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Welcome to The Fallible Man Podcast! In this episode, we're tackling 20 of the most common parenting myths to help you on your journey to becoming an amazing dad. Whether you're a soon-to-be dad or recently joined the club, this episode is packed with essential insights to guide you through the complexities of parenting.

**Timestamps:**

00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Myth 1: Parents Shouldn't Fight in Front of Their Kids
02:30 - Myth 2: Being Strict Makes Well-Behaved Kids
03:45 - Myth 3: Every Bad Behavior Requires Strong Consequences
05:00 - Myth 4: You Should React in the Moment for Discipline
06:15 - Myth 5: Saying Yes Doesn't Mean You Failed
07:30 - Myth 6: It's Better to Shield Children from Loss
08:45 - Myth 7: All Kids are Picky
10:00 - Myth 8: Children Come First
11:15 - Myth 9: Praising Kids Makes Them Smarter
12:30 - Myth 10: Parenting Comes Naturally
13:45 - Myth 11: Good Parents Don’t Ever Lose Their Tempers
15:00 - Myth 12: Kids Don’t Want to Talk to Their Parents
16:15 - Myth 13: Children Hate Discipline
17:30 - Myth 14: Children Need Constant Entertainment
18:45 - Myth 15: Only One Right Way to Be a Dad
20:00 - Myth 16: Parents Should Be Friends with Their Kids
21:15 - Myth 17: Good Parents Mean Great Kids
22:30 - Myth 18: You Can Hold a Baby Too Much
23:45 - Myth 19: Babies Only Cry When They Are Hungry, Tired, or Need a Diaper Change
25:00 - Myth 20: Your Kids' Fears Are Just a Stage They're Going Through

I'm Brent, your host and a proud father of two with 20 years of experience working with young people. Parenting is a joyful yet challenging journey, and I'm here to help you navigate it.

Check out the links below for deeper dives into some of these topics and share this episode with a fellow dad who could use some answers!

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