Prioritize Intentionally Spending Time with Your Kids

How do you build a strong relationship with your kids? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell go through ways parents can build deep relationships with their kids. They discuss the foundation of a strong parent-child relationship, signs your parenting style is super effective, and advice for parents with teens. Scott starts the conversation by revealing how they come up with podcast topics. According to Scott, teenagers generally don't want to rebel. They are just trying to find their place in the world. Scott and Chad emphasize that you want to be the one your children call when things are both good and bad. Scott explains why years 0 to 12 will shape the kind of relationship you'll have with your kids. Scott is convinced there is no substitute for spending time with your kids. Chad shares the benefits of intentionally spending time with your kids. Scott reveals that 93% of all the time you'll spend with your kids will be from years 0 to 18½. Nobody on their deathbed wishes they could have worked more. Chad talks about regrets and making time for your spouse and kids. For Scott, the people who matter don't mind - and those who mind don't matter. Scott and Chad break down common parenting styles and why just being present is the best one of them all. Scott reveals the secret to GravyStack's success and how they turn parents into heroes. According to Chad, parenting is not about being the best 100% of the time - you're human and bound to mess up at some point. Scott explains why he believes, as a parent, you'll know you're doing a good job when your kids come to you when they're unsure about something. Chad shares how a father-son relationship saved his life even before he was born.     Mentioned in This Episode: gravystack.com/smart smartmoneyparenting.com Scott Donnell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnell-scott/ Chad Willardson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwillardson Scott Donnell on Instagram - @imscottdonnell Chad Willardson on Instagram - @chad.willardson Scott Donnell on TikTok - @imscottdonnell