Front Row Dads - The Show For Dads Who Want To Level Up Their Dad Game

In today’s episode, Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson join the podcast to talk about giving your kids the freedom to make choices and take control over their lives. We cover the importance of asking your kids questions, being calm as a father, meditation, mental health, motivation, sleep, and a lot more!  KEY TAKEAWAYS: The importance of autonomy  The stress that comes with lack of control  What is non-anxious presence?  Why the family unit is most effective when Dad stays calm  Don’t go home until you meditate  What does it mean to “take the long view”  How to help kids do better now  What you can do now, to help you kids avoid being one of the 60% that are seeking mental health. In college 38% of girls in highschool are diagnosed with anxiety and 28% of boys  How do kids get intrinsically motivated  Understanding the passionate pursuit of pastimes  Why testing works for kids, and where it doesn’t  Dads should be consultants and not managers  Helping your kids know what they want Instead of leading your k