Are You A Good Dad?
This one’s been sitting with me for a while. I often hear moms wondering aloud, “Am I a good mom?” And what the parenting experts say is that the moms who even ask that question are usually the ones who care enough to be doing a pretty great job.
But when it comes to dads... it’s different. I don’t hear that same level of wondering or reflection as often.
With fatherhood - how can you tell if you’re a good dad?
And are you even able to label yourself as that or do you have to wait until your kids are adults and they’re ultimately the ones to answer that question?
I’m joined by someone I’ve wanted to bring on the podcast for over a year - Albert Aquino. He’s an intentional father, a steady husband, and one of the men I genuinely believe makes the world better just by the way he lives.
Albert and I talk about what shapes men into fathers. Where do dads today get their blueprint for parenting? Are they drawing from strong role models, or starting from scratch? We both reflect on the examples in our own families - my dad and Albert’s experience growing up - and how those legacies influence the way we parent now.
In this episode we talk about :
- 👨👧 What it really means to be a “good dad"?
- 🧠 Where men get their wisdom about fatherhood
- 💼 Recognizing the “provider mode” trap
- ❤️ Cultivating emotional closeness at home
We actually yapped so much that we went way overtime and had to make it a two-parter... So, for this week - enjoy Part 1 of this conversation!
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