THE
PARENT PODCAST
How to Build Your Teen's Confidence by Stepping Back
with Randi Crawford
Key Points
From This Episode:
01:57 - Parenting Teens
10:17 - Navigating the Digital Era
21:18 - Letting Go and Building Confidence
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Show Notes
In this engaging episode of the Warrior Parent Podcast, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with certified life coach Randi Crawford to explore the complexities of modern parenting. They delve into the challenges of raising teens in today's fast-paced, digital world, emphasizing the importance of letting go, encouraging independence, and fostering open communication within families. Randi, who is also working on a parenting book titled "Pickleball Parenting," shares her insights on balancing guidance with giving children the autonomy to make their own choices and learn from their experiences.
Parenting Teens
Hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno are joined by certified life coach Randi Crawford to explore the art of building a teenager's confidence by stepping back as parents. Randi, known for her straight-shooting and deeply relatable social media presence, discusses the intricacies of parenting teens in today's digital age. She shares her journey from a healthcare professional to a life coach, emphasizing the importance of letting go and allowing children to navigate their own paths.
Navigating the Digital Era
The conversation delves into the challenges parents face with social media's impact on youth today. Randi highlights the need for parents to understand the unique digital landscapes their children navigate, contrasting it with their own experiences growing up. By advocating for digital detoxes and encouraging open conversations about online habits, Randi provides practical advice for fostering a healthier relationship between teens and technology. The hosts further discuss the role of parental influence in guiding children to control their digital consumption rather than being controlled by it.
Letting Go and Building Confidence
Through humorous and humbling personal stories, Randi illustrates the importance of family dynamics, such as regular family dinners, as a foundation for instilling values. Randi advises parents to listen more and fix less, fostering an environment where teens feel comfortable expressing themselves and making mistakes. The episode wraps up with a discussion on maintaining open communication about personal relationships and supporting teens in their journey toward independence. Randi's insights are a reminder of the evolving role of parents as guides rather than directors in their children's lives.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
THE
PARENT PODCAST
How to Build Your Teen's Confidence by Stepping Back
with Randi Crawford
Show Notes
In this engaging episode of the Warrior Parent Podcast, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with certified life coach Randi Crawford to explore the complexities of modern parenting. They delve into the challenges of raising teens in today's fast-paced, digital world, emphasizing the importance of letting go, encouraging independence, and fostering open communication within families. Randi, who is also working on a parenting book titled "Pickleball Parenting," shares her insights on balancing guidance with giving children the autonomy to make their own choices and learn from their experiences.
Key Points
From This Episode:
01:57 - Parenting Teens
10:17 - Navigating the Digital Era
21:18 - Letting Go and Building Confidence
Parenting Teens
Hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno are joined by certified life coach Randi Crawford to explore the art of building a teenager's confidence by stepping back as parents. Randi, known for her straight-shooting and deeply relatable social media presence, discusses the intricacies of parenting teens in today's digital age. She shares her journey from a healthcare professional to a life coach, emphasizing the importance of letting go and allowing children to navigate their own paths.
Navigating the Digital Era
The conversation delves into the challenges parents face with social media's impact on youth today. Randi highlights the need for parents to understand the unique digital landscapes their children navigate, contrasting it with their own experiences growing up. By advocating for digital detoxes and encouraging open conversations about online habits, Randi provides practical advice for fostering a healthier relationship between teens and technology. The hosts further discuss the role of parental influence in guiding children to control their digital consumption rather than being controlled by it.
Letting Go and Building Confidence
Through humorous and humbling personal stories, Randi illustrates the importance of family dynamics, such as regular family dinners, as a foundation for instilling values. Randi advises parents to listen more and fix less, fostering an environment where teens feel comfortable expressing themselves and making mistakes. The episode wraps up with a discussion on maintaining open communication about personal relationships and supporting teens in their journey toward independence. Randi's insights are a reminder of the evolving role of parents as guides rather than directors in their children's lives.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
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We're on a mission to educate, inspire and transform lives, ages 4-104 using basic scientifically proven methods and tools to decrease stress, anxiety and to increase resiliency and overall well-being.
2882 Prospect Park Dr. Suite 100,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 340-5252
© 2019 Cour Experience Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Non-Profit 501c3 EIN: 84-3383699