What factor best predicts future health and happiness in a child or teenager?

Jordan Langdon

Want to know WHAT TRULY MATTERS when raising kids? 

Leonard Sax, globally recognized Family Physician and Psychologist, shares what we should do, as parents, in the 21st-century to raise happy, healthy, and successful kids.

This episode includes all his latest research about the following HOT topics:

  • What's WRONG with today's parenting 
  • The effects of video games on kids 
  • The American culture of disrespect - music, tv & social media
  • Rules at home for managing screens
  • College - does the school matter?
  • Importance of developing virtue, aka “character” at home vs outsourcing to schools

Books he has authored:

  • The Collapse of Parenting, How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown Ups
  • Boys Adrift
  • Girls on the Edge
  • Why Gender Matters

Check out his website: www.leonardsax.com to access his most recent article “Why Culture Matters” and to find his speaking schedule. We highly recommend going to one of his talks, in person! 

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The Thriving Family Accelerator provides an easy, 3-step process to lower stress, parent as a united team, and enjoy a true friendship with your spouse & relationship with your kids. Sign up now for this live parent coaching with proven methods for positively engaging your family and redistributing the mental load. 

Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!

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