Fostering Stronger Relationships with Our Teenage Kids

Exploring the intricate relationship between parenting and business with Braxton Storm, LCSW, founder of Calm the Storm LLC. Kaila & Braxton discuss the importance of emotional regulation, setting boundaries, and fostering autonomy in children, particularly teenagers. Braxton emphasizes the need for collaboration in parenting, the significance of modeling behavior, and the power of repair in relationships. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of fathers in parenting and the challenges of transitioning between work and home life. Takeaways • Parents need to balance autonomy with boundaries for their teenagers. • Collaboration with children in setting boundaries fosters better relationships. • Modeling emotional regulation is crucial for teaching kids how to manage their emotions. • Repairing relationships after conflicts is essential for healthy family dynamics. • Empathy and ownership in parenting lead to more responsible children. • Transitioning from work to home requires closing open thought loops. • Dads are increasingly taking active roles in parenting, challenging traditional stereotypes. • Preventative measures in parenting are more effective than reactive ones. • Children learn better through questioning rather than being told what to do. • The emotional needs of children are as important as their physical needs.  ABOUT BRAXTON STORM Braxton Storm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Calm The Storm LLC, a private practice in Henderson, Nevada. With over seven years of experience, he specializes in helping children, teens, and their parents overcome both past and present barriers to create healthy, lasting relationships with themselves and others. In addition to individual therapy, Braxton has been featured on multiple parenting podcasts and has developed an eight-week, parent-centered course that empowers parents to: •Recognize how their current behaviors impact their children •Understand the deeper roots of those behaviors •Learn practical strategies to heal and strengthen their relationships Braxton’s work extends beyond the therapy room. Through his fast-growing social media platform—reaching thousands of parents weekly—he shares relatable stories, practical tips, and strategies for fostering connection and resilience in families. His engaging content and real-life examples help parents feel understood, supported, and equipped to navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s world. -------------------- LINKS @Braxton_Storm on Instagram (  / braxton_storm  ) Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2426474/fa...) Save 10% on Outdoor Gear by Drymile (http://drymile.com/discount/bub) Use code BUB on drymile.com to save on waterproof socks, gloves, and more. Save valuable time on digital marketing. (https://www.yumari.digital/?utm_sourc...) Attractive and functional websites, emails, graphics, social. Yumari.digital so you don’t have to. Save Time on Bookkeeping & Taxes (https://quickbooks.grsm.io/kailasachs...) Never miss a tax deduction and make bookkeeping a breeze! Save 30% on QuickBooks for 6 months. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2426474/su...) -------------------- 📢 Support & Get a Business Shoutout! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2426474/su... 🎙️ Learn more about this show: http://bringingupbusiness.com 📲 Send us a DM:   / bub.podcast   💬 Text us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex... (mailto:[email protected]) ☕️ Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bubpodcast