What I've learned being a stay at home dad | Glen Henry | TEDxMidAtlantic

Glen Henry is a father changing the world. With prior success in music, he left the industry because he realized the biggest “stage” he’d ever perform on would be in his living room and his biggest fans would be his family. In 2015, he started his fast-growing KZbin channel called Beleaf In Fatherhood by welcoming us into his home to show the fun and real misadventures of parenting. Glen Henry is a father changing the world. With prior success in music, he left the industry because he realized the biggest “stage” he’d ever perform on would be in his living room and his biggest fans would be his family. In 2015, he started his fast-growing KZbin channel called Beleaf In Fatherhood by welcoming us into his home to show the fun and real misadventures of parenting. Growing up in Baltimore, he saw few examples of healthy family dynamics. Now he hopes to Equip Fathers, Give Hope to Mothers and Inspire Children with every upload. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@TheDormuns]

Congrats Beleaf!!! You’re killin the game! 🙌🏿👊🏿🙏🏿😁 Keep striving!

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Just walking in the steps I was ordered Fam thank you!

[@duwaaninelson9655]

@@BeleafInFatherhood Mr.Bealeaf may I ask you something?

[@David.lovesU]

👏✊ let us take pride in Jesus our Lord instead of ethnicity

[@davenbarnett3551]

@@BeleafInFatherhood you just inspired me fam I'm a stay at home dad year and half so far and u just blew my mind

[@ocorley3124]

I thought that was him

[@TheRealHungryJoe]

I had to listen to this twice. I’m stay at home dad with two daughters. It does sound easy.. it’s far from the truth. Man, when he said loneliness and inadequate, I cried.

[@locochang6533]

Lmao

[@deviantmoore9744]

​@@locochang6533 What's funny?

[@Blueskyz316]

Well you’re doing fantastic !

[@LaGuardiaCross]

Truer words couldn't be spoken!

[@Listen2me400]

La Guardia Cross Are you related to him?

[@JonJosephKuhn]

It is awesome seeing all of the empathic dads, single dads, and stay at home Dads on youtube. As a single dad it has made me feel a lot less alone. Although we now have a family, my son has a step mom and step sister, I still feel a lot of the weight being a majority time sharing parent. Thanks to all of you.

[@brooklynforever1990]

😍😍😍

[@empressjadetarot1662]

My two favorite fathers on KZbin lol , thank you guys for all that you do and the example you set the bar high. Peace and blessings

[@SeychelleSunshine]

So true. "Women's" work and unpaid work are so undervalued. Thank you for shedding light on a vastly under supported and undervalued full time + overtime job. It's arguably the most important one out there; what is instilled in children sets their path as adults.

[@katrand5357]

Bedside, I see what you did there. Walking miles in somebody else's shoes, eh? 👍

[@atlantis6855]

Men still will think they do the most

[@knuclestheechidna5406]

​@@atlantis6855Because they do.

[@hazeleyezluv]

When he said he was crying tears I laughed so hard! Man I can totally relate as a stay at home myself. I had tears flowing too. I don't care what anybody says, but to me marriage & kids are the biggest challenges you can ever have in life. You think college is hard & stressful? Oh no. Give me back that exam book please. 😂

[@ariseshine08]

Love your honesty..don't give up you have one of the important jobs in the world!

[@henrry9099]

Finally I know others feel what I feel. It’s tough man. Beautiful, but tough.

[@Pickedpurposely]

😂😂 Agreed!

[@TwoPartyIllusion]

This guy has one of the best parenting/family channels on YT! Beleaf in fatherhood. Has 4 kids now! They are wonderful, real parents ♡

[@slap_A_flamingo]

I love being a stay at home dad. One of the best jobs I've ever had 😊

[@snehasingh6835]

Proud of u.... seriously ☺️

[@slap_A_flamingo]

@@snehasingh6835 thank you ☺

[@rashmiprava8020]

How did u manage feeding ur baby in his breastfeeding times

[@slap_A_flamingo]

@@rashmiprava8020 he's 2. He doesn't need breastfed. He was mainly breastfed at night. He got bottles for the most part during the day as he was a demanding baby and it was taking it out of my wife.

