
Summer Support for Dads Raising Complex Kids
Free workshops, dad support calls, and small-group coaching for fathers raising neurodivergent, sensitive, intense, or hard-to-understand kids.
Dad-to-dad, I'm right there with you.
View Free Summer Events (June-August) >>>
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Are you a mom?
A practical, low-pressure resource you can share with a dad who may be overwhelmed, skeptical, or hard to reach.
Are you a coach or therapist?
A dad-centered referral option for families where fathers need their own practical doorway into support.
This is a different kind of conversation for dads.
A lot of dads are doing their best with what they inherited. We push through, try to stay useful, and tell ourselves we should already know how to handle it.
But being a dad today raising complex kids asks something deeper from us: more awareness, more regulation, more connection, and more support.
Level Up Dads gives fathers a practical, honest, non-shaming way into that work. I'm a dad, too and know what solid support can do for you.
Any questions? Send them my way - email Mike >>>
June 6 — Summer Survival for Dads
A practical workshop for staying more grounded, connected, and realistic during the long, loud, unstructured days of summer.
July 11 — This Is Your Brain on Screens
A dad-friendly look at screens, stress, dopamine, transitions, power struggles, and why screen conflict can hijack the whole family.
August 1 — The Wisdom of a Messy Room
A brain-first look at mess, motivation, executive function, control, and what kids’ rooms can teach us about stress, skills, and connection.
No pressure, connect with dads like you.
A free monthly call for dads who are trying to do it differently.
Informal, honest, dad-centered support for the real stuff happening at home: stress, reactivity, neurodivergence, screens, school pressure, partner dynamics, burnout, repair, and the messy middle of parenting differently.
Lot's of conversations about navigating school, friends, anger, frustration, and stories of success, repair, and growing despite ourselves.
If you are curious, just sign up for reminders and come when you can. Sign up for email invites and reminders >
Or, if you are extra fancy, subscribe to the Google calendar and I can add to your pile of home, school and holiday calendars. It's 2-3 events per month, max =) Subscribe to Level Up Summer Event Calendar >

Inside the Workshop
Weekend 1: Understanding the Storm - What’s Really Going OnWeekend 2: Connection over Control - How Safety Changes EverythingWeekend 3: Building Hope - From Surviving to Leading
Weekend 1: Understanding the Storm
One of the fastest ways to build a better connection is by seeing the world through their eyes for a moment. Or at least doing your best. In this exercise, pick a scenario and walk through it as your kid.
Remember–they are having a hard time, not trying to give you a hard time.
Weekend 2: Connection over Control
If you look at sticker charts and timers and just laugh, this is for you. This exercise let's you observe your child without judgement.
Plus, dads are naturally good and trying to get to the bottom of something. This a step to a better understanding.
Weekend 3: Building Hope
Chances are if you are struggling, you have dropped your extracurricular activities. Mindlessly scrolling screens is not the answer.
Do this short exercise to rediscover the the activities that engage your brain, your body, and make you feel better.
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Ready for a little structure (and maybe a kick in the pants)?
Sometimes a single workshop opens the door, but dads need more time, structure, and connecting with real dads who have seen some shit, to actually practice the work.
The Small Group Experience is a live, online, three-weekend coaching series for dads raising complex kids who want to better understand their reactions, stop escalating difficult moments, and build healthier patterns at home.
It’s practical, honest, brain-first, and dad-centered — with teaching, reflection, conversation, and tools you can come back to after each session.
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Session 1: Why am I reacting like this?
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Session 2: How do I stop escalating?
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Session 3: How do I change the pattern?
New groups start each month and include online materials (video, tools, resources, community).
Access to the lessons, tools, & community have no expiration date.
We all learn at a different pace and even thinking about parenting can open some deep feelings that need attention and sometimes some extra space & time. It did for me.
That's why having access to these materials when you are ready is important to supporting dads. It all works on mobile too, so you can have something positive to do with your phone.
Interested? Reach out for more info >
Ones and zeros kind of dad?
Ok, I spent 20+ years delivering insights and creative solutions for big companies to connect with tons of employees across the globe.
The most effective solutions were based on data-driven insights that asked the right questions, not a metric shit-ton of questions.
Taking that experience, I created the Dx10, a free, 10-question reflection tool that gives dads a quick baseline across awareness, regulation, connection, confidence, and support.
Answer the questions (Google Form), and I'll send you a personal report. These insights can highlight where you are strong and where it would be helpful to look at things a different way.
Take the Dx10 >>> get your personal report >>> let's connect >>>


Know a dad who could use this?
You don’t need to explain the whole thing. You can simply send this page and say:
“This seemed practical and low-pressure. Thought of you.”
If you made it this far, thanks!
Seriously, thank you for your interest and support in helping lower stress for everyone in the family, including dads. This is the start of a new journey, any positive words, suggestions, or insights are welcome. Just be cool about it.
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