The Dad Edge Podcast

On this episode: How we can create connection with our kids How we can connect with them instead of punishing them. How she connects with her daughters for 20 minutes per day and what that looks like. When the rules are broken and we don't want to break the connection, what can we do about it? About Michelle Kenney Before becoming a hand in hand certified instructor in 2015, she worked for 12 years in the public school system, she was a teacher and a counselor. Regardless of her experience, that didn't prepare her for motherhood. After years of consequences, bribes, star charts, she found Hand In Hand Parenting created by Patty Wilpfeiffer and it re-shaped the relationship with her daughters. She is now passionate about helping others find their way about the murky business of being a connected parent. She loves leading groups and finds it dynamic and transformative for both her and the groups that she leads. She also strongly believes that listening partnerships are the cornerstone to moving through difficulties. She holds a master's degree in education and even speaks fluent Spanish. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday89

T.C. Stallings is a former professional athlete now finding success in film and television.His desires shifted from football to acting in 2004, when he landed a spot on Animal Planet's King of the Jungle, a reality television show where he emerged as the season 2 champion. In 2011, T.C. made his feature film debut in the movie, "Courageous" where he portrayed the memorable character, "TJ". It was in 2015 however, that his career reached new heights with his break-out performance as "Tony Jordan" in the hit film, "War Room", which soared to #1 at the box office. He is promoting his latest movie "No Vacancy" where he portraits Cecil Johnson. T.C. is also a nation-wide brand ambassador for Clearplay, a filtering company with the mission of providing families with clean, wholesome entertainment options. T.C. is a wide-ranging actor, a huge advocate for clean family entertainment, and enjoys creatively getting involved in philanthropic efforts around the world. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/407

Figs O'Sullivan, a couples therapist and creator of the Empathi method, discusses the superpower of empathy and how it strengthens relationships. They also explore wounded parts, accessing vulnerabilities, and repairing relationships through understanding and vulnerability. The speakers offer expertise in resolving touchy subjects in marriages and potential plans for a live podcast episode in Hawaii.

On this show my guest goes over: How we can build a safe place in our homes for our kids to be their most authentic selves How we can build a toolkit on how to deal with our own wounds How we can be authentic, calm, humble. Don't fix our kids' problems and be flexible in the moment. Dr. Omar Reda is a board-certified psychiatrist, a Harvard-trained trauma expert, and a passionate family advocate. He is the author of several books and a highly sought-after dynamic public speaker. Dr. Reda is a leading expert in Psychotraumatology and Trauma-Informed Care as well as the mental health of Muslims, immigrants and refugees, the Libyan revolution, and the Arab Spring. Dr. Reda's passion for healing focuses on tackling the family dysfunction and youth vulnerability resulting from trauma. Show Notes www.thedadedge.com/406

Today, my amazing parent expert podcast guest shares: Ways that we as parents can avoid feeding the negative drama and the negative behavior with our kids. How we can proactively build our kids up from the inside out Create boundaries that hold them accountable. Dan Peterson, founder of The Compass 4 Life, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and an advanced trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™ (NHA). He earned his Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in 2002. Dan is considered the area expert in the Nurtured Heart Approach™ in the Naperville School District. He specializes in helping adults who work with or have challenging children develop strategies for their child to succeed in both the school environment and family setting. Dan wants to provide parenting tips for children with behavioral problems and encourage positive. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday87

Urijah Faber is an American mixed martial artist who is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He competed as a bantamweight and formerly competed as a featherweight. He is also the founder of Team Alpha Male. Faber was an NCAA wrestler. With his base in wrestling, he later started Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Faber won the WEC Featherweight Championship at WEC in 2006, and held the title for over two and a half years. Show Notes: https://www.thedadedge.com/405

Madeline Anderson is an author and entrepreneur. She has a passion for neuroscience, psychology, writing, and speaking. She is the daughter of a Girl Dad and spent years interviewing a wide array of fathers and daughters to write her heartfelt book on how to be the best father to a daughter. Madeline graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2019 with a degree in Business Economics. Her book Girl Dad is an anecdotal, relatable, and heartfelt book that will make you laugh, smile, and learn as you enjoy stories from real Girl Dads and their daughters. After reading Girl Dad, you will be equipped with tips, tricks, and tools that have been proven successful for creating a strong relationship with your daughter. Show Notes: www.thedadedge.com/friday86