A Dad’s Honest Conversation About Raising Daughters in 2026

Parenting teenage daughters can feel like trying to hold water in your hands - you want to protect them, guide them, and support them… but you also need to let them grow.

In this episode, Brett and Peter share what it’s really like raising resilient daughters while running a business and keeping family values at the centre. From navigating social media pressure to helping their girls move through relationships and into adulthood, Brett and Peter speak openly about the wins, the worries, and the lessons their learning along the way.

If you’re a parent trying to raise strong daughters in a noisy world - this conversation will hit home.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

In this episode, Brett and Peter dive into:
What it looks like to raise resilient daughters in today’s world
The role faith plays in shaping family values and decision-making
How social media impacts confidence, identity, and relationships
The balancing act of being present at home while running a business
Why open communication matters more than “perfect parenting”
Setting boundaries and expectations without pushing kids away
Supporting daughters through relationships - without trying to control them
Involving children in family dynamics and work, and why it builds confidence
Brett’s reflections on parenting mistakes, growth, and what he’d do differently
The big transition ahead: letting go as his daughters step into adulthood

Key Takeaways
1. Resilience is built through connection, not control
Kids don’t need constant correction - they need safety, trust, and the feeling that they can always come back to you.
2. Social media makes parenting harder… but silence makes it worse
Avoiding the topic doesn’t protect kids - talking about it does. Brett highlights the importance of staying involved and curious rather than fearful or reactive.
3. Boundaries are a form of love
Clear expectations create stability. Boundaries aren’t about restricting freedom - they’re about helping kids feel secure while they grow.
4. Real communication beats perfect parenting
Brett reminds us that parenting isn’t about saying the right thing every time - it’s about keeping the door open, especially when it gets awkward.
5. Raising kids into adulthood means learning how to let go
One of the biggest parenting challenges isn’t guiding children - it’s releasing them into independence while still staying connected.

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The Raising Humans Project is a parenting podcast for people doing their best in the trenches: trying to raise good humans, keep their cool (most days), and build real connection in the middle of real life.

The Raising Humans Project brings together child-development leaders and real families from all walks of life to share practical, positive strategies for modern parenting.

Through honest conversations and thought leader-informed insights, we hope this podcast will empower parents to build calmer homes, stronger family connections, and more confident humans.

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