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. 4일 전

    Am I Raising a Resilient Child Here's how to actually tell — and four things you can start doing tonight.

    How do you actually know if you're raising a resilient kid? In this episode of The Parent Support Circle, Curtis and RJ dig into one of the questions parents quietly worry about most — and the answer isn't what most of us think. Curtis opens with a real moment from his own house: his eleven-year-old daughter London auditions for the lead in her school play, doesn't get it, and comes home devastated. RJ, whose adult children Josh and Amanda are now thriving in the real world, shares what he sees looking back — the moments that actually built their resilience, and the ones he wishes he'd handled differently. Together they break down what resilience really means, the well-meaning “rescue trap” that quietly builds fragility instead, four practical building blocks any parent can start using tonight, and a rapid-fire round of real listener scenarios. If you've ever wondered whether you're helping your kid too much — or not enough — this episode is for you. What you'll learn in this episode: •  The real psychological definition of resilience — and why it's not “doesn't cry” •  How well-meaning “rescuing” creates learned helplessness instead of resilience •  Four practical building blocks: validate first, let natural consequences land, model recovery out loud, and praise effort over outcome •  RJ's hindsight raising two now-adult kids, and what he wishes he'd done differently •  Real rapid-fire scenarios with actionable, resilience-building responses Perfect for parents of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers. Whether your child is 5 or 17, these principles apply. get your workbook here: https://parentsupportcircle.com/resetworkbookforyou

    17분
  2. 5월 3일

    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

    15분

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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