# 210: Strengthen Parent-Child Bonds with Faith-Filled Strategies (Guest: Andy Dooley)

Want deeper and more impactful relationships with your kids? TikTok sensation, author, NFL Seattle Seahawks host, and father of four Andy Dooley joins Dr. Meg to discuss interesting ways to nurture stronger parent-child bonds and cultivate lasting, meaningful connections.
Growing up in a religious family, Andy Dooley was accustomed to the principles of faith from an early age. This early immersion in faith became a solid foundation for Andy, shaping his approach to life.
In 2020, the challenge of a global pandemic came with a silver lining: more time with family. Andy turned this into an opportunity to create a nurturing environment centered around faith and meaningful conversation.
In this episode, you’ll learn to:
✅ Prioritize devotion in your family to foster stronger bonds and unity
✅ Appreciate the need for attentive listening in forming and enhancing relationships
✅ Understand how intertwining faith and active listening deepens connections with children.
✅ Foster stronger relationships with your children by integrating faith
The key moments in this episode are:
02:11 - Andy's Background and Inspiration
04:23 - Structure of the Devotional
06:31 - Importance of Engaging with Kids
08:54 - The Influence of Fathers
15:35 - A Life-Changing Event
17:06 - Writing Through Grief
20:36 - Feeling God's Presence
32:41 - The Power of Silence
33:33 - Advice for Parents
34:05 - Andy's Book and Wisdom
34:30 - Key Takeaways
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