Do you ever feel like social media influencers, peer groups, or the latest TikTok trends have more sway over your child or teen than you do? Are you worried that your young person's self-esteem, mental health, and habits are being shaped by the world outside your home?
If you're nodding right now, friend, you're not alone.
Here's the good news: By the end of this episode, you'll feel empowered when I describe a couple of new scientific research studies that prove YOU are your young person's most powerful influencer in their lives—no matter what social media is telling you.
You'll walk away knowing exactly how to use that influence to guide your young person toward healthy habits, confidence, and emotional well-being.
You'll learn:
- (3:58) The subtle but powerful ways you're already an influencer in your young person's life—even if you've never posted a TikTok video in your life.
- (7:54) Empowering research that proves parental influence outshines peer pressure and social media, even during the challenging teenage years.
- (13:04) Why your "posts" as a parent last longer than any viral video, and how they shape your child's values, self-esteem, and mental health in the long term.
- (16:00) How social media influencers use consistency to build trust—and how you can use the same strategy to strengthen your connection with your young person.
- (22:09) Why it's not about being a perfect parent—but about the small, intentional actions you take daily that truly make a lasting impact.
- (27:58) Three powerful strategies to reclaim your role as the ultimate influencer—without taking away their phone or isolating them from friends.
- (36:02) Two Practical, real-life examples of how these strategies work with both young children and teens.
- (42:45) Your weekly challenge: How you can start strengthening your connection today and build the foundation your young person will rely on for years to come.
By the end of this episode, you'll not only feel more confident about your influence as a parent, but you'll also walk away with clear, actionable steps to ensure your voice is the one that matters most.
So, are you ready to become your young person's most powerful influencer? Let's get started!
Remember: Your influence isn't measured by likes or shares—it's measured by the deep, lasting connection you build every day. Tune in now to reclaim your role as the ultimate influencer in your child or teen's life.
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