Dad Tired

When Your Kids Are Struggling, Where Do You Start?

September 21, 2026·29 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Important Links: Host A Dad Tired Conference at your churchJoin the FREE Family Leadership ProgramShop the Dad Tired store for best-selling gearYou love your kids. But when they’re struggling, it’s hard to know what to do. Come down harder? Give them space? Make another rule?In this honest ramble, Jerrad shares what he’s learning while navigating a challenging season of parenting four kids. From praying with his wife to laughing over Mario Kart, he explores what it looks like to move toward your kids relationally while still addressing the things that need correction.We talk about:• Why feeling out of control can lead to heavy-handed parenting• Paying attention to what each child needs• Making prayer your first response• How your phone can pull you away from the family you want to be present with• Receiving God’s love and forgiveness as you learn to reflect his heart to your kidsIf you’ve ever sat in the driveway wondering whether you have anything left to give, this conversation is for you.This week’s invitation: Choose one child and take one small, intentional step toward connection.

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