Modern Fatherhood: Raising Emotionally Resilient Boys in a Digital World

Modern Fatherhood: Raising Emotionally Resilient Boys in a Digital World

Author: Lianne Castelino June 14, 2025 Duration: 28:54
Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
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What does it mean to be an engaged father today? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino explores the evolving role of dads in raising emotionally grounded boys amidst toxic masculinity, social media, and shifting family dynamics, with guest Drew Soleyn.

A leadership coach, speaker, Director of Dad Central Ontario and founder of Connected Dads, Soleyn unpacks the real challenges fathers face, from managing hormonal changes and digital distractions to fostering independence and navigating peer pressure. Soleyn, a father of five emphasizes why emotional well-being, healthy communication, and modelling consent are key pillars of modern fatherhood.

Key Takeaways:

Why open communication is critical during hormonal shifts

How device use and social media affect boys' mental health

The impact of toxic masculinity—and how fathers can counter it

Strategies for setting boundaries, building resilience, and encouraging independence

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