Ep #22: Raising Successful Kids in an Era of Overexposure

In this day and age, kids are exposed to so much, so early. As parents, most of us were not exposed to adult topics and content at such a young age, and as a result, we were able to have a longer period of innocence. This era is a tough era for kids with everything that’s bombarding them on social media and more, so today I’m talking about how we can raise kids with confidence and resilience to our culture of overexposure.

Listen in as I discuss how success for kids is viewed and how we can help define that based on our family values and goals. You will hear about the value of rushing to your child’s side and how it impacts them as they mature and grow. Figuring out what kids need from us and balancing being too much or too little can be daunting as a parent, but in this episode, you’ll learn some basic areas where you can help impact their success in supportive and insightful ways.

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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• The different era we are in when it comes to what our kids are exposed to.

• The ramifications and issues that come with overexposure.

• How to define success for your kids.

• Balancing “rushing to their side” and “keeping your distance.”

• The importance of praising kids for their efforts and choices.

• The value of chores and their role in the family.

• Why kids’ passions matter and how to support them.

• Our role as parents when it comes to helping kids develop their focus and passions.

• The power of setting clear expectations.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

• “Typically, as Americans, we define success based on status and money, but surely that can’t be how we as parents decide what successful kids are.” - Stanley Funches

• “As you’re parenting your child, figure out how you’re trying to mold and shape your child because it is our responsibility to do it the best we can.” - Stanley Funches

• “You should rush to your child’s side because they have their whole life to learn how to deal with strife and adversity. What they need to know most is that you’ll be there for them.” - Stanley Funches

Resources Mentioned:

• Stanley T. Funches: LinkedIn

• Freaknik Documentary

• Want to Raise Successful Kids? These 13 Simple Habits Pay Off, Bigtime

• Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

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