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Dad Central: A Parenting Podcast To Reduce Stress & Build Confidence In Fatherhood

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 re...

#165. Home Mental Load: How Dads Can Go from Overloaded to Aligned

20 mins; April 01, 2026

#164. Breaking the Cycle: Emotional Skills Every Dad Can Learn

19 mins; March 26, 2026

163. Kids' Big Emotions: A Dad's Guide to Help Without Making It Worse

19 mins; March 18, 2026

#162. Stop Yelling, Start Listening: Tools for an Explosive Dad

20 mins; March 11, 2026

#161. Dad Anger Explained: Why Good Dads Lose Their Cool

20 mins; March 04, 2026

#160. Step-By-Step Weekly Planning For Dads: Blocking Your Time For Presence, Peace, And Progress

25 mins; February 25, 2026

#159. The Critical Inner Narrative Most Dads Ignore - And How To Change It For Your Kids

21 mins; February 18, 2026

#158. Why More Willpower Won't Save Burned Out Dads—Tiny Habits Will

22 mins; February 11, 2026

#157. Work-Life-Dad Balance: Why the Old Model Fails

20 mins; February 04, 2026

#156. 3 Reasons Dads Disengage From Fatherhood & How To Re-Engage With Confidence

44 mins; January 28, 2026

#155. 10-Minute Habits for Dads: Small Changes, Big Impact at Home

18 mins; January 21, 2026

#154. You Are Not Your Father: Choose a New Dad Identity

17 mins; January 14, 2026

#153. Break Family Cycles: Let Go of Last Year's Patterns

18 mins; January 07, 2026

#152. New Dad 2026: Design the Fatherhood You Want

19 mins; January 02, 2026

#151. How To Build a Calmer Holiday Season With One Simple Family Question

19 mins; December 22, 2025

#150. 7 Reflection Prompts Every Dad Should Use Before the End of the Year

15 mins; December 15, 2025

#149. Why Co-Parenting Stress Hits Dads Harder During the Holidays And What To Do About It

16 mins; December 08, 2025

#148. 5 Reasons Dads Struggle to Say No and How It's Costing Them at Home

18 mins; December 01, 2025

#147. How to Date After Divorce Without Disrupting Your Kids' Stability

22 mins; November 24, 2025

#146. 5 Ways to Find Meaningful Time With Your Kids—Even on a Busy Schedule

19 mins; November 17, 2025

#145. 5 Reasons Dads Yell More Than They Want To—And How To Stop It for Good

19 mins; November 10, 2025

#144. Why Your Kids Aren't Reading—And 3 Powerful Shifts Dads Can Make To Fix It

16 mins; November 03, 2025

#143. Stop Telling Your Kids to 'Calm Down' - Here's What Emotionally Smart Dads Do Instead

19 mins; October 27, 2025

#142. 7 Signs You're Missing Teamwork in Your Parenting & How To Fix It To Reduce Conflict

24 mins; October 20, 2025

#141. Stop Trying To Be the Best Dad: Why Growth Beats Perfection Every Time

19 mins; October 13, 2025

#140. The Real Reasons Dads Feel Financial Pressure—And 3 Steps To Manage Money Stress For Good

20 mins; October 06, 2025

#139. Why "Work-Life Balance" Is a Lie for Dads (And What to Focus on Instead)

20 mins; September 29, 2025

#138. 5 Simple Strategies Busy Dads Can Use To Make Healthy Eating Less Stressful

19 mins; September 22, 2025

#137. Why Dads of Kids With Special Needs Feel Overlooked—And How to Step Into Your Role With Confidence

16 mins; September 15, 2025

#136. 7 Mistakes Dads Make When Responding To Bullying & How To Avoid Them For Your Child's Well-Being

21 mins; September 08, 2025

#135. 5 Signs Your Child May Be Struggling With Mental Health (And How Dads Can Respond)

21 mins; September 01, 2025

#134. Why Ignoring Your Child's Emotions About School Could Backfire Big Time

18 mins; August 25, 2025

#133. Stop Confusing Discipline with Punishment: What Kids Really Need

19 mins; August 18, 2025

#132. 5 Signs You're Pushing Your Kids Too Hard in Sports

19 mins; August 11, 2025

#131. Stop Fixing Everything for Your Kids — Here's Why It Backfires

21 mins; August 04, 2025

#130. Why "Just Limiting Screen Time" Isn't Enough — And What Dads Must Do Differently

