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What I Want My Kids to Know: Parenting Strategies to Raise Resilient, Real-World Ready Kids

Mykayla Sygulla

A parenting podcast about the conversations that shape capable, confident kids. How do you prepare your kids for real life—emotionally, socially, and practically? On What I Want My Kids to Know, we tackle the big and small topics that help children grow into thoughtful, successful adults. Whether you’re raising toddlers or teens, this podcast empowers you to have meaningful, age-appropriate conversations that foster connection, build resilience, and encourage critical life skills. Each episode

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#23 Teaching Kids Integrity: Helping Children Learn...

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2025/11/19

Kids learn a tremendous amount from their own mistakes, but they can learn just as much from the world happening around them. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla shares how to help children reflect on other people’s choices, behaviors, and mistakes to build integrity, emotional intelligence, and strong decision-making skills.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy reflection builds integrity and how kids learn from observing others’ behaviorHow to help kids process real-world

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23:39

#22 Natural Consequences: Helping Kids Learn from...

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2025/11/05

It’s natural to want to protect our kids from mistakes and discomfort, but those moments are often the best teachers. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla shares how letting kids experience natural consequences can build real-life skills like responsibility, problem-solving, and self-control.You’ll learn how to step back with empathy, support reflection without rescuing, and help your kids develop the executive functioning skills they’ll need for independence and confidence later

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#21 Staying Connected When You're Burned Out, Tired,...

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2025/10/29

Parenting through busy or exhausting seasons can leave us feeling stretched thin and disconnected. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla shares how to stay emotionally connected to your kids when your energy is running low.You’ll learn practical, grace-filled strategies for keeping communication open, finding small moments of connection, and showing your kids that love and presence don’t disappear just because your capacity has shifted.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to use

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20:08

#20 Taking Ownership and Building Confidence Through...

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2025/10/22

Giving kids real responsibilities at home isn’t just about lightening our load. It’s about building confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla shares practical ways to help kids take ownership in daily routines, from small chores to bigger contributions that strengthen family teamwork.You’ll hear simple strategies for introducing household responsibilities, helping kids build executive functioning skills like planning and self-control,

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#19 Calming Teenage Anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano

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2025/10/15

In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, Mykayla talks with Sophia Vale Galano, licensed clinical social worker and author of Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teen Cope with Worry.Sophia shares insight from her decade of experience working with teens and families, including why anxiety has become so common, how to tell the difference between normal worry and clinical anxiety, and how parents can support their teens with compassion, curiosity, and collaboration.What

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REPLAY: How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Kids

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2025/10/08

We’re revisiting one of the most foundational episodes of What I Want My Kids to Know: Episode 3, How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Kids.If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your child about something uncomfortable, like friendship struggles, mistakes, emotions, or boundaries, this episode will help you feel more confident and prepared.You’ll learn practical tools for approaching tricky topics calmly and clearly, so you can strengthen trust and connection with your child, even when the

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#18 Five Strategies for Impulsive Kids and Fostering...

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2025/10/01

Impulsivity is a normal part of childhood, but self-control is a skill we can teach. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, I’m sharing five practical strategies to help kids slow down, think before they act, and make more thoughtful choices. You’ll learn simple tools for everyday situations, ways to model self-control at home, and how to turn impulsive moments into skill-building opportunities.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy impulsivity is normal and how to reframe it as part of your

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#17 What We're Loving & Learning in September 2025

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2025/09/24

Family life is full of small moments that shape big skills. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what our family is loving in our rhythms and routines, and what each of us is learning as we grow through a new season.You’ll hear practical ideas for connection, encouragement for the harder moments, and a reminder that real-world skills are built in everyday parenting.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeFamily routines that build connection How “Highs,

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22:10

#16 (Back to School Series) Why Do I Even Need to...

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2025/09/17

In this final episode of the back-to-school series, we’re reframing English, Language Arts, and Social Studies. Instead of focusing on grades, I’ll show you how to connect these subjects to communication, critical thinking, and perspective-taking; skills that matter more than ever in a world shaped by technology, AI, and constant information.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:Why strong communication is one of the most valuable skills kids can develop in an AI-driven worldHow English and

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#15 (Back to School Series) Why Do I Even Need to...

