Better Dads Club Podcast

Your Kids Are Watching... And learning | BDC Podcast E21 Solo Episode

Better Dads Club Podcast

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***Stop Putting Your Health on Hold. Take the first step with the Dad Bod Reset, our six-week small-group coaching programme designed for busy dads.***

Have you ever caught yourself saying or doing something your parents did, something you promised yourself you'd never repeat? In this solo episode, Tom reflects on some of the biggest lessons from Season 1 of the Better Dads Club Podcast, sharing personal experiences of fatherhood, co-parenting, breaking generational habits and learning to be more present. From the influence of our parents to the growing distraction of smartphones, we explore how our everyday behaviours shape our children's future, often without us even realising it. Because our kids are watching, and they'll learn far more from what we do than what we say. Be Better for Your Kids.

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