What Does It Mean To Be a "Modern Dad?"

The role of fatherhood has evolved dramatically. This Harklist features powerful moments from Modern Dadhood where we, along with our guests, explore what it truly means to be a "modern dad."

The role of fatherhood has evolved dramatically. This Harklist features powerful moment... more

Curated byAdam Flaherty, Podcaster

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Comedian Pete Holmes on present fatherhood

Comedian Pete Holmes is a dad to one young daughter, and he joined us to celebrate the joys of fatherhood and explore why this generation of dads is so present an engaged when that isn’t necessarily what was modeled to so many of us growing up.

Comedian Pete Holmes on present fatherhood

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

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Men's Coach Sean Hotkiss answers "is it ever too late for therapy?"

Men’s Coach Sean Hotchkiss suggests that modern dads are more emotionally vulnerable than ever, and more likely to embrace self improvement, resulting in stronger and healthier relationships with their children.

Men's Coach Sean Hotkiss answers "is it ever too late for therapy?"

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

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Soren Poulsen on raising digital citizens

Raising digital citizens is an important responsibility for modern dads, and knowing how to broach conversations about online privacy can be challenging. Soren Poulsen developed a set of conversation cards designed to make this process easier.

Soren Poulsen on raising digital citizens

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

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Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson on gender roles and parenting equity

Parenting equity is an important element of modern dadhood. Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson, co-hosts of the popular parenting podcast What Fresh Hell, Laughing in the Face of Motherhood, share their takes on gender roles and parenting equity.

Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson on gender roles and parenting equity

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

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Ryan Cooper on the "dad bod" and showing up for our kids

It's no secret that the behaviors and habits that we model to our kids can have a tremendous influence on them. Fitness guru Ryan Cooper discusses the infamous “dad bod” and showing up for our kids by taking care of ourselves.

Ryan Cooper on the "dad bod" and showing up for our kids

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

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Curated byAdam Flaherty

5 CLIPS26 MINS

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What Does It Mean To Be a "Modern Dad?"

Comedian Pete Holmes on present fatherhood

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

Men's Coach Sean Hotkiss answers "is it ever too late for therapy?"

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

Soren Poulsen on raising digital citizens

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson on gender roles and parenting equity

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

Ryan Cooper on the "dad bod" and showing up for our kids

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

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