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2025/09/10

When kids complain about schoolwork, “When will I ever use this?” it’s tempting to dismiss the question. But what if that curiosity is actually the key to motivation? In this episode, I explore how parents can respond in ways that shift the focus from memorizing formulas and facts to the hidden skills kids are really practicing. Through the lens of math and science, we’ll look at how perseverance, logical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving prepare kids for the real world, and I’ll share simple

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#14 (Back to School Series) Healthy Conflict

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2025/09/04

Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, and managing it is an essential skill for our kids to learn. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, we’re exploring how to help children handle disagreements with honesty, respect, and confidence. You’ll learn how to model healthy conflict at home, teach your kids practical tools for tough moments, and guide them in knowing when it’s time to walk away.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeReframing conflict for kids: how to shift their perspective from

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#13 (Back to School Series) Building Strong Friendships

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2025/08/27

This week we’re starting a 4-part Back to School Series, beginning with one of the most important parts of school life: friendships.Friendship is more than just finding people with common interests—it’s a skill kids practice and build over time. In this episode, I’m breaking down practical ways parents can guide their kids in learning to be good friends, while also protecting themselves from unhealthy dynamics. We’ll cover: ✅ Why friendships are skills, not something kids are “just good at” ✅

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#12 Helping Kids Love What Makes Them Unique: Raising...

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2025/08/20

Do your kids ever hide the things they love to fit in? In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, we explore how to encourage kids to lean into their interests, talents, and quirks with confidence. You’ll hear practical ways to celebrate individuality, support unique passions, and guide kids toward friendships built on respect, not sameness.We’ll cover: Why embracing individuality builds resilience and confidence How to support hobbies, fandoms, and collections without judgment Helping

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#11 More, More, More! Helping Kids Navigate...

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2025/08/13

Ever taken your kids somewhere fun, like the fair, a store, or an event, only to spend the whole time saying “no” to requests for more treats, more toys, and more activities? You’re not alone. In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, we’re talking about how to help your kids navigate public spaces full of temptation and comparison without constant battles.You’ll learn why kids naturally struggle in these environments, how your parenting patterns and language shape their expectations, and

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#10 Raising Flexible Kids: Teaching Adaptability,...

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2025/08/06

When kids learn flexibility, they don’t just cope better with canceled playdates or changed routines, they build a skill that will serve them for life.In this episode of What I Want My Kids to Know, we’ll talk about how to raise kids who can handle change with confidence, empathy, and resilience. I’ll share real-life strategies that work in everyday moments, from prepping kids for events to helping them process disappointment and even navigating big transitions, like a friend moving away. You’ll

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#9 Raising Resilient Kids: Helping Kids Cope with...

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2025/07/30

Failure and disappointment are a part of life—but how we help our kids navigate those moments can shape their self-worth, motivation, and long-term success. In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Blais, a resilience and growth mindset coach, to talk about what it really means to raise kids who can bounce back after hard moments. We explore how parents can support kids through disappointment without rescuing them from it, how to talk about failure in a way that builds confidence, and why our kids

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#8 Time Management: Helping Kids Take Ownership of...

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2025/07/23

Time management for kids is about more than checklists and chore charts—it’s about helping them align their time with what matters most to them. In this episode, we explore how to guide kids in building self-awareness, prioritizing their goals, and learning through natural consequences. Plus, I’m joined by two special guests—my brother Luke and our dad—for a powerful real-life story about time management, failure, and growth.Whether your child is navigating wide-open summer days or juggling a full

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#7 Supporting Your Child’s Passions: How to Help Kids...

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2025/07/16

When our kids show up week after week for practice, lessons, rehearsals, or meetings—they’re doing more than building a skill. They’re building confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and identity.In this episode, we’re talking about how to support your child through whatever they’re passionate about—without turning it into pressure. Whether your child is trying something new, losing interest in a long-time activity, or all-in on a big dream, we’ll explore how you can walk alongside them with

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#6 What They Expect of Others: Helping Kids Set...

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2025/07/09

We’ve spent the last two episodes talking about the expectations our kids face from the world around them—and the ones they place on themselves. But there’s one more piece of the puzzle: the expectations they have of other people.In this episode, we’re digging into what it means to help our kids form realistic, healthy expectations in relationships—and how to support them when those expectations aren’t met. You’ll learn how to: Help kids reflect on what they expect from friends, siblings, and

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#5 What They Expect of Themselves: Helping Kids Build...

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2025/07/02

Your child’s inner voice shapes the way they see themselves—and the way they respond to the world around them. So how do we help kids build a voice that’s kind, resilient, and reflective?In this episode, we’re digging into how self-talk forms, why it matters more than we often realize, and how it ties into intrinsic motivation and self-accountability. You’ll hear real-life stories, practical ideas, and simple ways to support your child’s emotional growth—without trying to control their every move

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