How to Raise Grownups
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsLynnette and Greg Sheppard believe in raising grownups, not children. This husband and wife pair have spent the past 20 + years in the trenches of raising five very different children, most of whom have insanely strong wills. In the process, they have learned a few things about responsible, respectful, resilient, self-disciplined, independent, faithful young adults who are prepared to meet the challenges of life. They want to share their knowledge and experience with you.
Listen in each week for an animated and thought-provoking discussion about raising kids who can stand on their own two feet. You will walk away with both strategies and inspiration to help you strengthen your family and set your kids up for success.
(And, in case you were wondering, Lynnette is a Certified Leadership Parenting Coach and Greg is a pediatric dentist who works with all sorts of kids and their parents.)
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Episode 83 - How to Raise Kids Who Believe in Themselves
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBWhen I was a teenager, I lost myself trying to be who I thought everyone else wanted me to be. It has taken me years and lots of hard work to find myself again. If there is anything we can do, as parents, to keep our kids from losing touch with who they are and living confidently in their skin, let's do it! What can we do? Listen in for a few tips. Download your free guide: 40 Things Every Teen Needs to Know Follow on Instagram
Episode 082: What to Do When Parenting Feels Inconvenient
January 19, 2021 18:20 - 6 minutes - 9.24 MBWe have all been in situations where the parenting decision that feels right is also inconvenient. It might throw off our day. Or week. It might require putting plans on hold or changing them altogether. Instead of getting frustrated, let's play the long game. It is all about perspective. Listen in for all the details. Download your free guide: 40 Things Every Teen Needs to Know Follow on Instagram
Episode 81- How to Let Go So Your Kids Have Permission to Fly
January 15, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.74 MBAs humans, it is instinctual for us to hold on tight when we feel like we are losing something. That instinct kicks into high gear during the teenage years because we feel like we are losing our kids. And, in a way, we are. But, by holding on too tight, we fail to give our kids permission to fly into the lives they were born to live. How do we let go? Listen in for all the details. Download my free guide: 40 Skills Every Teen Needs to Know Follow on Instagram Follow on Faceboo...
Episode 80 - Are You Winning Parenting Battles While Losing the War?
January 13, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.46 MBAs we try to teach our kids that sometimes, they must do things they don't want to do, let me ask you this question: Are you willing to win the battle while losing the war? Which battles are worth fighting with our kids? The ones that will help us win the war. Listen in for all the details. Download my free guide: 40 Skills Every Teen Needs to Know Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook
Episode 79 - How to Separate Your Parenting Success From Your Child's Happiness
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 9.92 MBWe all want our kids to be happy and successful. This month, we are broadening our definition of success, but what about happiness? Is our kids' happiness our responsibility? In this episode, we explore that question. Download my free guide: 40 Skills Every Teen Needs to Know Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook
Episode 078 - How to Find Joy In Challenging Circumstances
January 08, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.51 MBIf I have learned anything over the past year, it is that finding peace and hope amidst turmoil and uncertainty is possible. Is it easy? Nope. But it is possible. In this short episode, I will teach you a quick tip to help you see challenges in a positive way. To dive deeper, download the free guide: 40 Things Every Teen Needs to Know Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook
Episode 077: 5 Ways to Help Kids Embrace Failure
January 06, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.38 MBIn Silicon Valley, the unofficial motto is "Fail fast, fail often, fail forward." The tech giants embrace failure because it can be the best teacher. But how do we adopt that mindset and help our kids do the same? Listen in for five actionable tips. To dive deeper, download the free guide: 40 Things Every Teen Needs to Know Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook
Episode 076: How To Feel More Successful as a Parent
January 04, 2021 17:19 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBWe are leaving behind a rough year. Perhaps, you are looking back and wondering what you even accomplished. Maybe success feels elusive because mere survival felt like a feat. Parenting is sometimes hard that way. But what does parenting success even look like? Is it kids who never fight or argue? Is it kids who get accepted into top-tier universities? Is it kids who become CEOs of prestigious companies? Or is it something entirely different? In this episode, we explore parenti...
Episode 075: The Secret to Raising Confident Kids in an Uncertain World
December 03, 2020 19:53 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBIf I have learned anything this year, it is that the future is uncertain, and there is so much I cannot control. But how do we, as parents, prepare our kids to face an unknown future with confidence? How do we help them move forward with faith in themselves, come what may? I am diving into that topic today. I will teach you four ways you can help your kids develop more confidence, complete with actionable tips you can implement today. **Parenting Launch Lab, my membership community/sub...
