Julian Redwood, MFT

We see so many bad examples of what it means to be a dad these days. So many depictions of us bumbling through parenthood being disengaged or absent. Sometimes we see amazing examples of powerful dads that bring tears to our eyes. There is one key thing these fathers consistently do that makes them such amazing men. Fortunately, it's something we can all do. This … [Read more...] about 1 Key to being a Great Dad

Having kids is supposed to be one of life's greatest joys! But for most of us, having a family is a remarkably tough experience. So often we find ourselves stressed, exhausted, fighting with our partner, and not experiencing the love and joy that family life can be. The love often withers in the face of the difficulty as we are left co-parenting and barely remembering the … [Read more...] about Why Modern Families Struggle & how Dads are Key

Sex is wonderful. It's our way to play, love, connect and savor one another. But having kids kills our sex lives and even our motivation, especially for moms. Without these moments of real bonding, the crazy challenge of parenting gets debilitatingly harder. Unfortunately, us men don't handle the lack of sex well and we often make the situation much worse. Click the … [Read more...] about 1 Step for Dads to Foster more Sex

You are right that most of us men love a new toy for Father's Day. And yes a nice 'lap kiss' can make our day! BUT that isn't what we deeply desire. Knowing what your partner truly wants and how to give it to them is a key step in supporting your family to thrive. Of course it's hard to do that on a consistent basis and that's why Father's Day is such a great … [Read more...] about What Dads Really want for Father’s Day (It’s not an Apple Watch!)