DADS: 2 Noble Goals, 2 Big Challenges

I have told this story before, but today a new flood of emotions came out as I realized this story with my own son…mirrored my experience with my own Dad. Walk step-by-step with me through the ups and downs of discipline, self-doubt, guilt, and ultimately connection with an outwa ...  Show more

You Say No, Your Child Gets Upset. Is There Something Different You Could Do?If your child gets really upset, does that mean you did something wrong or that you should have done something differently? Does that mean you’re a bad parent or that there is something wrong with your c ...  Show more

Ryan talks about the balance between discipline and practicality.

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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 mor ...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan and his writing partner Nils Parker talk about the their favorite kids books and what makes them so impactful.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of Talk: The Science of Social Connection. We explore how parents can help their kids—whether they’re naturally chatty or more reserved—develop essential communication skills to ...  Show more