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Do you allow yourself to pursue your passions? Do you leave room in your life for creativity? Sadly, as adults, the answer is often no. We can learn a lot from watching our kiddos, as they have no agenda, no habits to prevent them from daring to dream, and no limits to their imagination. Today's clip features Ethan Hawke as he shares about how we need to be courageous enough to tap into our passions and creativity.

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Do you believe you can change the world? Okay, it seems daunting (and sometimes unrealistic - especially when you're barely leaving the house!). But what if we all believed we could change things one small task at a time? As you begin a new school year with different challenges and routines, the benefit is that YOU have the opportunity to create new systems that work for your family. Today's episode features retired Navy Admiral William McRaven, who outlines 10 realistic ways you can change the world - and it starts by changing the dynamics and values within your home.

You can watch Admiral McRaven's full talk here.

For more ideas on how to create daily rhythms, click HERE to get my free guide with 12 easy ideas to connect with your kiddos (+ a waffle recipe)!

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If you feel like you've been on the verge of mental and physical fatigue and don't know how you'll manage to see the new year, today's talk is for you - because your quality of life matters. In order to show up as the parent you want to be, you need to take care of yourself and allow yourself to dream about the possibilities that life holds. Today's clip with psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Srini Pillay tells the unique story of how he got into Harvard - and how we need to rewrite the daily story we tell ourselves in order to create a hopeful tomorrow.

You can find the full clip here, and for more info about Dr. Srini Pillay, visit his website.

I also highly recommend his two books:

Tinker Dabble Doodle Try: Unlock the Power of the Unfocused Mind at https://amzn.to/3fmo7n8

Life Unlocked at https://amzn.to/2D3j7ab

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It has been a CRAZY couple of weeks as schools are changing their stance on what the fall will look like for students. As a parent, I've been overwhelmed trying to make the best decision for my daughters and their education - even so far as to worry how this will affect their options for a college education! How could any parent know what the landscape of education will look like in one month, or three months, or one year, much less ten years from now when my daughter may be college-bound? Today's episode, featuring Sir Ken Robinson, addresses the idea that the future is unpredictable, and perhaps it's time for a drastic change in what we value about our children's education.

You can find the full clip here, and for more info about Sir Ken Robinson, visit his website. For a thought-provoking read about education, check out his book, You, Your Child, and School: Navigate Your Way to the Best Education at https://amzn.to/3gkrxIz.

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Full transparency… My home is not always filled with "Insta-perfect" happy smiles. Three girls living together creates plenty of drama - and we haven't even hit the teenage years! But I'm learning that as the parent, I set the example of how to regulate and respond to emotions in a helpful way. How we respond to our children's feelings has the potential to propagate anxiety and depression, or kindness and compassion.

Today's clip with Lael Stone nudges us to listen and care, reminding us that our parenting leaves imprints on our kids' adult mental health. It's about how we create a safe place for our children to feel, to process, and to learn.

You can find the full clip here, and for more info about Lael Stone, visit her website.

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We all make choices every day about how we respond to what comes our way. The habits we choose, day in and day out, the words we speak, how we show kindness and compassion, and ultimately how we decide to live our lives has a huge impact on our kiddos and how they approach the world, their relationships, and their ambition.

Today Rick Rigsby reminds us that what matters is not our degrees, our prestige, or our accomplishments, but instead it's how we show up. And we have to keep on standing.

You can find the full clip here, and for more info about Rick Rigsby, visit his website. For more of Rick's powerful insight, check out his book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout: How the Timeless Wisdom of One Man Can Impact an Entire Generation at https://amzn.to/3hF6sZF.

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How many conversations have you had with your kids about being a problem solver when they hit an obstacle? We tell them if they want to see change, they should think about how they're showing up in the situation. Are they helping or hurting? Are they part of the problem or the solution? But we also need to take a look at our own response to obstacles to set the example of caring enough to make change happen.

Today's clip from Cleo Wade is for parents and children alike - it reminds us that we can choose to grow and evolve at any point, and we can always be kind along the way.

You can find the full clip here, and for more info about Cleo Wade, visit her website. For a great read, check out her book, Where to Begin: A Small Book About Your Power to Create Big Change in Our Crazy World at https://amzn.to/2BPQAna.

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This one is for you - the multitasking parent who is managing all the work tasks, home tasks, and kid tasks at once. Even when we most think we want quiet time, we're so accustomed to the noise that we end up craving distractions. When we finally have a moment to ourselves, we scroll through social media or watch Netflix. In today's episode, Manoush Zomorodi talks about her research with various neuroscientists to dissect how multitasking is not actually helping you, and how technology might actually be preventing you from growing.

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Today we're talking about bravery. Have you ever noticed that we as parents tend to be so protective of our girls as they grow, but we encourage our boys to take risks and be courageous? I myself am a recovering perfectionist, always wanting to do things just right. As a mom of girls, I relate to the idea of wanting to help my daughters be the best they can be, rather than encouraging them to try and fail, and try again. Reshma Saujani shares her own experience learning to be brave as an adult, and how important it is that we begin to teach our girls at a young age to be brave, not perfect.

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Being intentional with our time, with the end goal of creating connection and memories with our children, is important in the early years. It doesn't have to be a huge investment or a trip around the globe (although no one is doing that now anyway), to make an impact. Join Erin and her daughter as they discuss why road trips are one of their favorite ways to fill their summers, create long lasting memories, and explore the world around them in a more intimate way.