Jeff Hopeck

Hey Dad Can We

Kids EN ↓ 3 episodes

👋 Hey Dad… “Can we?” won’t last forever. One day, those words will fade — replaced by car keys, college, and independence. This community is a reminder to slow down, say yes more often, and make moments that last. Because our kids don’t need more stuff — they need more us. ❤️ 🎯 Presence > Presents. From real conversations and challenges to practical ideas for dads who want to show up fully, we’re here to help you be intentional, connected, and proud of the story you’re writing as a father. Hosted byJeff Hopeck, Hey Dad Can We? is a movement for dads who believe that being present is the grea...

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Jeff Hopeck

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Ep. 2: Behind Closed Doors. A Dad's Nightmare. 13.03.2026 3:10

🎙️Host : https://www.instagram.com/jeffhopeck/ In this Hey Dad Can We podcast episode, Jeff Hopeck (creator of Hey Dad Can We ) shares a powerful story, from Tiny Buddha, about a child growing up in a home marked by fear and instability. Nights were the hardest, as the child lived in constant anxiety due to a father struggling with alcohol and violence. Everything began to change when the child’...

#1 Biggest Mistake I Made As a Dad (and How You Can Avoid It) 10.12.2025 11:16

To learn more about my work and the conversations I care about, find me at @hey_dad_can_we I want to share the biggest mistake I made as a dad. Without realizing it, I was trying to pull my son into my world instead of stepping into his. My Type-A drive and bias toward efficiency made me resent his love for Minecraft, and that resentment quietly created distance—distance that didn’t start with him...

Ep 1: Be There, Not Perfect: A Conversation on Intentional Fatherhood 12.11.2025 26:03

🎙️Host : https://www.instagram.com/jeffhopeck/ 🚀Guest : https://www.instagram.com/maletraris/ In this heartfelt episode of Hey Dads Can We?, host Jeff Hopeck speaks with a fellow father, Michael Aletraris, and friend about the challenges and joys of intentional fatherhood. Their conversation centers on the importance of presence over perfection — being truly engaged with one’s children rather th...