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Dad Central: A Parenting Podcast To Reduce Stress & Build Confidence In FatherhoodAuthor: Dad Central
Are you stressed and overwhelmed by the responsibilities of fatherhood? This show helps overwhelmed dads conquer stress, build confidence, and become the father their family brags about. Listen to discover: Effective strategies to reduce parenting stress and manage emotions for a calm parenting approach happy children. Practical advice on building strong parent-child relationships through improved communication and parenting skills, even when co-parenting with ex-partners. Expert insights on navigating custody issues and instilling positive parenting values to develop disciplined and resilient kids. Since 2019 Co-hosts Drew and Ed have impacted over 400,000 dads through their work with Dad Central. Every Monday, join them for real-life examples and practical, time-tested strategies on how to win at being a dad. Once a month, hear from expert guests or mentor dads sharing their top tips to enjoy and thrive in fatherhood. To instantly learn top secret hacks to calm parenting and become the dad your family brags about, download our free guide to stop yelling. Language: en-ca Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#155. 10-Minute Habits for Dads: Small Changes, Big Impact at Home
Episode 155
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
Feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or constantly "on" as a dad? It's not a discipline problem - it's a system problem. In this episode we dive into the real reasons fatherhood feels so draining and how you can regain control with small, daily habits. Learn how nervous system regulation and identity-driven routines create a ripple effect of calm, connection, and leadership in your home. Discover the Dad Central 10-Minute Daily System that transforms your home with intention, not intensity. Learn how to reset your nervous system to lead your family with calm presence. Get practical examples of easy habits you can start today - even with a packed schedule. Join our free Fatherhood Fundamentals Email Course and start building habits that support the dad you want to become. Sign up here: https://dadcentral.ca/ ----- Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Power of habits in creating change 00:00:13 – Show introduction and purpose 00:00:53 – Sponsor message and subscription reminder 00:01:24 – "Small Habits, Big Change" overview 00:02:33 – Three focus areas: habits, nervous system, daily system 00:02:51 – Habit science and practical strategies 00:05:19 – Principles of sustaining habits 00:06:09 – Stress reduction rituals 00:07:35 – Nervous system regulation as leadership 00:09:49 – Regulation practices and why they matter 00:12:10 – Dad Central 10 Minute Daily System explained 00:13:36 – Connecting with family 00:14:56 – Leading the home environment 00:16:34 – Episode recap and takeaways 00:17:45 – Resources and listener questions 00:18:28 – Closing remarks ----- "Dad Central is a podcast that supports fathers in navigating fatherhood, reducing stress, building confidence, managing parenting stress, and improving parenting skills, including discipline, co-parenting, custody issues, calm parenting, and effective communication with children, to foster happy children and strong parent-child relationships."
