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Nothing to Be Ashamed Of

We should embrace that love and enthusiasm we naturally feel for them, and show it proudly.📚 Books mentioned: The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure, and commun ... Show More

2m 16s

Sep 23

If Anything, You Should Be Slowing Things Down

This is life. Not only is there not a finish line—the finish line is the thing we are desperately trying to avoid. 👉 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 Dail ... Show More

2m 19s

Sep 22

This Is How You Get Them to Love Reading

We want our kids to love reading. We want them to love books. We want them to choose to pick up a book instead of an iPad or a phone or the TV remote. But what do we do?Turn the words into works 👉 Read to Lead: A Daily Stoic Reading Challenge | Over five weeks, Ryan Holiday walk ... Show More

2m 44s

Jul 2024

#67 Complaining about kids (Med)

Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging.

14m 50s

May 2020

Learning to Enjoy the Parenting Journey

If parenting is not what you expected, you are not alone. John and Danny discuss how parents can overcome the pressure to be perfect. Receive the book In This House, We Will Giggle with your gift of any amount!

12m 40s

Nov 2023

Be a Good Influence, Not a Controller

What are your biggest hopes for your kids? Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly discuss three essential things every child needs. Also, Danny and John share why some of Dr. Schroeder's parenting essentials matter as you're raising your kids. Receive the bookSimple Habits for Effect ... Show More

10m 11s

May 2023

A Little Pep Talk

Today I want to give those who have started on this journey of connected parenting some much-needed encouragement. We can often get stuck in the muck what with all the refusals, fighting, poor choices, and big feelings. But bad moments don’t mean you are not progressing, and ever ... Show More

13m 26s

Nov 2023

10 Seconds To Better Behavior

If you've ever felt drained from negotiating, bribing, or enforcing time-outs, tune in to discover a simple yet effective tool to turn the tides: your attention. Learn how shifting your focus to what your child is doing well can create lasting change, illustrated by real-life exa ... Show More

15m 44s

Mar 2024

The Most Valuable Lessons in Nurturing Your Child's Individuality

Everyone has their own unique blend of strengths and challenges. Giving kids opportunities to work on strengths is easy. But knowing how to guide and help them improve on areas where they struggle is not always so easy. Whether it's working through big emotions, giving up too eas ... Show More

27m 4s

Dec 2019

Separation Anxiety

Leaving our kids in the care of others can be hard on both them and us. We've put together ways we have worked through different situations in attempt to say goodbye peacefully. Hand in Hand Parenting is offering their online class for a 50% discount for a limited time just for o ... Show More

19m 21s

Aug 2024

Setting an Example of a Good Attitude

Have you ever wanted to say what was on your mind, but you knew you shouldn't in front of your kids? John and Danny share times that's happened in their own parenting. Also, Dr. Kathy Koch tells Jim Daly a funny story about a time she held her tongue, even when it was difficult s ... Show More

11 m

May 2024

265. Boys Night

Being a parent to little kids is tough. Today we hear from a Dad who figured out how to reframe a difficult part of parenting into something fun. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In fact, m ... Show More

5m 21s

They’ll Get It Elsewhere…If They Don’t G...