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Parenting Hack: 7 Effective Ways for Dads to Tame Toddler Tantrums
Dealing with toddler tantrums can be tough, but with patience, understanding, and a little bit of know-how, you can effectively navigate these challenging moments and help your child learn healthy ways to cope with their emotions.
Bonding Through Spontaneous Adventure: 10 Ideas for Dads and Their Families
As a father, it’s important to make time for your family and create positive memories with them. One way to do this is by planning spontaneous adventures.
Six Ways For Dads To Have Their Best Year In 2023
Dads, as we start the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the year ahead. This is especially important when it comes to our relationships with our children and families
How ADHD Freed Geoff Girvitz To Use His Super Power For Good
At the age of 45 Geoff was diagnosed with ADHD. Since that time, he’s been working closely with men with ADHD to maximize their potential – recognizing that neurodiversity can give you a “superpower” when used well.
How The Right Thoughts Help You Master Fatherhood
This week we speak with Paul Sullivan, a journalist for 25 years, author of two books and founder of The Company of Dads. Paul left his dream job as a NY Times columnist to create The Company of Dads.
7 Daily Actions To Help Your Kids Build Confidence
In this episode Ed and Drew talk about Drew’s experiences that led him to identify and apply these 7 actions on a daily basis. By doing them consistently he’s built a rock solid connection with his kids.
The Insidious Dangers of Digital Devices and How to Protect Your Kids
Since Covid hit, screen time for children has gone way up. With increased remote learning, use of video chats to stay connected, growing numbers of social media platforms and the rise of live streaming technology, children are online and using their digital devices more than ever. Increased time online also means increased risks for children.
Why Are Researchers Still Obsessed with Proving that Good Fathers are Good for Kids?
Editor's note: This article was originally published in 2017, but as you'll soon read, many of the truths expressed are still relevant today. The author's "bottom-line" is exactly what is needed. By John Hoffman So, yet another study has found that father involvement is beneficial for babies. This particular one found that toddlers whose fathers...
Surviving Toxicity and Abandonment as a Child to Become a Legendary Dad
Larry had a very humbling beginning that could have derailed the rest of his life, had he let it. Larry is currently the father of four boys and married to his soulmate, Jessica for the past 18 years. When you hear about his early years, you see what it takes to face difficulty with courage and boldness.
How Men Can Overcome Adversity to Be Better Dads with Ray Arata
In this conversation we speak with Ray Arata, the founder of The Better Man Conference and the author of two books for men. Ray’s mission is help men live and lead from the heart in their personal lives.
How to Be a Great Sports Dad and Give Your Kids Confidence
Being a sports dad is an incredibly rewarding experience. It takes a lot of effort to be a great sports dad though. We all are striving to be great dads or you wouldn’t be here on Dad Central. Keep these tips in the back of your mind and you’ll be a better sports dad for it.
Proven Practices to Improve as a Dad with JT Tsui
In this conversation we talk with JT Tsui, a coach, leader, and host of “The Huddle” about his journey through fatherhood. JT’s mission is to help others identify what is possible and then take action towards achieving it.
How to Financially Prepare for Your Child’s Future
As a parent, you want your child to have every opportunity in life. Part of that is making sure that you’ve set them up for financial success down the road. But in the day-to-day hubbub of being a parent, it’s easy to just want to get through today and worry about tomorrow later.
How Our Plans For Our Children Change Over Time
I know that it’s not just me. The moment I became a dad and even before I became a dad, I had all these amazing ideas, plans and values for this little human I helped to create.
Cam Hall: Learning How to Build A Healthy and Successful Life
In this conversation we talk to Cam Hall, Founder of Fight the Dad Bod and the Dads Making a Difference Podcast. Cam is a dad of two, husband, full time leader in education, and also built the Fight the Dad Bod brand while navigating his own personal challenges with image, identity, health and balancing life.
6 Best Books for New Dads: Your Essential Guides to Fatherhood
We’ve curated a list of the top six books that every soon-to-be father should have on his shelf.
Raising Confident Kids: Insights from Dr. Roberto Olivardia on ADHD and Dyslexia
In this episode, Dr. Roberto Olivardia dives into the challenges and triumphs of raising children with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Books for Babies: Dads’ Guide to Early Reading
Reading to your infant is a fundamental step in nurturing their literacy development and fostering a strong connection.
Prioritizing Sleep for Kids: Expert Advice from Melissa Doman
In this episode, guest Melissa Doman, a sleep consultant, shares the secrets to better sleep for both parents and their little ones.