The Difference a Dad Makes Ep. 8 - Balancing Habits for School Success Pt. 1

In this episode of The Difference a Dad Makes, hosts J. Fotsch and Brian Mattson welcome elementary PE teacher and dad, Myles Wilson, for a fun and practical discussion about helping kids develop healthy habits for school success. From the importance of routines and physical activity to managing screen time, Myles shares how movement, emotional regulation, and positive social skills set the stage for better learning.

Drawing from his experience as both a teacher and parent, Myles emphasizes that kids thrive when they have consistent routines, opportunities to move, and encouragement to see activity as enjoyable. He explains how modern PE focuses less on competition and more on fostering cooperation, confidence, and lifelong healthy habits—both in the gym and at home.

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Episode Highlights

[03:27] “If I’m teaching them to get along with other people and then like moving… I did a good job.”

[05:40] “If your body is doing what it’s supposed to be doing, it helps your mind… it all works together.”

[08:10] “All of school is a routine… the quicker that you can get into the routine, the better.”

[12:31] “Most kids don’t really like competitive games where there’s a winner… they just want to play with their friends.”

[19:28] “We are routine people. I think we turned him into a routine person.”

[30:22] “Your body is meant to move. Your body is not meant to sit.”

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