It feels like the world is on fire right now. If you are trying to raise kids through political disorder, crisis, and constant bad news, you are likely feeling overwhelmed. In this episode of Wonder in the Weeds, we’re talking about how to parent when everything feels unstable—and why the answer isn't on your phone.

STOP DOOMSCROLLING.

The news cycle is designed to keep us anxious, but it doesn't help us parent better. Today, I’m sharing why I believe the "School Safety Drill" generation (Gen Z) is actually our greatest source of hope, and how we can learn resilience from them instead of just trying to protect them.

We discuss:

• Why "Parenting Experts" don't have all the answers for this specific timeline.
• The difference between raising "Little Kids" vs. "Adult Kids" right now.
• How to opt-out of the 24/7 news cycle without being ignorant.
• Why Gen Z's approach to LGBTQ+ and inclusivity is better than ours.
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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Parenting through World Disorder

1:24 - The Gen X vs. Gen Z Perspective

3:28 - Why I Don’t Give "Standard" Parenting Advice

5:39 - Finding Wonder (When You’re Exhausted)

9:13 - The Resilience of the Next Generation

11:29 - Put The Phone Down (The Reality Check)

13:09 - What We Can Learn From Our Kids

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Welcome to Wonder in the Weeds, where we explore how to live, love, and grow alongside grief, change, and the wild messiness of being human. Hosted by Christie Ritz King.

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