71. Why Influence Matters More Than Control
Brittney Gonzalez Brittney Gonzalez

71. Why Influence Matters More Than Control

Control may shape what children do while we’re watching, but influence helps shape the choices they make when we’re not. Explore how trust, boundaries, emotional safety, and repair allow parents to move beyond compliance and build a relationship that continues to matter as their children grow.

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68. Screen Time Isn't the Problem (Here's What Is)
Brittney Gonzalez Brittney Gonzalez

68. Screen Time Isn't the Problem (Here's What Is)

What if screen time isn't really about screens? In this article, we explore a different perspective on one of parenting's biggest debates. Instead of focusing on minutes and rules, we'll look at what screen time reveals about our nervous systems, the difference between relief and regulation, and why building our capacity to tolerate discomfort may matter more than limiting another episode.

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64. Dad Phrases, Decoded: A Father's Day Special
Brittney Gonzalez Brittney Gonzalez

64. Dad Phrases, Decoded: A Father's Day Special

"Because I said so." "Turn off the lights." "When I was your age..."

Every dad seems to have a collection of phrases that get repeated throughout childhood. We laugh at them, roll our eyes, and swear we'll never say them ourselves - until one day we do. In this Father's Day reflection, we explore the values, life lessons, and hidden wisdom behind some of the most classic dad sayings, and what they reveal about the way fathers teach, lead, and love.

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