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Belonging vs Fitting In: The Hidden Crisis in Your Kidâs Life
In this thought-provoking episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the most critical and often overlooked questions in parenting and adolescent development: Who does your kid belong to?
As children grow and begin to...
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From Drifting to Direction: Helping Kids Write Their Own Life Story
In this powerful episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the most transformative questions a young person can answer: "What is your story?"
Drawing from years of work with students and personal experiences, Scott...
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Raising Kids Who Serveâ Not Just Succeed
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What if your kid grows up and still believes the world revolves around them? Not ideal, right? In this heartfelt episode, Scott Schimmel tackles a tough but necessary parenting question: Are we...
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From Frustration to Fulfillment: Helping Your Kids Find Their Purpose
As parents, we dream of raising kids who are self-sufficient, driven, and living with purposeânot just checking boxes or chasing paychecks.
In this episode, Scott Schimmel flips the script on how we talk to our kids...
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How One Simple Question Can Help Your Kid Own Their Worth
Every kid wants to know they matter. But how do we actually help them feel it? In this episode, Scott Schimmel shares why confidence and a sense of purpose donât show up by accidentâthey're built through intentional...
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From Daydreams to Direction: Helping Kids Find Their Next Step
In this episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the most important but often misunderstood questions we can ask our kids: "What are you going to do next?" Rather than applying pressure or demanding perfect plans,...
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Burnout vs. Purpose: Helping Kids Discover What Theyâre Good At
In this episode of The YouSchool Podcast, Scott Schimmel dives into one of the most criticalâbut overlookedâquestions every kid needs to answer to build a meaningful life: What are your strengths? Too many...
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From Drifting to Direction: Helping Teens Build a Life That Matters
In this episode, Scott Schimmel unpacks one of the most crucial questions every teen needs to hear: âWhat kind of person do you want to become?â With the growing pressure from academics, sports, social media, and...
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Beauty as a Clue: Helping Kids Discover Who They Are
What if asking your kid one simple question could unlock a powerful insight into who they are becoming?
In this episode, Scott Schimmel explores one of the 30 Critical Questions every kid needs to answer to build a...
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Not Just âThank Youâ: How Gratitude Builds Stronger, Happier Kids
đ˘ How Gratitude Shapes Your Kidâs Identity & Confidence If your kid struggles to answer, âWhat are you grateful for?ââitâs more than just bad manners. Itâs an emotional blind spot that could impact their...
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More Than Their Achievements: Helping Kids Build True Self-Worth
In this episode, Scott Schimmel shares a powerful moment with a group of high school seniors that reveals a deep truth about how kids tie their self-worth to achievement. When one high-achieving student admitted he...
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From Fitting In to Standing Out: How Kids Can Discover Who They Really Are
Summary
In this conversation, Scott Schimmel emphasizes the critical importance of identity formation during the teenage years. He discusses how adolescents need guidance to discover who they are and the significance...
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