Our 466th Dad in the Limelight is Josh Gloer. I want to thank Josh for being a part of this series. It has been great getting connected with him and now sharing him with all of you.
1) Tell me about yourself, (as well as how you are in the limelight for my readers knowledge)
I wouldn’t consider myself in the limelight at all, but I have been fortunate to work in a field that many covet – Television. I’ve written and produced for A&E’s Duck Dynasty and Modern Dads, HGTV’s Selling LA, MTV’s Snack Off!, The Buried Life and The Dudesons… a fun job that’s allowed me to write while meeting great people and experiencing amazing things.
I also just published a book (s??hameless plug) called #NEWDAD (www.joshgloerbooks.com)
2) Tell me about your family
It’s me and my girls – wife, 14 month old daughter and 6 year old cocker spaniel.
3) What has been the largest challenge you have had in being a father?The hardest thing for me as a dad has been to forget everyone else. Is anyone watching me sing? Is anyone watching me make a fool of myself? But one giggle from my little girl is the only reward I need to ham it up even more.
4) What advice would you give to other fathers?
Don’t be a cliche. Don’t act the way you think a “guy” should act. Act like you want to. You’re a dad, now. Embrace it. Love it. Enjoy every second of it. If you miss poker night with the boys because you’d rather go home and play chutes and ladders… Own it.
5) How have you come to balance parenthood and outside life? Working in TV, I was never home. There was ZERO balance. It was like I had weekend visitation with my daughter as she was asleep every night when I got home. I knew that had to change. I just moved to the mid-west for a simpler life that can revolve around family. It was a big decision – one that will cost me work, money, opportunity – but the right one for me and the girls. The reward will far out weigh any sacrifice.
6) What have you learned from the fathers that you have interacted with?
We’re all different. Our kids are all different. No one raises their kid the same way. Don’t call them out on your own BS.
7) What else would you share regarding your experiences as a father thus far?Enjoy it. You’re kid needs a father… and, trust me, you need your kid just as much.
8) What have been the most memorable experiences that you have had thus far as a parent?
Every day is a new day. Every morning is the best morning I’ve ever had as long as I get to pick my girl up from her crib.
If you have any questions for Josh, please leave a comment here and I will make sure that he gets them so that he may be able to respond!
Also, do you know a Dad in the Limelight? If so, please email me their contact information so that they too can be a part of this series!
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What a great interview and beautiful family. Love these posts!