Keeping Teens Safe Without Parenting Through Fear with Kristi McVee

This episode of Your Parent Coach is one every parent of tweens and teens needs to hear.I’m joined by Kristi McVee, a child safety educator, author, and founder of Kristi McVee Child Safety Education, to talk about helping young people stay safe in a world that’s changing faster than many of us can keep up with.We dive into the online risks parents may not realise are happening, the situations teens can find themselves in even when they think they’re being careful, and how parents can protect their children without damaging trust or independence.Rather than relying on fear-based parenting or trying to control every move, this conversation explores how we can equip young people with the skills, awareness, and confidence they need to make safer decisions for themselves.Inside this episode we cover:• Hidden risks parents often miss• Common online situations teens can get caught up in• How to balance safety with growing independence• Building decision-making skills instead of parenting through fear• Simple actions parents can take this week to improve safety at homeIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the world your teen is growing up in, this conversation offers practical takeaways and reassurance that safety conversations don’t have to feel scary.Connect with Kristi and learn more about her work:https://www.kristimcvee.com/bloghttps://www.instagram.com/kristimcvee/