What You’ll Hear:
- How to stay curious and patient when your teen pushes buttons or shuts down
- Simple ways to create safe spaces so kids feel seen, heard, and valued
- What informed consent really means for social media and why it matters for your family
- How to set clear boundaries without losing trust or sparking endless conflict
- Why real connection beats any algorithm when it comes to raising resilient kids
- How measuring what matters can help you see the real impact you’re making as a parent
Goosebumps happened when Carolyn shares the instant she understood that safe spaces aren’t about buildings or rules — they’re about trust, patience, and showing up.
Featured Guest: Carolyn Tuckwell
Carolyn Tuckwell is a purpose-driven leader who helps communities nurture safe, empowering spaces where young people can thrive. Her work blends decades of youth development leadership, policy advocacy, and impact measurement — and has been recognized nationally with honours such as the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the BGC Canada Visionary Award.
Follow Carolyn Tuckwell:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-tuckwell-28451949/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsageorgelife
Twitter/X: https://x.com/carolynbgc
Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen
Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.
Connect with the Host:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/
https://unravelyou.com/
https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/
Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/
Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts
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