Raising Mentally Strong Kids with Dr. Charles Fay

Should we argue with our kids? How do we set boundaries with them? What kind of parent does it take to raise a strong and loving child? The President of Love & Logic Institute, Dr. Charles Fay joins us to talk about his new book, with colleague Dr. Daniel Amen, Raising Mentally Strong Kids. This might be one of the most light-hearted conversations we’ve ever had around what is arguably the most shaming role on the planet—parenting. Dr. Fay provides super practical insights on raising strong and loving kids.Here are some key quotes from this episode: On the goal of parenting: “We bond with people who are strong and loving. We don’t bond with people who are strong but they’re cold. And we don’t bond with people who are loving but they’re permissive and wishy washy. We want to, in the best way we can, emulate God. We want to be strong, and we want to be loving.” On cultural busyness: “Families don’t go off the rails because they do too many bad things; it’s because they do too many good things.” On sibling rivalry: “When it comes to sibling rivalry, who owns the relationship problem? When we jump in all of the time and become the hero, it makes it worse.”Dr. Fay helps us understand: What mental hygiene looks like for our kids.Why kids are going to fight the boundaries they know they need the most.The two ways to not get pulled into arguing with your kids and why they are so important.How to set boundaries with kids.What to do with phones and technology.How to manage sibling rivalry in innovative ways that help them own the relationship problem.Show Notes: Grab a copy of Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Charles Fay.https://amzn.to/48QldTx Ladies, sign up for Tender & Fierce Group Coaching Cohort with Christi! Begins April 4, 2024:https://www.famousathome.com/tenderandfierce Grab a copy of Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Putting Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing for Your Time, Attention, and Identity. https://amzn.to/438Crdt

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We all want to put our families center stage. Yet, in a world competing for our time, attention, and identity, our families often get our leftovers instead of our best. Welcome to the Famous at Home podcast, with marriage and leadership coaches, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub. With a realistic, grace-filled look at the struggles families face, the Famous at Home podcast is like having a cup of coffee with authentic friends who just “get you.” yet with the practical and life-changing coaching strategies Josh and Christi use to help spouses, parents, and leaders stay emotionally engaged and connected to their biggest fans. With topics designed to help you become a rockstar in your own home, set healthy rhythms between work and home, and build a rock-solid marriage, the Famous at Home podcast will encourage and inspire you.Because the greatest red carpet you’ll ever walk, is through your front door.