Future Fit Kids Shannon Curtis
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The Future Fit Kids podcast is for any parent who has ever doubted themselves, struggled or is worried about their children’s future.
It’s your shot of energy and inspiration. A podcast that delivers you proven strategies that you can implement to make life easier and to give your kids the skills needed so they can survive and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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An example of how the education system is failing children
In this episode Shannon shares an example of how the system is failing
to help those students who are ahead of where they need to be.
This episode shows how even in the most expensive private schools
kids still aren't receiving the education or support they need and deserve. -
The Power Of Connections and Why You Will Struggle In Every Other Area Until You Get This Right
In this episode Shannon reveals why developing connections with your children is
more important now than ever before.
He also shares his secrets for developing connections with his own children including:
- How he uses 'Volunteered & Manufactured Opportunities' to connect
- Why parents need to stop following and start leading before it's too late
- The dangers of not developing connections in a digital world and how you can change this
- The hidden prompt of 'Do you want to ...' that is so often missed by parents, and how
this is killing your opportunity to connect with your children.
As always there's a personal story that brings this message to life and keeps it real
and meaningful.
Listen in and learn the strategies for developing real, authentic connections with your children. -
A simple analogy that will make raising a teenager so much easier for you
If you have ever found it difficult, or been confused by the way your teenager acts
or behaves then this episode is for you.
Parenting a teenager can be challenging, relentless and thankless. It can feel as
if there is no end in sight and the rewards are few. Listen in as Shannon shares a
powerful analogy that will transform the way you view your child's behaviours.
Discover how to recognise your child's transition signals, which will allow you to
celebrate your child, rather than resent them in these key moments.
As your view on their behaviour changes you will able to better navigate parenting
a teenager with a greater sense of calm and focus. This new approach will ensure
you give your child the best possible chance of becoming the healthy, happy adult
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Why not being aware of your child’s micro-moments is crippling your child’s future
Forget Netflix and scrolling social media. Discover how if you’re not switched on to your child’s micro-moments you’re actually unknowingly sabotaging your child’s confidence, connections and happiness. Listen as Shannon shares a story about when an important micro-moment happened to him recently, why these moments are so critical to a young child’s development, the two choices you have as a parent and how these micro-moments actually play a role in your overall happiness as well.
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How parents are destroying their kids confidence and resilience
In this episode Shannon talks about how the environments we create as parents are destroying our kids confidence and resilience. He also shares: How the affluent, prosperous society we live in is making us worse, not better parents. How parents can encourage resilience in their kids by creating the right environments. Why creating the wrong environment for our kids manifests habits similar to those of animals in a zoo and how this will have a negative affect on them as adults.
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How the first day of school teaches you more valuable lessons than anything your child will learn
In this episode Shannon shares the story about his daughters first day of high school. Listen and discover: The nasty surprise his daughter faced on orientation day. The mental process Shannon and his wife went through to ensure they provided enough support whilst allowing for growth and resilience. How you can apply these same strategies to build resilience and growth in your child.