What I learned from a book and the Super Nanny about emotional intelligence and teaching kids about emotions

Show Notes:

1:05 The book combined with the Super Nanny show
1:25 To my son, "what do you notice about the parents?"
3:10 His whole body language was "I don't want to listen to you"
3:35 He was starved for love and attention
4:45 I never want you to forget that you're love
5:20 Emotional intelligence and showing you care
6:40 It's not me, my son likes to see kids misbehaving
8:05 Demonstrating EQ
10:15 The Reddit feed
10:35 We actually need to teach our kids about emotions
11:45 They need to be in alignment with their emotions
12:45 Jealousy, he's begging for attention. I teach him when he does it.
13:02 Yes, you DO want them to understand jealousy
15:10 "Too Many" hugs does not exist in our family

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.