The Cool Dad Rules

Life advice from a dad who knows some stuff! Each episode Bill Adams brings you the life skills, mindset, and motivation to live life on YOUR terms.

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TikTok Is Evil...Here's How I Got My Kids To Dr...
Bill details the scary and dangerous spyware the TikTok social media app uses to access your kids' private info, and how to get them off it.
12 min
152
We Are Dads. We Are Awesome.
Bill takes a couple of minutes to acknowledge the awesomeness of dads and explain what we really want for Father's Day.
4 min
153
She's Your Mom, Not Mine!
Bill says Mom's Day is a great opportunity for kids to learn creativity and ownership.
5 min
154
Coronacation? We Can't Waste This Time!
Bill says the Stay At Home order is an amazing opportunity to get kids the life skills they didn't have a chance to work on before.
8 min
155
Parenting Vs. Social Media Madness
Bill brings in author Atara Twersky from the Curlee Girlee movement to get some help dealing with social media's influence.
18 min
156
'My Kid's Bully Is His Teacher'
Bill brings on author Barb Daniels to help a listener who's son is being tormented by his teacher.
14 min
157
How To Keep Christmas From Sucking
Bill shares his number one tip for beating holiday stress.
6 min
158
Thanksgiving All Year Long
Bill Speaks with parenting coach Anne Andrew for ideas on how to keep the Thanksgiving 'Attitude Of Gratitude' going past the holiday.
14 min
159
Stubborn Kids Are Awesome!
Bill has learned that stubborn kids are a gift...seriously.
9 min
160
I Admit It: I Have A Favorite Child
Do we have to treat every child the same, no matter how they behave? Bill says no!
7 min
161
Youre Damn Right I Check Their Social Media!
Bill tells the story of a well-meaning college kid whose reputation was ruined by media trolls.
10 min
162
I Don't Care What You Think About Vaping. It's ...
The E-Cig issue is all over the news, and Bill says no matter what your stance is, the time to talk to kids about it is now.
7 min
163
Countdown To College: Making The Most Of Their ...
Bill asks 'Grown And Flown' author Mary Dell Harrington for tips on how to make the last year of high school great for parents and kids.
24 min
164
How Do We Pay For College WITHOUT Going Broke?
Bill talks with financial aid expert Ron Caruthers about the best way to get some cash for class.
26 min
165
"Help, My Kid HATES The Teacher!"
Bill gets some solid advice from author, blogger, and former teacher Faith Moore about what to do when the student/teacher relationship is just a disaster.
23 min
166
What Do We Do About Vaping?
It's a whole new challenge for us, and a very real danger for kids.
7 min
167
Smart Diapers?! Come On, Man
Bill vents about the new development in diaper-changing technology.
5 min
168
Don't Let Them Hijack Your Vacation!
Bill shares a fool-proof way to make sure vacation is drama-free.
8 min
169
Put That Stupid Cell Phone Away!
How do we get our screen-addicted kids to put the phone down? Bill shares his experience.
9 min
170
Back Off, Dad!
Bill shares a tough lesson learned about 'over-parenting'.
7 min
171
What Do We Really Want For Father's Day?
Bill's daughter Coley guests this one with a test to see if he's reached'Peak Dad', and the truth about what dads want on Father's Day.
9 min
172
Well, NOW What Do We Tell Kids About Weed?!
Bill Adams talks about the challenge of talking with kids about marijuana now that it's been normalized, and an interview with The Cannabis Craze author Marc Aronoff.
13 min
173
Is Parenting Burnout Real...Or Are We Just Whin...
Bill Adams interviews Dr. Nadia, The Mindful MD Mom, to see if Parental Burnout is a real thing.
12 min
174
Cool Dad Rules Preview
Coming soon, Bill Adams of 850 WFTL and Sunny 107.9 brings you a podcast for Florida Dads (and Moms)!
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