{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#59 - Biblical Discipline for Toddlers: A New Dad's Guide to Consistent, Loving Correction","description":"In this raw and heartfelt episode, new dad Josh D'Ambrosio sits down with host James to share his unexpected journey into fatherhood\u2014one forged through personal hardship, renewed faith, and the wild reality of raising a spirited 2-year-old. Josh presses James for hard-won wisdom on what actually works when the toddler years hit. James lays it out plainly: staying fully present even when work pulls hard, locking arms with your spouse on a unified front, and intentionally building self-control and respect from the earliest age. With unflinching honesty, they dive into real discipline that gets results\u2014including the when, why, and how of spanking as a calm, private, and dignified act of teaching rather than angry punishment. You\u2019ll hear practical strategies on staying consistent so kids aren\u2019t confused, staging everyday scenarios at home to prepare them for life, handling disrespect without losing your cool, and pairing clear consequences with generous rewards\u2014all while protecting a warm, loving home and keeping parents from burning out. If you\u2019re a dad in the trenches (or about to be), this is the no-nonsense, faith-grounded conversation you didn\u2019t know you needed. Timeline   00:00 Introduction to Josh D'Ambrosio's Journey   04:33 Navigating Fatherhood as a New Dad   07:15 Discipline and Parenting Techniques   10:04 The Importance of Consistency in Parenting   12:53 Balancing Work and Family Life   15:40 The Role of a Father in Child Development   18:21 Challenges of Parenting a Two-Year-Old   30:12 Unified Parenting Strategies   32:12 Creating Scenarios for Learning   36:06 Rewards and Consequences in Parenting   38:54 Managing Disrespectful Behavior   41:57 The Importance of Timing in Discipline   49:02 Understanding Child Behavior and Needs   &amp;nbsp; To Watch on Youtube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/PsTzC_zvwrQ  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/jo\/podcast\/59-biblical-discipline-for-toddlers-a-new-dads\/id295386637?i=1000741536482  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/7x7QnQcoINiSFuwU7TVY0x?si=uEYZwI86RtuK9KSLtw_ceQ Pellicane Coaching:&amp;nbsp;happyhomeuniversity.com\/coaching ","author_name":"Christian Dad's Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.happyhomeuniversity.com\/coaching","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39424555\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196609810"}