In this episode, I sit down with Laura Welch to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing parents today: learning how to trust your own instincts in a world full of experts, systems, and competing voices.

Laura shares her experience raising five children through public school, private school, and homeschooling—and the difficult moments that forced her to advocate for her kids, especially when the “experts” didn’t fully understand their needs.

We discuss:
Why so many parents feel disempowered today
The tension between trusting professionals and trusting parental intuition
Anxiety, therapy, medication, and mental health in children
Public school, private school, homeschooling, and SEL programs
Why presence and involvement matter more than perfection
And how faith and spiritual discernment can guide parenting decisions

This is an honest, nuanced conversation about modern parenting, authority, and the courage it takes to fight for your child.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or someone trying to make sense of the world kids are growing up in today, this episode is for you.

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I analyze kids’ stories, symbolism, and storytelling patterns through a gospel lens—not to cancel culture or panic parents, but to help families raise discerning kids in a media-saturated world.

Disclaimer:
This podcast and its content reflect my personal views and analysis as a Latter-day Saint parent, creator, and storyteller. It is not produced by, endorsed by, or representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or its official teachings. Any references to doctrine, scripture, or Church publications are offered for discussion and personal study, not as official interpretation.

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