Summary: Are you a busy parent desperately in need of a better way to get through the day? In today's episode of <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/itunes">The 5 AM Miracle Podcast</a> I discuss parenting in my interview of <a href="http://kickassdadblog.com/mission/about-me/">Michael Mataluni</a>.<br><br>Michael 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.<br><br>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!<br><br><strong>Tip of the Week<br></strong><br>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.<ul><li> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/integrity">Holding Yourself to High Standards</a> [blog post by Jeff Sanders]</li></ul><strong>Featured Content<br></strong><br>In this episode, <strong>I interview Michael Mataluni and we discuss . . . </strong><ol> <li>What inspired Michael to start his own podcast about parenting.</li> <li>What some of Michael's best strategies are for balancing home life with personal goals.</li> <li>How Michael found his passion for parenting.</li> <li>How Michael manages his time and activities with three kids at home.</li> <li>Why Michael meditates daily and how it helps him focus and find clarity.</li> <li>What the 3 distinct phases of parenting are and how you can benefit from knowing which phase you are in.</li> <li>How Michael implements family meetings to maintain sanity and keep everyone on board.</li> </ol><strong>Resources Mentioned in the Show</strong><ol> <li> <a href="http://www.thegreatnesszone.com/join-the-movement/">The Greatness Zone Coaching Program</a> [from Michael Mataluni]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.appleseeds.org/Big-Rocks_Covey.htm">Steven Covey's Big Rock Story</a> [read the famous story]</li> <li> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-energy-2.0-music-for/id511265415?mt=2">Deep Energy 2.0 Podcast</a> [hosted by Jim Butler]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.familytabletime.com/gift/">Family Table Time</a> [board game]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANY8-_kqCZQ">Neuro-linguistic Programming Video</a> [hosted by Tony Robbins]</li> </ol>
