Level Up: Gamified Parenting with Nick Holmquist

Nick Holmquist is a dad on a mission to make parenting more fun, meaningful, and emotionally connected. In this episode of World’s Greatest Dad, we dive into Nick’s gamified approach to fatherhood combining elements of storytelling, role-playing games, and behavioral science to raise resilient, thoughtful kids. You’ll hear how he tackles real-life parenting challenges through fantasy characters Harper and Sloan, uses narrative to build emotional regulation, and brings his software engineering mindset into the world of toddler tantrums and bedtime routines.Highlights:Nick's Three Pillars of Parenting: connection, emotional regulation, and growth mindsetNick's Five Guilds of ConnectionScience-backed parenting influences (including Dr. Becky Kennedy’s Good Inside)Real examples of how Nick turns meltdowns into magical learning momentsIf you’re a parent looking to level up your connection and have more fun along the way, this episode is for you.