Doing hard things trains kids to stay calm when life gets hard. When challenge is normal at home, resilience becomes automatic. Don’t raise kids who collapse—raise leaders who endure. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Mindset Shifts for Dads playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFFX8qCsb2dFCRNnGqb-3Fit Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/1GpKoaURjGQ 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FatherhoodTips #RaisingStrongKids #FamilyLeadership #DadLife #ResilientKids #MindsetForMen #FormidableFamilyMan

Are you struggling to connect with your child—even though you love them deeply and are trying your best? Have you ever wondered why behavior issues, emotional distance, or constant conflict keep showing up in your family—no matter how hard you work at parenting? In this powerful episode, we break down a truth that changes everything: good parenting ultimately comes down to strong attachment and connection with your children. Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between, every behavior—tantrums, rebellion, withdrawal, anxiety, defiance—points back to attachment. And the good news? Attachment can always be rebuilt. We dive deep into why early attachment matters, how patterns formed in infancy can carry into the teen years and adulthood, and—most importantly—what you can do now to repair broken bonds, rebuild trust, and create lasting connection with your child. This episode is both hope-filled and practical, showing parents exactly how small, intentional changes—like presence, co-regulation, physical affection, and emotional attunement—can completely transform family dynamics. If you’ve ever felt discouraged, blamed yourself, or wondered if it’s “too late,” this conversation will give you clarity, direction, and confidence moving forward. Family work is the most important work—and success is in the details. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQxLUerQ1z0 🔑 Key Takeaways ✅ Behavior problems are attachment problems—and attachment can be healed ✅ Strong connection prevents tantrums, rebellion, and emotional shutdown ✅ Presence matters more than rules, lectures, or discipline ✅ Co-regulation must come before correction ✅ Physical affection and emotional validation build nervous system safety ✅ Even teens still need you as their emotional anchor ✅ Small daily check-ins prevent big problems later ✅ Parents must be willing to grow, change, and take responsibility 💬 Memorable Quotes 🗣 “Good parenting comes down to good connections with your kids.” 🗣 “If there’s misbehavior, there’s an attachment issue underneath it.” 🗣 “Presence—not perfection—is what heals broken bonds.” 🗣 “Just because something is common doesn’t mean it’s healthy.” 🗣 “Parents have to level up—children aren’t the problem.” 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #parentchildattachment #parentingconnection #secureattachment #parentingtips #raisingteens #emotionalintelligence #familyrelationships #gentleparenting #intentionalparenting #extraordinaryfamilylife

You can’t force kids to do hard things—you have to invite them. When challenge feels chosen, kids build strength instead of resentment. Make growth attractive, not compulsory. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Fatherhood Hacks playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFHqW8LLMMiKvnKcJcw1hEeJ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/1GpKoaURjGQ 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FatherhoodTips #ParentingForDads #FamilyLeadership #RaisingStrongKids #DadLife #MindsetForMen #FormidableFamilyMan

Strong families create strong societies. When dads lead at home—emotionally, physically, financially—everything changes. Don’t win in one area and lose your family. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Family Leadership Motivation playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFFMwHdJlJ6L2eBbq_LvWPmJ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/1GpKoaURjGQ 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FamilyLeadership #FatherhoodTips #StrongFamilies #DadLife #LeadershipForMen #HusbandLife #FormidableFamilyMan

You can have adventure and a great family—but only if your priorities are clear. When marriage and kids come first, everything else falls into place. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Family Leadership Motivation playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFFMwHdJlJ6L2eBbq_LvWPmJ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/A6jzD9koVSE 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FamilyLeadership #FatherhoodTips #MarriageFirst #DadLife #IntentionalLiving #MindsetForMen #parentingfordads

Not all reading is equal. Great dads set standards—even for entertainment. If it doesn’t expand you, challenge you, or make you better, it’s not worth your time. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Family Leadership Motivation playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFFMwHdJlJ6L2eBbq_LvWPmJ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/A6jzD9koVSE 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #MindsetForMen #FamilyLeadership #FatherhoodTips #PersonalGrowth #HighStandards #DadLife #IntentionalLiving

