Raising Teens Today: Real Talk for Parents with Zion Givens

In This Episode, We Chat About: Common challenges teens are facing today, and what to do to help them. The importance of having other safe adults in your kids lives. What it really means and looks like to listen to your kids.   Resources + Links:   Connect with Zion z___giv + uptoitpodcast   Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events: https://www.girlsmentorship.com/   Join Girls Mentorship on Geneva https://app.geneva.com/invite/4fbd7746-217d-497d-853d-50386b9a2ed2   Connect with us on Instagram: Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen Mary Frances | @msmaryfran   Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship   Show Notes: Are you taking the time to listen to your kids? Today's guest, Zion Givens, shares so many golden nuggets of wisdom! We met Zion through his work as the youth prevention team lead for Not My Kid, and you can just FEEL the passion he has for helping youth as you listen to him speak! We share some common challenges we're seeing teens are facing right now, and the tools they need to learn so they can thrive. Zion also gets real and shares one of his "WTF" moments that he was able to take lessons from 4 years later. You can't help but feel hope and excitement for your kids' future when you hear how passionate Zion is about helping them have the tools and support they need! (Sounds a bit like a few gals you might know!)   03:00 Meet our friend who is making a difference in the lives of teens, Zion Givens. 08:15 Going from working in his dad's non-profit to Not My Kid. 13:00 What is Not My Kid? 16:40 What Zion does as the Youth Prevention Team Lead. 22:00 What advice do you have for parents to connect with your kids? 26:40 Listening to your kids without judgment. 32:15 Do you intentionally have other safe adults in your kids' lives? 34:15 What do you see kids are struggling with today? 42:00 What is a "WTF" moment that turned into a lesson? (aka your WTL moment) 48:30 Are you talking about your emotions in your household?