[@TheRealHungryJoe]

Currently in that journey with two girls.. man, more challenging than installing an entire HVAC system

[@AggieLady2005]

I’m a stay at home parent... you are talking to me! Your videos inspire me so much! You have no idea!

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

We are in this together!!!

[@accentplaya18]

I was a stay at home dad going to college, with my wife the bread winner, the entire first year of my son's life. I woke up everyday exhausted with my son crying me awake after 2 or 3 hours of sleep. Ever since I graduated and started my career, I thank God every day for giving me an entire year of my son knowing that daddy's got him!

[@katrand5357]

It would be interesting to hear what you have to say about your wife through all of this. What did she learn?

[@HarrisLRobyn]

"When you stand in someone else's shoes you see the world from a different perspective", "We're walking on a certain path as parents - we're all in this together", "I thought that the father was supposed to pursue the child but it turns out the father makes himself present and the children run after him and that right there is a super power" *LOVE*

[@GodCallsMeBeloved]

As a stay at home mother, I can honestly say that this talk was everything. Everything! Great job, Beleaf! You’ve inspired me in so many ways and helped me to see the beauty in all of this.

[@oliviamullins5512]

I know this is weird to say but watching you up there is like watching an old friend and hoping the best for them and having that nervous excitement. So proud of you, this gave me chills and was inspiring. Thank you for being my favorite KZbinr!

[@veronicam2942]

Finally a man that gets it! 😂

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

HAHAH!

[@مروةمحمد-ع9ي9ج]

EXACTLY!

[@Luffy-Taro]

Hes not a man that gets it hes honestly lucky he got the chance to experience it

[@quintavousholcomb2788]

I love his youtube channel P.S his kids are hilarious

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Thank you fam!

[@skydiverd8292]

Me to

[@TPKProductions]

It frustrates me how talented and hard working artist like Beleaf couldn’t live off of their music. Streaming has condensed the music industry a lot

[@nunyabizniz50]

I'm about to become a stay-at-home Dad. It was my wife's idea. I'm a little bit more self-disciplined and I run a tight ship. So if I'm going to be a stay-at-home dad, I'm going to be the best there's ever been.

[@christierennard4838]

Hahahaha! You make me laugh I had the same mentality depending on the age of your kids your about to be humbled my friend. But don’t fear your not alone

[@TheColdHarshTruth]

Haha! 3 years later and I bet you’re eating your words! 😂

[@Shanara]

Big congrats Beleaf! Such an awesome talk!

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

I appreciate that! Thank yoU!

[@justicesmith1904]

Wow Glen you’re an excellent public speaker! I wasn’t expecting that. Awesome talk!!!

[@JWPhotosanddesigns]

I was a stay at home parent of four. Back in the workplace now. But boy oooooh boy do, I understand the daily adventures. This was beautiful to watch. Big ups to you Beleaf.

[@BrianGlaze]

Great talk brother! Always an inspiration for me 😊

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Thank you brother honored! Got your email and I appreciate all your encouragement!

[@marrriiee]

This is so awesome! Keep on king. “Wipe my bum. I said wipe my bum”😂😂

[@Spiz.z]

PROTECT YAH LIFE ‼️‼️

[@SomeRandomBlackWoman]

🙌🏾 I’m a Beleafer!

[@michaelrogechevalier8288]

Bro this was off the chain extremely inspiring!! not just for the mothers, but the father! I too am a father and stay-at-home dad at the same time trying to build my KZbin channel!! I have mad respect for you!! keep it coming My ultimate goal is to be on, tedx you just took me to the next level!!!!

[@SoulSearch11110]

I believe this was intended for the fathers

[@delacurka8628]

Noooo waaaaay!!!!! Yeeaaah man! Im so happy for you guys! Looots of love from Croatia! Amen!

