The 7-12 Window: What Might Be Your Most Important Years as a Dad

Most dads think the hard work happens when their kids hit the teenage years. But the research tells a different story. The seven-to-twelve window — what I call the Confidence Builder stage — is when your child is quietly answering one of the most important questions of their life: Do I have what it takes? And dad, you are one of the most powerful voices in that process. In this episode, I walk through what's actually happening developmentally in your child during these years, why so many dads are in maintenance mode right when it matters most, and five practical things you can start doing right now to build the kind of confidence that carries your kid into adolescence with their head up. If you have a child between seven and twelve, this one is for you.