In this episode we talk with Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge Podcast, who shares about his experience coaching fathers, the importance of continuous learning, creating psychological safety for your kids and spouse, and self-care for Dad. Plus, we hear touching stories of losing and finding his biological father, as well as the new experience of fathering now-adult children.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction - Matthew & Donal check in
• 08:16 Larry's Journey into Fatherhood and Podcasting
• 11:19 The Impact of Larry's Childhood on His Parenting Philosophy
• 16:12 The Birth of The Dad Edge: A Promise to Change
• 17:02 Creating Psychological Safety in Parenting
• 21:04 Encouraging Critical Thinking in Children
• 21:48 Understanding Different Communication Styles with Kids
• 22:54 Intentional Parenting: Building Connections with Older Kids
• 24:43 Navigating Mental Health: Larry's Journey
• 27:31 Modeling Psychological Safety in Family Dynamics
• 30:12 Creating Bonds Through Shared Activities
• 33:06 The Importance of Self-Care for Dads
• 36:41 Building Community: The Power of Dad Groups
• 39:47 Prioritizing Marriage: The Foundation of Family Life
• 42:59 The Continuous Journey of Parenting

Resources & Guest Links

• The Dad Edge Podcast - https://thedadedge.com

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Keywords

fatherhood, parenting, psychological safety, self-care, family, leadership, community, personal growth

In this episode, we have an engaging, thoughtful, and heartfelt conversation with our guest, Manish, a stay-at-home dad. Manish shares his journey from working in tech in Silicon Valley to becoming a full-time parent, highlighting the gifts of being more present in his children's lives and the personal growth that he has experienced because of that. We explore the dynamics of being the stay-at-home parent, the inherentchallenges and rewards, and the societal perceptions surrounding non-traditional parenting roles. Our conversation also touches on the emotional aspects of parenting as a father, the value of community support, and the lessons learned from his own dad that he now consciously applies.

Keywords: parenting, stay-at-home dad, parenting roles, non-traditional parenting, fatherhood, parenting challenges, emotional growth, community support, family dynamics, work-life balance

In this episode Donal and Matthew reflect on the first year of the Extraordinary Dads podcast. Is it doing what they expected? How is it different than planned? What are we asking of the dads listening? (Spoilers: Get yourself in community. Have more conversations about dadding with your community. Improve a little, bit by bit, wherever and whenever you find the inspiration.)