Growth & Development

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252: From ‘Be the Best’ Anxiety to Trusting Your Child’s Natural Learning

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 10, 2025

When Sara’s four-year-old started asking permission for art supplies he’d always freely used, she realized preschool was changing his natural curiosity.

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251: Why Your 8-12 Year Old Should Start a Business (And How to Support Them Without Taking Over!)

By Jen Lumanlan | Aug 3, 2025

Discover why ages 8-12 are perfect for kid businesses that teach real-world skills like initiative, communication, and financial literacy through meaningful work.

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Episode Summary 02: The Anxious Generation: What Parents Need to Know

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 27, 2025

Worried social media is destroying your teen’s mental health? The research tells a different story than the headlines suggest.

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250: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 4): Should we ban cell phones at home?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 20, 2025

Why rigid phone rules backfire and what builds trust while keeping teens safe online instead.

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248: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 2): Does Social Media Actually Cause Kids’ Depression and Anxiety?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 6, 2025

Social media’s link to teen depression isn’t as clear cut as you think; discover what research actually shows.

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