Rebel Ninja Parent Series
by Coach Andrew
Welcome to the Rebel Ninja Parent Series, the show for parents raising confident, resilient kids. Coach Andrew shares real talk and actionable tools to help your child build unstoppable confidence, a resilient mindset, and the social skills to thrive in any situation.
Episodes
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One mistake and your kid says “I’m the worst”
Your child makes one small mistake and decides something is wrong with them. Maybe they say they are the worst, and nothing you say seems to stick. Today I share what I teach my 9 year old students about this. Kids will always compare, so we teach them who to compare to. You will walk away…
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The Two Reasons a Bully Picks Your Kid
Your child gets nervous before anything new, and you worry other kids will notice. Today a 10 year old and his mom join me to explain what really scares kids and why bullies pick the kids they pick. You’ll hear a kid explain it in his own words. His mom shares what helped him most. I also teach a...
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Why Won’t the Other Kids Play With Me?
Your child comes home and asks, “How come the other kids don’t want to play with me?” It breaks your heart, and you want to fix it fast. Today I share how I helped four girls who felt shy, left out, or stuck in friend drama. The answer is not trying harder to fit in. It’s helping your kid see...
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11 Year Old Learns to Outsmart Bullies
You can't follow your child to school. You can't stop a mean kid from saying something cruel. But you can make sure your child knows exactly what to do when it happens. Coach Andrew walks you through a real coaching call with an 11 year old girl who was about to start a new school. You'll hear…
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The Real Reason Your Kid Says No
You tell your kid what to do. They dig in. You say it again, louder. Now you are both stuck and nobody is listening. Nancy is a homeschool mom of two girls, ages 5 and 8. When her oldest refused jiu jitsu, telling got her nowhere, but a few calm questions found the real reason. You will learn the...
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Why Kids Say "I Don't Want to Be Alone"
Your child freezes when another kid is mean. Or they keep a friend who treats them badly, because speaking up feels like being mean. Teaching boundaries only fixes the surface. Coach Andrew digs into why kind kids stay quiet and finds a deeper fear underneath: being left alone. It starts with a...
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Why Do Other Kids Turn On Your Child?
Is your kid dealing with a friend who used to be their person and now treats them like an outsider? It is one of the hardest things to watch as a parent, and most of the advice out there does not actually work. Coach Andrew shares a framework he built after testing it with his own students, and…
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Your Child's Best Friend Became The Bully, Now What?
Your kid's best friend became the bully. Now the whole group runs the other way, and making a new friend feels impossible. Coach Andrew breaks down what happened after an eight year old's closest friend turned on him, and why he started rating making new friends a ten out of ten scary. The fix…
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This Trick Worked On A Two Year Old
Your kid was having so much fun. Then you said it's time to go, and the fight that followed felt way bigger than turning off a screen or leaving the house ever should. In this one, Coach Andrew breaks down the real reason small transitions turn into full meltdowns, and teaches the exact skill…
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Why Telling A Bully To Stop Backfires
You've told the teacher. You told the bully to stop. Maybe the principal got involved. Maybe it went further than that. And your child is still getting bullied. In this episode, Coach Andrew breaks down why the advice most parents give, just tell them to stop, actually makes bullying worse. You...
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What An 11 Year Old Taught Us About People Pleasing
Does your child agree with everyone just to keep the peace, then wonder later why they said yes when they meant no? You are not imagining it, and it is not a phase they will just grow out of on their own. Eleven year old Simone and her mom Natalie join Coach Andrew to unpack why kids people…
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Why Do Neurodivergent Kids Get Bullied?
If your child is wired a little differently, you already know the bullying can feel like it is a matter of when, not if. This episode breaks down the real research on why ADHD and autistic kids get targeted more often, and what you can actually do about it tonight. You will walk away knowing the...
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8 Year Old Said This And The Bully Left
School is close enough now that it is already sitting in the back of your mind. Maybe there is a specific kid's name you are already dreading. That feeling is real and it is common. You will learn the difference between confidence and self esteem, why ignoring a bully almost never works, and the...
