<p dir="ltr">Family life is busy, and parenting can be downright overwhelming. Oh how we need the sound wisdom of successful parents who are a step ahead of us to encourage us along the way. Today's guest, Miles Mettler is exactly that! Miles is an ambassador with Focus on the Family, and he has raised 4 amazing kids into adulthood. He has so much wisdom to share!  Miles is the author of <strong>52 Parenting Principles: How to bring out the BEST in your kids</strong> which we are drawing from in this episode!</p> <p dir="ltr">In today’s conversation Miles talks about the importance being intentional about <em>listening to our kids, avoiding the lectures,</em> (so hard!) <em>being “disciplined in your discipline”</em> and more. I found so many nuggets to hold on to in this episode, and I think you will too!  Find show notes with links over at: </p> <h3 dir="ltr"><a href= "http://www.monicaswanson.com/miles-mettler">www.monicaswanson.com/miles-mettler</a></h3> <h3 dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Podcast page (for all episodes) </span><a href= "http://www.monicaswanson.com/podcast">www.monicaswanson.com/podcast</a></h3> <p dir="ltr">Raising Amazing book page: www.monicasawanson.com/raisingamazing</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Will I see you at the Perfectly Imperfect “Every Parent Wants to Know” digital event on April 14th?  I hope so!  Sign up’s are open and it is going to be SO GOOD! Use my link to get your tickets now:<br /> <a href= "https://www.perfectlyimperfect.org/monica">www.perfectlyimperfect.org/monica</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy