Fatherhood in Focus

What are you really teaching your kids about being a man? Not with your words but with your behaviour. Not with big speeches but with how you show up when it’s uncomfortable. This episode isn’t just for boy dads. It’s for any parent shaping how their children understand strength, courage, boundaries, respect and leadership. Because the man you model doesn’t just influence who they become, it influences what they tolerate from others. This week we talk: The masculinity crisis and the mixed messages our kids are absorbing Four dominant male archetypes shaping modern culture and fatherhood Why silence, submission or ego all teach something (whether you intend it or not) The difference between loud masculinity and grounded leadership Teaching sons (and daughters) what a good man looks like Courage, values, self-respect and standing your ground without becoming hardened Why fatherhood is a responsibility to shape the world your kids grow up in   And this matters because: Your children are forming their definition of manhood right now. From how you speak. From what you tolerate. From what you challenge. From what you stand up for and what you stay silent on. If you don’t define masculinity in your home, the world will do it for you. And the version it offers is loud, fragile, reactive, or passive. This episode is a call to step forward. Not as a perfect man, but as a present, intentional one. This week I want you to: Identify the archetype you lean toward and the one you need to grow into Define your non-negotiable values as a man, partner and father Model strength with control, not ego, silence or avoidance Let your kids see you think, choose and stand Ask yourself weekly: If my children became exactly like me today would I be proud? Build mental and physical strength not for image, but for longevity and leadership Comment below: What are you really teaching your kids about being a man — through the way you live? Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club

We all chase something. It could be success, goals, money, progress, improvement. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: If all your kids see is you chasing… they’ll think that’s what love looks like. They’ll think presence is earned. They’ll think rest is weakness. They’ll think busyness is the measure of a man. This episode is a pause . A moment to breathe. A reminder of what they really need from us. A reminder of the need to slow down. This week we talk: The hidden cost of “constant chasing” on your kids and your connection How stress, pressure and performance leak into the home Why rest is a leadership skill and not a luxury Teaching kids presence, joy, stillness and play Screen time, distraction and the lost art of simply being there Recovering from burnout and modelling healthier rhythms Bringing your kids close instead of pushing them away by accident   This matters because: Your kids will not remember how many hours you worked. They’ll remember: If you looked them in the eye If you were on the floor wrestling If you laughed If you slowed down when they needed you If you made space for them If all they see is you running, they’ll think rest is wrong. If all they see is you stressed, they’ll believe pressure is normal. If all they see is you distant, they’ll assume they caused it. This is generational and it’s our job to rewrite it.   This week I want you to: Create sacred time: connection blocks with no phones, no noise, just presence Show them recovery: let them see you rest, breathe, reset and recharge Play on purpose: wrestle, create chaos, get lost in their world Model stillness: teach them calm by letting them witness you grounded Weekly audit: What are you chasing? What’s it costing? What are you missing? Turn one thing off: remove one distraction every day to open space for memory-making Comment below: What are you chasing right now and what’s it costing your connection at home? Share this episode with a dad who wants to redefine his standards for 2026. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club    

Ask 100 men what strength is… and most of them will lie. Not intentionally, but because they were taught a definition that never served them. Strength isn’t silence. It’s not suppression. And it’s definitely not carrying everything alone until you break in private. In Episode 28 of Answer Me This we talk about the new standard of strength for fathers in 2026. The one rooted in courage, emotional literacy, presence, and leadership. This week we cover: Why the old model of masculinity is failing us How to redefine strength for your kids and future generations Emotional literacy as a superpower for dads Presence, alignment, courage and conscious leadership Seeing the world as it is and becoming the man they need within it Strength through vulnerability, reflection, ownership and recovery Raising boys (or girls) with a healthy, grounded example of manhood This matters because: Our children are watching the world change at speed. They’re surrounded by poor role models, warped values, and a version of “manhood” that’s loud, fragile and often fuelled by insecurity. They don’t need more noise. They need a father with strength rooted in presence, self-awareness, courage and alignment. Because what they see in you becomes their definition of strength and possibly their definition of love, leadership and partnership. This week I want you to: Define your 2026 Strength Standard in 4–5 bullet points. Make them clear and visible daily Teach emotional literacy: Don't hide your feelings and explain why recovery is important Model alignment: Set a tone driven by values, not pressure Show resilience: If you fail, reflect, take a moment and then go again Celebrate your partner openly: Stand shoulder to shoulder, model respect and masculine support Be strong enough to pause, rest, admit and adapt Comment below: What definition of strength are you committed to modelling in 2026? Share this episode with a dad who wants to redefine his standards for 2026. Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club  

