Connected Families Podcast Learning from Parenting Mistakes: How God Taught One Dad the Value of Safety | [Mini-Episode]
Oct 2, 2025
Dr. Bo Bryson, a chiropractor and author with over two decades of experience, shares a powerful parenting story that highlights the 'You are safe with me' framework. He discusses how acknowledging parenting missteps can enhance familial safety and connection. Dr. Bo recounts a pivotal moment with his teenage daughter, emphasizing the importance of being heard and known. His journey underscored how faith plays a role in creating a nurturing environment, leading to stronger family bonds over the years.
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Course Changed Their Family
- Dr. Bo and his wife went through the Discipline That Connects course when their youngest was a baby.
- The framework they learned (safe, loved, called, responsible) changed their parenting and led them to support the ministry financially.
Welcome Home Moment
- Dr. Bo describes a late-night moment when his daughter Fallon returned home and saw his disappointed face.
- He closed the computer, held her, and told her, "You are always welcome home," which soothed her immediately.
Prioritize Emotion Over Tasks
- When a child shows fear, stop and meet their emotional need before returning to tasks.
- Prioritize connection over convenience to communicate safety with your actions.
