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
153. Are we getting parenting right? Part 1
How do you know if you’ve done a good job as a parent?
What really matters when it comes to raising kids who believe in themselves, handle challenges, and feel loved?
In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline discuss the small, everyday moments that shape a child’s confidence and resilience.
📝 What you’ll hear:
✔️ The real reason some kids struggle to believe in themselves (and what to do about it)
✔️ How to make sure kids feel loved—without conditions or expectations
✔️ The surprising impact of nagging, reminders, and well-meaning corrections
✔️ Why teenagers push back against compliments (and how to make them stick)
✔️ The best way to teach kids gratitude, resilience, and self-worth
And don’t miss the one simple practice that can boost your child’s confidence overnight!
Listen now!
Homework Ideas
✅ "Shower of Love" Exercise – Each family member sits in a chair while others walk around them for 2 minutes, saying things they appreciate about them.
✅ Replace Nagging with Confidence-Building – Instead of reminding, start saying: "I know you'll figure it out." Watch what happens.
✅ Model Confidence – Share a personal challenge you faced and how you got through it.
✅ Create a "Confidence Jar" – Every time they do something hard, add a note inside. Watch it fill up over time.
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