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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 17 MIN

Dads: Your Kids Learn Love From How You Treat Their Mum

from Fatherhood in Focus · host The Modern Fatherhood Club

If there’s one thing I want my sons to learn from me. It’s not how to work hard. Not how to make money. Not how to lead a team. It’s how to love the people they care about. And they’re learning that… from the way I treat their mum. This week we talk: How children model love from their parents The way tone, language and emotional regulation play a key role in their development Why conflict must be repaired quickly to preserve respect How masculinity is rooted in stability and not dominance And that your partnership remains strong when you stand shoulder to shoulder with one another. This matters because: Your children are watching how you speak to her. They’re watching your tone. Your body language. Your reaction under pressure. And that becomes their blueprint for: How to love How to argue How to repair How to treat their future partner Remember, you’re not just raising children. You’re shaping the relationships they’ll build for the rest of their lives. This week: Audit your tone during disagreement Repair quickly and visibly Stand shoulder to shoulder, not face to face in battle Make sure you don't undermine your partner in front of your children Let them see affection, not just function De-escalate instead of dominate And if you're brave enough ask: What did they hear in that moment? Comment below: What do your kids hear when you speak to their mum? If this episode resonated and you want practical support: Expecting a baby? Get The Ultimate New Dad Tool Kit Feeling burnt out or stretched as a dad? Start The New Dad Recharge No hype. Just real support for modern fathers. 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    

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