Want a Closer Relationship With Your Child? Do This One Thing

In this episode, I share a quiet moment with my teenage daughter that reminded me how powerful small, simple one-on-one time can be. No big plans. No special agenda. Just time together.

If you want to strengthen your relationship with your child, the answer might be easier than you think.

You’ll learn:

• Why one-on-one time builds emotional safety and trust
• How ordinary moments — like grocery runs or bedtime chats — can make a big impact
• What to do (and what not to do) when your child starts opening up

Real connection simply requires presence.

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The One Thing Your Kids Will Never Forget (It’s Not What You Think)

In this episode, I tell the story of a volleyball game where my son barely got off the bench — and why that moment turned out to matter more than I expected. He didn’t score the winning point or make a big play. But what happened between us is something I'll always remember.

What our kids remember most isn’t what we say. It’s that we were there.

You’ll learn:

• Why emotional presence matters more than performance or advice
• What the research says kids remember long after childhood
• A simple way to send your child a powerful message: you matter to me

It’s not about doing something huge. It’s about being there.

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How to Help Your Child Calm Down—Without Saying a Word

In this episode, I share a quick story about my son, his hatred for math homework, and the quiet way we’ve learned to connect—without lectures, fixes, or words. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do to help your child calm down is simply to be there.

When kids are overwhelmed, they don’t need explanations. They need presence. And that’s what co-regulation is all about: using your calm to help your child find theirs.

You’ll learn:

• What co-regulation actually means in daily parenting
• How small, quiet gestures can soothe a dysregulated nervous system
• One simple thing you can try today to bring more calm into your home

It’s not always about what you say. Sometimes it’s about what you don’t say.

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From Meltdown to Calm: Teaching Kids Emotional Regulation That Actually Works

In this episode, I share a personal story of one of the most emotional moments I’ve had as a parent — and how a small, instinctive act of connection helped my daughter find calm.

Every parent has been there: the meltdown, the tantrum, the emotional spiral that logic just can’t fix. But emotional regulation isn’t about stopping the feelings. It’s about helping our kids feel — without losing control.

Drawing from my own clinical work and insights from attachment science, I’ll walk you through:

• Why your calm is the first step to your child’s calm
• How co-regulation works — and why it matters more than discipline
• Four steps you can start using today to help your child settle and feel safe

You don’t need a perfect response. You just need presence, connection, and the courage to slow down.

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You think your child pulling away is just part of growing up — but what if it’s not? What if it’s a warning sign?

In this episode, I share the powerful story of a mom who did something radically different to reconnect with her daughter — not by fixing her child, but by healing herself.

We’ve been told that teens pulling away is just part of adolescence. But that belief is leaving families emotionally divided. In reality, many kids are becoming more attached to their peers than to their parents — and it’s costing them their safety, maturity, and emotional grounding.

Drawing from my own clinical work and the wisdom of attachment theory, I’ll show you:

• Why your child’s distance may have nothing to do with them
• How peer orientation quietly reshapes your child’s values and identity
• What real change looks like — and how one parent’s courage brought their child back

This message isn’t about blame. It’s about healing. And it starts with you.

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You think your connection with your child is strong — but what if it’s quietly fading and you don’t even realize it?

In this episode, I’m sounding the alarm on a subtle but dangerous shift happening in families today. Kids are becoming more emotionally attached to their peers than to their parents — and most parents think it’s just “normal adolescence.” It’s not.

Drawing from my own clinical experience and the powerful insights of Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté, I’ll walk you through how this shift happens, why it’s so dangerous, and — most importantly — what you can do about it.

You’ll learn:

• What most parents miss about emotional connection
• Why your child’s friends may be shaping them more than you are
• How to re-establish connection and attachment — even with a distant or resistant teen

This episode isn’t about guilt. It’s about waking up before the gap becomes too wide to close. You can become the voice your child carries into adulthood — but only if you see what’s really happening right now.

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In today’s episode, I dive into powerful parenting lessons from the Netflix series Adolescence — and what it teaches us about truly connecting with our kids.

If you’ve ever felt like no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to reach your child anymore, this conversation is for you.

I’ll share what it really means to “meet them where they are,” why small moments matter more than grand gestures, and how you can rebuild trust, emotional safety, and influence — even when the distance feels overwhelming.

I’ll also share personal stories, including dirt biking with my son and a therapy session involving some unexpected rats — all to show you what authentic connection really looks like.

Ready to transform your connection with your child? Tune in now!

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🔥 NEW EPISODE! 🔥

“Raising a Pro: A Father-Daughter Talk on Strength, Mindset, and Speaking Up”

This one’s personal. I sat down with my daughter Katie — D1 volleyball player and soon-to-be pro — to talk about the mental game behind her 10-year journey. 💪🏐

We covered:

✅ How to speak up and advocate for yourself

✅ Coping with negative thoughts by thinking neutrally

✅ Regulating emotion without losing your competitive fire

✅ Letting go of comparison and owning your strengths

✅ Why persistence beats flash every time

Parents, athletes, and anyone chasing personal growth — don’t miss this one.

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👇 Drop a 💙 if you’re raising a strong kid — or trying to become one.

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Parenting Advice: Dealing With Strong-Willed Kids

Parenting a strong-willed child can be exhausting, frustrating, and overwhelming—but it can also be incredibly rewarding. In this episode of Dr. Todd Talks, I’ll share insights from my clinical experience to help you set firm boundaries, build trust, and stay emotionally connected with your child.

You’ll learn:

✅ The key to credibility—why your child must trust that you mean what you say.

✅ How to balance firmness with flexibility to guide your strong-willed child.

✅ Why counting to 17 (yes, really!) is a sign of lost authority.

✅ The power of meeting your child where they are to strengthen your bond.

✅ Why you shouldn’t fix their mistakes—and what actually helps them grow.

If you’re feeling burned out, out of ideas, or at your wit’s end, this episode will give you real-life stories, expert parenting strategies, and hope for raising a strong-willed child successfully.

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In this episode of Dr. Todd Talks, I share a powerful true story about my friend Tim and his daughter. For years, their relationship was strained—she was distant, shut down, and unresponsive to his attempts to connect. No matter what he tried, he couldn’t break through.

Then, something changed. In one conversation, everything shifted, and it became a defining moment in their relationship. What made the difference? It turns out, the answer was simple but profound: Tim finally stopped talking and truly listened.

Most of us think we listen, but in reality, we’re just waiting for our turn to speak. Today, I’ll unpack why real listening is the key to deeper connections and share three practical tips to help you strengthen your relationships:

✅ Connection, Not Correction – Focus on connecting, not giving advice.

✅ Meet Them Where They Are – Engage in their world and interests.

✅ Let Your Body Language Show You’re Listening – Nonverbal cues matter.

Try these steps today with your child, spouse, or friend—and watch what happens!

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Want more than just tips? My parenting course, Connection & Credibility, helps you build a strong bond with your kids while setting healthy boundaries that actually work. Explore the course: https://correctandconnect.com/courses/connection-credibility/

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