{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68c8d8d1666ba430d602fea8/690a5f9768055f905c0dc0c3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP 5: Picture Parenting Like Swimming Lessons","description":"<p>👋 Hello folks. In this episode, we’re talking about <strong>parenting</strong> — and why it helps to picture it like <strong>swimming lessons</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll explore what it means to start with your kids in the shallow end, holding them close, and slowly guide them toward the deep end — where they can swim on their own.</p><p><br></p><p>Along the way, I’ll share how parents can balance <em>encouraging</em> with <em>challenging</em>, and why every child’s journey down the pool looks a little different.</p><p><br></p><p>This is also a special one — our <strong>first guest episode</strong> — featuring my two daughters, <strong>Rosie and Lily</strong>. Together, we’ll talk honestly (and laugh plenty) about what worked, what didn’t, and how we all grew up along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s a heartfelt conversation about learning to let go, trust the process, and celebrate the beautiful, messy art of raising humans.</p><p><br></p><p>Join me as we keep filling the walls of our Internal Art Museum — one image at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>Check us out on Youtube and all social media platforms @<strong>the_iam_podcast </strong></p>","author_name":"Dave Kydd"}