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How Do I Push My Kids Out of Their Comfort Zone?

Is your kid afraid to go an aisle away at the grocery store? Perform on stage in front of peers? Get their driver’s license? When do we push them to do things that are good for them? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about encouraging growth in kids by pushing them out of their comfort zones. Why This Matters When kids stay in their comfort zones, they delay growth. Key Takeaways • Kids crave comfort: For a lot of kids, it’s easier to stick with what is familiar than embrace what is new and unknown. • Watch your approach: Pushing kids must be done in love. Encourage more than you challenge. Practical Tips for Dads 1. Push kids only in manageable areas. 2. Remind them that failure is acceptable. 3. Always encourage before, during, and after a push. 4. Push then debrief. Important Episode Timestamps 00:02:42 – 04:10 | When Parents Are Too Involved in Their Kids’ Lives The dads discuss how over-involvement can actually hurt kids’ confidence and independence. 04:10 – 05:55 | Why Employers Don’t Want Parents Involved A humorous but sobering look at how parental interference can sabotage a young adult’s job prospects. 05:55 – 06:35 | Feeling Incompetent Is Part of Growing Up Ted reassures dads that feeling awkward and unprepared is a necessary stage for kids. 06:35 – 07:28 | Freedom Requires Responsibility and Risk Kids want freedom—but that only comes through taking risks and facing discomfort. 07:28 – 08:26 | Helping Kids Face Fear After Failure BJ shares how guiding his son back behind the wheel after an accident built resilience. 10:33 – 11:55 | How Parents Gradually Get Out of the Way A powerful metaphor explains how parents should slowly remove protection as kids mature. 15:35 – 16:44 | Asking Kids What They Want Out of Life Motivation starts when kids are asked to define their own goals and vision for the future. 16:44 – 18:35 | Teaching Teens How to Be Uncomfortable Without Phones The dads talk about limiting phone use to build real conversation skills and confidence. 18:59 – 19:18 | Rewarding Kids for Facing Discomfort Parents are encouraged to celebrate effort, not just success, when kids step outside their comfort zone. 21:02 – End | When Pushing Too Hard Can Backfire Funny but painful stories show why timing matters when pushing kids toward growth. APD Pro Move: Ask your kid, “What is your biggest challenge right now?” Then help them make a plan to overcome that challenge. Sponsor: The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net. All Pro Dad Resources Episode 59 – How Do We Inspire Motivation in Our Kids? https://allprodad.com/podcast/inspire... Episode 86 – Kathleen Edelman: Learn and Leverage Your Kids’ Natural Wiring https://allprodad.com/podcast/kathlee... 3 Times It’s OK to Push Kids (challenged, bored, focus is on them, not you) https://www.imom.com/when-to-push-child/ MM: How To Be Your Child’s Biggest Fan https://allprodad.com/how-to-be-your-... Dan Orlovsky: 3 Inspiring Ways to Motivate Your Kids https://allprodad.com/3-inspiring-way... Connect with Us: ● Connect with Ted Lowe   / ted-lowe-b9811926   ● Connect with Bobby Lewis   / bobby-lewis-423701149   ● Connect with BJ Foster   / bj-foster-18304328   ● Subscribe to the All Pro Dad Podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Get All Pro Dad merch! https://www.familyfirststore.net Join nearly 200,000 other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent straight to your inbox: https://www.allprodad.com/subscribe/ Get great content for moms at iMOM: https://www.imom.com