The YouSchool Podcast

Helping Your Kids Find Clarity in a Foggy World: Episode 126 by Scott Schimmel

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In this episode, Scott Schimmel dives deep into one of the biggest challenges parents face—helping their kids navigate the natural fogginess of adolescence to find clarity in their lives. Scott shares personal experiences with his own children, offering practical, easy-to-implement strategies for parents to guide their kids toward discovering their unique skills, values, and purpose.

Key Takeaways:
  • Adolescence and Fog: The teenage years are naturally full of distractions and uncertainty, making it difficult for kids to understand themselves and make confident decisions.
  • The Power of Questions: Asking thoughtful, open-ended questions is a key tactic in helping your kids reflect on their intrinsic interests.
  • Notice and Observe: Scott explains how simply observing your child's behaviors and preferences can provide valuable insights into their personality and passions.
  • Take Notes: Keeping a record of your observations and conversations can help you connect the dots over time and better support your child's development.
    • Practical Tips:
    1. Ask questions that encourage your kids to explore their interests and passions.
    2. Notice and observe what they’re naturally drawn to—whether it’s a favorite subject in school or hobbies they keep returning to.
    3. Take notes on what you see and hear, then use this data to reflect back to your child what makes them unique.

      4. Scott’s three-step method—asking questions, observing, and taking notes—will help you play a crucial role in guiding your kids from fogginess to clarity as they move through the critical teenage years.

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