Episode 1: Respect Starts With Worth, Not Shame

In this kickoff episode of One Respectful Act a Week, Shawn Hopkins shares a deeply personal story about how his own understanding of worth was shaped—and how it shows up in his parenting today.

We’re diving into the truth that self-respect doesn’t come from obedience, shame, or behavior control—it comes from knowing you matter. You’ll learn one powerful way to model respect this week: explaining your decisions instead of simply enforcing them. Plus, Shawn introduces the aParently Roundtable, a free weekly parent gathering where real-life wisdom is shared, questions are asked, and support is offered.

If you’ve ever wondered how to help your child build confidence, emotional safety, and inner strength—this is where it begins.