Let's Talk About - Protection Without Projection

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Amy, a branding expert and mum of two boys—one in high school and one still in primary school—to talk about one of the realest parenting struggles: how your own teenage experiences can unintentionally shape (and sometimes limit) how you raise your kids.We dive into:The challenge of setting tech boundaries in a world saturated with social mediaWhy “everyone has one” isn’t always true when it comes to phones and smartwatchesHow to recognise when you’re parenting from fear instead of presenceThe death of sleepovers and how our own past experiences create protective (but sometimes limiting) rulesWhat you can do when your teens choices bring up old memories—and how she stops herself from projectingA genius communication hack she uses with her boys involving a journal (yes, it’s low-tech and SO powerful)What being a curious parent means to her—and why emotional safety for boys matters now more than everThis is one of those honest, soul-tapping chats that will leave you feeling seen, reassured, and inspired to reflect on why you parent the way you do.CONNECT WITH AMY:Instagram: @vacraftedstudioConnect with Mel:www.melwhiteparentcoach.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.