
The Ridiculously Human Podcast RHP#185. Gareth Martin - Monologue - Dad's Embrace Play or Risk Losing Your Child's Heart
Jan 9, 2026
17:50
I hear a lot of Dad's say they get bored and don't like to play. But, as with many things in life it's the things we avoid, or don't want to do which are exactly the things that we must be doing!
Essentially your child just loves being around you, because you are their everything.
For your child - a Mom's hug, is equivalent to Dads playing with them. It's an exchange of love, of oxytocin, of the feeling of being secure.
Do not underestimate your role as the playmaker.
Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast:
- The viral discussion on X which kicked off this week
- Transitioning from Cub to Lion
- Sacrifices required stepping into fatherhood
- Playfulness being squeezed out of you
- Learning from your kids
- The lessons in kids games
- Involving kids in chores and adult tasks
- Playing the long game
- Your most important role ever as a Dad
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