20 mins; July 28, 2025

#129. Why Society Still Fails Single Dads - And What Needs to Change Now

19 mins; July 21, 2025

#128. 3 Reasons Most Mental Health Services Fail Men & What Needs to Change

19 mins; July 14, 2025

#127. 5 Shocking Reasons Canadian Men Are Dying Too Young — And What Dads Can Do About It

22 mins; July 07, 2025

#126. Why "I Don't Have Time" Is a Lame Excuse: 15 Minutes Outdoors Can Transform Your Parenting

16 mins; June 23, 2025

#125. 5 Real Reasons Modern Dads Feel Overwhelmed — And What You Can Do About It

16 mins; June 16, 2025

#124. 3 Lessons We Learned From Our Fathers That Still Shape Us As Dads Today

21 mins; June 13, 2025

#123. How 20 Minutes a Week Can Transform Your Bond With Your Kids This Summer

16 mins; June 11, 2025

#122. Why 'CEO' Doesn't Matter If You're Failing at Home—Fatherhood Is the Real Leadership

19 mins; June 09, 2025

#121. Strong But Silent? Why That Old-School Dad Mentality Is Failing Your Family

20 mins; June 02, 2025

#120. 7 Signs You're Stuck in Reactive Co-Parenting & How To Shift Into Strategic Fatherhood

18 mins; May 12, 2025

#119. The Lie About Work-Life Balance Most Dads Still Believe (And What To Do Instead)

18 mins; May 05, 2025

#118. 5 Mistakes Dads Make With Time Management & How To Avoid Them

24 mins; April 28, 2025

#117. 6 Mistakes Dad Coaches Make With Youth Sports & How to Avoid Them for Long-Term Impact

32 mins; April 21, 2025

#116. Why Building a Fatherhood "Advisory Board" Is the Secret to Leading Your Family With Confidence

23 mins; April 14, 2025

#115. Why "Self-Control" Is the Wrong Approach to Parenting (And What to Do Instead)

51 mins; March 31, 2025

#114. Why Becoming a Dad Later in Life Changed Everything for NHL Legend Trevor Linden

51 mins; March 24, 2025

#113. The Secret to Reducing Dad Stress & Improving Family Relationship

22 mins; March 17, 2025

#112. 3 Powerful Strategies for Dads to Prioritize Family Without Sacrificing Career

23 mins; March 10, 2025

#111. Why So Many Dads Struggle With Feeling Worthy—And How To Overcome It

48 mins; March 03, 2025

#110. Why 'Tough Love' Is Hurting Your Kids More Than Helping—A Radical Perspective on Parenting

55 mins; February 25, 2025

109. End Screen Time Battles for Good and Reduce the Stress it Causes at Home

22 mins; January 28, 2025

108. The Secret to Staying Calm Even When You're an Overwhelmed Dad

26 mins; January 28, 2025

107. Three Steps to Reduce Stress and Make 2025 Your Best Year as a Dad

27 mins; January 28, 2025

#106. Practical Advice for Dads to Balance Work and Family Commitments During the Holidays

20 mins; December 16, 2024

#105. How Mindfulness Helps Overwhelmed Dads Conquer Holiday Stress & Create Lasting Memories

21 mins; December 09, 2024

#104. The #1 Challenge Dads Face and What You Can Do About It To Reduce Parenting Stress

17 mins; November 18, 2024

#103. Why Dads Fail in Family Court and How To Reclaim Your Fatherhood In Custody Battles

35 mins; October 28, 2024

#102. Fatherhood Regrets? Here's How Dads Can Free Themselves & Reduce Stress Instantly

25 mins; October 14, 2024

#101. Why Dads Need 'Divorce Without Destruction' To Reduce Stress in Fatherhood

35 mins; September 30, 2024

#100. BONUS: Why Every Dad Who Attends the Fatherhood Summit Will Reduce Stress and Build Confidence

17 mins; September 25, 2024

#99. Dads, Here's How To End Parenting Clashes With Your Wife and Reduce Stress in Fatherhood

18 mins; September 16, 2024

98. Why "Work Life Balance" Is A MYTH For Dads & How To REALLY Achieve Fatherhood Success

15 mins; September 09, 2024

#97 Dads, Do This ONE THING to Instantly IMPROVE Your Marriage & Reduce Stress

67 hours 20 mins; August 26, 2024

#96 The #1 Obstacle to Fixing Mistakes as a Dad And Why You AREN'T Improving Fatherhood Relationships

