This episode features Dara Erck, founder of SAM+LEO, a company creating innovative health products specifically for teens. We explore three key topics:
- The role of family conversations in fostering emotional well-being and how parents can use tools like "news highlights" to connect with their teens.
- Practical strategies for managing screen time and supporting mental health in today’s digital age.
- The pressure to be perfect is crushing kids. Repair is a parenting superpower—don’t let guilt stop you from using it.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Dara identifies the gap in teen-specific health products and shares how SAM+LEO fills this void with accessible and empowering solutions for teens.
06:14 Dara highlights the importance of family conversations and shares her favorite tools, such as using news highlights during car rides to spark meaningful discussions.
11:03 Dara explains why screen time isn’t just about hours spent but also the type of engagement (e.g., scrolling vs. purposeful interaction).
15:37 Dara discusses how schools can complement home efforts in supporting teens’ mental health and academics.
20:39 Dara shares her personal experience with co-parenting and navigating differing opinions about parenting decisions.
27:33 Claudie explains how sensory enrichment games at Mendability work by stimulating multiple parts of the brain simultaneously to foster natural growth and happiness in children.
31:12 Dara emphasizes the importance of modeling imperfection for kids, sharing how showing vulnerability can reduce perfectionist tendencies in children.
38:02 Dara introduces the concept of repair in parenting and why it’s never too late to apologize and reconnect with your child.
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