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What if the loudest applause your child ever hears from you is still ahead of you? We dive into the quiet turning point when early praise fades and how that silence shapes teens and even grown adults. From first steps to first jobs, we explore why approval is more than a nice-to-have—it’s a felt memory of safety that lives in the body, guiding confidence, risk-taking, and resilience long after childhood ends.

I share the hard truth many families recognise: we give our best energy to colleagues and acquaintances while our loved ones get the scraps. Then we wonder why home feels tense, distant, or distracted. Together we map the way back with simple, repeatable practices—no phones, short daily check-ins, and entering your child’s space with consent and calm. You’ll hear how presence can replace pressure, how praise of effort and character strengthens identity, and why consistency beats grand gestures every time.

There’s also a personal story at the heart of this conversation. A single question to my dad—“Would you listen?”—met with an instant yes that ignited this very podcast. That moment shows the lifelong power of parental belief; it can move an idea from daydream to action in weeks. If you’ve drifted from being your child’s number one fan, you’ll find practical ways to rebuild trust, turn your home back into a safe base, and cheer loudly again through the teenage years and beyond.

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