The Secret to Raising Successful Kids #80
If your child resists helping, makes a bigger mess, or melts down during cleanup—this changes how you’ll see it. If you’ve ever thought “it’s just faster if I do it myself,” you’re not alone. When you...
31 Maalis 34min
Strike Hard, Strike Fast, No Mercy (Jess + Jon) #79
Jess and Jon talk about tae kwon do, obedience, and navigating different cultural values with kids Send us Fan Mail Support the show If parenting has felt hard lately… you don’t have to figure it out ...
26 Maalis 40min
Why your toddler keeps pushing boundaries (and what to do instead of repeating yourself all day) #78
If your 3–5 year old refuses to listen, tests every rule, and melts down when you get stricter… this is what’s actually going on... If you feel like you’re saying the same thing 20 times a day—“stop j...
24 Maalis 31min
The Courage to Be Disliked (and Why Your Child Needs It) #77
In this episode Jon explores the tension many modern parents feel between connection and control and why “validation is not the same thing as leadership.” He reframes one of the hardest identity shift...
17 Maalis 28min
Attachment Styles with Thais Gibson #76
In this conversation, Jon Fogel and Thais Gibson delve into the complexities of attachment styles and their impact on relationships and parenting. Thais shares her personal journey from experiencing a...
12 Maalis 57min
What If ODD Is A Cry For Autonomy... #75
In this episode, Jon speaks directly to parents worn down by constant power struggles—especially those navigating an ODD or PDA diagnosis—starting with the raw truth that holding the line often makes ...
10 Maalis 50min
Should you make your child apologize? #74
In this episode, Jon slows down one of the most familiar parenting moments—“You need to say you’re sorry”—and asks what we’re actually teaching when we force an apology. Rather than treating “sorry” a...
5 Maalis 44min
Stop Telling Kids “Don’t Be Bossy”; Do This Instead #73
In this episode, Jon explores what we often call “bossy” behavior and reframes it as leadership energy colliding with an underdeveloped social brain. Through vivid playdate moments and real parent que...
3 Maalis 51min
