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.
9 September 2025
Parenting Without Punishment: Techniques for Raising Responsible Kids
Let’s be real: parenting is basically a constant battle between keeping your sanity and making sure your kids don’t turn into tiny terrors. And if you`re still stuck in the cycle of yelling,...
8 September 2025
Empowering Kids to Make Smart Choices in Online Communities
Let’s be real: kids today are growing up in a wild, wild digital world. Online communities are everywhere—YouTube comments, Discord servers, TikTok DMs, gaming chats, and don’t even get me...
7 September 2025
When Sharing Is Hard: Teaching Toddlers About Taking Turns
Teaching toddlers to share and take turns can feel like trying to explain taxes to a two-year-old—pretty much impossible at first. If you`ve ever watched a toddler meltdown over a toy, you know...
6 September 2025
Shaming as Discipline: The Long-Term Harm You Don’t See
Parenting is no easy feat. We all want our kids to grow into kind, responsible, and confident people. But in the heat of frustration, many parents turn to shaming as a form of discipline, believing...
5 September 2025
Should You Intervene in Sibling Disputes? A Guide for Parents
Sibling squabbles—yep, they come with the parenting territory. Whether it’s a tug-of-war over toys, a battle of words during dinner, or a full-blown shouting match right before bedtime, sibling...
4 September 2025
Teaching Accountability: How to Help Kids Own Their Actions
We all want our kids to grow up into responsible, confident, and independent adults. But let’s be real—raising kids who take ownership of their actions (without throwing a tantrum or blaming...
3 September 2025
Helicopter Parenting: When Should You Step Back?
Picture this: you`re standing on the sidelines of your child`s soccer game, heart racing, practically coaching from the bleachers. You`re biting your tongue during their homework meltdowns,...
2 September 2025
Emotional Milestones: What to Expect and How to Support Your Child
Raising kids is a wild ride, full of surprises, laughter, and a fair share of `am I doing this right?` moments. While we often focus on developmental milestones like walking and talking, emotional...
1 September 2025
Safeguarding Your Child’s Mental Health in a Digital Age
Let’s face it—raising kids in the 21st century is like trying to navigate through a jungle of TikToks, Instagram filters, and never-ending YouTube videos with a flashlight and a compass made in...