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Dad Toolbox

Dad Toolbox

Written by: Sean Croon
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The hardest challenge I ever faced is being a modern Dad.


I know so many good men who want to show up for their children but don’t have the tools, and are held back by unrealistic expectations, conflicting advice and an isolating societal structure.


The Dad Toolbox podcast is stage one of solving this problem.


No fluff, no celebrity stories, no comedic gold. This is parenting education for Dads.


We offer practical and scientifically-validated tools, insights and ideas curated from parenting experts, including coaches, therapists, scientists and authors.


In just 30 mins per week, you are going to level up your Dad Toolbox to better support your family and children. This is a game-changer for Dads who want to show up as both a parent and a provider.

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Sean Croon
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Episodes
  • 14. Five smart money moves every Dad should make - Super Moves
    Oct 25 2026

    Being a good Dad isn't just about showing up for your kids today. It's also about making sure your family is financially secure tomorrow. But between mortgages, bills and the everyday costs of raising a family, planning for the future can easily fall to the bottom of the list.

    That's where Super Moves comes in. A practical tool that breaks down five simple steps Dads can take to make the most of their superannuation, build long-term wealth and protect their family's financial future.

    Helping us put these moves into action is Corey Wastle, a father of three and founder and CEO of Verse Wealth. With more than a decade of experience in financial advice, Corey is also a nationally recognised industry leader, having been named Executive of the Year for Financial Advice and Wealth Management Professional of the Year in 2025.

    Disclaimer: This conversation includes general financial information and general financial advice only. It doesn't take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs, and may not be appropriate for you. Before making any decisions about your superannuation, investments or insurance, consider your own circumstances and seek advice from a qualified financial adviser where appropriate.

    In this episode, Corey shares:

    • Why taking control of your finances today can give your family more choices in the future.
    • Understanding what you've got in super and the differences between industry, retail and self-managed funds.
    • How compounding can dramatically grow your wealth over time.
    • Why it's never too late to start investing in your future.
    • Making additional super contributions without putting your family under financial stress.
    • How choosing the right super investment option can make a huge difference to your retirement savings.
    • Why staying calm during market downturns is so important.
    • Protecting your family's financial future through insurance and binding death benefit nominations.
    • Three simple actions dads can take to improve their super in just 15 minutes.


    KEY QUOTES

    "When you're investing, The biggest asset you have isn't your intelligence. Far from it. It's time."

    "We can only start where we are now. So starting today is better than starting tomorrow and it's much better than starting in a year."

    "You can look at your balance. but you should be more concerned and more focused on what's the trajectory of my balance as opposed to what it is right now."


    MORE ABOUT COREY

    • Verse Wealth website: https://www.versewealth.com.au
    • Corey's LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/coreywastle
    • Verse Wealth financial coaching: https://www.versewealth.com.au/service/coaching


    GET INVOLVED WITH THE PODCAST ONLINE

    • Follow on Instagram: @dad_toolbox
    • Find out more at https://linktr.ee/dadtoolbox


    Podcast produced by The Podcast Butler

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    45 mins
  • 13. How to respond to your kids when the answer if neither ‘yes’ nor ‘no’ - Power of Sure
    Oct 18 2026

    What if one simple word could help you stop solving every problem for your kids, while teaching them to become more independent?

    The Power of Sure is a simple parenting tool that takes the pressure off Dads to have an immediate answer to every request. By replacing a yes or no with “sure”, parents can encourage their kids to take responsibility, solve problems and become more comfortable with uncertainty.

    To share this, we are joined by Associate Professor Gabriel Dabscheck, a paediatric neurologist in Melbourne Australia. Gaby is a father to three, happily married to an amazing woman, and a very amateur basketball coach. He shares how he uses this approach with his own children, why it can help build resilience and independence, and the situations where kids need clear answers and boundaries instead.

    In this episode, Gaby shares:

    • Why “sure” can be more useful than yes or no.
    • How uncertainty can help kids build independence.
    • The power of putting the responsibility back on your kids
    • When uncertainty can become overwhelming.
    • The process of moving from fixing problems to coaching your kids.
    • Why kids need to learn that the world doesn't revolve around them.
    • When to use “sure” and when kids need clear answers and boundaries.
    • How “sure” can take some pressure off parents.


    KEY QUOTES

    "Sure means in the correct circumstances, “yeah, it can happen."

    "Your time is valuable as well. The world doesn't revolve around them. Theirs is not the only reality."

    "It kind of motivates them to create a circumstance by which what they want to happen will happen."


    MORE ABOUT GABY

    • Connect with him on LinkedIn


    POWER OF SURE RESOURCES

    Download a compilation of the papers and books used to research this topic.


    GET INVOLVED WITH THE PODCAST ONLINE

    • Follow on Instagram: @dad_toolbox
    • Find out more at https://linktr.ee/dadtoolbox


    Podcast produced by The Podcast Butler

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 mins
  • 12. A better way to deal with your kids when they give up - Ask A Better Question
    Oct 11 2026

    As Dads, when we see our teens or kids struggling, our first instinct is often to jump in and fix things. We want to help, share what we've learned and save them from making mistakes. But what if our attempts to help are actually getting in the way?

    The good news is that sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is stop giving answers and start asking better questions.

    Psychologist, psychotherapist, parenting educator and author of Parenting for a Peaceful World and Heart-to-Heart Parenting, Robin Grille, shares a simple but powerful tool called Ask a Better Question, designed to help Dads move away from being Mr Fix It and towards raising confident, independent kids who feel heard, supported and capable of figuring things out for themselves.

    In this episode, Robin shares:

    • Why jumping in to fix our teens and kids' problems can do more harm than good.
    • How asking better questions helps teens and kids build confidence and independence.
    • What makes a good question and why curiosity matters
    • How to approach tricky conversations about gaming, school and motivation.
    • When asking questions isn't the right approach.
    • Why kids don't need a perfect Dad, just one who's willing to learn.


    KEY QUOTES

    "And wouldn't you say that a good coach is somebody that says less but observes more and asks more?"

    "Our children don't need the perfect dad. Our children need a learning dad."

    "Don't teach, ask a question. Makes a huge difference."


    MORE ABOUT ROBIN

    • Find out more about Robin on his website
    • Or follow him on Instagram. and Facebook


    ASK A BETTER QUESTION RESOURCES

    • Robin’s Parenting Books: https://www.robingrille.com/publications/books/
    • Robin’s Parenting Articles: https://www.robingrille.com/publications/articles/
    • Robin’s Parenting Videos: https://www.robingrille.com/videos/
    • Robin’s Parenting Courses & Workshops: https://www.robingrille.com/seminars/
    • Download a compilation of the papers and books used to research this topic.


    GET INVOLVED WITH THE PODCAST ONLINE

    • Follow on Instagram: @dad_toolbox
    • Find out more at https://linktr.ee/dadtoolbox


    Podcast produced by The Podcast Butler

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    34 mins
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