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Parenting with Anxiety: How James Macdonald Grows Stronger Through the Ups and Downs of Fatherhood

We discuss parenting with anxiety, the importance of communication in relationships, the challenges of parenting, and the power of open dialogue surrounding mental health.

Breaking the Cycle: Conscious Parenting and Unraveling Unconscious Beliefs with Dr. Stacy Thomas

We're excited to bring you the latest episode of The Dad Central Show, featuring an enlightening conversation with Dr. Stacy Thomas, a renowned psychologist and advocate for conscious parenting. In this episode, Dr. Thomas shares valuable insights on personal growth,...

12 Habits That Help Parents Gain Influence In The Age of Social Media

William’s reflections on his upbringing, the life lessons learned from his parents, and his experience of becoming a father for the first time.

Reader question: What age do you stop giving kids affection?

"When do I stop babying my son so much? We are very close, and I often hug and kiss him on his cheek and his head. But I wonder, when should I pull back and treat him more as an adult?" _______ Your relationship with your child reflects closeness and affection,...
How Dad Central is Solving the Top Five Dad Challenges

How Dad Central is Solving the Top Five Dad Challenges

In this short episode Ed and Drew talk about the top five challenges dads expressed in a recent survey. We know dads feel the pressure in these areas but also know there is a way to overcome them. We also know that dads face barriers and feel isolated in their parenting experience. This conversation gives dads a sneak peak at our new resource and...

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How Dads Can Help Their Babies (and Older Kids) Sleep Better

How Dads Can Help Their Babies (and Older Kids) Sleep Better

Congratulations, dads! Your little bundle of joy has arrived, and with that comes a whole new world of responsibilities and challenges. One of the most important aspects of caring for your baby is ensuring they get enough soundly. In this blog, we provide you with practical research-based facts and expert recommendations to help your baby sleep...

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How to Recession-Proof Your Family’s Finances in 2023

How to Recession-Proof Your Family’s Finances in 2023

Editor’s Note: This blog post contains affiliate links that may pay Dad Central a small commission. More and more Canadians are feeling a sense of financial insecurity, with a looming recession making many of us worry about our family’s financial future. In fact, nearly half of Canadians fear negative impacts such as struggling to pay bills or...

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Two Simple Secrets Adam Hart Uses To Retrain His Brain To Beat Stress

Two Simple Secrets Adam Hart Uses To Retrain His Brain To Beat Stress

In this episode Ed and Drew talk to Adam Hart, creator of Clear Impact - a self care community. He's also a father of two, an international speaker and best-selling author who's mission is to help busy parents transform their quality of life. We start the conversation by Adam sharing how about his early sugar addiction and how that eventually led...

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Nine Action Steps For Dads to Easily Improve Their Overall Health

Nine Action Steps For Dads to Easily Improve Their Overall Health

Congratulations, dads! You've made it to the final part of our blog series on improving mental, physical, and emotional health. We've covered a lot of ground, from normalizing mental health issues, prioritizing physical health, and understanding the importance of emotional health.  Mental health is a vital part of our overall well-being, and as...

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Six Crucial Steps For Dads To Improve Their Emotional Health

Six Crucial Steps For Dads To Improve Their Emotional Health

As fathers, we often put our families first and our own needs last. The stress and responsibility of parenthood can be overwhelming, leaving little time or energy for self-care. And sometimes that overwhelming stress can push us in the other direction – driving us to overindulge in work, sports, hobbies, drugs, alcohol, food or any other activity...

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Three Fundamental Skills For Dads to Guide Their Teens To Succeed

Three Fundamental Skills For Dads to Guide Their Teens To Succeed

On this episode of the Dad Central Show, hosts Ed Gough Jr. and Drew Soleyn talk with Jim White, author of "How to be the parent your teenager needs you to be." With over 40 years of experience studying personal growth, marriage and parenting, Jim shares his expertise and offers practical advice for parents navigating the teenage years. Jim...

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