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Kids Told Me Why They Keep Bad Friends - The Fear Behind People Pleasing
Your child is so nice. They share everything. They never cause drama. But what if all that niceness is not kindness at all? What if it is fear wearing a nice costume? In this episode, Coach Andrew breaks down people pleasing, the social anxiety hiding inside agreeable kids. You will learn why…
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Your Child Needs Proof, Not Praise
Your child loses a game and the whole night falls apart. They say they're the worst. They rip up their drawing because it was not perfect. And nothing you say seems to help. Coach Andrew breaks down the real reason kids fall apart after mistakes and what is actually happening inside their heads...
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Stop Telling Your Kid to "Just Say Hi"
Your kid talks nonstop at home but turns into a completely different person the second they walk out the door. You have tried everything. You have told them to just say hi. You have pushed, you have pulled, and nothing sticks. In this episode, you will learn why your child shuts down in social...
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This Kid Just Beat His Inner Critic
Your kid gets angry so fast it scares you. You try to stay calm, you try deep breathing, and nothing works. In this conversation, twelve year old Noah and his mom Dani share exactly what changed his anger for good. You will learn why shame is the real reason mistakes turn into meltdowns, and how...
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A 9 Year Old Explains How to Make Friends
You watch your shy kid stand at the edge of the playground, waiting and hoping someone will come to them. You have seen them change who they are just to fit in. It hurts, because you know how kind and fun they really are. In this one, Coach Andrew sits down with a 9 year old named Amelia and her...
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Meltdowns Come From Lies - The Hidden Belief That Makes Your Child Fall Apart
Your child gives everything they have. Then one mistake happens and it all falls apart. You want to help, but nothing you say seems to reach them. Coach Andrew sits down with Sofia, age seven, and her mom Rachel to talk about why kids melt down when things go wrong and where those big feelings...
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Losing Isn't Failing. It Is Training
Your kid loses a game and the whole night falls apart. The meltdown is real. The tears are real. And you are not sure what to say. In this episode, Coach Andrew sits down with 9 year old Ronyn and his parents to talk about one of the most common struggles kids face: what to do when losing feels...
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Self Image And Setbacks
Your child has a rough game, a bad test, or a mean kid ruins their day. And just like that their whole mood crashes. You are not imagining it. This is one of the most common struggles parents face right now. In this episode, Coach Andrew sits down with two young girls named Maddie and Molly and...
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The Shy Kid Myth Nobody Talks About
Your kid is talkative at home but the moment you walk into a room full of people they go silent. You have wondered if something is wrong. It is not. But it is worth understanding. In this conversation Coach Andrew sits down with eight-year-old Penny and her mom Barbara to break down the real...
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From Bullying to Bravery
Your child is being bullied and you feel completely stuck. You have tried telling the teacher. You have coached them on what to say. And nothing seems to change. Coach Andrew sits down with a 9 year old named Ben and his parents Christine and Gary to talk about what happened after their son was...
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Transform Mistakes into Wins
Is your child struggling with confidence or feeling left out? Discover how Camila, a 10-year-old, turns challenges into growth opportunities. Learn how she uses the "power of yet" to transform negative thoughts and build resilience.In this episode, you'll find out: How to help your child reframe...
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Turn Rejection Into Confidence
Most parents underestimate how early childhood rejection can shape a child's confidence—and how simple, powerful strategies can rewire their story for lasting resilience. If your little one is facing social setbacks or you've noticed them asking for help navigating tough moments, this episode...
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How To Reframe Big Feelings
Most parents feel overwhelmed trying to set boundaries without causing tears or conflict. What if those tough moments could actually build your child's confidence? In this episode, Andrew breaks down why boundary conflicts happen and how small shifts in your language can change everything. You'll...
About this show
Welcome to the Rebel Ninja Parent Series, the show for parents raising confident, resilient kids. Coach Andrew shares real talk and actionable tools to help your child build unstoppable confidence, a resilient mindset, and the social skills to thrive in any situation.
Hosted by
Coach Andrew