We’re back with our latest Ask Me Anything episode, and Matt Houston has returned to help us answer some tough dad questions. This month, we dig into childhood health scares, navigating co-parenting tension with wisdom, finding healthier rhythms during the holidays, and the simple, everyday habits that help us stay present with our kids. From setting boundaries that protect our families to learning when to slow down, we share honest stories, practical insight, and real moments from our own journeys as dads working to stay rooted. Presented by Trust and Will: Trustandwill.com/rooted 03:18 – AMA Setup with Matt04:16 – Question 1: Harper’s Health Journey07:46 – Question 2: Co-Parenting & Safety Concerns11:31 – Hard Conversations & Consequences14:22 – Custody, Boundaries, and Protection18:22 – Question 3: Splitting Holidays with Family21:14 – Scheduling vs. Expectations25:00 – Question 4: What We Wish We Knew as New Dads30:54 – “Winging It” as a Dad33:18 – Question 5: Being More Present at Home36:40 – The “Yes Day” Idea38:56 – One-on-One Time with Kids41:48 – Inviting Kids Into Your Hard Days46:23 – Community, Friendship, and Dad Support47:57 – Rapid-Fire Thanksgiving Questions55:39 – Closing Thoughts + Thanksgiving Sendoff Follow The Rooted Dad Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therooteddadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therooteddadpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therooteddadpodX: https://x.com/therooteddadpodListen: https://pod.link/1824347596Join Our Newsletter: https://the-rooted-dad-podcast.kit.com/2aeb23f0ed