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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
Meeting Your Child's Emotional Needs to Prevent Destructive Choices with Richard O'Keef [78]
In this episode, I’m joined by Richard O’Keef, a renowned parenting educator and author of 9-1-1: What is Your Parenting Emergency?. With decades of experience teaching parenting education in communities and prisons, Richard shares his invaluable insights into the root causes of destructive behaviors like addiction, violence, and crime—and how parents can intervene to guide their children toward healthier, happier futures.
We explore the lessons he’s learned from working with incarcerated men, the biggest parenting mistakes to avoid, and the transformative power of meeting your child’s four emotional needs: sense of belonging, sense of personal power, feeling heard and understood, and clear boundaries.
Richard also explains why spending one-on-one time with your child is the most crucial tool for building connection and keeping them safe from negative influences. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiring stories to help you break generational cycles and raise kids who thrive.
In this episode we cover:
- How unmet emotional needs can lead to destructive behaviors—and how parents can prevent them.
- Practical ways to strengthen your bond and empower your child to make positive choices.
- The importance of being proactive to create a safe, connected, and thriving family environment.
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