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Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being Dad

Season 1

2018 · 8 episodes

Nine dads around America with different family structures, backgrounds and jobs navigate the joys and challenges of fatherhood.

  1. 1. Episode 1

    2018-08-27 · 41m

    Touring musician Eddie wants to stay close to his kids. Voiceover artist Spike anticipates his firstborn. Farmer Patrick takes his children to work.

  2. 2. Episode 2

    2018-09-03 · 40m

    Eddie and Jessika go on the road with the family. Patrick worries about his daughter's upcoming driving test. Evan reflects on being a gay parent.

  3. 3. Episode 3

    2018-09-10 · 40m

    Eddie and the family acclimatize to tour life. Patrick tries to instill confidence in his son. Spike gets physically prepared for his baby.

  4. 4. Episode 4

    2018-09-17 · 39m

    Evan talks to Gabriel about having gay parents. Stay-at-home dad Steve deals with enduring effects of trauma. Terry looks back on saving his daughter.

  5. 5. Episode 5

    2018-09-24 · 39m

    Terry supports Elizabeth’s photography hobby. Single dad Kristian juggles parenthood, work and dating. Steve and his family start a healthy lifestyle.

  6. 6. Episode 6

    2018-10-01 · 40m

    Barry describes life with an autistic teen. Kristian discusses empathy with Olivia and goes on a date. Dad of three Leo anticipates grandparenthood.

  7. 7. Episode 7

    2018-10-08 · 41m

    Eddie’s family waits to welcome him home after a long tour. Barry and Lulu discuss acting and overcoming shyness. Leo celebrates Kylo's arrival.

  8. 8. Episode 8

    2018-10-15 · 41m

    Spike and Kim tackle life with a newborn. Leo deals with some tough conversations. Eddie’s family plans home renovations.

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