How to be a hands-on dad: Practical childcare tips

Fierce and Fearless

How does a dad's involvement shape a child's life? In this episode of Fierce and Fearless, we dive into the crucial role fathers play in parenting. Sonali and I share our journeys, balancing work and motherhood, and how we navigate co-parenting with our partners. We explore the impact of paternal involvement from early childhood, the challenges dads face, and how societal expectations are shifting. We also discuss practical strategies for sharing the childcare load, the importance of setting boundaries, and the evolving dynamics of modern families. Join us for an engaging conversation about creating equal parenting partnerships and fostering stronger family bonds!

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) How important is a father's role in early childhood?

(03:00) Why is a father's involvement crucial for a daughter's development?

(06:00) What are the common excuses fathers give and how can they be addressed?

(09:30) How does exposure to modern parenting change perspectives?

(11:30) What are the benefits of teaching kids to be self-sufficient early on?

(15:30) How can setting boundaries and being vocal improve co-parenting?

(20:00) How does working from home change the dynamics of parenting roles?

(23:30) What are effective strategies for sharing the childcare load?

(25:00) Why is it important for women to ask for help and set boundaries?

(28:00) How can shared parenting lead to richer family experiences?

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Welcome to Fierce & Fearless, the ultimate podcast experience tailor-made for the modern woman who's all about juggling the many facets of life with finesse. Motherhood, Fitness, Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, and Mental health - we cover it all because we firmly believe that you deserve and can have it all!

Joining forces are your trusty co-hosts, Sonali Saraogi Singh, a seasoned food and beverages connoisseur and the brilliant mind behind Feed Smart, and Zoe Modgill, a fitness dynamo and the creator of Stronger with Zoe - an online fitness platform for women.

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Zoe’s Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/zoemodgill/ 

Sonali’s Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/feed.smart/ 
Sonali’s LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalisaraogisingh

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