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Unlock Your Child's Full Potential
Hey, amazing parents of 5 to 12-year-olds! Do you sometimes find it challenging to navigate the journey of cultivating happy, confident, and well-rounded kiddos? Wondering if there's a way to guide them without letting the world dictate who they become? Well, you're not alone.
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the flood of info and different approaches? Who wouldn't be? As your personal development sidekick for your kids, I totally get it. In the midst of all your other responsibilities, shaping your children's potential might seem like a colossal task. But hey, fear not! We're in this together, and small changes can make a big impact.
This podcast is your haven if you're craving confidence in guiding your kids through life's lessons. If you're up for growing alongside your kiddos, gaining clarity on what truly matters, and consciously seizing those teaching moments – you're in the right place.
I'm here to be your guide, your researcher, the one who delves into books and brings in the experts. Each week, we'll unravel inspiration and easy steps to level up as parents. Perfect? Nah. Better than yesterday? Absolutely.
Why should you trust me? Well, I'm personally invested – a mom of three fantastic girls, with the oldest at 10. I'm on a mission to be the best parent and mentor I can be, helping my kids unlock their full potential. Join me on this journey, and together, let's teach our kids the lessons we wish we'd known sooner.
Unlock Your Child's Full Potential
Turning Social Comparisons into a Positive Force: Navigating Social Media with Shari Leid [64]
In this episode, we chat with Shari Leid, a friendship expert and life coach, about navigating the impact of social media on our children’s mental health. Discover how to turn social comparisons into a positive force, helping kids build self-worth and strong connections. Shari shares practical tips for fostering open communication about social media use, recognizing children's individual strengths, and supporting introverted kids in making friends. Learn how to model healthy screen use and understand the changing nature of friendships.
In this episode we also cover:
- The impact of social media on kids' mental health and how comparisons can be used positively.
- The importance of helping children find self-worth by embracing their uniqueness.
- Strategies for parents to foster open communication about social media use and cyberbullying.
- The benefits of recognizing and celebrating children's individual strengths.
- How to balance comparisons to build self-esteem in children.
- The role of parents in modeling healthy screen use and face-to-face interactions.
- Tips for supporting introverted children in making friends.
- Understanding the changing nature of friendships and teaching kids it's okay to end friendships respectfully.
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