One of the most difficult things to accept as a parent is how quickly we go from being our kids’ heroes to being decidedly uncool in their minds. It’s pretty hard to come to terms with at first, but once you realize the fact that you’re often dealing with your own mini-me, you can start to give them the tools and examples to make better decisions for themselves—even if they don’t realize exactly what you’re up to.


Today is part two of my chat with Claudine Cooper, my sister-friend, wellness expert, fellow mama, and co-founder of the Grace Space Wellness Studio. Through Grace Space, Claudine has built a community of wellness enthusiasts while staying dedicated to her mission for accessible wellness.


Tune in and listen to episode twelve of Mamaste with Tanika Ray. Claudine and I talk about the negativity and manipulation we’re fed by mass media, why it’s so important to reserve judgment on what others do with their bodies, and how the best thing you can do for your maturing kids is to give them the tools to make informed decisions.


Some Questions I ask:

Who are three people you follow as a mood booster? (07:35)How do you protect your kids from losing track of their self and their self love when we as parents become uncool to them? (10:17)What kind of conversations are you having with your kids to make sure they’re making the good choices? (15:21)


In This Episode, You Will Learn:

We all have a valuable testimony to share (06:07)What a slippery slope parenting can be when you start restricting your kids decisions (14:44)Setting a great example as people is one of the greatest gifts we can give to our littles (23:35)None of us are exempt from being played by our children—who literally think they're just a better version of us! (24:39)


People mentioned: 

Willie Moore Jr.Sarah Jakes RobertsJerry Flowers Jr.Gary VaynerchukDr. Shefali Tsabary


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