Today we're going to be talking about the book, t=The Coddling of the American Mind. Alan recently read it and it definitely changed his perspective on parenthood. The book talks about how these two authors have seen a trend in particularly in colleges. We're not gonna focus on the college part because we have small kids, but they give tips on how to keep your kids mentally strong  so that they don't become a part of this coddled generation that can't handle anything.

The Coddling of the American Mind Book

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Here is the article on the new research behind the decline in teen mental health.

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Ep 147 - Proof We're Making Our Kids Fragile

As the parents of 5 kids, we know what it's like to be in survival mode. To feel like you're just trying to get through the day. We have found that it's the simple, every day joys that make parenting more fun. We help parents laugh a bit more and create fun in day to day parenting. Listen to our podcast for simple ways to have fun as a family. Visit us at www.parentingirlpodcast.com.

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We are sad to let you know, that this is the final episode of the Parenting in Real Life Podcast. We took this episode to share a few things we learned from podcasting for 7.5 years. This whole podcast documented our kids' young years and us learning as young parents. When we started, our oldest was 5 years old and now our youngest is 5. We'll leave these episodes available for you to go back through if you find them helpful.

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168: It's the Final Episode!

In this episode, we interviewed Angela Santomero, the creator of iconic children's shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Blue's Clues. We discussed the importance of staying playful as parents and the valuable lessons we can learn from children's shows. We also talk about how to implement times of playfulness so you can connect and create fun memories with your kids. 

Angela's book, "Life Clues," offers guidance on nurturing playfulness and 20 lessons that will help you unlock passion, joy, happiness, and positive thinking. 

You can pre-order Angela's book Life Clues here on Amazon. You can also find Angela on Instagram @angelasclues and on her website Angela's Clues.

The Atlantic article with more info about Daniel Tiger.

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167: Creating a Sense of Play at Any Age | Daniel Tiger Creator Angela Santomero

We are super excited to have Brooke Romney on this podcast episode! In this interview, we discuss helping kids step out of their comfort zones, embracing mistakes, praising effort over outcomes, and setting clear expectations for children. We also have some great tips for parents too about remembering that every new parenting step means new things to learn and to allow yourself grace even when you're a seasoned parent.

You can find Brooke Romney on instagram @bookeromneywrites. We also highly recommend her books 52 Manners for Modern Kids and 52 Manners for Modern Teens.

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166: Getting Kids Out of Their Comfort Zones | Brooke Romney

On this episode, we discuss emotional intelligence for children with life coach, business coach, and parent, Jody Moore. We explore the importance of allowing children to experience negative emotions without labeling them as problems. We delve into the concept of emotional intelligence and the benefits it brings to both children and parents. We also share practical tips on how to regulate behavior and emotions and teach kindness, empathy, and decision-making skills. This is a great interview that you will definitely want to listen to!

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165: Helping Our Kids Learn Emotional Intelligence | Jody Moore

In episode 164 of Parenting in Real Life, we interview three passionate women from Bloomfully, a company dedicated to helping tweens and teens. We discuss cultivating confidence and strength in young people amidst social media and technology. The importance of growth mindset, trying new things, and creating routines for stability is emphasized. We also talk about the impact of screen time, making friends in middle school, and the value of their program for tweens.

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Ep 147 - Proof We're Making Our Kids Fragile

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