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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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#185. Gender & Identity Talks: How Dads Can Be a Safe Space
Episode 185
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Are you ready for the moment when your child asks life's toughest questions? And will they come to you, or someone else? Today's world bombards kids with more information than ever before, creating confusion and uncertainty around big issues like gender, identity, and relationships. If you want to be the parent your child confides in, rather than feeling left out or unsure how to respond, this episode shows you how to become that trusted, safe space your kids need. Discover practical ways to build the kind of trust that keeps kids coming back to you, even when conversations get uncomfortable. Learn how to respond confidently when you don't have all the answers, without jeopardizing your connection. Gain simple daily habits that make you the parent your child knows they can talk to about anything. Press play now to unlock the strategies that turn tough conversations into opportunities for deeper connection with your kids! ----- If you're a dad who wants to be a safe place for your kids to ask life's hardest questions, but sometimes feel overwhelmed or unsure how to respond - you're not failing. You just need the right tools. That's why I created the Connected Dad Course. It's a practical guide to help you stay calm, listen better, and build the trust your children need, especially when it comes to big topics like gender and identity. You don't need to be perfect, just present and open. Visit https://dadcentral.ca/connected-dad-course/ and start connecting with your kids in a way they'll remember for a lifetime. ----- TImestamps: 00:00 — Introduction: The Importance of Being a Safe Place for Kids 01:45 — Overview of Episode Topics: Gender Identity & Big Questions 03:36 — Why This Matters: The Impact of Information Overload 06:15 — What Makes a Dad Safe: Key Behaviors and Attitudes 10:46 — When You Don't Know What to Say: Admitting Uncertainty & Staying Curious 14:11 — Building Trust Over Time: Consistency, Repair, and Quality Time 16:40 — Key Takeaways: Relationship Over Answers, Staying Engaged 17:37 — Resource Highlight: The Connected Dad Course 18:22 — Story About Trust: The Rock and His Daughter 19:57 — Closing Thoughts & Call to Action ----- "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."
