Strong Minds Start With Strong Voices

Are you accidentally stealing your child's voice? In this episode of the Strong Mind series, parenting speaker Paulette Johnson shares a powerful lesson passed down from her mother — and it's one every parent needs to hear.

Learn why "leading the witness" is one of the most common parenting mistakes and how simply asking why and then being quiet can transform your relationship with your child and build their ability to think, communicate, and take accountability.

🎯 In this episode you'll learn:

• What "leading the witness" means and why parents do it
• How allowing your child to answer in their own words builds confidence and self-awareness
• Why stealing your child's voice steals their ability to think
• How to use everyday moments to teach accountability, ownership, and emotional expression
• Why parents lead out of fear — and how to get past it

💬 "The ability to explain yourself is found in the ability to stop and think and then speak." — Paulette Johnson

Whether you're a new parent or have been at this for years, this short but powerful episode will challenge you to ask better questions, listen more deeply, and raise kids who know their why.

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