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Thank you so much for your support The love is real!

[@delacurka8628]

God bless you 🙏🏼🌸😇

[@D.M828]

Nice ted talk keep doing what your doing

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Thank you!

[@SupremeDejhan]

Yaaaaaaaaaassssssss!!! I'm so excited for you and the Melanin fam!!!!!!

[@marielrutland7236]

That was probably one of the best ted talks I've ever seen. I can't say it another way.

[@chocolatepeanuts5711]

I love the message of discipline (physical pain) vs discipleship (engaging your children and teaching them). I have watched your transformation. It's very inspiring.

[@thatdadmat3601]

So proud of you friend! You’re a rockstar Dad and human!

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Thank you bro!!! I can't wait to rock with you!

[@jothornton1891]

I find this more encouraging than a lot of SAHM blogs. Thank you!

[@flipto2]

You was made for this! Salute

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

AMEN

[@Faithchickify]

Broooo this is excellence 🔥🔥🔥. How can someone give it a thumbs down are they okay 🙄

[@jarod133]

Paulina Nkansah Smh Right! Show yourself you cowards!!!

[@trulyy.beloved]

I’m so proud of you! You killed it bro! Glory to God!

[@siy8230]

Thiss the Belaeaf in Fatherhood guy, his channels great

[@whitejasmyne]

I absolutely looovvveeedddd this. LOVED👏IT👏!!! I'm a stay at home wife and mom of two and I have been following your channel for awhile now. I can identify with you on so many levels with the kiddos. When you announced that you were going to do TEDx Talks I was so happy for you and now that I have seen this video I am so proud of you. Proud of that fact that there is another voice promoting, appreciating, and presently living in the stay at home world. Thank you so much for sharing and may God continue to bless you and your beautiful family

[@doreeb6314]

You are the best storyteller. Your comedic timing 🤣😂.

[@PrivateInvestigatorAdvice]

Epic! Love this to the moon and back.

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

I appreciate that Fam! Thank you for being down for so long!

[@PrivateInvestigatorAdvice]

Beleaf In Fatherhood of course. Love your stuff. Love that you are a good role model for dad's.

[@carolpeace8396]

Good job Beleaf!! “Be present...”

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

thank you!!!

[@celestemoore3959]

Glen, I'm so proud of you! You did so well at your TEDx Talk. Incorporating mini-clips from your KZbin Channel was an excellent choice. CELESTE, in the ATL 🌻

[@ozpaavali]

Love this guy!!!

[@tantsetambi7854]

Beleaf in Fatherhood. I love you guys

[@NeneNaturally]

Great Ted Talk!

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Thank yoU!

[@ldv02]

Wow awesome!!! So true! As a SAHM thanks from the bottom of my heart! 😊👍🏽

[@loveofinquiry8067]

Absolutely adored your talk! Thank you!

[@bethanykodeng4550]

You and your family are just amazing!! Thankyou for each and everyone of your videos 🙏🏾💯

[@c.178]

Beleaf!! Hope this TED talk goes viral!!! So surprised it hasn’t yet

[@KatsC100]

He did so great!

[@blackpunisher92]

I'm a stay at home dad and this is the most demanding thing ever

[@crystalc.5674]

Wow I didn’t know Glen grew up in Baltimore that’s awesome! That’s my home city 🙌🏼

[@cindythompson8826]

Congratulations 🎊🎉. This is so awesome 👏🏾Great job dad!

[@GamerzSoul10]

Congratulations Beleaf! You delivered such an encouraging look at the ups of and downs of being a stay at home parent. Way to rock a TED talk! 👍💪 "PROTECT YA LIFE!" Big homie. 😄 Keep on speaking & being a light in this dark place in Jesus name!

[@zekescreations]

Keep shining that light sir, you're shaping culture!

[@hopewynn87]

Really???

