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The Silent Crisis: Why Kids Are Struggling to Focus and How We Can Help This Summer
WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT
If you’ve been worried about your child’s ability to focus or think critically, I want you to know you’re not alone. In this kickoff episode, I’m laying the foundation for our summer series by helping you understand what’s actually behind these struggles—and why the solution starts with how we live day to day, not just what we teach.
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT:
- Why are more kids struggling with attention and problem-solving
- How digital distractions and school systems play a role
- The three questions I ask every parent to consider before they try to “fix” anything
- What to expect from this podcast and the upcoming written series
ACTION STEP FOR THIS WEEK
Take five minutes to think through these questions and write your answers down:
- What do I do at home that helps or hurts my child’s ability to focus?
- Am I modeling the kind of focus I want them to have—or are they copying my habits?
- Why does building these skills matter for their future?
These answers will help guide everything we do next.
WHAT’S COMING NEXT
Next week, I’ll walk you through the first practical strategy for building focus at home—even if your child is easily distracted or resistant to routines. These are realistic, everyday tools that fit into real life.
Stay connected through my Substacks:
- Decision Tree Learning — For homeschool families
- Writing Career Coach — For writers building craft and business
- Learning Resources Online — For entrepreneurs and mentors
- Building The Balanced Life — For small business owners managing life and work
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00 – Welcome to the Decision Tree Learning Podcast
00:04 – Why so many kids today are struggling to focus and think critically
00:55 – The real-world challenges families are facing
01:18 – Focus and critical thinking are not traits—they’re skills
01:36 – Introducing the summer podcast + Substack series
02:10 – What’s inside the free and paid versions
02:36 – This week’s reflection exercise: 3 questions to ask yourself
03:18 – Why your “why” matters more than any strategy
03:38 – What’s coming next in the series
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By Tiffany ColterWHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT
If you’ve been worried about your child’s ability to focus or think critically, I want you to know you’re not alone. In this kickoff episode, I’m laying the foundation for our summer series by helping you understand what’s actually behind these struggles—and why the solution starts with how we live day to day, not just what we teach.
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT:
- Why are more kids struggling with attention and problem-solving
- How digital distractions and school systems play a role
- The three questions I ask every parent to consider before they try to “fix” anything
- What to expect from this podcast and the upcoming written series
ACTION STEP FOR THIS WEEK
Take five minutes to think through these questions and write your answers down:
- What do I do at home that helps or hurts my child’s ability to focus?
- Am I modeling the kind of focus I want them to have—or are they copying my habits?
- Why does building these skills matter for their future?
These answers will help guide everything we do next.
WHAT’S COMING NEXT
Next week, I’ll walk you through the first practical strategy for building focus at home—even if your child is easily distracted or resistant to routines. These are realistic, everyday tools that fit into real life.
Stay connected through my Substacks:
- Decision Tree Learning — For homeschool families
- Writing Career Coach — For writers building craft and business
- Learning Resources Online — For entrepreneurs and mentors
- Building The Balanced Life — For small business owners managing life and work
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00 – Welcome to the Decision Tree Learning Podcast
00:04 – Why so many kids today are struggling to focus and think critically
00:55 – The real-world challenges families are facing
01:18 – Focus and critical thinking are not traits—they’re skills
01:36 – Introducing the summer podcast + Substack series
02:10 – What’s inside the free and paid versions
02:36 – This week’s reflection exercise: 3 questions to ask yourself
03:18 – Why your “why” matters more than any strategy
03:38 – What’s coming next in the series