if you look at your little kids and can't imagine how they could possibly become functioning – never mind happy or successful – adults.
Dad and author Jonathan Greene shares wisdom, and great stories, with us today!
Our conversation is all about how Jonathan went from being a latchkey kid – who was routinely mugged, and didn't let it bother him – to a hovering father of young children.
Today he's a dad of teens who's formed really great bonds with his son and daughter, and shares today about the choices he made that helped develop those bonds.
Go to weturnedoutokay.com/243 for this week's YouTube video about what to do when your child is sneaking candy and treats that they know are off limits, for the podcast back catalog and all the great links that come up in today's episode.
And thanks for listening!
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360.5: Pandemic survivor's guilt
360: "This is all a massive unplanned adventure"… Handling life's challenges, with Julie Lythcott-Haims
359: Setting kids up for an addiction-free life with NYT best-selling author and Mom Jessica Lahey
358: Handling tantrums – especially when we parents say "no"
357: What does your heart long for?
356: The consequences of pushing ourselves too far - Talking with educator Sarah Scheldt M.Ed. today!
355: Five ways to help you keep going right now
354: Goals and Words and a "kind 2021"
353.5: What your child needs from you today
353: Challenges with reading, ADHD meds, kids trying their best, and more: Ask the child development expert
352: The truth about parenting and special needs – talking with parenting author Sally Wagter and her husband, WTOO returning champion Erik Wagter
351: "In 25 years, what will matter to me?" My conversation with Katherine Reynolds Lewis
350.5 An Announcement (and FAQs about that Announcement)
350: "Letting go of what others think" with Debbie Reber of TiLT Parenting
349: Kindergarten Evals, Parent-Teacher-Conferences, and Lessons I learned from being hospitalized last week
348: How to be the parent your kids need right now
347 Part 2: A parent’s guide to the dangers of "using history to fit our narrative"
347 Part 1: Five ways societies fail… or succeed
346: A Key Mindset Tool for Crisis Parenting
345.5: September School Successes!
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