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Dad Toolbox

by Sean Croon

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5. What Dads need to know about how kids learn to read - Brain-based Model of Reading

August 23, 2026 · 33 min

Learning to read is one of the most important skills our kids will ever develop, but when they struggle with it, it can be hard as a Dad to know what’s actually going on or how best to help. Our tool for this episode is ‘The Brain-based…
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About the show

The hardest challenge I ever faced is being a modern Dad. I know so many good men who want to show up for their children but don’t have the tools, and are held back by unrealistic expectations, conflicting advice and an isolating societal structure. The Dad Toolbox podcast is stage one of solving this problem. No fluff, no celebrity stories, no comedic gold. This is parenting education for Dads. We offer practical and scientifically-validated tools, insights and ideas curated from parenting experts, including coaches, therapists, scientists and authors. In just 30 mins per week, you are going to level up your Dad Toolbox to better support your family and children. This is a game-changer for Dads who want to show up as both a parent and a provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.