#140 | Dads, Beat Summer Holiday Anxiety with These 10 Pro Tips! - Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health Support For Dads

Dad Mind Matters: Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health For Men

Struggling with school holiday stress?

Check out these 10 parenting tips for managing summer stress and maintaining mental health during vacation.

Are you dreading the long summer holidays with your kids and worried about keeping them entertained without breaking the bank?

As summer approaches, many parents are overwhelmed by the prospect of managing their children's time, energy, and expectations for six weeks.

This episode addresses these concerns head-on, offering practical tips and strategies to make the summer enjoyable for both you and your kids.

In this video, you will:

1) Discover how to set realistic expectations for a balanced and stress-free summer.

2) Learn creative ways to keep your kids entertained and engaged without spending a fortune.

3) Get actionable advice on maintaining structure, practicing self-care, and building a support network to navigate the holidays smoothly.

Watch more videos about improving your mental health here.

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Watch some parody dad raps about mental health here

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Watch some content about how I plan to successfully escape the rat race.

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Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.

After about 12 years of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I'm a much happier dad. As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health.

Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with.

In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot.

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Dear "close dad mate"

I've just started listening to a podcast on apple podcasts for dads, which I think you might like.

It covers dad friendly topics like men's mental health, parenting, marriage, and the importance of mental health awareness and emotional intelligence for improving men's mental health.

The episodes are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They're not too long, have the occasional dad joke, one liner and parody song. The host struggles with his own mental health so seems keen to want to helps others in a similar position.