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How to Navigate A Toxic Ex-Wife and Still Parent Your Children
Divorce can be an incredibly challenging time for both parties involved, especially when children are involved. While the focus should always be on ensuring that the children’s needs are met, navigating a toxic ex-wife can be a daunting task for any father.
How a Chance Meeting Sparked Connection and Partnership in the Fatherhood Journey
In this episode we talk to the hosts of the Modern Dadhood podcast, Adam Flaherty and Marc Checket about their fatherhood journey, unique friendship, and the unexpected isolation that can impact a father when they become parents. A fun part of this show happened when Adam and Marc started asking questions of us, which made it feel like we were...
7 Phrases Dads Should Never Say to Their Kids and Why
As a father, it’s important to be mindful of the language we use when communicating with our children. Our words have a powerful impact on our children’s emotional well-being and self-esteem.
How Amar Lohana Redefined His Fatherhood and Tackled Transitions With Poise
This week Drew talks to Amar Lohana, who founded the Toronto City Dads Group in 2017 when he became a stay-at-home dad. Amar's journey to fatherhood gave him a few surprises, while prompting him to explore how he wanted to define his fatherhood experience. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home dad Amar worked in New York at Goldman Sachs - one of the...
Six Guidelines for Dads to Create Stronger Co-Parenting Relationships
Fatherhood can be a daunting task, but building a strong partnership with the mom of your child can make it easier. Whether you’re married, separated, or divorced, creating a positive co-parenting relationship with your child’s mother is essential for your child’s development and well-being.
Six Steps For Dads to Help Kids Make Better Friendships
As a dad, one of your most important jobs is to help your child build relationships and make friends. With a little bit of guidance and support from you, your child can learn the skills they need to build strong and lasting relationships.
Parenting Together: 5 Keys to Resolving Disagreements with Your Partner
The reality is that parenting disagreements are a normal part of any parent-partner relationship. By approaching these disagreements with a mindset of cooperation and understanding, you can find solutions that work for everyone and strengthen your relationship with your partner.
How to Stay Resilient and Do Dad Life Right With Ralph Anania
This week Ed and Drew talk with Australian entrepreneur award winner, international speaker and author, Ralph Anania. Ralph is an authority on business transformation as well as a business coach, in addition to being a father of three children.
It’s Normal! Understanding & Overcoming Overwhelming Emotions As a New Dad
As a new dad, feeling overwhelmed is a common experience. The transition to parenthood is a huge shift in life, and adjusting to the many new responsibilities and changes that come with it can be a real challenge. In this blog post, we will explore why it’s normal to feel overwhelmed as a new dad, share some personal stories, and present some research stats to help dads feel supported and validated in their feelings.
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A Father & Son Talk About Success with World Record Holder Connor Emeny
In this unique conversation we sit down with world record holder Connor Emeny and his dad, Steve Emeny for an inside look into their relationship.
The Intense Pain and How to Overcome Losing a Spouse to Suicide
Mike Whitla talks about the pain of losing a spouse to suicide and how hard it is to keep a family together afterwards.
What You Can Expect For Season Two of The Dad Central Show
Ed and Drew speak briefly about two ideas that may lead into season 2’s content. This is a short but informative conversation that shares personal experiences, past guests and foreshadows future guests.
Time Management for Dads: Prioritizing what matters and finding balance
By setting clear priorities, being flexible, organizing and planning, taking care of our physical and mental health, and making time for community involvement and spiritual practices, dads can successfully manage time and lead a fulfilling life.
Six Steps To Help Dads Control Their Budget & Reduce Stress
Budgeting isn’t always easy, but with a little bit of effort and discipline, you can take control of your finances and build a bright future for your family.
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...
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...
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...
Why Your Loving Presence as Dad is Enough to Parent Boys Peacefully
Join hosts Ed Gough and Drew Soleyn on The Dad Central Show as they sit down with Tosha Schore, the creator of Parenting Boys Peacefully. With a passion for building community and creating a safe space for dads to engage in parenting, Tosha shares her personal story and journey to working with fathers.