Real wealth isn’t money—it’s health, peace, lifelong learning, a phenomenal marriage, and deep relationships with your kids. That’s success. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Family Leadership Motivation playlist ➡ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/A6jzD9koVSE 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FamilyLeadership #FatherhoodTips #MindsetForMen #TrueWealth #DadLife #IntentionalLiving #marriageandfamilytherapist

Not all success advice is worth following. If building a business costs your marriage or kids, the price is too high. Great dads choose family first—even if growth is slower. With Greg Denning—a formidable father of 7, seasoned world traveler, and successful entrepreneur. ✨ Watch more in our Family Leadership Motivation playlist ➡ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUcUZtk-UcFFMwHdJlJ6L2eBbq_LvWPmJ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/A6jzD9koVSE 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #FamilyLeadership #FatherhoodTips #MarriageFirst #DadLife #IntentionalLiving #MindsetForMen #successredefined

Are you tired of yelling—and still dealing with tantrums, defiance, and emotional meltdowns? What if the reason tantrums keep happening isn’t because your child is “misbehaving,” but because something deeper isn’t being addressed? In this episode, Greg & Rachel Denning break down the exact framework they’ve used to practice parenting without yelling—and to prevent tantrums before they start. As parents of seven, they share the six core principles that transformed their family culture from reactive and exhausting to calm, connected, and emotionally resilient. You’ll learn why tantrums are a symptom, not the problem, and how prioritizing connection over correction eliminates the need for constant discipline. This conversation challenges the myth that punishment creates better behavior and shows how teaching, clarity, emotional co-regulation, and healthy challenge create lasting change. Greg & Rachel also explain why many kids simply lack the neurological ability to self-regulate, and how co-regulation—not isolation or punishment—is the missing piece for most families struggling with meltdowns. If you’re ready to stop firefighting behavior and start building a family culture that actually works, this episode will change how you see parenting. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/V1Vrh3u6FpI Key Takeaways: ✅ Connection reduces the need for correction — discipline works best when the relationship is protected first. ✅ Tantrums are symptoms, not the problem — go upstream to unmet needs instead of reacting to behavior. ✅ Parent with clarity, not threats or bribes — vague rules create rebellion; clear teaching creates ownership. ✅ Emotional co-regulation is essential — children can’t self-regulate until they’re taught how through you. ✅ Family systems reduce chaos — routines and expectations remove friction and power struggles. ✅ Resilience is built through connection and challenge — kids grow strongest when they choose hard things with your support. Memorable Quotes 🗣 “Connection reduces the need for correction.” 🗣 “Tantrums are a symptom of a problem—not the problem itself.” 🗣 “If you’re not getting the results you want, you need to question your parenting methods.” 🗣 “The most effective way to discipline a child is to teach them—not punish them.” 🗣 “We never correct our children at the expense of connection.” 🗣 “Children don’t need isolation when they’re overwhelmed—they need co-regulation.” 🗣 “Parenting is your most important role. Everything else is secondary.” 🔔 Don’t miss more parenting insights—subscribe now: https://yt.openinapp.co/GDYT www.FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more purpose-driven family Leader—building stronger relationships, intentional parenting, and creating your Extraordinary Family Life. How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids): https://welladjusted.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Join the 12-Week Habits Challenge for parents of kids 13+: http://teens.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Get Greg’s NEW Formidable Family Man BOOK!: https://ulxksbw3zo14.swipepages.net/ffmbook Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠: https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/greg-denning-booklist Don’t miss out on the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method class!: https://parenting.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Enrollment%20open%21%21%20🎉🎉🎉&utm_campaign=Parenting%20launch%20Enrollment%20Open%20%28Email%20%235%29 Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/formidable-family-man/ Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/ Follow me on Instagram:⁠@greg.denning⁠ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greghdenning The topics discussed in our episodes are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. They should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for any medical concerns or questions. #FormidableFamilyMen #GregDenning #BeTheMan #ReachUpward #parentingwithoutyelling #tantrums #gentleparenting #calmparenting #positiveparenting #emotionregulation #attachmentparenting #disciplinewithoutpunishment #parentingtoddlers #parentingtips #familyconnection #emotionalintelligence #raisingkids #parentingtools