Don Manning is, first and foremost, a husband and dad who follows Christ. He and his wife Suzanne founded Crazy Cool Family several years ago after raising seven children of their own – four girls and then three boys ages 34 to 18 – and seeing the need for parents to be inspired and equipped to build their best family.
Don has a business and real estate background, owning different companies and putting together real estate deals. He and Suzanne are now blessed with eight grandchildren and more to come!
In this episode on the Strong by Design Podcast, Jared and Don discuss the importance of building healthy relationships and culture within the home. Parenting is not about controlling your kids, but loving them and teaching them what is means to grow into a healthy adult. If you are a parent, you do not want to miss out on the wisdom that is poured out in this episode.
"How do you make your kid wise while trying to keep his purity? And that's this balance that we're fighting as parents throughout the time." — Don Manning
Time Stamps
00:30 – Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast
01:36 – Today's special guest, Don Manning, co-founder of 'Crazy Cool Family'
6:39 – Why 'play' is a child's most important job
9:54 – How Don's kids helped write the 'Crazy Cool Family' book
12:48 – Discover the key to raising a Godly family
16:41 – Don on teaching men to win at family life
21:03 – What Deuteronomy 6 teaches us about raising kids
21:54 – Building stronger connections & cultural roots with 'Crazy Cool Family'
26:40 – Create a strong family foundation by doing THIS!
31:20 – How to let go of control in parenting
38:38 – Dad's many hats: Bestowing a strong identity to your kids
44:04 – The power of creating a home everyone loves
52:29 – Connect w/ Don and start your '5 Days to Rethink Your Family' challenge
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