<p>Did you view<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lfxYhtf8o4"> the commencement speech</a> about the kids not being special?  Do you think the speaker is right?  Do you believe that “trophies for everyone” is a bad idea? Cathy and Todd discuss what makes someone “special” and why making everything about “being the best” isn’t good for our kids.  Can we help our kids understand that they are special without making them compete for it?  Can we help our children appreciate competition without making them think that it somehow dictates who they are?</p>

Did you view the commencement speech about the kids not being special? Do you think the speaker is right? Do you believe that “trophies for everyone” is a bad idea? Cathy and Todd discuss what makes someone “special” and why making everything about “being the best” isn’t good for our kids. Can we help our kids understand that they are special without making them compete for it? Can we help our children appreciate competition without making them think that it somehow dictates who they are?

<p>Did you view<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lfxYhtf8o4" rel="noopener noreferrer"> the commencement speech</a>&nbsp;about the kids not being special? &nbsp;Do you think the speaker is right? &nbsp;Do you believe that “trophies for everyone” is a bad idea? Cathy and Todd discuss what makes someone “special” and why making everything about “being the best” isn’t good for our kids. &nbsp;Can we help our kids understand that they are special without making them compete for it? &nbsp;Can we help our children appreciate competition without making them think that it somehow dictates who they are?</p>

What does it mean to be “special”?

Zen POP is a podcast about understanding ourselves through the music, movies, and moments that shaped us. With a distinctly Gen X sensibility, we use pop culture as a mirror, reflecting our emotional patterns, relationships, blind spots, and where we’re still learning. Each episode starts with something we all know and love, then uses humor, memory, and shared reference points to go deeper into what we watch and listen to, what it reveals about us, and how those stories shape our relationships and our sense of self. We organize conversations into categories, themes, and “best of” lists because remembering together helps us understand ourselves more clearly. Listeners can also access Zen Parenting LIVE!, our premium podcast focused entirely on parenting and self-awareness, along with exclusive episodes and deeper connection with other Team Zen members. https://zenpopparenting.com/#team-zen

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