351: Why Good Dads Retreat (And How Mothers Can Help Them Step Up!)

351: Why Good Dads Retreat (And How Mothers Can Help Them Step Up!)

Author: Impactful Parent August 19, 2026 Duration: 29:14
Why Good Dads Retreat (And How Mothers Can Help Them Step Up!) Have you ever asked your partner for a little help around the house or with the kids, only for it to spiral into a debate, a silent shutdown, or a full-blown argument? 🛑 You aren’t nagging—you just want a partner who is as invested in the day-to-day chaos as you are. So why do so many well-meaning, loving fathers retreat when we want them to step up? In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Dr. Binyamin Rothstein, author of ”A Real Man’s Guide to Becoming a Terrific Dad.” Together, they unpack what is really happening behind male withdrawal and share practical, game-changing mindset shifts mothers can make to empower fathers without criticism or shame. 📌 What You’ll Discover in This Episode: The ”Mama Bear” vs. ”Queen” Dynamic: How unintentional micro-corrections (like re-folding laundry or reloading the dishwasher) disempower men—and how to shift into a supportive dynamic that invites him to lead [04:29]. Stop Correcting, Start Appreciating: Why letting go of perfectionism opens the door for your partner to step up big time [11:09]. Intimacy & Relationship Health: How emotional connection and open communication revive passion and trust in marriage [17:07]. Why Dads Need Male Support Networks: Encouraging fathers to build strong friendships and connection groups [22:20]. The One Phrase to Shift Your Marriage: Dr. Rothstein’s powerful response to turn relationship friction into a team effort [28:15]. 👉 Connect with Dr. Binyamin Rothstein: Get the book ”A Real Man’s Guide to Becoming a Terrific Dad” or claim your free 30-minute consultation: http://www.beaterrificdad.com 👉 Join The Impactful Parent Community: Visit the main website for guides, tips, and articles: https://theimpactfulparent.com Download the FREE Impactful Parent App on iOS & Android so you never miss a parenting tip to help your family! 🔔 Enjoyed this video? Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with a friend or fellow parent who needs to hear this today! Video Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB6Q9N1GpkU #Fatherhood #DadLife #SupportingDads #DadInvolvement #RaisingKids #ParentingTeam #DadsOfInstagram #ParentingPartners

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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323: When Your Child Makes Bad Choices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:00
When Your Child Makes Bad Choices Are you constantly feeling disappointed by your child’s choices, wondering why they just won’t listen? In this powerful, impromptu episode of The Impactful Parent podcast, your host, Kri…
322: How Parents Can Have Better Sex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
How Parents Can Have Better Intimacy Ready to stop letting exhaustion and the kids’ bedtime routine steal the spark from your marriage? You are not alone! The struggle to maintain a healthy, connected, and intimate life…
321: When Alcohol is the only way to cope with motherhood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:29
When Alcohol is the only way to cope with motherhood Have you ever felt the pressure to be the ”perfect mom”? It’s a feeling so many of us can relate to, but for some, that pressure becomes an overwhelming burden that le…
320: How Much Does It Really Cost To Raise A Child? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:32
How much does it really cost to raise a child? Are you a parent or thinking about becoming one? Wondering how to navigate the financial side of raising a child? In this eye-opening Impactful Parent episode, we take a dee…
319: Ai Companions and Your Teenager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:28
Ai Companions and Your Teenager Hey everyone, have you ever felt like you’re losing your teenager to their phone? You’re not alone! In this video, join podcast host Kristina Campos as she sits down with communication tra…
318: Healing Yourself To Be A Better Parent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
Healing Yourself To Be A Better Parent In this episode, podcast host Kristina Campos sits down with Brian Power, who shares his raw and honest story of how his marriage went from a ”good relationship” to a ”complete rela…
317: Divorce. Answers to the Questions You Want To Ask [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:11
Divorce. Answers to the Questions You Want To Ask. Are you a parent navigating the complexities of divorce? You’re not alone, and this episode of ”The Impactful Parent” is a must-watch! In this incredibly insightful epis…
316: Helping High School Grads Who Are Struggling in College [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:53
Helping High School Grads Who Are Struggling in College In this episode of ”The Impactful Parent,” host Kristina Campos sits down with therapeutic consultant Joanna Lily to discuss the challenges young adults face when t…
315: Is My Child Ready For Music Lessons? and Prevent burn out! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:33
Is my child ready for music lessons? Join Kristina Campos from The Impactful Parent as she sits down with Michael Hensworth, a music school owner and author of ”Mr. Michael’s Music Maker Manual,” to discuss a common chal…
314: Divorce: What if you stayed together for the kids? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:12
Divorce: What if you stayed together for the kids? Many leave a marriage because they crave an escape from issues they can’t seem to face or handle with their spouse. But there’s an immense price to pay: the happiness of…