Meeting the Pre-Teen Challenge

Today, with the Holidays upon us, I'm veering away from political discussions to focus on kids, specifically pre-teen kids, and I invite you to check out this interview with life coach Marcus Aurelius Higgs as we discuss meeting the pre-teen challenge. And, if you like it, please consider subscribing and leaving a comment. Hitting the like button would be great, too!

Our guest is Marcus Higgs, a life coach specializing in communication strategies for parents of preteens. The discussion covers the importance of open communication, family relationships, and critical thinking for preteens.

Marcus shares his journey from being a missionary in South Korea to founding Certain Future Press, a company dedicated to character development and supporting holistic growth in families.

He introduces the 'Show Up' framework designed to help parents foster strong identities and communication skills in their children facing the challenges of modern societal pressures, especially those stemming from social media.

Additionally, Marcus emphasizes the value of collective growth, interpersonal development, and the significance of virtues and values in family culture.

Marcus is the author of "Inspire Life Through Words of Well-Being," personal meditations in poetry. Here's a link: https://amzn.to/3P8093q

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome to Lean to the Left Podcast

00:22 Introducing Marcus Higgs: Life Coach for Preteen Parents

01:35 Marcus Higgs' Background and Missionary Work

02:37 The Birth of Certain Future Press

03:31 Communication Strategies for Preteen Parents

05:00 The Show Up Framework: Helping Parents Show Up

06:43 Challenges and Strategies in Parenting Preteens

12:02 Public vs. Private Education Debate

14:48 Understanding the Show Up Framework

15:05 Melting the Wall of Ice: Building a Strong Identity

15:12 Understanding Virtues and Values

15:55 Challenges of Identity in the Digital Age

16:27 The SHOW Framework: Strategies for Parents

18:19 Counseling and Support for Parents

21:37 The Role of Technology and Social Media

27:34 Characteristics of the Ideal Parent

29:29 Inspiring Life Through Words of Wellbeing

30:37 Generational Impact and Legacy

31:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Bob Gatty

A former journalist and communications consultant, Bob Gatty is the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast, which focuses on progressive politics and the important social issues of our time.

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