The Daddy Juggle
Season 1
The Daddy Juggle with Michael Kunzler
The Daddy Juggle with Jay Abbasi
The Daddy Juggle with Michael Ray
by Erdem Koch
It feels as if parents strive for "the best" for the children, but what does "best" even mean? Utah-based Michael Kunzler has five daughters, and argues terms like "best" and "extraordinary" bring with it certain pressures that are not fair on parents.
Jay Abbasi is an executive coach, and a trainer in mindfulness and meditation. In this episode, we speak about the importance of being present in the moment particularly in the context of being a father, and why this can be so difficult in a world full of distractions.
Imagine being told you weren't welcome backstage at your daughter's ballet concert because only mothers were permitted. Imagine the difficulty of having to tell your 4-year-old that when her mother is not in her life. This is what happened to Michael Ray, who has since been an advocate for equal treatment of mothers and fathers, particularly solo dads.
Matthew Wells is a father of four, based in Jacksonville, Florida. He created #BasicDadStuff on LinkedIn and speaks here about the beautiful chaos his four children create for him on a daily basis.