Episode 1: Dads matter in their daughters’ lives! Here’s how & why

Episode 1: Dads matter in their daughters’ lives! Here’s how & why

Welcome to the first episode of the Daughters & Dads Podcast! This podcast is for dads/father-figures enrolled in the Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered program. Throughout this series, you will learn vital tools for raising an empowered daughter, ready to thrive in sport and life. In this first episode, the project team discuss the life-changing difference the program has made to families around the world. You’ll discover just how important you are as a dad (or father-figure) through the ways you influence your daughter’s physical and mental health, both now and for the rest of her life. More info on Daughters & Dads programs: ⁠https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/⁠ [https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/] Contact: ⁠daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au⁠ [daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au] Episode Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:53) Meet the project team (05:52) What is involved in Daughters & Dads programs? (10:00) Impact of the program (18:44) Research showing father's unique impact on their daughters (25:32) Differences between fathers' relationships with their sons vs daughters (30:00) Fathers lack of involvement in parenting programs (the invisible parent?) (32:50) Episode key takeaway

Episode 2: How to empower your daughter

A “game changer” for our program partners and a “life changer” for dads – the content in this episode is the core reason this program has transformed the lives of thousands of daughters and dads around the world. Join host Dan Lee as he sits down with Prof Phil Morgan and Kirsten Smith to unpack the challenges that girls face in today’s world. As Phil explains in the episode, understanding these challenges and how to address them is the single most important thing for dads of daughters. Whilst some of the content in this episode may be confronting, the team provide essential tools and tips to ensure your daughter can thrive. More info on Daughters & Dads programs: ⁠⁠https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/⁠⁠ [https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/] Contact: ⁠⁠daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au⁠⁠ [daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au] Episode Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Girls' sports skills ability and physical activity levels (why are they lower than boys) (05:18) The alarming impacts of less sports participation and physical activity (09:40) What are girls hearing, seeing and wearing? (25:58) Parenting with balance (29:24) Equity Eyes & Ears (38:30) Top tips for raising empowered girls (42:18) Key takeaway

Episode 3: Stronger together - The impact of dads getting active with their daughters

In this episode, the Daughters & Dads team explain the extraordinary, proven benefits of living an active lifestyle for both you and your daughter, alongside the startling statistics around girls' sport and physical activity. A must-listen for dads, this episode is packed with research-backed insights and practical suggestions to get active with your daughter and improve your health and connection with each other. More info on Daughters & Dads programs: https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/⁠⁠ [https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/] Contact: ⁠⁠daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au⁠⁠ [daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au] Episode Chapters: (00:21) Physical activity levels among men and girls (03:30) Barriers to kids being physically active (04:45) Additional barriers girls face to being physically active (09:47) The profound benefits of physical activity (11:18) Physical activity recommendations for kids (15:46) Physical activity recommendations for adults (19:45) Dads role as physical activity leader and the vital important of co-activity (23:55) Incidental physical activity (25:59) Aerobic & muscular fitness (27:47) Rough & tumble play - (what it is + its many benefits + how to do it well!) (34:55) Sport skills (brief overview) (36:20) Episode review and key takeaway

Episode 4: 8 top tips to engage your daughter in physical activity and sport

Do you want to build your daughter's confidence, improve her health, and ignite her love for sport? Yes! Of course you do. But sometimes, engaging your daughter in sports and physical activity can be challenging! Join Dan Lee, Prof Phil Morgan and Kirsten Smith for their top tips to engage your daughter in sport and physical activity, drawing on over a decade of research with daughters and their dads. More info on Daughters & Dads programs: ⁠⁠https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/⁠⁠ [https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/] Contact: ⁠⁠daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au⁠⁠ [daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au] Episode Chapters: (00:10) Episode introduction (00:40) Why develop girls' sport skills (05:27) The barriers to engaging girls in physical activity and sport (07:48) How to engage kids in physical activity and sport (09:39) Top tips to engage your daughters in physical activity and sport (26:43) Episode recap and key takeaway

Episode 5: See your children thrive through positive parenting

In an age of information overload, where do dads go for evidence-based parenting advice they can trust? Right here! Tune in as Dan Lee, Dr Lee Ashton and Prof Phil Morgan take a deep dive into positive parenting and how you can father in a way that will cultivate your daughter’s independence and positive sense of self.  We break down the 3 pillars of positive parenting: * Relational Warmth: Discover how showing affection, engaging in conversation, and asking questions builds a strong, loving foundation. * Guidance: Learn to set clear, reasoned boundaries and expectations, fostering independence and self-regulation without resorting to authoritarian/controlling tactics. * Self-Regulation & Modelling: Understand the importance of managing your own reactions and being a calm, empathetic role model, especially when facing challenging behaviours. This episode offers key insights into child brain development, helping you understand why your child doesn’t always act like a mini adult. This episode is an investment in your family's harmony and your daughter's long-term well-being. 4 key steps for establishing effective boundaries (mentioned during the episode) 1. Establish the rule 2. Discuss reasons for setting the rule 3. Discuss the consequences if the rule is not followed 4. Ask your daughter for her input More info on Daughters & Dads programs: ⁠⁠https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/⁠⁠ [https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/] Contact: ⁠⁠daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au⁠⁠ [daughtersanddads@newcastle.edu.au] Episode Chapters: (00:10) Episode introduction (00:59) What is positive parenting (05:35) Authoritarian parenting and its risks (08:25) Permissive parenting (09:55) Understanding the developing brain (12:41) Autonomy-supportive parenting key principles (16:11) How to establish boundaries/rules (25:28) Risks to avoid in parenting (35:24) How to respond to your children's emotions (emotional mirroring) (46:12) The importance of 1-on-1 time (50:28) Key takeaway