Connected Families Podcast

Dads, You're Not Alone: How to Stay Calm When Parenting is Hard

June 15, 2026·31 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Father&#8217;s Day can stir up a lot for dads. For some, it&#8217;s breakfast in bed and handmade cards. For others, it&#8217;s a quiet moment of reflection: Am I really the dad I want to be? In this special Father&#8217;s Day episode, guest host and Director of Development, Chad Hayenga, sits down with Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches David Cervenka and Joe Dewey for an honest, encouraging conversation about what it looks like to stay calm as dads, especially when things get challenging at home.&nbsp; Together, they share real stories from their own parenting journeys, and share the kind of wisdom that comes from walking the same journey many of you may be on. If you&#8217;re a dad who sometimes wonders if you&#8217;re getting it right, this episode is for you. You don&#8217;t have to be perfect. You just have to keep showing up, and our loving God, who redeems the lives of His servants (Psalm 34:22), is in the business of redeeming our parenting moments, too.&nbsp; Key Takeaways: Hear why your presence matters more than your performance&nbsp; Learn how to do a quick self-inventory, because a dysregulated parent can&#8217;t help a dysregulated child&nbsp; Shift your intensity from correction toward connection, encouragement, and coaching God is in the business of redemption Our Episode Sponsor Today&#8217;s episode is brought to you by David Richter, owner of SimpleCFO and author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing. We&#8217;re grateful for David&#8217;s sponsorship, which helps make these conversations possible for families everywhere. You can find more information on his website https://simplecfo.com/. Mentioned in this Podcast:&nbsp; Psalm 34: 22 1 Thessalonians 2:11–12&nbsp; Book &#8211; Discipline That Connects With Your Child&#8217;s Heart <a hre

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