# 216: Building Powerful Father-Child Relationships (Guest: Aaron Bryant)

Dr. Meg and Aaron Bryant, Director of "Mending Lines," an organization that helps fathers strengthen bonds with their kids, discuss the magic of intentional presence and open communication in creating a strong, unbreakable parent-child relationship.
Aaron is a passionate advocate for father-child relationships who guides fathers on mending broken bonds and fostering open communication with their children.
He's witnessed the profound impact of father-child bonding experiences and joined us to explain how, while a father’s presence is one of the most influential things in a child’s life, it goes beyond physical presence.
In this episode, you will learn to:
✅ Strengthen your bond with your child through shared experiences.
✅ Foster open and natural conversations with your child, creating a safe space for communication.
✅ Build a strong and secure relationship with your child based on trust and affirmation.
✅ Gain practical strategies to build and nurture strong parent-child relationships that will last a lifetime.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - The Story Behind Family Lines
03:32 - The Mending Lines Program
05:58 - Expanding Reach with Video Curricula
08:13 - Absence in Fatherhood
16:04 - The Importance of Father-Child Connection
18:10 - Overcoming Barriers to Connection
21:18 - Guided Conversations and Reflections
23:51 - No Pressure to Open Up
30:39 - Intentional Connection
31:48 - One-on-One Activity
32:06 - Words of Life
33:18 - Impact of Father's Love
34:08 - Family Lines Resources
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