Parenting With Intention to Raise Confident, Respectful, and Resilient Kids ft. Brady Smith

The Dad Edge Podcast

Larry Hagner

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4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 10 August 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

In this high-energy episode of the Dad Edge Podcast, I sit down with Brady Smith—actor, author, devoted husband to Tiffani Thiessen, and proud dad—to talk about fatherhood, family, and living with intention. From the red carpet to bedtime stories, Brady shares how he balances career, creativity, and parenting while staying grounded in what matters most.

We dive into marriage lessons, the art of being fully present with your kids, and the importance of modeling emotional resilience. Brady opens up about how he and Tiffani navigate life as a team, why they value quality time over quantity, and the ways they foster creativity and confidence in their children. Whether you’re raising toddlers or teens, this episode is a refreshing reminder that being a great dad isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, purpose, and love.

TIMELINE SUMMARY

[0:00] - Introducing Brady Smith: actor, author, husband, and dad

[2:15] - From Hollywood to home life—how Brady keeps family first

[5:08] - Building a marriage rooted in respect and teamwork

[8:14] - The importance of slowing down and being present

[11:42] - Teaching kids creativity and self-confidence through action

[14:27] - How Brady and Tiffani navigate busy schedules as parents

[17:33] - Why emotional resilience is key to raising grounded kids

[20:45] - Stories that shape family values and traditions

[24:19] - Prioritizing connection over constant activity

[28:56] - Balancing career ambitions with fatherhood responsibilities

[32:11] - Brady’s advice for dads who want to lead with intention

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Presence Beats Perfection

Your kids don’t need a flawless dad—they need one who shows up, listens, and engages. Consistent presence has a far greater impact than striving for impossible standards.

2. Marriage Thrives on Teamwork

Brady and Tiffani approach their relationship like a true partnership—dividing responsibilities, supporting each other’s goals, and staying aligned on family values.

3. Creativity Builds Confidence

Encouraging kids to dream, create, and try new things builds resilience and self-belief that will serve them for life.

4. Emotional Resilience Is a Lifelong Gift

Helping your kids manage disappointment, frustration, and change prepares them to thrive in an unpredictable world.

5. Connection Is the Goal

From family dinners to shared hobbies, meaningful connection comes from intentional moments, not just shared space.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Brady Smith Website: https://www.bradysmith.com
Dad Edge Podcast Website: https://www.thedadedge.com
Join The Alliance: https://www.thedadedge.com/alliance
Listen to More Episodes: https://www.thedadedge.com/podcast

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, leaders of families, and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this generation of fathers, but the next generation as well. The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor because of the amazing example
0:21.2	that their fathers emulated for them. We are here to change the world. We are here to change
0:27.6	relationships. We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers so no man goes to their
0:33.6	grave with regret. We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused intention,
0:40.3	passion, purpose, and direction.
0:43.7	We are the Dad Edge,
0:45.7	and we're here to change the game.
0:47.8	We're here to change the game.
1:11.4	I don't know. Gentlemen, what's going on, welcome to the Dad Edge podcast, the show for men who refuse to settle, not in marriage, not in fatherhood, not in leadership, and not in life.
1:16.5	This is where we sharpen the tools that matter most, our connection, our legacy, our presence, and our purpose.
1:18.1	My name is Larry Hagner.
1:19.8	I'm husband to one incredible woman, the father of four amazing boys, and the founder
1:24.5	of the Dad Edge Alliance.
1:26.0	That's our brotherhood for driven nine to fiveer family
1:29.5	men who want to lead at home with strength and purpose. I am also the founder of the Dad Edge
1:35.2	Business Owner Brotherhood, which formerly was the Dad Edge Boardroom. That's our mastermind for high
1:41.0	level entrepreneurs who went to scale their business without sacrificing their relationships at home under their own roof that matter most of them.
1:49.7	Gentlemen, today, my guest is Brady Smith.
1:52.9	He is an actor.
1:53.9	He is an author, an artist, a husband, and a father.
1:56.6	And yes, he is married to Tiffany Theson.
2:00.3	And if you've ever seen any of the episodes saved by the bell, you know exactly who I'm talking about.
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