How do we raise kids who can handle life’s ups and downs - without losing their spark?

05/11/2025 47 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Campfire Guide to Parenting, Kidventure President and father of four Mike McDonell sits down with licensed clinical social worker Taylor Blunsen to explore what emotional wellness really looks like for kids today.Together, they unpack the everyday challenges families face — from anxiety and screen time to meltdowns, family rituals, and emotional connection. You’ll hear simple, compassionate tools for helping your kids:💬 Identify and express emotions in healthy ways📱 Set boundaries with screens and technology🕯 Build family rituals that foster connection and gratitude🧘 Learn emotional regulation by watching you❤️ Know when (and how) to ask for helpTaylor brings both her therapist’s insight and her mom perspective to this grounded, heart-centered conversation about raising confident, connected, and emotionally resilient kids.Tune in and walk away with practical, hopeful ways to strengthen your child’s emotional health — and your own.Guest:🩺 Taylor Blunsen, LCSW — Founder, Memorial Village Counseling🌐 memorialvillagecounseling.netHost:🔥 Mike McDonell — President, Kidventure🌐 kidventure.com

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