Parenting for Dads

Teaching Kids Resilience, Focus, and Calm

De: Chris Thomas

Narrado por: Chris Thomas

Parenting for Dads: Teaching Kids Resilience, Focus, and Calm

Raise Kids Who Can Handle Life Without Losing Your Mind in the Process

Many parents fall into one of three traps: too soft (just let them express their feelings), too rigid (discipline them into submission), or too busy to really engage. But real parenting? It's about raising kids who can think for themselves, handle their emotions, and take action without turning into fragile wrecks or entitled nightmares.

This book gives you the no-BS playbook for doing exactly that.

How to Teach Kids Mental Toughness (without the outdated "just toughen up" nonsense)

The 4-Step Problem-Solving System that stops them from melting down at the first sign of trouble

How to Handle Emotions Like a Pro (for both you and them)

Practical, Real-World Scripts for when they throw a tantrum, get stuck on homework, or struggle with confidence

The "Next Step" Mindset that turns problems into opportunities (instead of excuses)

How to Model Rational Thinking because kids don't just listen, they copy what they see

No psychobabble. No long-winded theories. Just field-tested, straight-talking strategies that work in real life.

Who This Book Is For

Dads (or anyone really) who want to raise capable, confident kids

Anyone who's sick of parenting books that are all theory and no action

Parents who want their kids to be independent thinkers, not just obedient robots

Anyone who wants to ditch the outdated "because I said so" method and replace it with something that actually works

Parenting Doesn't Have to Be a Constant Battle. You don't need to yell, bribe, or negotiate like a hostage situation. You just need a system that teaches kids how to think, not just what to do.

By the time you finish this book, you'll have a game plan for raising kids who are resilient, emotionally intelligent, and ready for real life.

©2025 BulletPoint Publishing (P)2025 BulletPoint Publishing

Great book

Parenting for Dads is a refreshingly straightforward, practical, and empowering guide for fathers who want to raise strong, emotionally intelligent, and well-grounded children. Chris Thomas delivers more than just generic parenting advice—this audiobook gives dads a mental framework for raising kids who can handle life without crumbling under pressure.
The structure is one of the book’s strongest points. It follows a clear four-phase model: Clear Your Mind, Master Emotions, Act With Purpose, Build for Life. Each phase contains digestible, focused steps that combine mindful awareness, emotional intelligence, and practical tools like problem-solving and continuous improvement. I especially liked the Performance Log and Structured Problem-Solving chapters, which offer real techniques kids (and parents) can apply in everyday life.
Thomas’s tone is no-nonsense but supportive, and the chapters are short enough to listen to in quick sessions—perfect for busy dads. The concepts like Adaptive Stoicism and Conscious Realism might sound heavy, but the book breaks them down simply, always tying them back to parenting with purpose and clarity.
This book really invites dads to do some self-work, too, which adds depth to the parenting journey.
For any dad who wants to raise capable, calm, and confident kids—and be a more resilient man himself—this audiobook is an excellent toolkit. Clear, focused, and full of intentional advice.

great guide for new dads

It helps you build your child’s resilience and emotional intelligence it’s like to be a modern dad great parent isn’t about being perfect. Parenting for Dads is a must-listen.

Highly recommend

I picked up Parenting for Dads not really knowing what to expect, but it turned out to be one of the most practical, straight-shooting parenting guides I’ve read. I really appreciated how the author avoids the usual fluff and instead gives clear, realistic strategies you can actually use when your kid is melting down over homework or refusing to listen.

Highly recommend

This book offers a refreshing and practical approach to raising resilient and well-adjusted kids without any unnecessary fluff. I appreciated most was the book's no-nonsense style and its focus on actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Refreshingly real

This is not a traditional parenting audiobook. It won’t tell you what you should do with your kids, which values to teach, or what to believe. Far from that, this is a book for us, to help us make better choices, feel proud of our kids, and act with purpose and confidence. I especially loved the chapter about setting boundaries without falling into the dictator role.

I love how the author explains every topic so clearly and calmly, like it’s a piece of cake (lol). Because of that, I’m not surprised that the ‘next-step’ technique to shift your mindset from a reactive response to an opportunity feels like a real game changer, not only for us as parents to make better choices, but also for our kids, who will follow the example of confident, grounded adults making great decisions.

The narration is good and clear, nothing to complain about there either!

Solid advice

I am not a dad, but I am an uncle, and I am close with the kids. I wanted to learn some skills I could use to help guide them.
I love the tone of this book, and the advice is both strong and supportive. Great stuff.

Straight talk for real dads

Parenting for Dads cuts through the fluff and delivers what every father actually needs—a clear, no-nonsense system for raising resilient, grounded kids. Chris Thomas mixes tough love with emotional intelligence, offering practical scripts and mindset tools that work in the real world. Honest, smart, and refreshingly simple.

good dad

Growing up i think it very important to have your dad in your life as it can balance things out. I feel like these advice would of help me a lot and been more successful in life if my parent learn them. Going too easy on your kids will make them soft but being too tough on them will make them rebel. My parent made me rebel and I know if my dad read this book I would of been so much better in life right now but can't blame anyone if they dont know.

A lovely guide for dads!

Parenting for Dads is a refreshingly straightforward audiobook packed with no-nonsense strategies to help raise confident, emotionally strong kids. With real-world examples and clear, actionable tips, it gives dads a practical playbook for handling meltdowns, building resilience, and teaching kids how to think for themselves, which I really liked and enjoyed about it!

Great Book

This book is practical, funny, and just a great read. The author skips the theory dump and gives real tools you can apply right away...how to stay calm when your kid melts down, how to coach instead of referee, and how to build resilience without bribes or yelling. The narration comes off like a dad who’s been in the trenches with a warm, direct, and no-fluff tone. The chapters are tight, so it’s easy to pause, try a tactic, and come back. The takeaway: if you're a dad who wants a sane plan for tough moments and long-term skills.....get this book!