# Ep 3: Everything I Learned as a Girl Dad - Raising Daughters with Tony Elliott

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Podcast: [The Dad Manual](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dad-manual-7554137)
Published: 2025-12-02T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa4096b3
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## Resource

Tony Elliott shares his journey raising two daughters through the lens of game styles, Love & Logic principles, and real-world trial and error. From tea parties to state championships, discover how understanding biological styles under pressure transforms parenting. Tony opens up about being harder on daughters versus sons, navigating different game styles between siblings, and why supporting the mother is the single most important job for any new dad. Whether you're a new dad podcast listener or raising teenagers, this conversation offers wisdom earned through decades of fatherhood. Key Takeaways: How Love & Logic consequences with empathy shaped parenting decisions Understanding your child's biological game style reduces conflict Girl dads experience unexpected fulfillment in father-daughter relationships Supporting the mother is the primary job for new fathers You don't need all the answers right now—solve one problem at a time Being present at every event matters more than you realize Different game styles require different parenting approaches Sleep deprivation is the first problem to solve together Your job transitions from provider to supporter as kids grow The joy in their accomplishments surpasses any personal achievement If you enjoyed The Dad Manual, leave us a rating on your podcast app! If you loved it, share this episode with a Dad! Send your questions to dadmanualpodcast@gmail.com. Connect with Tony Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetonycooper/

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