The Parenting Skill Nobody Taught Us: Hard Conversations with Jeff Hittner

The Parenting Skill Nobody Taught Us: Hard Conversations with Jeff Hittner

33:24 Feb 11, 2026
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Navigating Tough Conversations In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy discusses the vital role of parents in safeguarding their families and emphasizes the importance of having open, sometimes uncomfortable, conversations with children. Special guest Jeff Hittner, founder of Ambitious Dads, shares his insights from over 25 years of coaching leaders and fathers. Jeff discusses how modern fatherhood involves succeeding at both work and home, and the necessity of continuous dialogue with children. Key topics include overcoming discomfort in discussing difficult subjects, the impact of parental anxiety on kids, and strategies to build a culture of communication at home. Jeff also suggests practical tools and methods like using ChatGPT for preparing conversations and establishing consistent family rituals to create an environment where critical discussions are a natural part of family life. For more from Jeff Hittner: https://www.ambitiousdads.com/ Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. Connect ? Subscribe to The Secure Dad emails ? Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram ? Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube ?? Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Welcome to The Secure Family Podcast 01:07 The Importance of Privacy and Data Protection 02:02 Introducing Jeff Hittner: Leadership and Fatherhood Expert 02:45 The Role of Fathers in Modern Parenting
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