Mike Flood is the father of four daughters and three sons. Not only has he raised seven children, but he also grew up in a family of seven children. In this episode, you’ll hear how Mike has been able to learn from his childhood to ensure he connects on a deep level with all his children whilst allowing them the freedom to navigate life in the way they want.
Mike also discusses how his experiences in having difficult conversations with his patients in his medical profession has allowed him to talk with his children at a meaningful level. Tim and Mike also converse about how they use the power of music to expand their relationships with their children.
Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Mike in this episode:
- How to be resourceful and connected with multiple children
- Bringing a sense of ongoing certainty to how much you love your children
- The ability to believe in your child’s ability to navigate difficult parts of life
- How to navigate the challenges of tension between children
Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Introduction
- 0:30 – My one-person play in San Francisco
- 1:00 – Who is Mike Flood?
- 3:00 – How media plays a role in connecting with your children
- 8:30 – Welcoming Mike Flood to the podcast
- 9:30 – Mike’s Story: Childhood and children
- 12:30 – The lessons Mike learned from growing up with 6 siblings (including being a twin)
- 17:00 – The role faith plays in raising children
- 19:45 – Mike’s life in medicine & how working with patients influences his parenting
- 28:20 – How Mike’s parenting has evolved over his 7 children
- 31:10 – How to navigate the challenges of tension between children
- 37:30 – Sharing your pure emotions with your children
- 40:00 – Balancing giving freedom to children whilst protecting them
- 41:30 – Being embarrassed in front of your children and showing emotion
- 49:30 – Making connections with your children via music
- 55:00 – How communication is different between sons and daughters
- 57:20 – Letting your children see tough times & saying “I love you”
- 1:03:30 – Being better for your daughters
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