Summary: Are you a busy parent desperately in need of a better way to get through the day? In today's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) I discuss kick ass parenting in my interview of Michael Mataluni (http://kickassdadblog.com/mission/about-me/), host of the Kick Ass Dad Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kick-ass-dad-passionate-parenting/id674092429?mt=2). (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kickassdad.png) Photo Credit: Michael MataluniMichael is an amazingly energetic parent who offers incredible advice in today's interview. He loves personal development as much as I do and he applies many life lessons to his role as a father and husband. If you are a parent who would love a few tips on how to make life a little easier, tune in for a great show! Listen to Episode #029 Tip of the Week For this week's tip I share why my podcast was horribly glitchy over the holidays and how it has everything to do with a lack of integrity and communication on the part of a company I trusted. * Holding Yourself to High Standards (http://jeffsanders.com/integrity) [blog post by Jeff Sanders] Featured Content In this episode, I interview Michael Mataluni and we discuss . . . * What inspired Michael to start his own podcast about parenting. * What some of Michael's best strategies are for balancing home life with personal goals. * How Michael found his passion for parenting. * How Michael manages his time and activities with three kids at home. * Why Michael meditates daily and how it helps him focus and find clarity. * What the 3 distinct phases of parenting are and how you can benefit from knowing which phase you are in. * How Michael implements family meetings to maintain sanity and keep everyone on board. Resources Mentioned in the Show * Kick Ass Dad Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kick-ass-dad-passionate-parenting/id674092429) [hosted by Michael Mataluni] * Kick Ass Dad Blog and Website (http://kickassdadblog.com/) [from Michael Mataluni] * The Greatness Zone Coaching Program (http://www.thegreatnesszone.com/join-the-movement/) [from Michael Mataluni] * Steven Covey's Big Rock Story (http://www.appleseeds.org/Big-Rocks_Covey.htm) [read the famous story] * Deep Energy 2.0 Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-energy-2.0-music-for/id511265415?mt=2) [hosted by Jim Butler] * Family Table Time (http://www.familytabletime.com/gift/) [board game] * Neuro-linguistic Programming Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANY8-_kqCZQ) [hosted by Tony Robbins] * The Kick Ass Life Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kickass-life-podcast-david/id524227797?mt=2) [hosted by David Wood] Announcements * From now on you will be able to access these show note pages without the zeros. For example, this episode's show notes link is JeffSanders.com/29, as opposed to my previous structure which was JeffSanders.com/029. Although, both methods will work for any episode of the show. * If you have not yet joined The 5 am Club, you can easily do so today for free. When you join the club you will get a free copy of The 5 AM Miracle eBook (http://5amMiracle.com), which shows you exactly how to wake up each morning with vigor and make enormous progress on your biggest goals. To join The 5 AM Club AND jump-start your morning, visit 5amMiracle.com (http://5amMiracle.com). * For my next podcast episode I will be sharing 12 astounding reasons to eat more bananas (http://jeffsanders.com/bananas)every single day! Subscribe to the Show To make sure you don't miss a single episode of the podcast, I encourage you to subscribe in iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/). (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/itunes.jpg)iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/) (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iheartradio.png)iHeartRadio
