On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to his friend and writing partner Nils Parker about how to approach the actual process of setting boundaries with your family, how the way your parents interact with your kids is a window into how they treated you as a kid, and more.
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Yesterday
It Takes a Lot Out of Us
We made a decision to have kids many years ago and then for years, that decision works on us, shaping, changing, transforming us.📚 Book Mentioned: The Velveteen Rabbit👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here ... Show More
3m 21s
Jan 15
If You Can Now, You Should
Later, they might not want to anymore. Later the opportunity might not exist.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com 📱 Follow Da ... Show More
2m 19s
Jan 14
If They Can’t Tell, You’re Doing It Wrong
They should be able to be maniacs…because that’s what kids are. And you, as a well-regulated mature adult, should be able to handle this. 👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: https://dailydad.com/society ... Show More
2m 25s
Apr 2025
“I’m A Bad Kid. I’m Stupid.” Kid Who Works Slowly, Daydreams, Doesn’t Participate. #473
Many of our kids begin to internalize, “I’m a bad kid, I’m slow so I’m not smart, there’s something wrong with me. I’m always in trouble, no one is ever happy with me.” That internal dialogue will sabotage your child’s success and relationships for a lifetime (many of us still st ... Show More
26m 3s
Aug 2025
Unmotivated Child, Won’t Push Through, Avoids Tasks, Always Asks “Why?” #511
<p>Do you have a strong-willed child who knows how to push your buttons, may be rude and defiant, won't push through when tasks are hard, appears lazy, and always asks, "Why?" when told to do something...instead of just doing what you ask? Kirk gives you scripts and strategies to ... Show More
26m 10s
Sep 2024
Bonus Episode 68 - Like Father, Like Son? My Dad's Take on My Early Years
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode of the British English Podcast, Charlie sits down with his father to get a fresh perspective on his childhood. After a previous episode with his mother, this time Charlie seeks ... Show More
15m 54s
Aug 2025
Being at Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst with Kim Payne,Episode 143
In this heartfelt and practical episode, we sit down with Kim John Payne—renowned author, family counselor, and pioneer of the Simplicity Parenting movement—to explore what it really means to stay grounded when our children are falling apart. Drawing from his book Being at Your B ... Show More
1 h
Nov 11
The Cost of Compliance for Our Kids
<p>We often think of “good” kids as those who listen and follow rules, but what if constant compliance comes with a long-term cost? Dr. Becky talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, author of <i>Defy: The Power of No in a World that Demands Yes</i>, about rethinking defiance, the downsides of ... Show More
36m 15s
Jul 2025
The DFK Story I Haven’t Told — Until Now
<p>In this powerful and intimate episode, Dr. Becky shares the never-before-told story behind the original Deeply Feeling Kid (DFK) - her daughter. For the first time, she opens up about what it was really like parenting a child with big emotions: the moments of connection, the m ... Show More
46m 56s
Sep 2025
Can’t They Just Get Along?! Let’s Talk Siblings
<p>Your kids are arguing again, and you’re exhausted: “Can’t you just get along?!” As a mom of three, Dr. Becky gets it. And in today’s episode, she shares a powerful reframe: Sibling rivalry isn’t a problem to fix - it’s an opportunity to build relationship skills for life. Here ... Show More
25m 23s