In this episode of Unlocking the Parenting Code: ALL ABOUT BOYS, Kathy is joined by Lainie Liberti, a trailblazer in alternative education and teen mentorship. Lainie shares her wealth of experience as a single mom to her son, Miro, whom she raised while traveling the world for over 15 years. Through this unconventional journey, she created a thriving movement that blends world education, conscious parenting with partnering and mental health tools and strategies to empower teens.

Key Topics

• The decision to embrace nomadic life and worldschooling: How her son’s desire for more quality time became the catalyst for their new lifestyle.
• Conscious parenting through partnership: How communication and questioning societal norms became the foundation of their relationship.
• Challenges as a single parent on the road: The importance of self-work and how changing her inner lens transformed her experience of the world.
• Supporting teen boys’ mental health: Tools from her book Seen, Heard & Understood to help parents foster emotional resilience in boys.
• Mentorship and retreats: The transformative impact of retreats, immersive learning experiences, and creative expression for teens.

Guest Bio

Lainie Liberti is a best-selling author, international speaker, community leader, teen mentor, and alternative education advocate who helped to spearhead the thriving worldschooling movement. Liberti has spoken about worldschooling on the TEDx Edu stage in Amsterdam, and written about learning through travel for multiple magazines, academic journals, and web-sites including the International Journal of Education, Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, People Magazine, Hufngton Post, USA Today, The New York Times and The New York Post and has contributed to several books on the topic of worldschooling. Lainie co-foundered Project World School with her son in 2012 as well as Project World School Family Summits, where she's produced 10 in-person international conferences for hundreds of families across Europe, Asia, and Mexico since 2016.

Links

Check out my Amazon bestselling book!  Seen, Heard & Understood, Parenting and Partnering with Teens for Greater Mental Health! in the US, buy it here. 

Transformative Mentoring for Teens; Mentoring & Courses designed to transform teen's lives (and yours).  https://transformativementoringforteens.com/

The Partnership Parent Movement; Children need connection, not coercion. Together, we will change the world, one family at a time. https://partnershipparent.com/

Project World School; Inspiring Temporary Learning Communities for Teens & Young Adults  https://ProjectWorldSchool.com

Project World School Family Summit; Biannual community gatherings for worldschooling families interested in travel, education and wellness https://worldschoolfamilysummit.com

We Are Worldschoolers;  Gain access to exclusive supportive community, articles, interviews, worldschooling mini-courses,  and resource lists! https://weareworldschoolers.org/

Watch our TEDx talk - Making The World Our Classroom https://youtu.be/bH-kQJ10WWo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentoringteens // https://www.facebook.com/ilainie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilainie/ //

https://www.instagram.com/supportingteensmentalhealth/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilainie

#UnlockingTheParentingCode #Worldschooling #ConsciousParenting #TeenMentalHealth #PartnershipParenting #LainieLiberti

Tune in to hear Lainie Liberti share her transformative journey of raising her son, building a thriving worldschooling movement, and empowering teens through partnership parenting. Her unique perspective and practical tools will inspire you to embrace a deeper connection with your teens and redefine what parenting can look like.

Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys

Welcome to Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys

This season, we’re diving deep into the world of boys—exploring what it takes to raise them to become remarkable young men. Hosted by Kathy Imabayashi, an experienced educator and passionate advocate for boys’ emotional well-being, this podcast offers real-life stories, expert insights, and practical strategies for parents, educators, and caregivers navigating the unique challenges of raising boys.

What to Expect

In Season 2, we’re focusing on boys' emotional worlds—understanding their behavior, building stronger connections, and helping them grow into confident, resilient individuals. Through heartfelt conversations and shared experiences, we’ll uncover the struggles, joys, and breakthroughs of parenting boys.

Each episode offers:

*Stories from parents, teachers, and caregivers that shed light on the complexities of raising boys.

*Strategies to support boys in managing emotions, forming healthy relationships, and building self-esteem.

*Insights that will empower you in understanding how to nurture the boy in your life and set him up for success.

Join Us!

Whether you're raising a toddler, a teen, or anywhere in between, this season is all about celebrating and supporting boys—and the parents who guide them. Tune in for heart-centered conversations, expert advice, and practical tools to unlock the parenting code for boys.Share your parenting story with us here. Visit SonhoodCoaching.com to learn more and subscribe!

About Sonhood Coaching

Sonhood Coaching focuses on the emotional well-being of boys, helping parents nurture their sons to become remarkable men. Through courses, coaching, and resources, we empower families to better understand and support the inner emotional world of boys. Explore SonhoodCoaching.com to learn more about our programs and services.

Looking to transform your relationship with your son? Visit SonhoodCoaching.com for valuable resources and expert support.