Are You A Good Dad? (Part 1 of 2)

Are You A Good Dad? (Part 1 of 2)

From Haven! by Evergreen Podcasts

July 28, 2025 · 1h 8m · Season 3 · Episode 12

About this episode

The episode explores what it means to be a good dad and the influences on modern fatherhood through a conversation with guest Albert Aquino.

Are You A Good Dad? This one’s been sitting with me for a while. I often hear moms wondering aloud, “Am I a good mom?” And what the parenting experts say is that the moms who even ask that question are usually the ones who care enough to be doing a pretty great job. But when it comes to dads... it’s different. I don’t hear that same level of wondering or reflection as often. With fatherhood - how can you tell if you’re a good dad? And are you even able to label yourself as that or do you have to wait until your kids are adults and they’re ultimately the ones to answer that question? I’m joined by someone I’ve wanted to bring on the podcast for over a year - Albert Aquino. He’s an intentional father, a steady husband, and one of the men I genuinely believe makes the world better just by the way he lives. Albert and I talk about what shapes men into fathers. Where do dads today get their blueprint for parenting? Are they drawing from strong role models, or starting from scratch? We both reflect on the examples in our own families - my dad and Albert’s experience growing up - and how those legacies influence the way we parent now. In this episode we talk about : 👨‍👧 What it really…

People in this episode

Host: unknown

Guest: Albert Aquino

Topics covered

  • fatherhood
  • parenting
  • emotional closeness
  • role models
  • self-reflection

Keywords

  • good dad
  • fatherhood
  • parenting
  • emotional closeness
  • role models
  • self-reflection

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