Episode 074: The Future of the Podcast
September 29, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBWhere is this podcast headed? The short answer: I'm not sure. Here's what you need to know: 1. I LOVE variety and change. 2. I get bored and restless with routine and predictability. 3. When I get bored and restless, I NEED to make changes, lest I abandon the project. Listen in to hear what that means for the podcast. Join the waitlist for my upcoming subscription box launch
Episode 073: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
September 22, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBI was almost 40 when I learned to ski. I use the word "learned" loosely because I still struggle to slow down, turn, or stop when on the slopes. I know one speed, and that is "GET OUT OF MY WAY BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW TO SLOW DOWN!!" It makes skiing interesting and a bit terrifying. But, in parenting, speed is not the goal. We are in it for the long haul. It is a marathon, not a sprint, where steadiness will keep us on track. The small things? They matter in parenting. Slow and stea...
Episode 072: 3 Things We Learned the Hard Way
September 15, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBWhen I was a child, my mom always told me that I had to learn things the hard way. That was partly because I hadn't learned to take the advice of others who were further along the path than I. Instead, I had to try it for myself. I have since become a little wiser. I try to learn as much as I can from others who have walked paths similar to mine. Today, Greg and I are sharing three things we learned the hard way, including: 1. Sometimes, it is OK to go to bed angry. 2. It’s not a goo...
Episode 071: More Diligent and Concerned at Home
September 08, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBThe world is a crazy place these days. Sometimes, I wonder how I will succeed in raising righteous children when darkness seems to be multiplying by the second. Amidst the growing tide of evil, however, Heavenly Father has provided us with instructions on how to navigate the landmines of our day. As we read and apply the scriptures and counsel of modern prophets, we will be safe. But what instruction have we received? We dive into that question in this episode. Download your FREE gui...
Episode 070: Making Your Home a Safe Place to Fall
September 01, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBEverybody makes mistakes, including children. But sometimes, we, as parents, overreact to our kids' mistakes. We make their failures into huge obstacles instead of allowing them to be learning experiences. When we blow mistakes out of proportion, we run the risk of damaging our relationship with our kids. When that happens, they may not feel comfortable coming to us when they make (sometimes big) mistakes. Tune in to learn how to make your home a safe place to fall - a place where you en...
Episode 069: 5 Simple Strategies for Taming Your Inner Control Freak
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBI am a big believer in teaching kids to be independent, but I haven’t always been that way. I am, in fact, a recovering control freak. When my kids were young, I didn’t want to give them too much responsibility because I could do all the jobs better than they could. Not only that, but they were messy creatures. While they were learning to do things for themselves, disorder and chaos was the name of the game. But their messes turned me into a crazy woman, which was not a positive experience...
Episode 068: An Insider Exclusive (You don't want to miss this!)
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBA few months ago, I set out to create an online course to help parents raise competent and confident kids. I outlined the modules. I started to work through the content. But it was not flowing. I hit a wall. Something felt off, though I could not put my finger on what was wrong. Over the past few weeks, I have been asking myself a million questions about how to proceed. My journey has led me to a place I never anticipated. I am getting ready to launch a program that I had never even consid...
Episode 067: Back to School: COVID Style
August 11, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBThe past two weeks have been a whirlwind of changes and emotions surrounding school. The Back-to-School experience has been anything but normal, resulting in a myriad of stress for my kids and, by extension, myself. We are one-week into the new school year with a senior, a sophomore, and a seventh-grader, all doing online school: Zoom style. They will be unable to get back to the classroom until at least October. They are chomping at the bit. They are missing their friends. They are grievi...
Episode 66: The Magic Framework for Teaching Kids to Listen
July 14, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBSince we are smack in the middle of July and many people are traveling and enjoying summer with their families, we are going to something a little bit different. Today, we are republishing Episode 5 of the podcast, which is our most popular episode to date. If you haven't listened to it yet, today is your lucky day! If you have listened, this is a topic that could always use a good refresher. This episode stems from a listener question: “What should I do when my child doesn’t listen – flat...
Episode 065: Helping Kids Understand Their Worth and Potential
July 07, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBLife feels heavy lately. COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Political tensions are escalating in the US. Divisiveness and contention are everywhere. It feels like many of our freedoms are on shaky ground. Fear, anger, and intolerance for differing viewpoints are rampant. Looking around at the dystopian world that has become our reality, I wonder If there is any rest for the weary. What will become of us? What will the world look like for our kids in the coming days? And how can we prepare t...
Episode 064: The Life-Changing Truth Many Parents Don't Understand
June 30, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBIt is no secret that parenting is hard work. It is a huge responsibility to take a helpless infant and prepare them to be a functioning member of society. But it does not need to be the hardest thing you have done or will ever do in your life. While there will be difficult stages and problems that catch you off-guard, the overall experience can be relatively relaxed and joyful. What is the key to a relaxed child-rearing experience? Boundaries. Now, let me clarify. Setting boundaries is...
