In this episode of Girl Dad: The Podcast, host Madeline Anderson discusses the importance of goal setting for 2026, particularly for fathers. She emphasizes the importance of intentionality in shaping the lives of their daughters and provides a comprehensive goal-setting guide tailored for dads. The conversation covers various aspects of goal setting, including vision creation, daily routines, and the importance of reflection. Madeline encourages listeners to engage their daughters in the goal-setting process, fostering accountability and meaningful conversations within the family.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Goal Setting for 2026

01:04 - The Importance of Intentionality in Fatherhood

01:39 - Designing Your Daughter's Reality Through Goals

03:41 - Introducing the Goal Setting Guide

04:11 - Vision and Categories for Goal Setting

07:10 - Creating a Year Overview and Daily Routines

08:23 - Reflection: Ins and Outs for the New Year

09:57 - The Letter of Intent and Accountability

10:03 - Making Goal Setting a Family Event

13:17 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement for 2026

Contact Madeline:

YouTube: @girldadnetwork

Instagram: @girldadnetwork

Website: www.girldadthebook.com

Email: madeline@girldadthebook.com

Book a Call with Madeline Here: https://calendly.com/madeline-djzu/request-a-call-with-madeline

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In this engaging conversation, Jason Khalipa shares his journey as a father and entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of connection, resilience, and mindfulness in parenting. He discusses the challenges of modern distractions, the significance of being present with family, and the lessons learned from his daughter's battle with leukemia. Khalipa also highlights the need for strong communication in relationships and the value of doing hard things to foster personal growth and set a positive example for daughters.

Chapters:

02:53 - The Importance of Connection in Modern Parenting

05:50 - Facing Adversity: Ava's Story and Family Resilience

08:39 - Micro Check-Ins: Staying Present as a Parent

11:27 - Prioritizing Marriage: Setting an Example for Daughters

14:16 - Communication: The Key to Strong Relationships

17:11 - Understanding Differences: Men and Women in Relationships

23:03 - The Power of Communication in Relationships

26:01 - Mindfulness and Perspective Shifts

29:02 - The Amrap Mentality: Being Present

30:31 - The Importance of Male Connections

37:02 - Embracing Hardships for Growth

42:45 - Mindfulness in Parenting Daughters

Takeaways:

- Jason Khalipa emphasizes the importance of being present as a parent.

- Connection with others is crucial in today's distracted world.

- Ava's journey taught Jason valuable lessons in resilience and empathy.

- Regular micro check-ins can help parents stay aligned with their family goals.

- Prioritizing marriage is essential for setting a positive example for daughters.

- Effective communication is key in relationships, especially between men and women.

- Understanding the differences in communication styles can enhance relationships.

- Doing hard things is vital for personal growth and fulfillment.

- The AMRAP mentality encourages being fully present in every moment.

- Mindfulness in speech is crucial when raising daughters. They absorb everything.

Contact Madeline:

YouTube: @girldadnetwork

Instagram: @girldadnetwork

Website: girldadthebook.com

Email: madeline@girldadthebook.com

Book a Call with Madeline Here: https://calendly.com/madeline-djzu/request-a-call-with-madeline

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In this engaging conversation, Russell Kimura shares his insights on fatherhood, particularly focusing on the unique challenges and joys of raising teenage daughters. He emphasizes the importance of intentional parenting, controlling the narrative around teenage years, and creating lasting memories through shared experiences. Russell discusses the significance of daddy-daughter dates, the power of words of affirmation, and the necessity of addressing mistakes to build trust. He also highlights the difference between positional authority and relational influence, advocating for a presence-over-perfection approach in parenting.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Fatherhood and Connection

01:47 - Navigating Teenage Years with Daughters

09:21 - Creating Special Traditions and Rites of Passage

12:18 - The Importance of Daddy-Daughter Dates

17:05 - The Power of Words and Communication

22:40 - Embracing Vulnerability and Strength in Fatherhood

24:05 - The Importance of Connection in Parenting

27:29 - Building Trust and Open Communication

29:42 - Creating Lasting Memories Through Shared Experiences

37:10 - Teaching Skills and Values Through Events

44:31 - Presence Over Perfection: The Key to Connection

Takeaways:

• Control the narrative around teenage years.
• Intentionality in parenting fosters strong relationships.
• Rites of passage can help daughters transition into womanhood.
• Daddy-daughter dates create lasting memories.
• Words of affirmation shape a daughter's self-image.
• Addressing mistakes builds trust and respect.
• Positional authority is short-lived; relational influence lasts longer.
• Involve daughters in planning and decision-making.
• Creating memories together strengthens bonds.
• Presence over perfection is key in parenting.

Contact Madeline:

YouTube: @girldadnetwork

Instagram: @girldadnetwork

Website: girldadthebook.com

Email: madeline@girldadthebook.com

Book a Call with Madeline Here: https://calendly.com/madeline-djzu/request-a-call-with-madeline

Grab a Copy of Girl Dad:

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