In Psychologist Jordan Peterson's bestselling book, “12 Rules for Life” one rule is, “Don’t bother children when they are skateboarding.” In this episode Dr. Tim Thayne talks about the importance of introducing risk in children's play. There are numerous benefits for children when they aren’t put in bubble wrap, but allowed to grow physically and mentally healthier, more confident and better able to assess risk moving forward. He talks about the adventure playground movement that started in Europe and spread to America.  Surprisingly, these playgrounds weren’t only used more, they also logged less injuries.

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Jordan Peterson - Do Not Bother Skateboarding Children!
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While it naturally feels good to help someone, it isn’t the most natural thing to remember to serve when we are in the midst of a struggle. So how do we teach our children to be on the lookout for service opportunities? Dr. Thayne shares a story about a mother who felt the thrill of serving a fellow mom in distress. After listening to this woman and then sharing her own experiences, they walked away with lighter hearts and hopeful attitudes. Teach your kids the importance of serving, and when they do it one-on-one, they’ll see the impact and reap the joy for themselves. 

The number one concern of our time for parents is the excessive and damaging tech use or screen time or social media that their kids are experiencing.  While there are great educational options available, the toxic and dark side of the internet is a real issue.  Dr. Thayne helps parents learn to talk about, manage, and prepare their teens to be safe and competent online.

Dr. Tim Thayne talks about a families values and how recently they haven't been emphasized. Children need to be taught what to value by their parents, the ones that love them the most. However, if they don't teach them, then the internet will. Dr. Thayne encourages parents to sit down with each other and discuss what they value and how they can live and teach it better to their children. Parents are the greatest and most selfless teachers out their, because no-one has a deeper love for their Child. 

Join Dr. Thayne as he introduces listeners to the two editors and brains behind the beautiful and inspirational Not by Chance Yearbooks.  They share the reason they chose the theme of "Preserve" for the third issue, and the stories of the traditions, memories, and relationships that are worth our efforts to preserve.

Dr. Tim Thayne talks about the paradox of finding happiness. He shares his insights about how happiness is found when you quit looking for it and instead you start giving it to others. His story of a humble bishop serving a family in need will inspire you to look at the people in your own life and find ways to help them.

In part two of the mini Take Me Home series we hear some more stories from the Homeward Bound Team. Dawnie Williams, Lyle Nelson, Kayla Anderson and Erin Kitterman all share stories of home and family. During this Thanksgiving, it is good to remember what makes a home for us and to express our gratitude for it. 

In this episode members of the Homeward Bound team share stories with the theme, "Take Me Home." These personal stories highlight the importance of having a home and what a home is. By listening to this episode we hope it inspires you to think of your own stories about home and connection. respectively,  the story tellers are Roxanne Thayne, Brooke Hersh, Shari Murray, Michelle Mulford, and Michelle Westerlind.

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.