I panic a little bit too soon internally. I need to chill out. 😅

@Carly Marshall 😆 flipping through all the possibilities

"Failure doesn’t make them weak. Staying comfortable does."

You're so right about, "supported but not overprotected." Adults need to learn when to step back. My son is 2 so watching him literally fall into mistakes at times and it's good to learn natural consequences. It's hard to find that line. 😂

Welcome, @Felix Urbanek! 🫡

Welcome,@Jaclyn Davidson , an excellent educator with a wide range of experiences and skills. We've worked together and , she's awesome. 👏

@Steven Slifer my approach to bridging the gap is when I speak to people that age, I sometimes act as though I’m talking to the 18/19 version of myself. To do that successfully, I… 1️⃣ Listen more than I speak. Most people just want to feel truly heard even if it sounds ridiculous. I know I appreciated this 😆 2️⃣ Avoid “know it all” energy. Avoid “you should” and “I would”. Change it to sound more problem focused as a team. Before offering any solutions, ask what they’ve brainstormed or what they would recommend to a friend in a similar situation. This promotes them to be their own problem solver. 3️⃣ Respect their perspective and experience. We all come from different beginnings. Different life styles. Most of all, remind yourself, “you don’t have to have an opinion” about what they’ve said no matter how much you agree or disagree. Which one of these do you think would work best for your situation (if any)? I’d love for the rest of the group to chime in too.

@Jaclyn Davidson Not late at all! Welcome! Those boomers just didn't want to discuss emotions. 😂 The fact that you focus on providing that safety means you are. 🙌 Regulating in front of them is a wild and humbling experience. I've had a wide range of emotions with them, it's a roller coaster of emotions.