This podcast episode delves into the diverse and evolving roles of fathers in child development, highlighting the significance of their involvement in strengthening the emotional and social well-being of children. Emphasizing the father's unique contribution to child-rearing and their crucial role in fostering resilience, empathy, and social scaffolding, the episode challenges conventional gender roles and promotes the importance of gender equality in parenting. It also addresses the challenges fathers face in modern society, such as the fear of feeling surplus to requirements, and emphasizes the need for better support for fathers during pregnancy and the postnatal period.