12 mins; August 19, 2024

#95 3 Simple (But Counterintuitive) Steps For Dads To Improve Fatherhood and Reduce Stress

13 mins; August 05, 2024

#94 A Dad's Legacy: Susan L. Combs On Her Dad's Impact & The Pancakes For Roger Movement

40 mins; July 29, 2024

#93 The #1 Practice To Reduce Stress & Conquer Overwhelm in Fatherhood

39 mins; July 22, 2024

#92 David Bauer's #1 Strategy for Setting and Achieving Goals as A Dad, & How To Implement During Fatherhood

48 mins; July 15, 2024

#91 Three Simple But Underused Communication Skills Dads Need to Strengthen Family Bonds During Fatherhood & How This Can Reduce Stress

28 mins; July 08, 2024

#90 Cory Jenks' Humorous Handbook for New Dads During Fatherhood and Parenting Realities To Reduce Stress

53 mins; July 01, 2024

#89 The Rule of 5: How to Simplify and Improve Your Health & Reduce Stress as a Dad

32 mins; June 24, 2024

#88 Optimizing Health and Wellness To Reduce Stress During Fatherhood: Dr. Nick Jensen's Path to Personal and Parental Well-Being

56 mins; June 10, 2024

#87 Navigating Teen Challenges During Fatherhood and Finding Your Path As a Dad Amidst Transition With Kevin Baker

48 mins; April 29, 2024

#86 From Grief to Growth: Bryan Saint-Louis On Overcoming Loss As A Dad

47 mins; April 22, 2024

#85 How to Raise Smart, Not Spoiled Kids During Fatherhood & How This Reduces Stress With Scott Donnell

42 mins; April 15, 2024

#84 Jeff Nelligan's Guide to Raising Confident and Successful Kids As a Dad in Today's World

62 hours 4 mins; April 09, 2024

#83 How to Cut Out The Noise During Fatherhood and Daddy "Simply" With Patrick Cloutier

45 mins; April 01, 2024

#82 Big Dad Energy: Navigating Modern Fatherhood with Joe and Jared

63 hours 55 mins; March 25, 2024

#81 Raising Emotionally Strong Kids: Expert Guidance On Reducing Stress As a Dad from Dr. Scott Grant

55 mins; March 18, 2024

#80 Single Dads: Invest in Your Growth to Achieve Your Fatherhood Goals

52 mins; March 04, 2024

#79 Healing The Father Wound: Nick Adams' Five Big Stones of Redemption & How This Impacts Fatherhood

57 mins; February 26, 2024

#78 School Refusal or Avoidance: When Your Child CAN'T Go To School & How To Manage It As a Dad

51 mins; February 20, 2024

#77 From Struggle to Strength: Steve Anderson's Journey to True Fatherhood and Bonding As a Dad

48 mins; February 12, 2024

#76 A Race Against Blindness: A Father's Mission to Overcome Challenges, Reduce Stress As a Dad & Find Hope

42 mins; February 05, 2024

#75 Raising Confident Kids During Fatherhood: Insights from Dr. Roberto Olivardia on ADHD and Dyslexia

59 mins; January 29, 2024

#74 Prioritizing Sleep for Kids: Expert Advice To Reduce Stress During Fatherhood from Melissa Doman

56 mins; January 22, 2024

#73 From Insight to Action: Season 3's Commitment to Elevating Fatherhood with Dads Everywhere

17 mins; January 15, 2024

#72 Unmasking the Truth: The Impact of Tiger Parenting and How to Change As a Dad

49 mins; January 08, 2024

#71 2023 Year in Review: Supporting Dads, Fatherhood Triumphs, Gratitude and Guest Highlights

21 mins; December 27, 2023

#70 How Valerie Tih Helps Dads Uncover Blind Spots & Find Their Parenting Strength To Reduce Stress

46 mins; December 27, 2023

#69 The Power of a Father's Example and Positive Words & How To Use Them As a Dad with Dr. Greg Fabiano

51 mins; December 18, 2023

#68 Forgiveness and Healing: Unpacking the Father Wound To Be A Better Dad & Reduce Stress with John Smithbaker

56 mins; December 11, 2023

#67 4 Rules to Calm the Chaos & Reduce Stress During Fatherhood with Dayna Abraham

53 mins; December 04, 2023

#66 Parenting with Anxiety: How James Macdonald Grows Stronger Through the Ups and Downs of Fatherhood & How To Reduce Stress

43 mins; November 27, 2023

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