Every parent wants their children to speak their minds. However, the world can be a difficult place for kids, and it's sometimes easier to curb their opinions in order to protect them. So, how can parents create a safe environment for kids that encourages them to use their voice? Our guest today Dana Kaplan spills the beans in this episode. 

Dana is an award-winning Gifted and Early Childhood and Social-Emotional Intelligence expert, pioneering DEIAB in action from the womb throughout life’s journey. Her niche approach with children and adults purposefully propels rich self-awareness by empowering all participants to confidently use their positively powerful voice in order to communicate and create the world they crave masterfully. 

She believes Emotional Intelligence is the driving force behind self-awareness, compassion, inclusivity, and bridging all of humanity. By embracing, understanding, and allowing our emotions to flow, we model healthy platforms for all humans to express themselves safely and without judgment. 

Tune in!

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

[05:25] Kids who grow in restrained environments have their souls destructed

[12:31] How to develop empathetic parenting for your child’s growth

[16:48] The lack of parenting consciousness in the society

[23:04] How parents can become role models and impact their kids' voice

[26:43] Why self-awareness and honesty to self is critical to parents

[34:06] Don’t always be negative to your child whenever they voice their opinions

[41:10] Our brains cannot exist with curiosity and judgment at the same time

[43:06] Episode key nugget. “Learn to listen. Your child needs to be heard.”

[46:37] You can’t perfectly do parenting on your own, so network a lot

[47:13] What’s next for Dana, and how can you connect with her

[48:16] Episode wrap up and calls to action

Notable Quotes

●      No one has a right to dictate where your freedom is limited.

●      You don’t have to be old to be experienced. 

●      If you don't provide a safe environment for your kids to use their voice now, they probably will never be heard.

●      The ability to express yourself verbally is the only super-power that will propel you in life.

●      Where there’s judgment, there’s no listening.

●      How you operate in life is how your children will operate. Be the role model of what you want to see in your children.

Connect With Us! 

Dana Kaplan
Website: https://www.danakaplanteach.com/

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Susan Hum, The LoveHacker

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