Hard Working Dad

Curtis Leong

Hardworking Dad: Balancing Hustle and Home Life hacks for dads who do it all! Join hosts RJ and Curtis as they navigate the wild world of fatherhood while crushing it at work. Each week, we bring you: 🎯 Practical tips for work-life balance 👨‍👧‍👦 Real talk about parenting challenges 💼 Career advice for ambitious fathers 🧘‍♂️ Self-care strategies (because dads need love too!) 😂 Dad jokes that'll make your kids roll their eyes Whether you're a new dad or a seasoned pro, "Hardworking Dad" is your go-to resource for thriving in both your career and family life. Tune in Sunday's

  1. May 3

    When Should I Consider Therapy or Counseling for My Child?

    Has your gut been telling you something’s off with your kid? You’re not overreacting — and you’re not alone. In this episode, Curtis and RJ sit down for one of the most important conversations parents of tweens and teens need to have: when is it time to consider therapy or counseling for your child — and how do you actually make it happen? RJ opens up about his own experience with his two adult children — Amanda’s quiet withdrawal that snuck up on him slowly, and Josh’s outward anger that he almost wrote off as ‘boys being boys.’ Two very different kids. Two very real wake-up calls. In this episode you’ll learn: The emotional and behavioral signs that signal your child may need more support Why therapy isn’t just for crisis situations — and the mindset shift that changes everything What to say (and what NOT to say) when your kid pushes back on going Life events that almost always benefit from professional support Practical steps to find the right therapist for your child When it’s a crisis — and what to do immediately This episode is warm, honest, and yes — there’s a dad joke. Because parenting is hard, and you deserve to laugh a little too. 🚨 Crisis Resources Mentioned: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 📌 Resources Mentioned: Find a therapist: psychologytoday.com  |  Join our community: parentsupportcircle.com Chapter Markers / Timestamps  0:00   —  Intro & cold open 2:00   —  Why therapy isn’t just for crisis situations 5:00   —  Emotional signs: Amanda’s story (the slow fade) 9:00   —  Behavioral signs: Josh’s story (the loud struggle) 13:00  —  What to do when your kid refuses to go 16:00  —  When it’s a crisis: resources to call right now 18:00  —  How to find the right therapist 19:30  —  Key takeaways & close

    15 min

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Hardworking Dad: Balancing Hustle and Home Life hacks for dads who do it all! Join hosts RJ and Curtis as they navigate the wild world of fatherhood while crushing it at work. Each week, we bring you: 🎯 Practical tips for work-life balance 👨‍👧‍👦 Real talk about parenting challenges 💼 Career advice for ambitious fathers 🧘‍♂️ Self-care strategies (because dads need love too!) 😂 Dad jokes that'll make your kids roll their eyes Whether you're a new dad or a seasoned pro, "Hardworking Dad" is your go-to resource for thriving in both your career and family life. Tune in Sunday's