In this episode, Dr. Tim Thayne discusses how today's parenting trends are centered around smoothing the path for their child rather than preparing them for the inevitable bumps. He encourages parents to pause question their first instinct to prevent failure. He ends with practical advice to help your kids become more self-reliant, which means greater confidence and competence. 

We can learn some great processes from our work lives that can translate well into our home lives.  One of those is the vision, celebration and connection that comes from meetings.  Tim and Roxanne Thayne share the obstacles, benefits, and best practices for improving your family’s communication and unity through family meetings.  Take note of the tips and motivation that comes from research, thousands of homes, and their own family experiences.

Dr. Tim Thayne has Dr. Tim DiGiacomo and his two colleagues Rachel Morin and Brittany Little on the podcast this week. The discussion is centered around anxiety and how it develops and how you can reduce it. Anxiety isn't only genetic it can also be environmental in terms of modeling. In this episode, these four experts discuss skills to handle anxiety and to model techniques for your kids. 

In Part 2, Dr. Thayne continues his discussion with Dr. Dennis Deaton. They discuss some of his books and the critical principles they teach. Dr. Deaton is the creator of an engaging online course that prepares young people for the challenges they face every day. It gives them instruction and skills they can develop in two major areas: mind management and emotional intelligence. To check it out, go to this website and enter the following code for special savings:  

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Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Dr. Dennis Deaton on his story of how he became a nationally recognized public speaker and mindset coach. He enthusiastically teaches the principles and mindsets we all need in order to become the successes we have dreamed of. His humble yet passionate ideas to help youth “Own it!” and determine the outcomes of their lives are sure to inspire.

Family relationships are eternal. In this episode Dr. Thayne pays tribute to his older brother, who passed recently. He shares how he had played the role of protector and advocate for their family.

Roxanne Thayne has decades of experience in writing in a personal journal and teaching writing and history.  But more recently she has identified the benefits as a mother.  Both for herself and in how it has effected her children who use it.  Learn how such a simple practice can strengthen both mind, body and relationships.

Kelsey uses her 16 years of experience working closely with students and their parents to develop the skills, mindsets and attributes they need to thrive not only in school, but as lifelong learners and thoughtful, confident human beings.

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Tracy Poizner, the Essential Stepmom, on the womanly art of raising other people's kids.  As a bio mom, a divorced mom, a single mom and now a stepmom, Tracy has learned the ins and outs of the stepfamily situation from a traditional, original family system.  She teaches moms and dads in our audience how to find the little tweaks that need to be done intentionally to keep their new family system strong.

Today Dr. Thayne addresses one of the most universal issues families are dealing with today . . . anxiety.  He shares three principles for building confidence in our teens and in ourselves as parents.  He also recommends you watch this classic family movie that will illustrate these tips beautifully.