Parenting with the End in Mind: Raising Kids Who Think Ahead with Chaya Garcia

Send us Fan MailTune into this awesome podcast episode where DJ Stutz chats with relationship pro Chaya Garcia about boosting your kids’ executive functioning—aka their ability to plan ahead and make smart choices. They dish on why modeling behavior is key, how to turn failures into learning wins, and why kids need to express emotions confidently. Chaya shares tips on building strong relationships (hint: actions beat words!), while DJ offers family-tested tricks for guiding kids through conflicts and picking character-driven friends. Grab your favorite beverage and listen for practical, fun advice on raising resilient, empathetic little decision-makers—perfect for parents of toddlers, preschool and early elementary kiddos!Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Imperfect Heroes so you never miss an episode!Time Stamps4:24 – DJ Stutz and Chaya Garcia break down executive functioning—how kids learn to think ahead and make thoughtful decisions.10:00 – DJ and Chaya discuss resilience and why the biggest failure is never trying. Learn how to help kids embrace challenges.19:21 – Encouragement matters! DJ and Chaya share how reminding kids of past wins builds confidence and perseverance.28:20 – DJ and Chaya explore conflict resolution—teaching kids to handle disagreements while keeping friendships strong.Connect with Us!DJ Stutz -Podcast: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Coaching and Resources Website: https://www.imperfectheroes.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheImperfectHeroesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfect_heroes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQRumble: https://rumble.com/v449rkoDJ Stutz Calendar Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastONE ON ONE COACHING Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundleFind DJ’s Books “Roman is Bigger,” “Roman is a Bigger Brother,” and “Oscar’s True Friends” on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes&Noble, Bookshop.org, and Walmart.Contact Chaya GarciaWebsite: https://marriedin2025.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicloveexpert/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/epicloveexpert/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@EpicLoveExpert  Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support