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.
5 October 2025
Building Healthy Eating Habits for Your Picky Toddler
Let’s be real—feeding a toddler is like trying to serve a five-course meal to a goldfish. Blink, and all the peas are squished into the chair cushions, apples are on the dog’s head, and the...
4 October 2025
Language Development in Babies: What to Expect Month by Month
From the moment your baby is born, they start absorbing the sounds and rhythms of language. It’s an incredible journey—watching your little one go from cooing to babbling and eventually saying...
3 October 2025
Teaching Your Kids to Apologize and Forgive Each Other
We’ve all been there. One minute, your kids are playing peacefully. The next? Someone’s screaming, someone’s crying, and someone probably just threw a toy across the room. Sibling...
2 October 2025
Keeping Your Identity as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Being a stay-at-home mom is a full-time job—one with no clocking out, no paid vacation, and definitely no sick days. It’s rewarding but also exhausting. Amidst the diaper changes, playdates,...
1 October 2025
Family-Friendly Streaming Services: Which Ones Prioritize Safety?
Streaming has seriously changed the way families watch TV. Gone are the days of flipping channels and monitoring the clock for your kid`s favorite cartoon. Now, it’s all about on-demand content...
30 September 2025
Understanding Toddler Fears and How to Overcome Them
Let’s be real—raising a toddler is a wild rollercoaster ride. One moment they’re giggling like you’re the funniest person on Earth, and the next? Full-blown meltdown over a shadow on the...
29 September 2025
Teaching Your Teen to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully
Let’s be honest—if parenting were a video game, the teen years would be the boss level. They come with mood swings, headphone communication, and the ever-dreaded “I’m fine” that really...
28 September 2025
The Impact of Consistency in Discipline and How to Achieve It
Let’s be honest — parenting is hard. Between juggling school drop-offs, meal preps, work meetings, and the occasional meltdown in the grocery store, figuring out the “right” way to...
27 September 2025
The Magic of a Chore Chart: Encouraging Consistency and Motivation
Ah, yes. The magical, mystical chore chart. The unicorn of parenting strategies. The thing that promises transformed children, sparkling kitchens, and perhaps even a Nobel Peace Prize in Household...