Everyday Dadding

#43 So . . . apparently we can learn from Dolphins?

Robin and Ben think about Dolphin Parenting (as suggested by Dr. Shimi Kang) and how a lot of the methodology contains solid Biblical wisdom . . . but also warn that we have to keep our end-goal in focus. 

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#42 Am I A Dryclean Parent?

Robin and Ben chat about the dangers of the dry-clean mentality - outsourcing our job as parents to 'experts' like the church youth worker and expecting our kids to come back neatly washed, folded and perfect Christians without us having to really do anything . . .  

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#41 Lawnmower and Tiger Parenting Styles

Robin and Ben talk about Lawnmower and Tiger parenting - focussing on how we think through when to remove obstacles that are in our kids way, and when do we allow them time to be creative rather than filling their time with activities?

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#40: Helicopter or Satellite?

Continuing in the series looking at parenting styles, Ben and Robin talk about both the blessings and dangers of being a helicopter or a satellite dad

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#39 What kind of Parent Are You?

Ben and Robin begin a new mini-series thinking through our tendencies as parents and how knowing ourselves better might be helpful in our everyday dadding. 

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#38 'Dad, I'm Gay' with Ed Shaw

Ben and Robin are back for the second half of the 4th season (or maybe it's the fifth season, who knows) - and are joined by Ed Shaw of Living Out to talk about how to respond when or if a child says that they are gay or same-sex attracted. 

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#37 How do I help my child if they think they're in the wrong body? with Andrew Bunt

Ben and Robin are joined by Andrew Bunt to talk through what happens if one of your children is questioning their gender. 

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#36 Are smartphones rewiring my kids brain?

Ben and Robin chat about smartphones and social media - are they the cause of the mental health epidemic? How can we use them wisely and help our kids to navigate life in the 21st century. 

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#35 I just want my kids to be grateful!

Ben and Robin chat about gratitude - and whether or not it's something we can teach our kids. 

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#34 Can I let my kid play sport on a Sunday?

Ben and Robin chat about the issue of sport on a sunday - specifically when it clashes with the main church gathering. 

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