#64 Lead Your Family and Raise Adults, Not Entitled Kids

From implementing parent-controlled feeding that had all their kids sleeping through the night by two months, to ending the “Fettuccine Alfredo era,” banning whining with “Cure-All” (liquid cod liver oil), building real competence through family activities, and drilling academics on Saturday mornings — this episode shows dads exactly how to lead their families with confidence.Discover how to raise respectful kids who love God and launch capable, self-controlled adults — without regrets. Filled with humor and honest stories — including the touching altar call moment with his three-year-old, the broken leg drama, and boldly bucking bad advice from doctors and teachers — James equips dads with powerful strategies to build strong family culture and instill lasting character in their children.Timestamps:0:07 - Parent-controlled feeding from Baby Wise (all kids sleeping through the night by 2 months)8:43 - The famous “No More Fettuccine Alfredo” restaurant moment + food leadership10:07 - Ending custom meals and bringing order to the home16:34 - “Cure-All” (liquid cod liver oil) for whining + building gratitude20:11 - Building competence through activities: rollerblading, skiing, biking to school22:59 - Pushing through kid resistance (bike to school meltdown story)34:00 - Creating “Ewing Academy” – Saturday flashcards & academics37:04 - Final encouragement: Start with ONE area, be unified, and lead without regretshttps://youtu.be/1Hu_sWb7Qe0https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/christian-dads-podcast/id295386637Coaching information: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/coaching