Episode 063: How to Stay Calm When Your Child Misbehaves
June 23, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBThe scenario: Your child misbehaves, causing you frustration, disappointment, and even embarrassment. How do you stay calm? That is what we are tackling today. We've got a formula to help, and it looks something like this: 1. Check your mindset 2. Think through your reaction in advance 3. Don't take the behavior personally 4. Don't dish out consequences in anger 5. Treat mistakes as opportunities to learn Find show notes here If you enjoy the podcast, I think you wil...
Episode 062: End the Curfew Battle
June 16, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBWhile we are conservative about many things, our curfew policy is fairly liberal. It allows our teenagers a great deal of freedom, but also requires a hefty dose of responsibility. The liberal approach that we explain in this episode has worked like a charm in our home. It has taught our teens to set appropriate boundaries and then, to live within them. Listen in for all the details. If you love the podcast, I know you will love my FREE audio training series: 3 Parenting Mistakes ...
Episode 061: Why We Outlawed Video Games for Good
June 09, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBAbout ten years ago, we decided to get rid of the video game system that our kids bought with their own money. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made, and we will never get another one. Listen in to hear about the experiences that led to our controversial decision, the research to support it, and how video games are contributing to a generation of unmotivated kids (especially boys). Sign up for my FREE three-part audio training: 3 Parenting Mistakes You Can't Afford to M...
Episode 060: A Training Plan for Turning Kids into Responsible Adults
June 02, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBThis podcast is all about preparing kids to become responsible adults. We talk about helping kids develop a variety of different skills that will make the transition to adulthood as smooth as possible. Let's be honest: it takes years to prepare a child for the launch. It is not something that happens overnight or in the months leading up to high school graduation. And sometimes, parents lose sight of the forest over the trees. (I have been there!) It is easy to get caught up in the concern...
Episode 059: The Lost Art of Telephone Etiquette
May 26, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBI remember running to answer the phone, practically tackling my siblings to get there first. Those days are long gone because most kids have their own phones. They don't make many calls with those phones, though. Most of their communication is through texting, social media, and video chats. Because of that, many young people have not learned the art of telephone etiquette. Or, in other words, they are not skilled at answering calls, carrying on conversations on the phone, or taking proper te...
Episode 058: How Teaching Stranger Danger is Hurting our Kids (and What to do Instead)
May 19, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBEvery parent's worst nightmare is for their child to get abducted. With the instant availability of news (especially bad news), it sometimes feels like it is only a matter of time before something awful happens to our kids. I understand that there are bad people in the world who do horrible things to children. I am not downplaying that in any way, and we do need to teach our kids to be cautious. The reality is, however, that strangers abduct only .01% of all missing children. The other 9...
Episode 057: How to Raise Problem Solvers
May 12, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBThe three most sought-after skills for 9 out of 10 jobs are: Critical thinking Complex problem solving Judgment and decision making However, the world we live in erodes our problem-solving abilities. We consume a massive amount of surface-level information, but often fail to process. We go wide but not deep. So how do we raise problem solvers? Listen in for a few practical suggestions. Find show notes here Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Thank you...
Episode 056: Practical Strategies for Ending the Chore War
May 05, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBJulie Lythcott-Haimes, former freshman dean at Standford University, noted in a 2016 TED talk that "professional success in life, which is what we want for our kids...comes from having done chores as a kid." But, man alive, it is not easy to get kids involved in household work! It is one million times easier for parents to do the work themselves, especially when the kids are young and inexperienced. If you, like me, sometimes struggle to get your kids involved in chores, you are in th...
Episode 055: How to Teach Your Child Just About Anything
April 28, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBFor a child to be prepared to leave home at age 18 confidently, they must master a variety of skills. As a parent, it can be overwhelming to think of all the things you must teach your kids in the years leading up to the launch. Over the next several weeks, we will be teaching you simple and practical ways to arm your kids with essential life skills and faith skills. In each short episode, we will tackle one skill and leave you with an actionable challenge to help you implement it in your ...
