Every dad fears passing something on to their kids. It could be a behaviour, a wound, a hesitation, a version of themselves they’ve spent years trying to outgrow.

For me? It’s hesitation. The fear of failing. The fear of leaping. The fear of trusting myself. And I refuse to let my boys inherit that.

This episode is about courage, ownership, apology… and the kind of leadership our kids actually learn from.

This week we talk:

What we fear our children will absorb from us

The emotional patterns we carry… and pass on

Why apologising isn’t weakness. It's authentic leadership

How to return to softness after anger

The danger of performance, protection and pressure in the home

Teaching kids courage through your example, not perfection

Why your recovery matters more than your reaction

This matters because :

Your kids won’t inherit your dreams, but they will inherit your fears, hesitations and emotional wiring unless you actively reshape it.

They don’t need a flawless dad. They need a human one.

A dad who apologises, who explains his emotions, who models courage and who shows them what recovery looks like after the storm.

Let's face it, We don’t pass on perfection. We pass on courage and courage starts with honesty.

This the dad they need to see. Human. Authentic and Humble.

This week do this:

Name the thing you fear they’ll inherit and try to make it right.

Apologise when you’re the problem.

Take ownership of you mistakes.

Explain your feelings at their level . Help them understand the man behind the mask.

Use negative emotions as teaching tools.

Anger, frustration, fear are all human emotions. They're not shameful but opportunities to grow. Show recovery.

Try to let them in when you're resetting after a tough day. Let them see what it takes to lead when under pressure.

Ask daily: “Am I teaching them to leap… or hesitate?”

Comment below: What behaviour or wound are you most afraid your kids will inherit and what are you doing about it?

Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources

Join the Modern Fatherhood Club: www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com

Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub

Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club

Most dads protect their homes physically… But how many of us protect them emotionally? Because here’s the truth: If you want a calm home, you have to fight the chaos before it gets through the door.

Episode 26 of Answer Me This is a call-to-honesty. What tone are you setting as their father and what are your family quietly absorbing? What would change right now, and what would you do more of to have the impact on your kids they deserve?

This week we talk:

How the outside world impacts the tone you bring home Emotional leakage: when pressure starts rewriting your family’s culture Burnout, overwhelm and the silent toll of modern fatherhood

The role of masculine leadership in creating peace + emotional safety Intentional resets, daily tone-setting, and protecting the atmosphere in your home

Why your energy is the thermostat for your entire family

This matters because:

Your family doesn’t just react to your behaviour, they respond to your energy.

When you bring the world’s chaos through the front door, it settles into the walls, the atmosphere, the connection… and the bond you’re trying to build.

If you don’t regulate your tone, the world will do it for you and it will cost you peace, presence and influence.

Your kids don’t need a perfect man. They need a steady one.

This week try this and report back on how it's impact you and them:

Doorframe Reset: 90-second breath + intention before entering the house

Identify the leaks: Which external pressures hit your tone hardest? Teach through tone: Model regulation, not reactivity

Build a Wall Around Your Peace: Protect your emotional energy from noise, distraction and opinions that add no value

Daily Reflection Question: “What tone did I bring home today?”

Micro Ritual: Ask your kids the 5 nightly questions (happy, sad, angry, proud, change) to deepen emotional awareness

Comment below: What is the world stealing from you — and how is it showing up in your home?

Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources

Join the Modern Fatherhood Club: www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com

Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub

Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club

In Episode 25 we talk fatherhood, leadership and being the role model they need.

I don’t want my kids to follow in my footsteps.

I don’t want them to be me.

I want them to go further. To burn brighter. To live bolder than I ever did.

Isn't that what fatherhood is about? No boundaries to growth and opportunities. Just you in their corner giving them the encouragement they need to pursue their dreams.

This episode is about the mindset, the environment, and the leadership that creates that future.

This week we talk:

Why your kids don’t need to follow your path but they need your example

That we owe it to them to create an environment where they solve problems, take risks and trust themselves

The role of masculine leadership inside the home Courage, consistency and letting them see the real you

How to teach resilience without rescuing

Why your fire matters more than your perfection

This matters because:

As dads we don’t lack time.

We often lack clarity and conviction.

Our children are watching how we fight, how we fail, how we get back up… not how polished we look.

Your job isn’t to protect them from struggle. It’s to model what strength looks like in the storm.

Because they’re not copying your wins.

They’re copying your courage.

This week: Let them see your fire, effort, grit, setbacks and progress

Stop rescuing and start creating space for them to problem-solve

Teach through moments, not lectures

Encourage boldness over comfort and encourage them to embrace challenge

Tell me in the comments: Are you transforming into a leader worth following?

Join the Modern Fatherhood Club. We prioritise impact and our resources and community have been designed to help you overcome challenges that stop you showing up for your kids. If this hit home, subscribe to the channel, join the community and grab any of our free resources

Join the Modern Fatherhood Club: www.themodernfatherhoodclub.com

Subscribe for Weekly Friday Fuel: @TheModernFatherhoodClub

Follow on Instagram for Daily Dad Insights! @the_the_modern_fatherhood_club

Check out The New Dad Recharge, the course designed for busy dads that helps you zero in on what's really important