About this episode
In this episode of the Young Dad Podcast, host Jey Young speaks with Jenny Hornby, a licensed professional counselor and children's book author, about the intricacies of parenting and mental health. They discuss the importance of connection over perfection, the journey to becoming a counselor, and the significance of curiosity and compassion in parenting. Jenny shares insights on rupture and repair in relationships, the role of dads, and the necessity of allowing children to make mistakes. The conversation emphasizes the value of co-regulation and teamwork in parenting, as well as the importance of being present with children. The episode concludes with a lighthearted 'Dad Zone' segment featuring fun questions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Parenting and Counseling02:52 The Journey to Becoming a Counselor05:41 Rupture and Repair in Relationships08:45 The Importance of Curiosity and Compassion11:50 Embracing a Beginner's Mind in Parenting14:47 Navigating Parenting Styles and Sibling Dynamics17:44 Power Struggles and Authority in Parenting20:51 The Role of Dads in Parenting23:44 Strengths and Teamwork in Parenting26:44 The Importance of Co-Regulation29:48 Allowing Kids to Make Mistakes32:39 The Value of Connection Over Perfection35:34 The Dad Zone: Fun and Lighthearted Questions52:48 lifestyle-outro-high-short.wavClick the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.