Episode 054: Raising Resilient Children
April 21, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBHow do we raise resilient children who believe they can do hard things? What characteristics do parents of gritty kids have in common? What do Steve Young, Latter-day Saint missionaries, and 50-mile hikes teach us about raising overcomers? This episode is packed full of real-life stories and useful information for parents who are striving to teach their kids how to rise above challenging circumstances. Find show notes here Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook
Episode 053: Loving Wayward Teens Unconditionally with Mindy Meyersick
April 14, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBWhat should you do when your teen decides to disregard what you have taught them and wander down uncertain and possibly dangerous paths? That is one question most parents hope they never have to answer. Today's guest, Mindy Meyersick, came face to face with a harsh and unexpected reality when her 14-year-old son was caught smoking marijuana behind the seminary building. That discovery led to years of challenges with that son and another who followed closely in his footsteps. In this epis...
Episode 052: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Dental Care During a Pandemic
April 07, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBWith the COVID-19 pandemic taking the world by storm and disrupting many aspects of our lives, dental care has become tricky. Most, if not all, dentists throughout the country (and world) have been forced to shut their doors due to supply shortages and government mandates. In most cases, they are authorized to treat dental emergencies, but other procedures have been temporarily suspended. So what does that mean for parents and their kids? Our resident pediatric dentist, Dr. Gregory Sheppar...
Episode 051: How to Remain Grounded and Productive Amidst a Crisis with Ceri Payne
March 31, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBWith the cloud of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, many of us may be feeling a little (or a lot) overwhelmed. We have been thrown into a homeschool environment for which we were not prepared. We are isolated from other people. Many of us are facing economic threats. Significant events and vacations have been canceled or postponed indefinitely. And, on top of all of that, we are dealing with feelings of anxiety, grief, or disappointment while trying to help our kids work through their emotio...
Episode 050: The Best of the Podcast (so far)
March 24, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBIt has been one year since we launched the podcast. It has been a year of learning and growth and evolution. In that time, we have recorded 50 episodes and met some awesome people. Today, we are sharing some of our favorite clips from a year's worth of episodes. These short snippets will make you laugh, make you think, and help you to be better parents. We hope you enjoy them! Clip one: Episode 2 - Courageous Parenting Clip two: Episode 30 - Raising Indistractable Kids with Nir Eyal (my ...
Episode 049: Be Not Troubled
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week has been straight crazy! Circumstances that we could not have foreseen a month ago have now become a reality: school and church closures, quarantines, empty shelves at the grocery store. Fear. Panic. A week ago, I was wondering what all the COVID-19 hype was about. Now Greg cannot even get masks at his dental office because all the suppliers are out of stock. Unless some miracle happens, he will likely have to close his doors by week's end. Reality is a beast these days. In l...
Episode 048: Public? Private? Charter? What We Have Learned in the Pursuit of Education
March 10, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBOver the course of raising five very different children, we have explored several different educational options, including neighborhood public schools and a handful of charter schools. For many years, we chased after the best education, playing musical schools in search of the perfect fit. By the time our oldest child was in the seventh grade, he had attended six schools. In the process of trying a variety of schools that offered different types and qualities of education, we have learned ...
Episode 047: Helping Kids Discover Their Strengths with Heather Glenn
March 03, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBAs a child, teenager, and even a young adult, I did not have a firm grasp of my strengths. I felt like I did a lot of things OK, but nothing really well. When I got to college, I had a tough time figuring out what to study in part because I did not understand where I was strong. I mean, I knew to avoid any career that focused heavily on math. But other than that, I was pretty clueless. Today's guest, Heather Glenn, specializes in helping teens and young adults discover their strengths and ...
Episode 046: Facing Parenting Challenges with Faith
February 25, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThe past few weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind. We have been hit by some unexpected parenting challenges that have thrown us for a loop, and we are working to gain our equilibrium. While we certainly do not have everything figured out at this point, listen in to hear how our faith is keeping us grounded. SCRIPTURES WE MENTION: 2 Nephi 9:20: "O how great the holiness of our God! For he knoweth all things, and there is not anything save he knows it." D&C 100:1: "...for in me is there a...
Episode 045: Managing Teenage Anxiety with Andrew Sheppard
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBWhen our son, Andrew, was halfway through his junior year of high school, he started to have thoughts of self-harm that caught him completely off-guard. After meeting with a counselor a short time later, he determined that the unwelcomed thoughts were a manifestation of anxiety. In the years since then, Andrew has learned how to manage his anxiety in healthy ways. Today on the podcast, he is telling his story, what he has learned from it, and what he believes parents can do to support thei...
Episode 044: Making Family Memories with Food, with Bobbi Wood
February 11, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBFor as long as I can remember, I have loved spending time in the kitchen. It is a form of therapy for me to chop vegetables and create delicious meals out of seemingly boring ingredients. But, even more than therapy, food is about connection, tradition, and creating memories. Today I am excited to introduce you to my dear friend, Bobbi Wood. She and I go way back to the days when our husbands were in dental school/residency together. Today, they have practices right next door to each other...
