Today, we’re diving into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of parenting: effective communication. As parents, we all want our kids to express themselves confidently, but how do we teach them great communication skills?

Our guest today, Lenora Edwards, is a Board Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Chief Knowledge Officer at Better Speech. She’s an expert in speech development, language learning, and effective communication, and she’s here to help parents understand how to foster strong communication skills in kids from a young age.

If you’ve ever wondered:✅ Is my child’s speech development on track?✅ How can I help my child feel more confident speaking?✅ What are the biggest mistakes parents make when communicating with their kids?…then this episode is for you!

"Make sure you grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let's jump into the conversation."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Communication in Parenting

01:51 The Importance of Understanding Communication

08:02 Impact of Speech Development on Confidence

11:14 Navigating Professional Help for Speech Issues

21:25 Common Mistakes Parents Make in Communication

24:55 Setting Realistic Expectations as Parents

27:12 The Impact of Screens on Communication Development

27:41 The Impact of Screen Time on Communication Skills

30:30 The Importance of Real-Time Interaction

31:47 Consequences of Missed Social Development

34:06 Building Communication Skills Through Micro-Interactions

37:13 Encouraging Safe Social Interactions

41:15 Final Thoughts and Parenting Advice

47:03 Outro

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Today’s guest is Michael Israel, Head of Operations at Cleverelly — a safety organization on a mission to save lives by preventing hot car deaths. Cleverelly’s simple device turns a life-saving action — checking your backseat — into an everyday habit that could save your child’s life. With over 8 years of experience, Michael has worked with nonprofits, hospitals, and parent communities across the U.S. to raise awareness and drive prevention.

Listeners — go check out: 👉 Cleverelly’s 2-device bundle — simple, affordable, and it could save a life.

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00:00 Introduction to Child Safety and Cleverelly

01:32 The Origin Story of Cleverelly

03:26 Understanding Memory Lapses and Child Safety

07:52 The Technology Behind Cleverelly

09:43 The Importance of Habit Formation

12:03 Statistics and Realities of Forgotten Children

17:07 The Year-Round Risks of Hot and Cold Cars

21:45 The Role of Awareness and Action

25:28 Community Engagement and Future Goals

29:30 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

In this episode of the Young Dad Podcast, host Jewell Young speaks with Paul Granger, a minister and content creator, about the journey of faith and the importance of seeking God in everyday life. They discuss the challenges of maintaining faith as life gets busier, the significance of surrendering control as a father, and the unconditional love depicted in the parable of the Prodigal Son. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive faith and the role of love in parenting and relationships.

Takeaways

Success isn't measured by career, wealth or status, but by faithfulness.

The question 'Where did you see God today?' can transform perspectives.

Surrendering control is essential for fathers to trust God's plan.

God's love is unconditional and not based on our actions.

The Prodigal Son illustrates the depth of a father's love.

We must actively seek God in our daily lives.

Love is a sacrificial act that goes beyond self-preservation.

The Holy Spirit empowers us to love others, even when it's hard.

Parenting is a journey of planting seeds of faith in our children.

True love is demonstrated through actions, not just words.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Young Dad Podcast

01:59 Paul Granger's Faith Journey

05:59 The Challenge of Seeing God in Daily Life

09:23 Proactively Seeking God

14:00 The Role of the Spirit in Our Lives

19:02 Surrendering Control as a Father

24:01 The Prodigal Son: Lessons for Fathers

30:41 Understanding God's Love Through the Prodigal Son

33:50 The Unconditional Nature of a Father's Love

37:20 The Journey of Redemption and Acceptance

40:21 The Depth of Love and Its Implications

42:35 Living Out Love in Everyday Life

46:50 Allowing God's Love to Flow Through Us

53:31 Advice for New Fathers: Embracing God's Guidance

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