Your Kids Are Watching You. And That Might Be the Problem.

TL;DR

Your kid’s behavior might be the mirror—and you’re the model.

If you’ve ever handed your kid a screen and immediately regretted it… you’re not alone.
This conversation hits where it hurts—and shows what’s actually in your control.

Episode Summary

Most parents want to raise thriving kids—but don't realize the day-to-day habits at home are either helping or hurting that dream.
 Mark sits down with Jeff, a chiropractor and co-founder of Raising Healthy Families, to unpack what really drives childhood health—from screen time to sugar crashes to the lie of "outsourcing" parenting. Jeff’s background, combined with his wife’s work in children’s mental health, gives them a raw, real-world perspective on what’s messing with our kids—and what to do about it.
They cover everything from screen addiction to school stress, food marketing to parental modeling. If you’re tired of feeling powerless (or just tired, period), this episode offers clarity, accountability, and a path forward. It's not preachy. It's not perfect. It's a parenting gut-check you’ll thank yourself for listening to.
Also: what this has to do with your money—and why ignoring it could cost more than you think.

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• Website: healthyfamiliesthrive.com
• Twitter/X: @thriving__kids
• LinkedIn: Raising Healthy Families

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You should probably send this to your friend. Like… now.