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What if the greatest gift you could offer your family this holiday season… was your full emotional availability?

In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams reflects on the powerful shift from being a distracted provider to becoming a dad who shows up with full emotional presence—especially during the holidays. Through personal stories and therapy reflections, we uncover how embracing holiday presence can transform family dynamics and deepen bonds in ways that last long beyond the season.

💬 From watching your kids unwrap gifts with joy to soaking in the warmth of shared meals, this episode explores how engaging all five senses during festive moments fosters lasting emotional connection and family empowerment.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to shift from “checking boxes” to intentional parenting during the holiday season
• Why parenting awareness matters most when routines are disrupted
• What it means to challenge outdated cultural norms of emotionally distant dads
• The ripple effect of emotional investment in even the simplest activities—like coloring, game night, or baking together
• How genuine self-love leads to more meaningful family rituals and deeper fulfillment

📸 Inspired by viral memes of dads “just sitting on the couch” during the holidays, Lirec opens up about his own struggles with disconnection and how he reclaimed joy by being emotionally available and fully engaged. This is a celebration of modern fatherhood—where presence, not perfection, makes the biggest impact.

💡 Whether you’re navigating blended family dynamics, co-parenting through the holidays, or simply trying to savor more connection, this episode is your guide to slowing down, showing up, and leading your family with heart.

📲 Subscribe to 15 Minutes with Dad and visit 15minuteswithdad.com for holiday parenting resources, journal prompts, and practices that promote supportive fatherhood all year long.

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