Parents of the Year
We were never given a manual on how to parent. It is easy to get overwhelmed to know the right thing to do. There is so much contradictory information out there and everyone has their own advice. Parenting is a rewarding but messy, confusing, infuriating, guilt-inducing, and overwhelming journey. While it's easy to get lost, Andrew Stewart, a real dad, and Dr. Caroline Buzanko, a real mom, child psychologist, and parenting expert (who also happens to be married to Andrew) will help you get back on track. In each episode, Andrew and Caroline have open and honest chats about everything parenting. Join them in honesty, laughter, and tears (Caroline is a bit of a cry baby) as they help you navigate this journey of parenting. And, every so often, you may get some gems of expert advice. Our goal is to make your parenting journey less stressful, more forgiving, and more awesome. Please join us every Wednesday for new episodes of Parenting of the Year.
Parents of the Year
147. How should you react to your kids’ shenanigans (especially when police are involved)?
When your teenager gets busted by the cops for pulling donuts in a parking lot, how do you respond?
This week on Parents of the Year, we dive into parenting through those ridiculous, boneheaded, and sometimes hilarious choices our kids make.
From late-night pizza runs to the heart-stopping call from a "private number," Andrew and Caroline share stories of growing up, parenting misadventures, and how natural consequences teach the best lessons. This episode is packed with laughs, relatable moments, and a fresh take on keeping your cool when your kids take "fun" a little too far.
Here are some homework ideas to takeaway:
1. Define Family Red Lines: Sit down as a family and clearly outline behavioural expectations and clear consequences. Allow kids to help define what feels fair.
2. Natural Consequence Reflection: Reflect on recent situations where your child made a mistake. Ask yourself if the consequence was natural, and if not, think about how you could have allowed them to experience a more authentic learning moment.
3. Story Swap Night: Share with your kids a personal story of a time you got caught doing something silly or reckless. Encourage open dialogue about lessons learned.
4. Risk vs. Reward Worksheet: Create a simple worksheet for teens that lists out risky behaviours and allows them to write down potential outcomes and how they could handle them.
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