123 - Taking a Child Centered Approach to Being a dad - Nikko Sadlowski - Part 2

This week Nikko Sadlowski joins me to talk more about his work with families who are facing the reality of having a child with autism and families who are struggling just to connect with each other. We also explore the power of taking a child-centered approach to parenting. The saddest part of his journey losing his friends because they were tired of him always talking about autism The difficulty of finding empathy and understanding for families who have special needs children Working with different men and trying to figure out how to connect in a way that helps them grow Helping fathers who say “I want to be a good father but I didn’t have a good role model” Parenting each kid differently and discovering who I am as a dad Taking a child-centered approach to being a dad Letting your children guide you to discover their interest and gifts You don’t have to parent the way I do, or Nikko, find your parenting style as you listen to others Recognize what you are really good at and lean into those strengths. Lean on your spouse or friend who has the gift you don’t Guest: Niko Sadlowski Instagram: @theapparently Website: www.theapparently.com Author of “The A Word” Amazon Link https://www.amazon.com/S%C4%B9owo-na-Nikodem-Sad%C4%B9owski-KSI%C3%84%C4%B9%C5%A5KA/dp/8363788120/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+a+word+Niko+sadlowski&qid=1614540770&s=books&sr=1-1 Host: Jody Sedrick Website: www.Jodysedrick.com Instagram: @jodysedrick email: [email protected]