Beyond Behavior: Building Lasting Relationships with Your Kids Feat. Brian Housman (Pt.2)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Brian Housman on building lasting relationships with children during adolescence.

In this episode of the M46 Dads Drive Time podcast, hosts engage in a heartfelt conversation with Brian Housman, author of "Becoming a Teen Savvy Parent." The discussion delves into the complexities of modern parenting, particularly the challenges fathers face in understanding their teenagers' experiences in today's rapidly changing culture. Brian shares personal anecdotes about his own father, emphasizing the importance of modeling respect, work ethic, and emotional control in parenting. He highlights the significance of building a relationship with children that goes beyond mere authority, advocating for a balance between authoritative and relational influence as kids transition into adolescence.

People in this episode

Guest: Brian Housman

Topics covered

• parenting
• teenagers
• relationships
• authority
• emotional control

Keywords

• parenting
• teen relationships
• fatherhood
• emotional control
• modern parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Becoming a Teen Savvy Parent

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