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What happens when you mess up as a parent?

Because let’s be honest… no matter how intentional you try to be, no matter how many goals you set, there are still going to be moments where you lose your patience, react in a way you regret, or just plain get it wrong. The real question is not if that will happen, but what you do next.

In this second half of my conversation with Jon Hord, we move from awareness into action. Jon shares what it actually looks like to repair those hard moments with your kids, how to model growth instead of perfection, and why those “mess up” moments can become some of the most powerful connection points in your family.

This episode is incredibly practical, but also deeply encouraging. You are not stuck in your patterns. You are not defined by your worst moments. And you have more influence than you think in shaping your relationship with your kids moving forward.

In this episode, we cover:

•  What to say after you lose your temper or handle something poorly 
•  Why apologizing to your kids builds respect instead of weakening authority 
•  How to turn parenting mistakes into opportunities for connection 
•  The difference between working on yourself silently and involving your kids in the process 
•  A simple way to help kids learn compromise and ownership (using dinner!) 
•  Why the dinner table is one of the most powerful connection points in your home 
•  The impact of removing phones and distractions during family time 
•  One mindset shift that can instantly change how you respond to your kids

Resources We Mention for Repairing Parenting Mistakes

• Join the Engaged Father Project community now
• The importance of family dinners
• What is the role of fathers when it comes to teaching kids about health and food?
• Helping teens and tweens build a healthy relationship with technology

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