What makes a father truly powerful?
Ryan Alan Jones joins Blanka Falk to discuss emotional regulation in parenting and his journey to fatherhood with a focus on applying neuroscience. Ryan is a father, husband, coach, and doctoral student in coaching and leadership. He has been married for 8 years and has an 19-month-old daughter, and brings his academic and personal development experience to his relationships with his wife and daughter. He runs a small coaching business helping people to live with greater depth of meaning and satisfaction as they become the people that they could be and live the lives they long for. They explore the challenges of parenting and the importance of social-emotional work, debunking myths about fatherhood and examining gender roles. Ryan shares daily habits for strong family bonds and highlights the value of vulnerability. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drjones-coach.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alan-jones-7201361a2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjones.coach/
Key Points
- Emotional regulation and vulnerability are crucial for fathers to model healthy coping mechanisms for their children.
- Special, child-directed time helps children feel empowered and strengthens their emotional bonds with their fathers.
- Understanding and compassion between parents are essential for navigating the sacrifices and challenges of parenthood.
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