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The YouSchool Podcast

The YouSchool Podcast

Hosted by: Scott Schimmel

Go to our YouTube channel to watch the episodes (just search The YouSchool) My nightmare at 20 years old was that I would wake up at 40 and feel deep regret that I lived the wrong life- a really nice, predictable,...

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Belonging vs Fitting In: The Hidden Crisis in Your Kid’s 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 Serve— Not Just Succeed

Episode Summary: 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 purpose—not 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 don’t show up by accident—they'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 They’re Good At

In this episode of The YouSchool Podcast, Scott Schimmel dives into one of the most critical—but overlooked—questions 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: “What kind of person do you want to become?” 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 “Thank You”: How Gratitude Builds Stronger, Happier Kids

📢 How Gratitude Shapes Your Kid’s Identity & Confidence If your kid struggles to answer, “What are you grateful for?”—it’s more than just bad manners. It’s 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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START Being More Intentional With Your Kids!

Besides keeping your kids healthy and safe, what else can you do to ensure they'll become happy and successful adults? With the time you have with them—downtime, drive time, meal time, and bedtime, what will YOU do to engage them intentionally? 

Each week, we'll send you an actionable tip on how to engage more with your kids, whether they're 8 or 18.

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