Get ready for a hilarious and eye-opening episode of Parents of the Year! The whole BuzStew family - Andrew, Caroline, and their two daughters - is in the house, and things are about to get wild. 

While the episode was originally planned to poke fun at Caroline's outdated knowledge of current trends, it takes an unexpected turn when the girls expose Andrew's biggest parenting fail. But fear not, because the episode eventually gets back on track, with the family testing Caroline's knowledge of teenage slang. Test your knowledge too - how hip are you with your kids? Tune in to find out and have a laugh with the BuzStew clan!

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Hold onto your hats, folks, because this podcast episode is a wild ride from start to finish! Join us as we delve into everything from Jam Thumbprint cookies to the intricacies of divorce settlements before we finally land on a topic that really gets us thinking: how important is it to teach our kids about the value of hard work and perseverance in a world where social media influencers seem to achieve overnight success?

We're living in an age where new "celebrities" seem to pop up on our feeds every day, flaunting their lavish lifestyles and promoting the myth of effortless success. But what's the reality behind those shiny social media posts? And more importantly, how can we help our kids to develop the skills and mindset they need to navigate this world of smoke and mirrors?

Join us for a deep dive into the importance of teaching our kids the truth about success and the value of hard work. You won't want to miss it!

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 In this week's podcast, Andrew and Caroline talk about the hard topic of bullying. 

While they can share strategies on how to build your child's confidence, resources, and skills (which they do), Caroline also stresses the need to focus on the larger systems to better support students in the first place. 

Bullying is a serious issue that affects many children, and as a parent, it's important to know your role when it comes to bullying. While common, bullying is NOT a normal part of development. Bullying can cause emotional distress, affect academic performance, and even lead to physical harm. These negative effects are immediate and can last your child's lifetime, putting them at risk for other social, emotional, and physical problems throughout their life. 

 Bullying is unacceptable and needs to be stopped immediately. 

While the responsibility is on adults to end bullying, Caroline offers additional resources in her blog on developing important skills, encouraging positive relationships, and working with your child's school to create a safe and supportive environment.   https://korupsychology.ca/raising-resilient-children-help-your-child-manage-bullying/

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In this week's episode, Andrew presents a question taken from his and Caroline's own childhood, about helping kids to not be invisible. 

Everyone at some point in their life feels like they're ignored or not seen, and for those kids that tend to be more quiet and easygoing, being invisible tends to happen a lot more frequently than they'd like. 

Knowing what it was like when they were kids, and seeing it happen to their girls at times, it was an interesting chance to dive into what makes some kids more invisible and how we as parents can help them to be seen when they want to be. 

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This week's episode poses a very thought-provoking question to Andrew, about whether parents should teach their kids parenting skills.

When we had kids, there was no manual for how to do it. Sure, there were countless books out there preaching all sorts of different approaches to parenting. None of which offered the skills parents need to manage everything the world throws at them, and sometimes how to break the cycle that they themselves had to deal with growing up.

So now, as the world becomes more complicated, how do parents help set their kids up with a foundation of habits and values that they can use before they themselves even have kids?

There is no black-or-white approach to parenting, each person does the best they can with what they have, but should we as parents do more to provide our kids with the tools they'll need long before it's their turn?

Enjoy this week's episode and feel free to share it with your friends!

Want to learn more? Check out Caroline's article on this topic! 
https://korupsychology.ca/teaching-kids-to-parent/

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In this week's episode, Andrew quizzes Caroline about what parents can do to help raise emotionally healthy and well-balanced kids. 

Parents modeling positive behaviour is a critical component, as are strong communication skills and finding opportunities to challenge your kids to take on situations that offer them the chance to learn and apply new skills. BUT they're not the only thing. 

The answer to this week's question was actually a topic that is very close to Andrew's heart, Dad Jokes!

Similar to putting our kids into awkward situations, bad Dad Jokes, teach our kids how to handle being embarrassed and dealing with situations that make them feel comfortable. 

To read more about the article that prompted the question, you can read it here https://www.fox5ny.com/news/dad-jokes-could-help-kids-grow-into-healthy-adults-experts-say

And if you need some inspiration on how to embarrass your kids, look no further https://youtu.be/zuOo5nnMcMI

Thanks for all the support, and don't forget to tell your friends!

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As parents, we all want our children to be safe. But, should we tell them that the world is a dangerous place? It’s a question that many parents grapple with, and the answer is not always clear-cut. Our words are very influential and while we may be meaning well in talking about safety, we could unwittingly instill unnecessary fear.

In this episode, Andrew and Caroline discuss how we can teach kids about safety without making them scared. Instead, we focus on how we can foster a sense of healthy caution while boosting their confidence and independence. 

Want more tips? Check out Caroline's blog post on this topic! https://korupsychology.ca/how-can-we-teach-kids-about-safety-without-making-them-scared/

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In today’s episode, Andrew and Caroline discuss concerns about the secret sugar-eating habits one of their girls’ engages in. They discuss how tricky it can be to get our children to make the right food choices while avoiding shaming and developing negative relationships with food. 

Healthy eating habits are crucial for children's overall health, development, mental health, well-being, and optimal functioning of the body and brain. The importance of childhood nutrition on long-term health cannot be overstated.  

Therefore, they also chat about how to promote healthy eating habits.  Want more in-depth tips? Check out Caroline’s blog on dealing with kid's unhealthy eating habits:  https://korupsychology.ca/how-do-we-deal-with-our-childs-unhealthy-eating-habits/

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In today's episode, Andrew and Caroline discuss whether parents should debrief the day before bedtime.  While there are certainly some benefits, like giving parents quality time to connect with their kids, there are definitely drawbacks, like creating more stress for everyone that can disrupt our sleep quality. 

Be sure to listen in to consider the pros and cons of debriefing the day before bedtime and create a bedtime routine that works best for your family.

Want to learn more (and get some tips on how to debrief effectively)? Be sure to read Caroline's blog on this very topic!  https://korupsychology.ca/debriefing-before-bedtime/

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Caroline starts this episode by trying to kill Andrew with chili chocolate disguised as a loving gift. 

After his brush with death, Andrew admits that he's completely unprepared for today's episode but dives into a conversation about how we as parents are depriving kids of the opportunity to learn through experience. 

As part of the last unsupervised generation, it's strange to see how much things have swung in the opposite direction, and in the name of safety, we're stripping kids of the ability to navigate the world on their own. 

Without a blueprint, it's tough for parents to know when they need to protect their kids, and when they need to let their kids have the opportunity to learn through experience; regardless of whether they succeed or fail.

It's important that we allow our kids to learn on their own, without having to rely on their parents. Letting them make mistakes is one of the best ways for them to grow into adults that are capable of assessing and managing risks throughout their lives.  As parents, it's up to us to recognize when they can safely learn independently and get out of the way. 

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