Bedtalks Episode 100 🎙️: Parenting in the Modern Age: Gentle Tactics and Tough Love a Discussion with Janet Krebs

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Bedtalks! This episode is a special milestone for us, as it is our 100th episode! We've been graced by many exceptional guests, such as therapists, counselors, actors/actresses, entrepreneurs, community leaders, disruptors, and so much more!

Most importantly, many of you have been here throughout the journey with us, and we are incredibly grateful for your feedback, support, and love along the way! Thank you so much for being a fantastic support as K and I continue having conversations and spirited discussions about relationships and topics close to our hearts.

Parenting has many twists and turns, but the right strategy can smooth the path and make the process more manageable and meaningful.

In this episode, we are joined by the amazing Janet Krebs. Janet Krebs is an educator extraordinaire who has taught over 65,000 students and continues to shape the future through her innovative Learning Lab experiences, including flight simulation and space-based life skills training. Janet's favorite saying is, "Let's raise tomorrow together."⁠

Janet, who refers to herself as a forever educator, focuses on empowering all types of learners and shares her vast knowledge of effective parenting strategies.

We explore whether gentle parenting works and when it's time to flex your parenting muscles.

Janet will also address the top two challenges facing kids today:

• Digital addiction and
• The mental health crisis, providing actionable tips for navigating these issues

We discuss the importance of leadership in the family, the concept of parenting as a verb, and balancing the friendship paradigm with your kids while raising them. Janet shares her perspective on building intentional connections to create a lasting family legacy.

Key highlights include:

• Five practical tips to get you through the toughest parenting moments.
• The difference in parenting tactics for children under 10 and those between 10-20 years old.
• How to balance control and flexibility in your parenting approach.
• The significance of DISC for family dynamics and the idea of 'framily."

Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, humor, and actionable advice to help you navigate the complex parenting journey.

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Until next time,

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