You’re Meant to be Here

Parenting Without a Handbook: How Two Dads Are Building a Lifeline for Fathers and Parents Everywhere

Tara Marie Rose Season 2 Episode 2

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Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook—but what if there was a lifeline?

In this powerful episode of You're Meant to Be Here, I sit down with Curtis Alexander and Steve Mix, co-founders of DAY1DADS, a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of raising kids while prioritizing mental health and connection.

We dive into: ✅ Breaking generational cycles and becoming the parents our kids deserve. ✅ The real struggles of fatherhood and parenting—and why no one should do it alone. ✅ How the Hey Dad Care Cards have connected families to over $30 million in mental health and support services.

🎧 Why you need to listen:

  • If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by parenthood.
  • If you want to be more intentional and present for your kids - at any age.
  • If you believe every parent deserves support, but might not know where to find it.

This episode is a reminder that no parent should have to navigate this journey alone.