In this solo episode, host Ned Schaut takes listeners inside a real-life story of frustration with his son and how it reshaped his approach to discipline. Drawing on wisdom from seasoned fathers and his own reflections, Ned unpacks the difference between reacting in anger and responding with intention. He challenges dads to ask not, “What punishment does my kid deserve?” but rather, “What does my child need?” From counting actual actions instead of repeated asks, to owning your discipline choices without hiding behind God or your spouse, this episode provides raw, relatable insights every father can apply. Stick around until the end for a powerful affirmation to anchor your identity as the CEO of your family.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Craft of Fatherhood Podcast.
• 00:00:21 - A new discipline approach from a 72-year-old guest.
• 00:01:14 - Pause, don't react, and ask, "What does this kid need?".
• 00:03:00 - A warning to own your decisions and not blame God or your spouse.
• 00:04:11 - A personal story about reacting poorly to a son's comment on fairness.
• 00:05:12 - A child's perception of working "all the time" vs. the reality.
• 00:06:44 - Kids count the number of "asks," not the completed actions.
• 00:07:45 - "I am the CEO... of this family

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• This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood
• Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here
• Check out the TEDx

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