60: Raising healthy, resilient, independent kids in an age of social media, phones, and a culture of external influences with psychotherapist Nicole Runyon

Nicole Runyon, a psychotherapist and parent coach, discusses the impact of technology on child and adolescent mental health, as well as intergenerational parenting variations. She highlights the challenges the iGeneration faces and the need for parents to support their children's development. The conversation delves into the symptoms observed in children, the role of technology, and the importance of resilience and parental support. The conversation covers the challenges of parenting in the modern world, the importance of creating support systems for parents, managing children's technology use, fostering independence, and the impact of sports on resilience and responsibility. 

 

Jess and Nicole also discuss parents’ fear of the world, the age-appropriate development of independence, and the role of social media in children's lives. They touch on drug use and the need for parents to take back control in a culture of external influences. Additionally, they discuss the challenges faced by boys in the education system and the importance of resilience and discipline in their upbringing. 

Chapters

 

00:00 Understanding the Impact of Technology on Child Mental Health

05:46 Navigating Intergenerational Parenting Challenges

13:02 Fostering Resilience and Parental Support for Children

26:53 Supporting Children's Independence and Resilience

30:32 The Impact of Sports on Responsibility

39:08 Managing Fear and Social Media in Children's Lives

49:07 Empowering Children's Independence: A Parent's Dilemma

51:59 The Impact of Social Influences on Children and Parents

54:49 Navigating the Challenges of Drug Use and External Influences

56:53 Redefining Boys' Education: Building Resilience and Discipline

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