58. Raising Kids to be Problem Solvers, with Mike McKearin

Problem solving is a valuable skill possessed by most successful people, and it's certainly something that we should strive to instill in our kids. But are some people just naturally better problem solvers than others? Or is it something that can be learned and improved upon? We're joined in this episode by Mike McKearin, problem solver extraordinaire (inventor, entrepreneur), to explore those questions and share practical ways that we can cultivate a can-do mindset of problem solving in our kids. We also talk about how to strike the balance between encouraging our kids to figure things out on their own while at the same time learning to trust God and rely on His guiding hand in our lives. This deep-dive conversation is filled with compelling stories and real-life examples to help you raise your kids to be better problem solvers. For more on growth mindsets, listen to Episode 6 of The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast: "4 Ways to Instill a Growth Mindset in our Kids." Resources Crystal Creek Gear - Portable fishing kits Connect with Mike via his Growth Marketing Agency, We Do Worldwide Learn more about the "Maturation of the Adolescent Brain" A 20-minute daily practice to make kids better problem solvers A Dose of Motivation “Everyone always wants to give up when it’s hard but what if you don’t give up when it’s hard and finish the thing you’re trying to do.” — Alex Honnold Connect with us: Watch more great content on our YouTube Channel Follow us on Instagram Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Reach out to us at [email protected] Music in this episode is from "Good Ol' Man" (©2022) by Drew Green and reproduced with permission from Drew Green.