Jun 1, 2024 · 26m
Joe explores how today’s fathers balance career responsibilities with meaningful family engagement, redefining modern fatherhood through personal narratives, expert insights, and community perspectives.
Grown Up Dad
Grown Up Dad is the first docuseries to explore parenting from the father's perspective. Host Joseph Gidjunis embarks on a deeply personal journey — determined to be a more present and engaged father than his own. Along the way, he seeks guidance from experts and fellow dads on the challenges of parenting today, from navigating screen time obsession with his son to redefining modern masculinity, friendship, and loneliness. He also confronts the realities of digital citizenship in an era of misinformation and manipulative content.
Created by: Joseph Gidjunis
Season 1 Episodes
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Jun 1, 2025 · 26m
Joe examines the challenges of managing screen obsession, highlighting how caregivers and communities can help children find balance in a digital world.
Jun 1, 2025 · 26m
Joe investigates how healthier ideas about masculinity can empower everyone—families, caregivers, and communities—to encourage vulnerability and emotional well-being.
Jun 1, 2025 · 26m
Joe confronts the crisis of loneliness, demonstrating how fostering meaningful connections among men benefits families, caregivers, and the wider community.
Jun 1, 2025 · 26m
Joe delves into practical strategies caregivers and communities can use to protect children and empower them as informed, resilient digital citizens.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Grown Up Dad Season 1 premiere?
Grown Up Dad Season 1 premiered on June 1, 2024.
How many episodes are in Grown Up Dad Season 1?
Grown Up Dad Season 1 has 5 episodes.
What is the first episode of Grown Up Dad Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Changing Role of Fatherhood". It aired on June 1, 2024.
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