Empowering the Next Generation

A controversial topic where we put the child first and encourage others to allow children to be children. UPDATE: The court case discussed was ruled in neither parents favor. The judge ruled that it was not the court's job to interfere with such parental matters - https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/26/us/texas-transgender-parenting-court-case/index.html

There has been a steady upward trend in the space of diagnosing kids (and adults) with disabilities and psychiatric issues that can be easily "fixed" through medication. "The easy button has consequences."

Electronic devices have crept into our lives and have disrupted how children learn and interact with their environment. Jasmine gets fairly passionate about the effects of screen time and provides some options for how a parent might start limiting and replacing that time with other beneficial activities.

Although kids may not have any where near the level of responsibility that we adults have, they have their own decisions and conundrums. In this episode, I talk about and give examples for my top 5 go to strategies to help decrease anxiety when teaching my kids.

Conflict is inevitable when there is a communication breakdown. Once blurred lines are made clear, it doesn't matter who won. When disagreements arises, are you able to keep your cool or does someone else wear the pants?

Effective, explicit communication with children is crucial to their mental and emotional development. When we provide our children with appropriate phrases that will increase the likelihood of them getting what they want, we are helping them build their self-confidence and independence. Communication skills are constantly evolving and warranting improvements. Be open to change, to giving your child a voice, and most of all to growth!

If you would have told me that I would be a #SpecialEducationTeacher when I was 10, I probably would have laughed you out of the building. Fast forward to high school and it's all I can think about. Listen to my journey to the field of special education and why I feel called to teach parents and other teachers my strategies and techniques.

Raising another human being is an honorable responsibility to take on... raising an empathetic and selfless human, that's a whole other feat. Whether you have a great relationship with your teen or are really struggling to survive your household, this segment of #EmpoweringTheNextGeneration will provide you with a refreshing perspective and different approach to fostering a thriving relationship with your teen.

Expectations are the corner stone to any parent or caregiver’s sanity. Strong expectations that are consistently upheld not only help keep your house in order, but it helps prevent potential arguments or frustration amongst the family. If you and your family can set and implement the expectations you all envision/compromise on, you all will notice the stress, anxiety, and frustration level decrease significantly. In this episode, I cover a few strategies you can use to help get your household on track.

Racism is the black sheep of the world's past and present that people seem to either be hyper-sensitive or insensitive about. In this episode, we tackle the concept of racism with children, finding a middle point of sensitivity, steps we can take to help them adjust socially, and important questions to ask ourselves about exposing our kids to other ethnicities. For the 21st century and beyond, the concept and understanding of diversity is crucial for the next generation to thrive.

Self-Directed Education defined, what you can expect, why I love it so much, contrasting traditional education, and how you might create a successful self-directed educating environment.

A ​short and sweet overview of Jasmine, what Empowering the Next Generation is all about, and what you are going to get from this podcast.