Welcome to PapHero, a space for real talk about fatherhood and parenting created by Austin Wilcox. Here, we delve into the joys and challenges of being a dad, offering honest insights that resonate with parents navigating the ups and downs of family life. From practical parenting tips to heartfelt stories about raising kids, PapHero is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where fathers can share their experiences and learn from one another. Join us as we explore topics like child development, work-life balance, and the importance of active fatherhood, all aimed at empowering dads to be the best they can be for their children.
14 October 2025
The Power of Play: Using Games to Ease Childhood Anxiety
Let’s be real—childhood isn’t all sunshine, finger painting, and recess. For many kids, it’s also tangled up with fears, worries, and sometimes paralyzing anxiety. And as parents, it’s...
13 October 2025
How to Turn Sibling Conflicts into Valuable Life Lessons
If you`re a parent, you`ve most likely played the referee between your kids more than once. Maybe it started over who gets the last cookie or who had the toy first. Before you know it, there`s...
12 October 2025
Fostering Secure Attachment: The Long-Term Benefits for Your Baby
Ever stared at your baby and wondered, “Am I doing this right?” If so, you’re not alone. Parenting is basically signing up for a daily rollercoaster ride of emotions, responsibilities, and...
11 October 2025
Chores vs. Allowance: Finding the Right Balance for Your Family
When it comes to parenting, few topics invite as much debate as the combination of chores and allowance. Should you pay your child to pick up after themselves? Or should household chores be a...
10 October 2025
Are You Teaching Your Child to Fear Failure?
Let’s be honest — failure sucks. No one likes it. We avoid it like a Monday morning without coffee. But here’s the thing: failure is one of life’s greatest teachers. And yet, as parents, we...
9 October 2025
How to Talk About Anxiety in Age-Appropriate Ways
Anxiety—it`s that sneaky little shadow that follows us around, sometimes whispering worries into our ears, other times screaming them at full volume. As adults, we barely have it all figured out,...
8 October 2025
Ignoring the Importance of Sibling Rivalry Resolution
Let’s face it—sibling rivalry is as old as time. Cain and Abel, anyone? The occasional name-calling, toy-snatching, or yelling match between brothers and sisters may seem harmless, even normal....
7 October 2025
The Role of Family Meetings in Managing Behavior and Discipline
Let’s be honest—raising kids is both the most rewarding and the most challenging job in the world. From tantrums in the toy aisle to sibling wars over who gets the last cookie, managing...
6 October 2025
Protecting Your Child’s Identity Online: A Parent's Guide
The internet is a vast playground for kids today. From social media to gaming platforms, they’re more digitally connected than ever. But with all that freedom comes risk—especially when it...