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In this episode of The Parent Tap, we sit down with Jason Tremko, a teacher, a veteran, and the creator of the documentary, The Green Glitch. Jason is an incredibly passionate and knowledgeable advocate dedicated to protecting families from the dangerous realities of modern THC.

If you think the marijuana your kids might be exposed to is the same plant from the 60s and 70s, this episode will be a massive wake-up call. Jason breaks down the terrifying shift in marijuana potency, explaining that while older forms were around 1% to 3% THC, today's youth have easy access to synthetic carts and waxes that are 70% to 90% THC.

Jason shares his heartbreaking personal journey with his own daughter, who began vaping in middle school and suffered from Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, causing her to lose 50 pounds in just four months. We also dive into the hidden dangers of mixing high-potency THC with common antidepressants—a growing crisis affecting teenagers and the veteran community alike.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

• The Big Disconnect: Between 45% to 60% of parents have no idea their children are using marijuana.
• Warning Signs: Look for severe morning sickness, an inability to eat, and withdrawal from family activities.
• Day One Action: The most critical step is establishing honest communication and trust to uncover the addiction without immediately jumping to punishment.

🔗 Connect with Jason Tremko:

• Read the Book: Grab your copy of The Green Glitch by searching for it on Amazon. (Note: Jason is currently giving away an Xbox Series X to readers who buy the book and reach out to him online! )
• Follow Jason: Search JT Books on Facebook and YouTube to connect with Jason and watch the trailer for his upcoming documentary.

📍 CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction to Jason Tremko

00:12 - The Dangerous Lie About Modern Weed

03:20 - Jason's Daughter's Story

04:47 - Warning Signs to Watch For

06:46 - Where Kids Are Getting It

08:47 - How to Talk to Your Kids

10:11 - Day One Boundaries

12:21 - The Legalization Myth

18:23 - Veterans & Mental Health Risk

22:46 - Where to Find Jason & The Green Glitch

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00:00 - The Hook: Refusing to pass down the trauma
01:50 - Replacing "Because I said so" with operational consequences
04:40 - The Override Protocol: Apologizing and taking ownership
06:50 - The Farm Framework: Building empathy through daily animal care
12:55 - The First Move: Establishing faith as the foundational pillar
14:20 - The Screen Time Mandate: Why devices are destroying family connection
21:30 - The Peanuts Legacy: Favorite memorabilia and lessons from Sparky

Growing up as the eldest grandchild of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz meant being tied to a globally beloved family brand. But in her upcoming memoir, In the Shadow of the Family Dog, Dena Hodges reveals the dark, complicated reality of her childhood—and the rigid systems she built to ensure that generational trauma ended with her.

In this episode of The Parent Tap, Dena outlines the exact operational turnaround she executed to raise two grounded, responsible daughters. We break down the absolute necessity of parental accountability, why she utilizes farm chores at her Florida animal rescue to build empathy, and her zero-tolerance framework for screentime.

The Bottleneck: Toxic family patterns, complex PTSD, and the modern societal breakdown caused by constant device stimulation.

Radical accountability (apologizing to your kids), assigning non-negotiable household chores from age two, and establishing faith as the ultimate household anchor.

Breaking generational cycles is the hardest operational pivot you will ever make as a parent. Take Dena's framework and start your turnaround today.

Connect with Dena Hodges at https://denamhodges.com/
Pre-order her memoir (Launching July 2026): In the Shadow of the Family Dog.
Support her Florida Animal Rescue!

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The Bottleneck: Parents are accidentally raising entitled kids because we forfeit the teaching of delayed gratification for the ease of instant rewards. We buy the toy to stop the meltdown, fundamentally breaking the system.

The Blueprint: In Episode 1 of The Parent Tap, we sit down with Heidi Bonfonte, an award-winning economics teacher with 38 years in the trenches. We skip the fluffy financial advice and extract the exact operational frameworks she uses to teach kids the realities of scarcity, negotiation, and earning their keep.

If you are tired of battling your toddlers (or teens) over chores and impulse buys, steal these exact Standard Operating Procedures for your household today.

The SOP Breakdown (Chapter Markers): [00:00] The 500 Happy Meal Rule (Handling Meltdowns) [01:35] The Biggest Financial Blind Spot in Parenting [07:10] The Parent-Teacher Communication Breakdown [11:54] The Blueprint: Enforcing Delayed Gratification [15:01] How to Build a Negotiation Matrix with Your Kids [18:41] The Financial Gender Gap: Raising Girls to Advocate [20:31] The Ping Pong Ball System: Steal This Chore SOP [26:48] Lightning Round: Crypto, Free Weekend Systems & Gamification [38:06] Host Debrief: The Operational Takeaways

The Action Step: Heidi spends thousands out of her own pocket to support Title 1 students. If you are an Arizona resident, you can help fund her classroom and offset your tax debt dollar-for-dollar through the AZ Earned Income Tax Credit. (Insert Link to her school/donation page here)

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