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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 16 MIN

EP 46: Do You Know What Children Are Reading?

from (re)Parenting Radio · host Lisa Watson

This week I attended a conference where the conversation centered around childhood literacy, declining reading scores, shrinking attention spans, and the growing influence of screens.I agreed with every bit of it.But I couldn't stop asking a different question...What are we programming our children with when they do read?Because children don't just learn from books.They learn from the stories we tell.The stories we live.The emotions we modelThe relationships they witness.The patterns they experience every single day.In this episode, we explore:Why the first eight years of life matter so much How repeated experiences shape the subconscious mind Why stories become emotional blueprints The connection between childhood programming and adult patterns Why I wrote Courage Finds His Calm How awareness allows us to interrupt patterns before we pass them onWhether you're raising children, working with children, or simply trying to understand yourself a little better, this conversation is ultimately about the stories that shape us all.Because children are always reading something.And awareness gives us the opportunity to become more intentional about what they're learning.You're not broken. You're patterned. And patterns can be changed.Send us Fan MailSupport the showCONNECT WITH LISA WATSONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reparent-yourselfTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reparent.yourselfWebsite: lisa-watson.comLinkedIn: watsonlisakInstagram: @reparentyourselfFREE RESOURCES1.  Newsletterhttps://app.kit.com/creator_profile2. For Founders & LeadersBefore You Scale: The 6 Emotional Patterns Every Founder Must (re)Wire https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/before-you-scale3. For EveryoneQuick Start Guide — (re)Parenting Yourself https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/lt-qs-rpy4. For Parents & CaregiversQuick Start Guide — Conscious Parenting https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/lt-qs-cpLisa's Children's Book ...

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This week I attended a conference where the conversation centered around childhood literacy, declining reading scores, shrinking attention spans, and the growing influence of screens. I agreed with every bit of it. But I couldn't stop asking a different question... What are we programming our children with when they do read? Because children don't just learn from books. They learn from the stories we tell.The stories we live.The emotions we modelThe relationships they witness.The patterns the...

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