[@Mark.mp3]

Beleaf is so inspirational, trying his best to set an example of quality fatherhood. So important

[@rmercedes971]

EMOTIONALLY TIRED! Thank You 🙏🏽 ... I’ve never been able to articulate just how drained I feel at the end of the day/week , and this is IT.

[@DS-fi4hf]

Thank you so much for this amazing, truthful, accurate, and much needed talk. I've had just about every job under the sun. I'm now a stay at home dad, and I can say without a doubt that It's the most physically, mentally, and emotionally draining job I've ever had. Loneliness, lack of energy, severe levels of stress, and the feeling that you're never doing a good enough job are what makes being a stay at home parent so difficult. People will never understand, until they do it themselves. Again, thank you.

[@MamaFreedom333]

Made my morning. This was my coffee... thank you. Great talk! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@javierquinones8338]

I’m beginning this journey in a week! Love this content and helps my reassurance

[@duggiebader1798]

As a stay at home dad, you have get used to... Not getting invited to the "mums" meet ups. Getting looks from old folks. Mum's moving away in toddler groups, even when crowded, there'll be a 2 foot space round you. Getting patronising talk from mums when they learn what you do. Getting a wtf look from other dads who work. Getting a 'stay away from my wife look' from husbands when they find out their wife has hung out with me at the park. The comments of 'there's a stay at home dad over there for you to talk to!' from mums and grandmothers. When toddler group organisers need helpers, they ask mums but not dads. This is how it is mums. At least how ive seen it. And not in one area, but over three. Plus all other dads have backed this up. It's tough being a parent. But that's what we are, mums and dads.... PARENTS!!! If you see a parent that looks a bit lost at a toddler group, go over and say hi. It will make their day.

[@Shesha626]

This is awesome to see you doing this! I've been following your KZbin channel for about 2 months now and I've been binge watching all of your videos. As an African American woman, you along with LaGuardia Cross, are a breath of fresh air to see. You rocked this! Love what God is doing in your family's life!

[@monkeyloven]

Stay at home Mom of 4, love it and nothing is more important than family. The kids need and want you there!

[@773Jordan]

So proud of him 💯

[@fikilenokuthulagama9958]

Omg! This is so cool! Well done! Love your channel to bits. You and your three children make my days!

[@ari_an_yah]

I just stumbled across this and am not surprised to see this man on the stage sharing his adventures in fatherhood. I love his KZbin channel and his amazingly beautiful family.

[@dustinjones5662]

Bro this was straight up greatness! Beautifully presented and love the way you tied it all together at the end 🙏🏼

[@vndreaxo]

Let me go ahead and like this because I already know it's about to be fire

[@zenden5183]

Awesome! Congrats to you, your wife and your little ones. ...and an extra special biggup to your wife who saw this in you. So powerful. I pray this touches many mens hearts and convicts them to make bold, amazing changes. After watching this video I was in tears because I wish my daughter experienced such a father's heart when I was raising her. Thank you for sharing your familys journey. I know God is proud!

[@onevillagesalon]

I love love Beleaf’s channel. He’s hellva hilarious 😆 The kids are too. Their just a beautiful family period.

[@MatthewRichardson1]

Looks like I'm late to the party but glad I made it

[@tripletsgirl]

Love this and ❤️ your channel

[@MeganBrown74]

Henry is a beautiful example of what it means to redefine and resist traditional views of masculinity. Men can be sensitive and nurturing. Men can meet the needs of children just as well as a woman. Fathers can and should be encouraged to be stay at home parents just as much as mothers. As Henry spoke about clearing the path for future generations (“When you start to take steps, it feels like baby steps, wobbling. But then they turn into stomps. And you start making footprints for the next generation to walk in. See, we’re walking on a certain path as parents. We’re all in this together. No one can deny that family is one of the biggest foundations in anyone’s life. We’re all walking on this path and we’re pulling these thickets out of the way, and these thorns, making it easier for the ones coming after us.”) I was struck by the ways that he and other men like Henry are paving the way for a future of men who redefine what it means to be masculine.

