👵 Why involved grandparents can boost kids’ confidence, social skills, and emotional wellbeing
🎯 The gap between how you want to parent and how your parents might grandparent
🧁 The power of Sunday muffins, last-minute babysitting, and everyday grandparent magic
💬 What happens when expectations go unspoken and why clear communication is everything
🫱 Creating space for healthy boundaries with extended family
🧠 Acknowledging tricky situations like loss, distance, or toxic relationships with grace
🧓 Legacy and connection: how grandparents, aunts, uncles, and “chosen family” teach kids they’re loved and lovable
🧑‍🍳 A story about a restaurant run by Italian nonnas… and why food is cultural memory
🎣 Fishing trips, life advice, and the simple power of being present

Big Ideas

• “It takes a village” isn’t just a saying—it’s a challenge to build one
• Relationships are the foundation. Connection is the goal
• Communicate early, clearly, and with empathy—especially when integrating parenting styles
• Show up. Be present. That’s enough

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🧠 Topics Covered:

• What gentle parenting actually means
• The difference between permissive and respectful
• Why “being the adult” doesn’t mean being the boss
• Handling triggers without shame
• How we model emotional regulation
• Where we’ve gotten it wrong—and what we’ve learned
• Why connection gives your discipline more power

🎯 This episode is for:

• Dads trying to be intentional but overwhelmed
• Parents unsure about the “soft” stuff
• Anyone who’s yelled then regretted it
• Folks wondering if respectful parenting is too nice