{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dad Manual","title":"Ep 6: Sports, Character, and Growing Up: A Father's Journey with His Son","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2676,"description":"When your teenager starts reflecting your own traits back at you, parenting gets realMichael Guidotti shares his journey raising 13-year-old Donovan, a remarkable young man who chooses family time over friends and stands firm when his character gets attacked. From sports bonding and travel adventures to navigating split households and teenage development, Michael reveals how authentic parenting means paving your own path while staying open to feedback. This fatherhood podcast explores the beautiful complexity of watching your child develop their identity while seeing yourself reflected in their choices.Key Takeaways: Start becoming a parent before the baby arrivesKids mirror our behaviors more than we realizeCharacter matters more than popularity to some teensFamily-oriented values can emerge naturally in childrenTeenage identity development requires support, not controlSports create powerful bonding opportunities between fathers and sonsSplit households can still raise well-adjusted, family-focused kidsConfidence in your parenting path is essentialMistakes are inevitable and valuable in the parenting journeyCharacter attacks hurt deeply when integrity matters to your childIf you enjoyed The Dad Manual, leave us a rating on your podcast app! If you loved it, share this episode with a Dad! Send your questions to dadmanualpodcast@gmail.com.Connect with Tony Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetonycooper/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RhesufeLfq-KH7W3Ni1tcYfxGDlnUQ1BXbcDk7-CgJk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMWVh/NTk0NDViNmUyYWZl/Zjk4NDk3NWVjMWEy/NWYxYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}