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Hey, wonderful parents! This episode of Imperfect Heroes welcomes back our favorite guest, Lenora Edwards, ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist from Better Speech, for another engaging chat with DJ Stutz. They’re diving into a topic every parent of young kids will relate to: how our anxieties affect our little ones. This episode is brimming with insights you’ll want to hear!

Lenora, a cherished recurring guest, explains how parents’ stress can shape kids’ confidence and growth. DJ shares a personal story about her mom’s fainting spells, showing how constant worry can influence children’s emotions. Together, they offer practical tips like fostering curiosity, building trust, and encouraging independent learning to help your kids grow resilient and strong.

Join DJ and Lenora for warm, relatable advice to uplift your family! Plus, check out DJ’s newest children’s books, Roman is a Bigger Brother and Oscar’s True Friends, great for teaching kids about diversity and emotional regulation.

Listen now for parenting gems! #ParentingTips #KidsWellbeing #ImperfectHeroes

Time Stamps
2:37 Lenora Edwards and DJ Stutz discuss how adults can pick up on each other's anxieties, even without realizing it.
14:40 Lenora Edwards explains how the environment, including technology, can contribute to anxiety in children and adults.
25:18 DJ shares an experience in helping a child work through breaking a boundary in a way that helps him consider options instead of pushing buttons and making things worse.
28:28 Lenora shares how reframing a challenge can calm both parent and child.
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