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Parenting for Dads

Teaching Kids Resilience, Focus, and Calm

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Parenting for Dads

By: Chris Thomas
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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How to Teach Kids Mental Toughness (without the outdated "just toughen up" nonsense)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Anyone who wants to ditch the outdated "because I said so" method and replace it with something that actually works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
Fatherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Resilience School-Age Children Teenagers

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This is a great resource for helping you stay calm and raise kids who can handle life. I loved the straightforward mindset tips. It's perfect for dads who want to show up with strength and empathy.

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Straightforward, no-nonsense approach to raising emotionally intelligent and resilient children. Practical strategies and real-world scripts, Tools to handle any situation, fostering independent thinking and emotional stability in kids.

Super Dads guide to Raising Resilient Kids

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I liked this audiobook a lot. It was simple and easy to follow. The advice made sense and didn’t feel too hard or confusing. It helped me understand how to be a better dad, even when things feel stressful. I liked that it talked about real problems and gave real solutions. The voice was calm and clear, which made it nice to listen to. If you're a new dad or going to be one soon, this is a good place to start.

Helpful for dads

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This audiobook is exactly what I needed as a dad looking for real, straightforward parenting strategies. It’s not full of fluff or unrealistic advice — it gives clear tools for teaching kids resilience, problem-solving, and emotional control. I feel more confident handling tough moments with my kids, and it’s already making a difference in how we communicate.

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Listening to this audiobook was a truly rewarding experience. It offered practical insights that I could easily apply to my own experience as a parent. His step-by-step, phased approach to teaching resilience, focus, and calm seemed timely and essential in today's fast-paced world. The strategies were not only easy to understand, but also easy to apply, which made me feel more confident in my role as a parent. This audiobook has given me new perspectives and a renewed sense of purpose in guiding my son. I highly recommend it.

Finding Calm in Fatherhood

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I really appreciated how clear and to-the-point this audiobook was. As a dad juggling a lot, I don’t have time for long lectures. I just need solid advice that works, and this absolutely delivered.

Great Resource for Busy Dads

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This is a very useful audiobook to listen to. I'd highly recommend it to any other new Father's! I like audiobooks these days because I can do other things while listening. Which is great, because I haven't been reading much these days!

Wonderful Audiobook for a Newer Dad Like Me!

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Parenting for Dads is a refreshingly no-nonsense guide for raising strong, emotionally resilient kids without turning into a drill sergeant or a pushover. It cuts through the fluff with practical, real-life scripts and clear strategies that actually work, especially in those meltdown moments every parent faces. Whether you’re a dad or just someone who wants to raise independent, confident kids, this audiobook delivers real tools, not vague advice. Simple, direct, and genuinely useful.

A Great Listen

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Good parenting advice. The mindset shifts alone were worth it. If you’re a dad or mom :), who wants to do better but doesn’t have time for theoretical advice, grab this.

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this book isn't very long but it doesn't need to be. it's full of great tips and advice on how to be a better day. it's not necessarily for new dads but all dads (and even moms) that feel like they need help in being a better parent. All of BulletPoint Publishing's books are great at getting straight to the point and just giving you the most important essentials you need to get to the end goal. great book

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