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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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#177. Child Attachment: Does My Child Even Like Me as a Dad?
Episode 177
Wednesday, 24 June, 2026
Have you ever caught yourself wondering, "Does my child even like me?", especially when they run to mom or seem distant no matter what you try? If you're a dad feeling overlooked, disconnected, or unsure about your role in your child's life, you're not alone. Many fathers struggle with understanding their child's attachment, and this episode dives into why kids don't always show affection in ways dads expect and how those moments aren't the whole story. Discover the research-backed truth about how fathers uniquely influence their children's emotional and social development. Learn to spot subtle signs your child is more attached to you than you realize. Get practical strategies for building trust and a stronger connection that lasts, even during tough or awkward times. Tune in now to find out the small, powerful ways you can strengthen your bond with your child and feel more confident in your role as a dad! ----- Feeling stretched thin, stressed, or unsure if you're getting fatherhood right? Join DadMentor: The Father-Leader Community - a space for dads who want to lead with more calm, confidence, and connection at home. Weekly support. Practical tools. A brotherhood that gets it. ** FATHER'S MATTER EVENT ON NOW - Get 26% off until Juyl 1st! ----- Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Fathers feeling unimportant and the impact on father-child relationships 00:14 - Show introduction and purpose, hosts' backgrounds 00:43 - Common dad worries: "Does my child even like me?" 01:00 - Misinterpretations of attachment and role of fathers 02:17 - Sponsorship and listener questions 02:34 - Episode subject: Understanding attachment as a dad 04:10 - Outline of episode topics 04:33 - Why dads ask: "Does my child even like me?" 06:00 - Emotional consequences for dads 07:05 - What attachment actually means 08:17 - Two pathways of attachment: Maternal and paternal 09:46 - Father's unique strengths in building attachment 10:42 - Attachment examples in daily life 11:02 - Signs your child is more attached than you realize 13:14 - Subtle behaviors dads might overlook 13:34 - How dads can strengthen attachment 16:30 - Importance of small moments and research example 19:05 - Recap and key takeaways 20:27 - Resource for dads: Father leader community and Dad Mentor 20:49 - Closing: Final thoughts and call-to-action for dads ----- "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."
