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Helping Your Kid Know Who They Are & What They Stand For
Episode Overview: In this episode, Scott Schimmel shares the story of Alexâa smart, capable college student who struggles with decision-making, self-identity, and finding direction in life. Alexâs journey reveals a...
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From Lost to Clarity: Guide Your Kid in Discovering Their Core Values
Ever feel like your kid is just going with the flow, making decisions based on whatâs easiest or what others expect? Thatâs normalâbut itâs also why so many young people struggle to find a path that actually fulfills...
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The Power of Uniqueness: Guiding Kids to Be Themselves
Welcome to another episode of The YouSchool Podcast with Scott Schimmel. This episode is deeply personal, as Scott reflects on his teenage years and the struggle of pretending to be someone he wasnât. Today, kids face...
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Teaching Kids to Share Their Backstory & Own Their Identity | The You School Podcast
Description: Welcome to The You School Podcast! đď¸ Have you ever struggled to answer the question, "Tell us about yourself?" You're not alone! In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of self-awareness and...
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Do the Thing With Them: Why Saying Yes to Your Kid Matters
Episode OverviewIn this episode of The YouSchool Podcast, we dive into one of the most importantâand surprisingly simpleâways to connect with your kid: saying yes. Whether itâs joining them on a roller coaster,...
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Helping Kids Find Motivation That Matters
Episode Summary:As parents, we want our kids to succeed, but true fulfillment only comes when their goals align with their authentic selves. In this episode, Scott Schimmel dives deep into the science of motivation,...
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Why Letting Go Helps Kids Grow âAutonomy Supportive Parenting
Episode OverviewIn this episode of The YouSchool Podcast, weâre tackling one of the most challenging aspects of parenting: giving your kid the independence they crave while still guiding and supporting them. If youâre...
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Loneliness, Social Media, and Validation: How to Help Your Kids Know They Matter
Episode Summary: In this episode of The YouSchool Podcast, Scott Schimmel dives into the challenges kids face today around feeling seen, valued, and genuinely connected. Growing up in a world driven by social media,...
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Teach Your Kids to Show Other Kids They Matter
Episode Summary:In this episode of The YouSchool Podcast, Scott Schimmel dives into the importance of teaching kids how to help others feel like they matter. Growing up is already challenging, and social media only...
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Help Your Teen Thrive: Using Mattering as a Parenting Strategy
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Episode SummaryIn this episode of The YouSchool Podcast, Scott Schimmel breaks down the concept of "mattering" and why itâs crucial for teenage development. Drawing from the latest research by Gordon Flett,...
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Curiosity as a Compass: Helping Your Kid Discover Their Path in Life
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In this episode of the YouSchool podcast, Scott Schimmel discusses the importance of guiding children towards clarity in their interests and career paths. He reflects on his personal experiences as a parent...
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Helping Your Kids Find Clarity in a Foggy World: Episode 126 by Scott Schimmel
In this episode, Scott Schimmel dives deep into one of the biggest challenges parents faceâhelping their kids navigate the natural fogginess of adolescence to find clarity in their lives. Scott shares personal...
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