"I love this rule!"...said no child/teenager ever.

But this week we find out how it might actually be possible to get our kids onboard with the rules we make.

Dr. Skinner shares the secret sauce:

Relationships before rules. Care not control.

...And the importance of collaborating and connecting with our kids over the why's behind the boundaries we make as parents.

Sure this may sound like you might be adding more work to your already full plate as a parent, all this relationship building and communication-- but in this episode we learn how this front work actually eliminates future friction and stress-- And even forges bonds suffuse with so much love, safety, and care between parent and child.

Join us today on Finding Noble!

We are hoping to help homes and families everywhere... so please like, subscribe and share with friends and family looking for parenting support.

https://findingnoble.com/

Today on Finding Noble we address the exhausting challenges of parenting in a digital age.

Technology doesn't own us! But sometimes it feels like we've lost all power.

Our goal here is to help you create collaborative guidelines as a family to ensure technology is serving rather than hindering personal development and connection in your family relationships.

We stress on how technology is profoundly effecting our kid's mental health, the importance of maintaining a positive parent-child relationship within your discussions around technology, and the necessity for educating your own kids on the impact of digital devices, social apps, etc.

Dr. Skinner also discusses the power of teaching AND modeling self-regulation.

Yikes!... This means more awareness and accountability as parents and taking intentional control over our own technology habits.

We hope this helps diminish tension around technology in your home and homes everywhere!

Thank you for all the unseen goodness you do. Keep going.

Join us, Like & Subscribe Finding Noble today!

And please share with friends and family looking for parenting support.

https://findingnoble.com/

"Get comfortable with the uncomfortable." -Devon Mills (And Johann Hari)

In this episode Carly and Dr. Skinner welcome expert Dr. Devon Mills, founder of Thrive Counseling in Atlanta. Together Dr. Skinner and Dr. Mills, both with decades of research and empirical evidence to back it, powerfully examine the harm pornography poses with our young people.

We go over the average age of first exposure, the developmental dangers, and the detrimental effects of early exposure.

We cover how the challenges of pornography have evolved with technology advancing at such an extreme pace, and the necessity for proactive and supportive parental involvement.

Dr. Devon Mills and Dr. Skinner invite parents to have the crucial, albeit admittedly uncomfortable, conversations with their children about pornography and sexuality.

We discuss what the most helpful and also the least helpful responses are when learning of a child's pornography exposure.

We also touch on the importance of not vilifying sex, the role of consistent and frequent dialogue, and understanding our own beliefs about pornography to effectively communicate them with our children.

This episode you really don't want to miss!

https://findingnoble.com/

Also:

Find Devon's course from Parent Guidance here:

How to Respond When Your Child Says They are Struggling with Pornography

https://parentguidance.org/courses/25585/

“As we go outside the family, how I see the world might first of all be influenced by how I see relationships in my own home.” —Dr. Skinner

Carly’s husband, Eric, joins this episode as they, in real time, navigate parental differences with the help of Dr. Skinner! We highlight how disagreements are completely normal and really how modeling healthy conflict resolution may just be one of the best gifts we can offer our children.

We explore the healthy methods of conflict resolution, including: the power of partner and family counsel, the real significance of empathy, improving the quality of our communication, and maintaining an overview focus on our shared desire for our children’s health and happiness.

The conversation also addresses tailoring parenting approaches to each child's unique needs and the impact of home relationships on children's worldview.

We hope to provide valuable perspective to parents seeking to enhance family unity and effectively address challenges.

Join us today on Finding Noble!

https://findingnoble.com/

This episode of 'Finding Noble' continues the discussion on childhood and adolescent anxiety, offering parents and caregivers strategies to support anxious children effectively. Host Carly Red and Dr. Skinner explore real-life scenarios and provide practical advice on listening, understanding, and responding to children's fears and anxieties. They discuss the importance of asking open-ended questions to understand the source of a child's anxiety, using examples from personal experiences to illustrate how parental responses can either escalate or alleviate anxiety. Techniques such as the 'basic exercise' for activating the vagus nerve and creating a safe, supportive environment are shared, emphasizing the role of safety in fostering human connections and reducing anxiety. The episode also touches on the significance of emotional intelligence, the impact of boredom on anxiety, and the power of demonstrating a growth mindset to children.

https://findingnoble.com/

The podcast episode delves into childhood and adolescent anxiety, discussing how adult anxiety influences youth anxiety. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding and responding to anxiety, particularly in the modern world, where technology plays a significant role in exacerbating anxiety levels. Strategies for managing anxiety, promoting emotional awareness, and fostering emotional regulation in both children and adults are explored.

https://findingnoble.com/

"The body is the cup in which to drink the world." --Dr. George Handley

In this episode we highlight how attitudes towards body image begin formation at a young age and how body image affects overall mental health. The conversation advocates for a shift in how we view, talk about, and take care of our bodies--
Rather than a focus on individual body appearance, listeners are encouraged to refocus their messaging on body appreciation. Young people can learn to appreciate their own bodies most especially for all the experiences their bodies allow them to enjoy.
It is through our bodies we experience life.
Dr. Skinner emphasizes the role adults play in shaping their children's body image and ultimately how taking care of our bodies allows our bodies to bountifully take care of us-- mentally, physically, emotionally and intellectually.

https://findingnoble.com/

In this episode of 'Finding Noble,' host Carly Red and guest expert Dr. Skinner go into the nuanced world of ADHD, emphasizing a positive approach. The conversation covers the nature of ADHD as a unique brain modality rather than a "disorder," shedding light on the creative and highly functional aspects it can entail. They discuss various support strategies for parents and children, including the importance of exercise, left-right brain activities, and maintaining a positive approach to ADHD's qualities. The podcast also enlightens listeners about the potential impacts of societal factors on ADHD prevalence, the benefits of proper diagnosis and possible medication use, and emphasizes the overarching importance of understanding, love, and community support in managing ADHD effectively.

https://findingnoble.com/