- with Sean Kane - The Middle School Manifesto, The Best Advice For Moms Of Teens, Life Skills Your Kids Need Before Leaving Your House

In this episode, I’m joined by Sean Kane, former middle school teacher and founder of Growth Mindset Parenting, to talk about what is actually happening inside the wonderfully chaotic world of adolescence. We get into executive function, independence, emotional development and why some of the behaviors that drive parents completely insane are often developmentally normal. We also talk about the balance between protecting our kids and letting them struggle, why discomfort can be useful, and how we can create structure without taking over. Sean shares the skills he wants his own sons to leave home with, including strong relationships, reflection and emotional literacy, plus why autonomy matters so much as kids learn who they are. Highlights: (07:11) - How much of parenting is really us trying to regulate our own fear? (15:28) - The towels, wrappers and chaos that look like disrespect but may actually be executive function (20:32) - Why status, respect and belonging matter so much to adolescents (28:37) - Keeping the door open when your child may not even know how to ask for help (34:21) - Are we raising successful kids, or adults who can actually handle life? (44:30) - The three life skills Sean most wants his sons to master before they leave home Connect with Sean: growthmindsetparenting.com https://www.instagram.com/growth.mindset.parenting/ TikTok: @growthmindsetparenting Qualia Mind - click here Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase) Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929 Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio