Dads Who Give a Sh!t

Parents have been told whats wrong with childhood. This book shows them exactly how to make it right.

Todays parents have never had more information—or felt less certain. They know too much screen time is hurting their kids. They worry about anxiety, social media, shrinking independence, and a world designed to keep children indoors, distracted, and afraid. Yet after every headline, podcast, and expert interview comes the same lingering question:

So what do we actually do?

In this refreshingly practical guide, entrepreneurs and fathers Drew Klonsky and Brent Hieggelke argue that raising resilient, capable kids doesnt require perfection—it requires courage. Drawing on more than fifty years of combined parenting experience, stories from families across the country, and the latest research in child development, they offer an antidote to todays culture of overprotection and passive entertainment.

Each chapter tackles one of the defining challenges facing modern families—from boredom and risky play to community, creativity, self-reliance, and the hidden costs of constant convenience. Instead of simply explaining whats broken, the authors end every chapter with clear, actionable challenges families can begin this week to build confidence, competence, and real-world resilience.

Part parenting manifesto, part field guide, and part invitation to join a growing movement, Dads Who Give a Sh!t is for every parent who wants to raise children who can solve problems, embrace adventure, recover from failure, and thrive in the real world.

Because strong kids arent born. Theyre built.