#10: The Parents Phrase Book with Guest: Whit Honea
Jan 29, 2014
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Whit Honea, Dad and Author of The Parents Phrase Book, shares advice on tough conversations with kids and the recent loss of his mom. They discuss breaking stereotypes, teaching fair play, managing soda consumption, and bedtime tips for parents.
Treasuring time spent with loved ones has a significant impact on children's coping with loss.
Modern dads actively challenge stereotypes by being present and creating meaningful connections with their children.
Deep dives
Handling the loss of a loved one
Whit Honi shares his experience and offers insights on how he is helping his children cope with the loss of their grandmother in a car accident over the holidays. He emphasizes the importance of treasuring the time spent with loved ones and the impact it has on children.
Modern dads being present and engaged
Whit Hony highlights the active involvement of modern dads in parenting and challenges stereotypes. He discusses how he and other dads are present in their children's lives, participating in activities, and creating meaningful connections.
Effective communication with children
Whit Hony introduces his book, 'The Parents Phrase book', which provides easy and useful phrases, scripts, and techniques for parents in different situations. He emphasizes the importance of listening to children, not falling into cliches, and engaging in conversations that validate their thoughts and feelings.
Bedtime challenges and guiding children
Whit Hony discusses the challenges of bedtime and offers tips on navigating the bedtime routine. He emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, explaining the reasons behind decisions, and creating alternatives that make going to bed more appealing for children.
Dad and Author of The Parents Phrase Book Whit Honea talks us through his advice for handling tough questions and conversations with kids of every age. We also to talk to Whit about the recent loss of his mom and the relationship they built that left him feeling no regrets. As an added bonus, Whit adds a special segment at the end of the show.
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