"The first thing becoming a parent teaches you, as we’ve talked about before, is that idea of “unavoidable reality.” Each new father, David Brooks once explained, suddenly discovers that they’re not in control anymore. The kids are."
Learn how to accept, or even enjoy this feeling on today's Daily Dad Podcast.
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Mel Robbins on Why Trying to Control Your Kids Backfires
When your kids are struggling, your first instinct is to step in and make it better. In today's episode, Mel Robbins explains why that instinct can actually make things harder. Mel breaks down how the Let Them Theory applies to parenting, shares honest stories about moments she w ... Show More
16m 34s
Jan 22
This is How We Fool Ourselves
We fool ourselves that none of these individual decisions matter. We fool ourselves that the consequences are manageable…which they are until suddenly, they are not.👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and community. Join The Daily Dad Society here: h ... Show More
2m 43s
Jan 2025
Can We Raise Good Kids Without Punishing Them?
<p>If you've lost your cool with your kids and fallen into yelling, threats, timeouts, or other punishments, you’re not alone. This week, Dr. Becky explores the complex topic of punishment in parenting, and addresses the skepticism surrounding the idea of raising well-behaved chi ... Show More
22m 3s
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