The Pride Of Portsmouth, All Things Point To Some Good, Men Needing Community & More with Jim Miller

For Episode #24 of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Jim Miller, entrepreneur, husband, and father who grew up on the banks of the Ohio River. Jim shares about his growing up in Portsmouth, Ohio, losing his father at 15, being a girl Dad, finding the good in everything, and so much more. You are going to want to know Jim as he is truly a one of a kind.  IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS:  00:02:03 Podcast guest from small town.00:06:03 No takeaway00:14:25 Family traditions shape identity.00:20:33 Father was best friend, instilled work ethic.00:24:28 Importance of nurturing creativity.00:33:01 Father's promise shaped son's life.00:41:07 Intentional parenting shapes independent children.00:46:04 Finding the positive in everything.00:49:07 Finding good in everything.00:55:10 Understanding and addressing children's behavior.01:05:46 Empower children through advocacy.01:07:14 Open lines of honest communication.01:13:08 Open communication with children is key.01:23:06 Promote independence and open communication.01:24:43 Family traditions and bonding.01:37:09 Identity crisis for modern dads.01:37:52 Men need examples and support.01:43:27 Connect through shared interests and activities.01:51:30 Importance of father figures.01:55:37 Importance of asking questions.  RESOURCES MENTIONED: Portsmouth, Ohio AristotleDuchesne Academy of The Sacred HeartBaylor University WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on InstagramFollow Bear Crawl with Dads on TwitterConnect with Bear Crawl with Dads on FacebookFollow Ross Purdy on LinkedInBear Crawl with Dad’s website  FOLLOW & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!  Wondering how to leave a review?