Who our kids look up to shapes who they become! In this episode, DJ Stutz and Lenora Edwards explore how young children develop a sense of morality by observing the heroes in their lives. From parents and teachers to friends and public figures, kids model behaviors they see—making it essential to guide them toward positive role models.
DJ shares inspiring classroom stories of children showing kindness and bravery, while Lenora discusses the impact of social media on hero worship. They also offer practical tips on setting screen boundaries, fostering meaningful real-world connections, and helping kids choose role models who reflect strong values.
Tune in now to learn how to help your child become—and look up to—an everyday hero!
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Time Stamps
4:08 – How kids identify and choose their heroes.
7:27 – Why recognizing heroes' flaws can reveal their greatest strengths.
20:25 – A heartwarming classroom story of young kids displaying heroic kindness.
26:16 – The influence of social media influencers on young children’s idea of heroism.
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DJ Stutz:
Podcast: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/
Coaching and Resources Website:https://www.imperfectheroes.net/
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DJ Stutz Calendar Link: https://bookme.name/Imperfectheroespodcast
ONE ON ONE COACHING Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundle
Find DJ’s Book “Roman is Bigger” on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart.
Contact Lenora Edwards
Website: https://www.betterspeech.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterSpeechVideo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-speech/mycompany/
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