Welcome back to the Best of AOU series! Today we call up Bryan Ward of the Dad Up Podcast and talk about what it takes to show up fully for your kiddos! Bryan shares his personal background, reflecting on the impact of his parents' less-involved approach during his childhood and his commitment to being an actively engaged father. This discussion delves into the significance of open-ended questions in effective communication with children and the overarching goal of creating strong family bonds. Bryan sheds light on the common pitfalls faced by young dads who may become overly focused on career success, potentially missing out on crucial family moments. Tune in to gain valuable insights on positive fatherhood, building strong family connections, and navigating the challenges of juggling career and family life. Join Melanie, Seth, and Bryan as they explore the keys to being an amazing dad and creating a fulfilling family life. #dadlife #parentinggoals #familyfirst #amazingdad #fatherhoodjourney #realtalkparenting #parentingwisdom #dadup #marriagecoaching #anatomyofus LINKS: https://anatomyofus.com/ https://www.patreon.com/m/anatomyofus High-Performance Coaching: https://anatomyofus.com/coaching Power Couple Planner: https://anatomyofus.com/power-couple-planner Back to Basics Bootcamp Course: https://anatomyofus.com/backtobasics Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thestudleys Join Seth's Badass Husband Mastermind: badasshusband.com Download the Clearing Structure in the Resources section at https://www.anatomyofus.com/ We are sponsored by BetterHelp. To find a virtual counselor visit http://betterhelp.com/us We are sponsored by Factor. For 50% off visit factormeals.com/aou50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices