Dad FAQ: Questions About Anger, Stress & Staying Calm
Why do I get angry at my kids? Is it normal to yell? Honest answers curated from research for dads who are trying.
Parenting Guides for Dads
Practical guides on managing stress, preventing burnout, and showing up better for your kids. Built for real life.
FAQ & Reference
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2 guidesDad Mental Health Resources: Where to Get Help
Crisis lines, therapy finders, support groups, books, and podcasts. Free and paid resources for when you need more than an article.
Best Parenting Books for Dads (2026)
Research-backed parenting books that help dads manage stress, stay calm, and show up better. Our picks that cut through the noise.
Stress & Burnout
2 articlesWhen Parenting Drains You: What Dad Exhaustion Feels Like
When the tiredness goes deeper than sleep can fix. What it feels like when you're running on empty as a dad, and what helps.
Stress Management for Dads: A Practical Guide
You're not angry. You're just tired. All the time. Here's what helps when you've been running on empty for months.
Work-Life Balance
2 articlesThe Provider Pressure: Why Working Dads Feel the Weight
The mortgage. The daycare bill. The sense that everything depends on you. Why working dads feel financially responsible, and what helps.
The Work-to-Home Transition: How to Be Present
Your body made it home but your mind is still at work. Research-backed strategies for leaving work behind so you can show up for your family.
Daily Routines
4 articlesThe After-School Meltdown (And Why It's Normal)
Your kid held it together all day. Now they're falling apart. Understanding after-school restraint collapse and what helps.
A Morning Routine for Dads That Fits Your Life
You don't need an hour-long ritual. Here's a research-backed morning routine you can do in 5-10 minutes, even with kids around.
Staying Calm in Morning Chaos
Running late. Shoes missing. Someone's crying. How to stay calm when mornings go sideways without losing it on your kids.
Staying Calm During Bedtime Battles
It's 8pm. You've said "get back in bed" five times. Why bedtime is the hardest time to stay calm, and what helps.
Techniques & Tools
5 articlesThe REFUEL Reset: When You're Running on Empty
Burnout isn't stress running hot - it's running empty. A 60-second reset based on self-compassion research for when the tank is dry.
Gentle Parenting for Dads Who Think It's Soft
It's not about being permissive - it's about being effective. A no-nonsense guide to gentle parenting for skeptical dads.
Box Breathing: A Simple Technique to Calm Down Fast
Research shows this simple breathing pattern calms your nervous system in under a minute. Here's how to use it when your kids are pushing every button.
The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique for Parents
A sensory technique that helps you get out of your head in under two minutes. Here's how to use it when parenting gets hard.
How to Be More Patient with Your Kids
Patience isn't a personality trait. It's a capacity that runs out. Here's why it happens and what helps when you're exhausted.
Anger & Repair
3 articlesWhy Dads Yell (And How to Stop)
The neuroscience behind parental anger and what helps you break the pattern. Not quick fixes - real change.
Anger Management for Dads: A Practical Guide
When you're about to lose it with your kids, your brain is doing exactly what it evolved to do. Here's how to interrupt that pattern and respond the way you want to.
What to Say After Yelling at Your Child
You lost it. Now what? Here are age-appropriate repair scripts to reconnect with your child after hard moments. Because repair matters more than perfection.
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