Episode 043: How God Accomplishes His Work Through the Youth
February 04, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBI am the mother of five kids whom I love. I love their friends. I believe in this strong and noble generation of youth. But, sometimes, my finite mind has difficulty grasping how God can have such faith and trust in young people when they have such limited understanding and experience. The truth is, however, that He has always used the youth to accomplish His purposes. There are multiple examples of that throughout scripture and, in this episode, we lay them all on the table, along with so...
From Strong Will to Strong Leadership with Jordan Sheppard
January 28, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBYou may have heard me talk about my insanely strong-willed eldest son and how he threw us for a loop as a child. You may have heard me describe how he spit in my face, threw books at my head, and tried to run away at age seven. In those early years, I honestly feared he would end up in prison. Things have changed drastically since then. When Greg and I overhauled our parenting, we started to see some improvement in his behavior. And eventually, he grew into a top-notch young adult, bearing...
Episode 041: Courageous Tech Parenting with Dave and Emily Jones
January 21, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBThere is no doubt that courageous parenting is required to raise children in this tricky age of technology. Should we give our kids smartphones, and at what age? How much should we monitor? How much should we filter? Which filter should we use? One thing I have learned, however, is that external filters and monitoring software are fallible. The only filter that will last is an internal filter. Helping our children to develop the inner strength to self-monitor their time and whereabouts on ...
Episode 040: 5 Ways to Be a Better Parent in 2020
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBWith a new year upon us, self-improvement is the word on the street. Resolutions and goals are all the rage and for good reason. A blank slate and a world of possibilities make big things feel doable. But if we are talking about making 2020 the best year yet, it makes sense to add a couple of parenting goals into the mix. 1. WRITE A PARENTING MANIFESTO 2. DO LESS 3. DITCH PARENT GUILT 4. RAISE THE KIDS YOU HAVE (NOT THE ONES YOU WISH YOU HAD) 5. PRAY MORE Ready to learn more? Let...
Episode 039: Preparing the Rising Generation to Change the World
January 07, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the newly-rebranded How to Raise Grownups Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the spiritual experience that prompted the rebrand and what you can expect from here us in the coming months. We believe in the youth of today - in our kids and your kids. We believe they were born to accomplish incredible things for the Lord and the world. And we believe that it is our job as their parents to prepare them for all that lies ahead. Listen in to hear all the details. W...
Episode 038: Change is in the Air
November 05, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBSometimes, clarity comes after stepping away. The noise quiets and light peeks through the fog, illuminating a path that has been just out of view but now beckons with the hopeful promise of something amazing. I have been taking a break from social media, which is always heaven-sent for me. We are steeped in mission preparation, with one day left until we send our son off on his two-year adventure. I have been trying to soak in as much time with him as possible. In the quiet moments betw...
Episode 037: Lead with Authority
October 29, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBA few weeks ago, I saw a meme on Facebook with this message: "My parents made rules and I didn't even dream of questioning them. I make rules and my kid demands a 10 page thesis on why, how, what, when, and just so you know Mum, it's not happening." Mumlyfe I shared it on my page because I thought it was interesting (and a little disconcerting). One of my followers asked why I felt the behavior represented on the meme was so common. I gave her a short answer, but I wanted to delve deep...
Episode 036: Parent on Purpose with Amy Carney
October 22, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBAs parents, we have two choices: we can make purposeful parenting decisions, or we can fly by the seat of our pants and see how it goes. With a constant stream of distractions, it is easy to fall into the latter category. However, we will probably not end up where we want to be unless we consistently make intentional parenting decisions. Author and parenting educator, Amy Carney, knows firsthand about the importance of parenting on purpose. She was thrown into the parenting fire with a set...
Episode 035: Quiet the Noise
October 15, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBLately, I have been thinking about the noisy world in which we live. There are countless voices competing for our time and attention, and it is difficult to weed through the chaos and figure out who we should listen to. I don't know about you, but I get overwhelmed by it all. Pulled in a thousand directions by a thousand different GOOD things, I allow my priorities to get out of whack. My attention gets hijacked by all the podcasts, blogs, books, and information, and I often feel like T.S....
Episode 034: Teaching Kids to be Kind, with Kay West
October 08, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBThe world could use a little more kindness, and kindness begins with each one of us. But how do we teach our kids to be kind when unkindness is so abundant? I have been wanting to publish a podcast about this topic for quite some time, and I knew that Kay West needed to be the one to teach us. She is one of the kindest, most encouraging people I know. Not only that, but Kay's daughter, Eden, has multiple physical and mental special needs and has been severely bullied and treated unkindly b...