Forever Young

Episode summary introduction:Today’s episode is inspired by Rod Stewart’s “Forever Young”  “Forever Young” is a defining song in Rod Stewart’s expansive catalog. With the singer himself citing it as one of his own favorite songs, “Forever Young” was featured on his 1988 album, Out of Order, and became a top 15 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Though it was released 35 years ago, the song’s meaning still remains.When we talk about the important things in life What is more important than family.  That is what this song is about and specifically a message to Rod’s children but really anyone’s children.  Join us as we wander around to discuss the ups and downs of being a parent and what our children really mean to us.  Topics discussed in this episode:This song is more than just a love song to our sons and daughters, it is a positive wish for them to be the best they can be as they journey through life. What does it mean to Maddog?Do we always see our children as children even when they become adults?Engaging in an adult relationship with our children.Setting our children up for success?Letting them fall down so they can learn to get back up all on their own?Why is this so difficult for some parents to let their children go.Knowing when to intervene when our children face challenges.Parental validation.Walkabout takeaways:Family will always be one of the most important things in life.  Take some time today and give your kids a hug, spend some time sparking some memories.  It is this precious time that molds them into strong confident adults that will always make us proud, even though in our hearts they will be forever young. More about E-Walkabout:To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at   www.ewalkabout.ca.A special thanks to Steven Kelly, our technical advisor, who keeps trying to teach this old dog new tricks when it comes to sounds and recording!!“Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!”