In this episode of Better Than Yesterday, Osher Gunsberg sits down with educator, father and author Ryan Martin to explore one of the most challenging, rewarding and deeply personal jobs in the world: parenting.

After 25 years working in education, including being named Principal of the Year in the Northern Territory, Ryan brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. His book, Little F*ckers, offers an honest, practical and distinctly Australian perspective on raising strong-willed children.

Ryan shares how his own experience of being expelled from high school shaped his approach to discipline, connection and resilience. Together, he and Osher unpack why connecting with children before correcting their behaviour matters, how focusing on the good can transform family dynamics, and why protecting our kids from every disappointment might actually be holding them back.

They also explore the challenges of raising neurodivergent children, the impact of smartphones and screens on communication, the importance of teaching gratitude and social skills, and the emotional reality of watching your children grow up and become independent, all with a laugh and using language often never used when discussing parenting.

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