Now You're Talking™

Parenting in a Digital Storm: How to Build Trust, Boundaries & Real Connection with Carolyn Tuckwell


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In a world of endless screens and quick clicks, Carolyn Tuckwell invites us back to what truly shapes young lives, trust, patience, and meaningful connection. Her insights will help parents and leaders raise resilient, seen, and supported kids.

What You’ll Hear:

  • How to stay curious and patient when your teen pushes buttons or shuts down
  • Simple ways to create safe spaces so kids feel seen, heard, and valued
  • What informed consent really means for social media and why it matters for your family
  • How to set clear boundaries without losing trust or sparking endless conflict
  • Why real connection beats any algorithm when it comes to raising resilient kids
  • How measuring what matters can help you see the real impact you’re making as a parent

Goosebumps happened when Carolyn shares the instant she understood that safe spaces aren’t about buildings or rules — they’re about trust, patience, and showing up.


Featured Guest: Carolyn Tuckwell

Carolyn Tuckwell is a purpose-driven leader who helps communities nurture safe, empowering spaces where young people can thrive. Her work blends decades of youth development leadership, policy advocacy, and impact measurement — and has been recognized nationally with honours such as the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the BGC Canada Visionary Award.


Follow Carolyn Tuckwell:

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-tuckwell-28451949/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsageorgelife
  • https://x.com/carolynbgc


Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.


Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/


Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/


Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts


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Now You're Talking™By Adrienne Giffen