Every dad fears passing something on to their kids. It could be a behaviour, a wound, a hesitation, a version of themselves they’ve spent years trying to outgrow. For me? It’s hesitation. The fear of failing. The fear of leaping. The fear of trusting myself. And I refuse to let my boys inherit that. This episode is about courage, ownership, apology… and the kind of leadership our kids actually learn from. This week we talk: What we fear our children will absorb from us The emotional patterns we carry… and pass on Why apologising isn’t weakness. It's authentic leadership How to return to softness after anger The danger of performance, protection and pressure in the home Teaching kids courage through your example, not perfection Why your recovery matters more than your reaction This matters because : Your kids won’t inherit your dreams, but they will inherit your fears, hesitations and emotional wiring unless you actively reshape it. They don’t need a flawless dad. They need a human one. A dad who apologises, who explains his emotions, who models courage and who shows them what recovery looks like after the storm. Let's face it, We don’t pass on perfection. We pass on courage and courage starts with honesty. This the dad they need to see. Human. Authentic and Humble. This week do this: Name the thing you fear they’ll inherit and try to make it right. Apologise when you’re the problem. Take ownership of you mistakes. Explain your feelings at their level . Help them understand the man behind the mask. Use negative emotions as teaching tools. Anger, frustration, fear are all human emotions. They're not shameful but opportunities to grow. Show recovery. Try to let them in when you're resetting after a tough day. Let them see what it takes to lead when under pressure. Ask daily: “Am I teaching them to leap… or hesitate?” Comment below: What behaviour or wound are you most afraid your kids will inherit and what are you doing about it? Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club    

Most dads protect their homes physically… But how many of us protect them emotionally? Because here’s the truth: If you want a calm home, you have to fight the chaos before it gets through the door. Episode 26 of Answer Me This is a call-to-honesty. What tone are you setting as their father and what are your family quietly absorbing? What would change right now, and what would you do more of to have the impact on your kids they deserve? This week we talk: How the outside world impacts the tone you bring home Emotional leakage: when pressure starts rewriting your family’s culture Burnout, overwhelm and the silent toll of modern fatherhood The role of masculine leadership in creating peace + emotional safety Intentional resets, daily tone-setting, and protecting the atmosphere in your home Why your energy is the thermostat for your entire family   This matters because: Your family doesn’t just react to your behaviour, they respond to your energy. When you bring the world’s chaos through the front door, it settles into the walls, the atmosphere, the connection… and the bond you’re trying to build. If you don’t regulate your tone, the world will do it for you and it will cost you peace, presence and influence. Your kids don’t need a perfect man. They need a steady one.   This week try this and report back on how it's impact you and them: Doorframe Reset: 90-second breath + intention before entering the house Identify the leaks: Which external pressures hit your tone hardest? Teach through tone: Model regulation, not reactivity Build a Wall Around Your Peace: Protect your emotional energy from noise, distraction and opinions that add no value Daily Reflection Question: “What tone did I bring home today?” Micro Ritual: Ask your kids the 5 nightly questions (happy, sad, angry, proud, change) to deepen emotional awareness Comment below: What is the world stealing from you — and how is it showing up in your home? Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources Join the Modern Fatherhood Club:  www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club