#44 What's Your Your Discipline Style? 6 Principles for Loving Discipline

Every dad faces the challenge of discipline—but few topics in parenting are more misunderstood or misapplied. Some fathers discipline from anger and frustration, creating fear instead of trust. Others avoid it altogether, leaving their kids without boundaries or direction. But effective discipline isn't about control or avoidance—it's about courageously loving your children enough to give them what they need. In this episode, Dr. Mike Ayers breaks down the 6 C's of Discipline—six indispensable principles that apply across every age and stage of fatherhood. You'll discover how to: Build deeper connection with your kids through discipline, not despite it Communicate expectations clearly while remaining calm under pressure Give your children choices that preserve dignity and teach responsibility Apply consequences that actually change behavior (and avoid the 3 critical mistakes most dads make) Lead with consistency that builds trust and earns you the right to lead Discipline with compassion that connects correction to unconditional love Whether you're parenting toddlers or teenagers, these timeless, research-backed principles will help you move from reactive parenting to intentional fatherhood. Resources mentioned: "Brave Boundaries" eBook available at fatherfriend.net