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Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield

Join the Seeking Excellence Community on Locals! You can join for free or become a paid subscriber to support our work. Discipline, Parenting, and Raising a One in a Hundred Kid Nathan Crankfield talks with Dr. Ray about modern parenting pressure, why overthinking can make parents timid, and how clear discipline, consistent standards, and calm follow-through shape children over time. They focus on practical hot-button issues like sleep training, bedtime battles, spousal disagreement over discipline, spanking, diet, and adoption. Dr. Ray brings a psychologist’s perspective and speaks directly to the reality of raising kids in a culture that often second-guesses parents. The conversation is especially useful for faith-filled parents trying to balance warmth with authority without becoming permissive. Timestamps 03:10 - Why “gentle parenting” often backfires in real homes 06:40 - Bedtime battles and why sleep training becomes a family crisis 16:24 - When moms and dads disagree about discipline 25:56 - What happens when your disciplined child is the only one standing out 32:02 - Why eye-rolling and contempt deserve consequences 38:36 - Dr. Ray’s answer on spanking 44:40 - The goal is not merely a civilized child, but a virtuous one 48:47 - Why adoption should be a normal Catholic consideration 56:04 - His latest book: Drama Free Discipline Books mentioned Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime: Adoption, Should You, Could You, and Then What?: Drama Free Discipline