Appearances on Podcasts and Radio Shows
Focus on the Family Radio Broadcast
Be Love. Do Good. Podcast
Kristi Hayes invited me to join her on the Be Love Do Good podcast. We discussed effective relational parenting skills and how children will almost immediately and positively respond to a new parenting approach.
Listen to the podcast [HERE].
Eternal Leadership Podcast
Joined John Ramstead on the Eternal Leadership Podcast for a fun discussion on challenges he had raising their kids and the concepts in 52 Parenting Principles: How to Bring out the Best in Your Kids.
Listen to the podcast [HERE].
The Monica Swanson Podcast
Monica Swanson Podcast is hosted by Monica Swanson. She and her husband, Dave, live in Hawaii where they are raising their four boys. Monica is the author of Raising Amazing and Boy Mom.
Listen to the podcast [HERE].
Uncommon Freedom Podcast
Hosted by Kevin Tinter on the Uncommon Freedom Podcast, we discussed the key principles for establishing positive relationship with our kids. Kevin and Bekah have three boys and one daughter and a thriving business in Arizona.
Listen to the podcast [HERE].
Stewarding Your Influence Podcast
Stewarding Your Influence is the podcast for Pinnacle Forum America. President Chuck Bryant hosted the podcast as we shared stories and highlighted how parenting and leadership are related.
Listen to the podcast [HERE].
Book Reviews
MidWest Book Review
Synopsis: With the publication of "52 Parenting Principles: How To Bring Out The Best In Your Kids", Miles Mettler outlines simple strategies to help parents prepare their kids with important life skills for when they leave home.
The 52 principles are bite-sized nuggets that parents can learn, understand, and apply weekly or as they choose. With enough theory for context, it emphasizes applications parents can make immediately. Most of the principles can be adopted to fit children of all ages.
Each principle is followed by discussion questions and action steps to help parents understand and integrate what they have learned. By giving "52 Parenting Principles" a careful reading, parents will feel empowered to make changes they can master and witness relational transformation.
Critique: Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "52 Parenting Principles: How To Bring Out The Best In Your Kids" is thoroughly 'real world practical' and 'parent friendly', making it an ideal DIY instruction guide for parents and caregivers wanting to children of all ages to have successful a childhood as a basis for having a successful adulthood -- especially when it comes time for them to have children of their own. While highly recommended for personal and community library Parenting instructional reference collections, it should be noted that "52 Parenting Principles: How To Bring Out The Best In Your Kids" is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).
Editorial Note: Miles Mettler, PhD is an ambassador for Focus on the Family, a global Christian ministry located in Colorado Springs, CO dedicated to helping families thrive. He attended South Dakota State University where he received his bachelor's and master's degree. After working for eight years, he studied exercise/wellness and behavior change at Arizona State University where he received his doctoral degree. A lifelong learner, Miles is certified as a life coach, and a Leading From Your Strengths facilitator. He enjoys speaking, coaching, writing, and opining on his blog at www.MilesMettler.com. [0riginal review at MidWest Book Review is found HERE.]