Why Dads Struggle to Connect With Their Kids

from Fatherhood, Rewired · host Josh Davis, PhD

You love your kids — so why does connecting feel so hard? This episode names the real reason and what to do about it. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Dr. Josh Davis, psychologist, author, and emotional intelligence expert, and Perry Solomon, mentor and author of Grandpa Day, on how fathers and grandfathers raise resilient kids. You'll learn: 🧠 Why connection feels harder than ever💛 How to get inside your child's mind👴 What grandfathers uniquely give kids🎯 Boundaries without losing your cool✨ Why presence beats perfection🌱 The mealtime ritual that builds confidence ** Check out Perry Solomon's book, Grandpa Day, HERE! **Connect with Josh! 🌐 Website: https://www.joshdavisphd.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdavisphd🐦 X : https://x.com/joshdavisphd📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshDavisPhD📚 Books: The Difference That Makes the Difference and Two Awesome Hours

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