Listen "The Truth About Parenting and Kids’ Mental Health: Why It Starts at Home with Nicole Runyon"
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The Truth About Parenting and Kids’ Mental Health: Why It Starts at Home with Nicole Runyon#drsuzannesimpson #getontheirturf Is it really fair to say that mental health starts at home? Nicole Runyon says yes—and more importantly, she says it’s where healing begins.In this episode, Nicole and I unpack one of the most debated truths in parenting: the home is where kids learn safety, love, and self-worth. But in a world that often outsources mental health to schools, professionals, and systems, Nicole challenges us to reclaim leadership in our own families—with love, boundaries, and accountability.If you’re a parent worried about your child’s emotional health, this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical insight for how to lead with compassion while doing your own inner work.In this episode, you will learn:• Why mental health begins with the parent-child relationship• The backlash against saying “mental health starts at home”• Why schools and therapy can’t replace healing within the home• The power of doing your own healing as a parent• How love and boundaries work together in leadership• What it looks like to reclaim your role as a parent• Why responsibility does not mean blame—it means opportunity⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview01:12 – Why Mental Health Starts at Home04:35 – Healing Ourselves to Lead Our Children07:20 – The Danger of Outsourcing Parenting11:10 – What Kids Need More Than Therapy14:40 – Boundaries, Leadership, and Love17:25 – Breaking Generational Patterns21:00 – The Truth About Responsibility (Without Blame)25:45 – Nicole’s Personal Story as a Mom28:10 – How to Rebuild Connection at Home31:00 – Final Reflections and Hope for ParentsOrder Free to Fly: https://nicolerunyon.com/free-to-fly/You can find Nicole at:https://nicolerunyon.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerunyonlmsw/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091145239655Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igenerationmentalhealth/Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson ...
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