What do you do when your kid is wired for speed, danger, and adrenaline? In this episode of the Sendy Mom podcast, Becky Brouwer dives into the wild, inspiring story of Debby Pastrana—mom of extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana—who raised one of the most fearless athletes in the world.We explore what it takes to parent a child who’s constantly pushing limits—without crushing their spirit. From managing fear and fostering creativity, to understanding the science of adrenaline and the power of trust, this episode is packed with wisdom for parents of high-octane kids.Whether you're raising a skateboarder, a stunt-loving skier, or just a teen who lives life on the edge, this conversation will leave you braver, wiser, and more equipped to parent with freedom and guidance.Takeaways:👉🏼Children need to take risks in a safe environment.👉🏼Consequences are a natural part of learning.👉🏼Support your child's creativity and purpose.👉🏼Adrenaline can be viewed positively.👉🏼Changing perceptions of stress can improve health.👉🏼Visualization helps in achieving goals.👉🏼Empower children to take calculated risks.👉🏼Model faith and trust in their abilities.👉🏼Let go with love while providing support.👉🏼Courage in parenting can be contagious.Chapters:00:00 Spotlight on Debbie Pastrana: A Sendy Mom's Journey02:49 The Balance of Risk and Parenting05:47 Understanding Adrenaline and Stress08:40 Empowering Children to Take Calculated Risks11:25 Lessons from Debbie Pastrana: Raising Thrill SeekersMentioned in the Show:How To Make Stress Your Friend TED talk with Kelly McGonigalThe Dark Truth About Travis Pastrana YouTube video199 Lives: The Story of Travis Pastrana DVDCautiously Crazy on sendymom.com Channel 199 - Travis Pastrana YouTube channel💚Be Sendy and Subscribe! Leave us a review or chat with us!💚👉🏼Instagram👉🏼Facebook👉🏼YouTube👉🏼SendyMom.com

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