[@JonJosephKuhn]

He is a new found role model for me. I am a stay at home Dad currently. I have so much more compassion and empathy to what it is to be a stay at home wife/person. It also takes a lot of trust in the working partner, because you completely rely on them.

[@CatMom5050]

This stuff is amazing. I am a stay at home mom and I only know ONE stay at home dad. A lot of people look down on stay at home moms but they totally assume that stay at home fathers are even worse and they could't be SO WRONG! It is hard work to support a family.

[@aboachie1]

Glen! Ted Talk! I'm so proud of you!

[@Mayfrancisxavier]

“Done”. Yep!! Perfect description. Need to spread the word. Men will only listen to other men, (typical,) so, Stay-at-home Dads spread the word!!!!

[@GRTVO]

What a wonderful talk. Very well done to you and your family.

[@TheShift1313]

I stayed at home for 4 years with my first kid and it was some of the best years and some of the hardest. Once a 2nd one showed up it got much more difficult. Until you do it you never know. And all kids are different and unique and what works for one person or even one kid may never work for another. But yes being present. Playing the games. Having fun. Makes all the difference.

[@JonJosephKuhn]

I'm currently with a woman who is the breadwinner. It was hard at first, but we have adjusted our perspective and it really has been great. Especially since we are a blended house. I have custody of my son so I get to spend more time with him than I ever thought that I would.

[@Krystal23Marie]

This was a GREAT Talk, Beleaf!

[@deloritamcdowell]

Omg!!!! Beleaf! Congratulations!!

[@martinc1647]

This deserves millions of views!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hopewynn87]

No.

[@RellaSemmone]

Good job Glen, that was amazing!!!

[@ginaayaka]

This was awesome, THANK YOU! God bless and Shalom to you and your village.

[@rhondesign9239]

Listen, I don’t know Beleaf personally but as a follower of his KZbin channel (Beleaf In Fatherhood) from the beginning, I am amazed at his growth! Inspiring! Congratulations on another milestone, Beleaf!

[@psycmajor]

So happy for you Beleaf!

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Thank you Christina!

[@canadianqueen76]

Great job!

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Thank you sis!

[@brendyfanfan8067]

Geez beleaf is on fire. Big up, you deserve it. Always great content.

[@marshehutch]

I love Beleaf in Fatherhood's channel. Wonderful family. Great Ted Talks :).

[@TheFamilyONetwork]

Very dope Ted talk. Glen and his family are a blessing

[@ShawnteAmoure]

Why am I just seeing this?!?!?!? BELIEF!!!!! THIS IS SOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 THE CHOCOLATE BABIES DADDY IS ON TEDEX!!! Great Job! I loved it.

[@bjorph3317]

Beleaf has real superpowers! This TedX Talk is proof. Insightful. Funny. Inspiring. Truth.

[@Reneerivah]

💕💕so good, proud of you

[@BeleafInFatherhood]

Thank yoU!!

[@PlaytimeWithChichai]

Respect to all parents... 💘

[@hillshun]

I love you and your family, you all are amazing. Thank you for sharing your life journey. I respect how you're always making an effort to be a better person and encouraging your children (and everyone watching you) to do the same. You and your wife are an incredible team and I hope for your success to continue.

[@LilMamaz1023]

Awesome! So natural

[@ololadeolaleye2454]

And look at us today! Stronger on all levels! Well done Beleaf!

[@cynthiajohnson9412]

Thank you so much! I'm gonna play the last 30 seconds of this video over and over.

[@larasmith2931]

🦋the biggest reward ever is not missing moments with my kid and still hustle on the side!

[@ingrag]

I LOVE Beleaf in Fatherhood! Being a father is definitely his superpower! Every episode leaves me astounded. 😊

[@SkyBeautie]

@beleafinfatherhood yay!!! This is awesome. I'm so proud of you! You are doing it!!!

[@j.n.sloane]

Love, love, love. And amen.

[@MoodZ1]

This was awesome. Funny, inspirational, and educational. Good job!!