When listening becomes fun, they will do it when it's important

Show Notes:

1:05 He was in a Podcast group...
1:40 A lot of this I learned from my mom
2:10 My first podcast went better than I thought it would
2:40 "Listen to me" can have a bad connotation
3:25 When we walk out of the house, etc. we do this
5:30 What do you hear?
5:50 Make it an excercise that's fun!
6:38 The ONLY time you ask your child to listen is... when?
7:12 ... then we don't want to listen
7:55 When listening becomes fun, they will do it when it's important
8:32 We learn better when things are fun
9:00 My kids are very attentive and listen very well

Ryan Roy


Ryan's father abandoned him when he was only five years old. After getting married, his biggest fear was having a child and not knowing how to be a good dad. After studying everything he could find, writing a bestselling book, hosting 300 episodes of a popular parenting podcast, PLUS growing an immensely successful FBI Dads program at his own kids' school... Ryan has decided to share what he's learned. FBI Dads is Ryan's life mission. Ryan welcomes YOU to join him in this journey to help dads connect, be present and be a positive influence on their children.