to Raise Resilient Kids

Dan Orlovsky: 5 Ways to Teach a Daugh

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Most dads focus on what they say—but what if the real impact comes from how they respond? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to explore what AI surprisingly gets right about responding—and how dads can use those insights to build stronger, more connected relationships at home.

Why This Matters
The way a dad responds in everyday moments sets the tone for connection, trust, and emotional safety in his home.

Key Takeaways
• Slowing down your response communicates value and builds stronger relationships.
• Not taking things personally helps you stay steady and keeps the door open with your kids.
• Small shifts—like staying present, not escalating, and adjusting over time—can transform connection.

5 Dad Habits That Hurt Connection

1. We rush.

2. We take things personally.

3. We hijack the moment.

4. We escalate.

5. We don’t adjust.

Practical Tips for Dads

1. Pause before responding: Even a few seconds can shift you from reacting to connecting.

2. Stay in their moment: Resist the urge to fix, teach, or redirect too quickly.

3. Adjust as they grow: Stay curious about who your child is today, not who they used to be.

Important Episode Timestamps

[00:00] How to Respond Better to Your Kids Every Day

[00:48] What AI Gets Right About Responding That Dads Often Get Wrong

[01:38] Poor Habit #1: We Rush

[05:14] Poor Habit #2: We Take Things Personally

[06:17] Poor Habit #3: We Hijack the Moment

[12:53] Poor Habit #4: We Escalate

[16:11] Why Staying Steady as a Dad Is a Skill

[17:38] Poor Habit #5: We Don’t Adjust

[20:31] This Week's Pro Move
Before you respond this week, silently ask: “Is this building connection—or just proving a point?”

All Pro Dad Resources:

Episode 87 – How Can I Connect With My Kids?

How To Be A Better Listener to Your Kids

5 Thing To Do When You're Struggling to Connect With Your Kid

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