4 Dimensional Man

Matt Roth, a stepdad of two from Rochester, New York, will discuss how he adjusted to becoming a stepfather and developed a mutually beneficial relationship with his stepkids. He’ll discuss how his own experiences growing up with a stepdad influenced how he interacts with his stepkids. Finally, Matt will share his philosophy on molding his kids by providing the guidance, love and support they need. POINT #1: Your Background Can Influence Your Behavior * Matt was raised by his mom and his stepfather and had a difficult upbringing; his biological father was not around during his childhood. * Matt said he often felt like an outcast growing up and got into trouble as a result. * He said his early life experiences “gave him a template for what NOT to do” with his own children. * Matt is very careful not to introduce emotions such as fear and guilt into his children’s lives. POINT #2: Structure a