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In this episode, Jonathan Sherman, a marriage and family therapist, offers seven crucial parenting tips. The advice stems from a presentation he gave at a conference and an interview with young clinicians from Utah Youth Village. The key areas covered include understanding your child's world, allowing feedback, avoiding power struggles, the importance of both quality and quantity time, fostering good relationships with teenagers from an early age, being interested in your child's interests, and the value of appreciation. Sherman shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, encouraging parents to grow and adapt alongside their children while maintaining patience, presence, and authentic communication.

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01:24 1. Make an effort to understand your child’s world

02:11 2. Allow kids to give you feedback

05:26 3. Not engaging in power struggles allows kids to teach us -- Lesson from a 13-year-old rebel

12:37 4. Quality time is a function of quantity time - Patience and Presence.

16:07 5. Relationships With Teenagers Starts When They’re Young

18:32 6. Be interested in the things that interest your kids

21:19 7. Appreciation is a cushion

▶︎▶︎ Referenced Resources:

The 7 Principles for Building a Strong Family book and online masterclass.

• RESOLVE conflict,

• IMPROVE communication,

• INCREASE bonding, and

• SECURE attachments with your partner and your kids.

My 7 Principles for Building Strong Families workbook and online course will help you, your partner, and your family overcome problems and create truly GREAT relationships that last a lifetime. Enroll today and get the workbook at RelateGREAT.net/strongfam

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In this episode of the RelateGREAT! Podcast with Jonathan Sherman, listeners are treated to a variety of dating stories during the second part of a two-part call-in show focused on dating disasters. The episode features 12 callers, including Jonathan's son Adam, who shares his high-school dating mishap. Other callers like Peyton and wife Lauren narrate their humorous and awkward relationship beginnings, and Austin recounts his clumsy journey from heartbreak to finding true love. Xerxes and Laurene share their long-term marriage experiences, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and friendship in enduring relationships. Jonathan Sherman, a marriage and family therapist, also shares insights drawn from John Gottman's relationship research, highlighting the significance of friendship and admiration in successful marriages.

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00:00 The Call-in Show: Dating Disasters! Part 2

00:54 Adam's High School Date

05:54 Caller Peyton and Lauren's Awkward Beginnings

17:23 Caller Austin's Nervousness

17:40 Introduction to the Writing Group

18:42 Austin's Clunky Love Story

20:42 The Turning Point in Austin's Relationship

24:45 The Proposal and Marriage

31:33 Reflections on Marriage and Friendship

36:00 Xerxes' Story of 32 Years of Marriage

43:01 Laurene's Bad Date and Love Story

49:13 Conclusion and Future Plans

Referenced Resources:

None

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In the debut episode of the Relate Great Podcast Call-In Show, hosted by marriage and family therapist Jonathan Sherman, listeners dive into real-life stories about dating disasters. Jonathan introduces the podcast's format and themes, focusing on humorous, touching, and sometimes tragic tales from the dating world. Callers share their personal experiences, ranging from shocking first dates to heartfelt reflections on lessons learned in relationships. The episode also offers insightful relationship principles and promotes Jonathan's online masterclass on building strong families.

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00:00 The Call-in Show: Dating Disasters! Part 1

00:24 Introduction to the Relate Great Podcast

00:58 Podcast Format and Future Plans

01:39 Dating Scene Insights and Stories

05:12 Mindy's Dating Disaster

08:47 Jess's Relationship Struggles

15:34 Kara's Awkward Concert Date

20:57 Angel's Unforgettable First Date

27:50 Larissa's Long-Winded Date

31:46 The Unimpressive Husband

32:16 Dating Stories at Family Parties

32:53 Planning Future Episodes

33:51 Caller Taylor's Story

40:36 Mindy's Lovebomber

Referenced Resources:

None