If you don’t have the brainpower to read another long post today… I got you. Hit play and listen to this one instead. [PLAY] We go LIVE tonight at 7 PM EST [SAVE YOUR SEAT NOW] I don’t know about you, but my parents never really explained why their rules existed, they just expected me to obey. “Because I said so” was the answer to many things. And for a while, that worked… until life started asking questions they never taught me how to answer. After speaking with many parents from all walks of life, I’ve noticed something interesting. Many of them are unknowingly repeating the same patterns their own parents did - some helpful, some harmful. The real challenge is, most parents don’t take the time to self-reflect. Not because they don’t care, but because they’re exhausted, overextended, and doing the best they can with what they know. That’s exactly why I’m hosting Raising Ready Kids, a live interactive workshop designed to help parents slow down, self-reflect, and see what’s really shaping their child’s growth. You’ll learn how to turn everyday moments into teachable ones, and discover how self-awareness can become your child’s greatest inheritance. Imagine how different your life would be if your parents had explained why instead of saying, “Because I said so.” Imagine how many tough lessons you could have learned through their guidance, instead of through trial and error. And I bet some of those errors still hurt til this day. Now imagine how much better off your children will be once you become the kind of parent who explains, reflects, and models the lessons life is trying to teach. This is your chance to break the cycle and raise a child who’s ready for anything life throws their way. I’d love for you to be part of this live workshop where we’ll explore how self-awareness turns everyday moments into lasting lessons. We go LIVE tonight at 7 PM EST - save your seat here → Ready.DevinTrent.com

[Listen to today's audio reflection] Hey Proactive Parents, Do you remember gym class obstacle courses? Now imagine running that course blindfolded. Sometimes that’s how childhood feels without a parent who understands their needs. I don't know about you but I never wanted to be the first one on the course, so I usually waited to see what NOT to do before running it myself. As a young parent, you can do the same thing. Learn from seasoned parents who've already navigated the terrible twos, the sleepless nights, first-day-of-school fears, and the emotional roller coaster almost every kid goes through eventually. Think back to your own childhood. Remember how big the world felt. Remember how small problems, felt like a big disaster, because you didn’t know how to handle them yet. Your child is living that same reality right now. Many times, what we label as “bad behavior” is really just a child fighting for connection, attention, and emotional safety. The key is learning how to recognize the signs before things escalate. That's why I created "8 Signs Your Kid Is In Survival Mode". It's a free guide that shows you exactly what to look for *before* the meltdown happens. It reveals the most common behaviors kids display when their internal world is overwhelmed, overloaded, or under-connected. This guide will help you understand what your child might really be saying underneath the "bad behavior." Download it free at 8signs.devintrent.com And start seeing your child's behavior through a completely different lens. You'll shift from reacting to the behavior to responding to the need. That’s the foundation of Proactive Parenting.

Listen to today's audio reflection about a mother & son's unmet needs [LISTEN] Save your seat for our next LIVE discussion [SAVE YOUR SEAT] Most of what we call “bad behavior” is really survival mode. Many times kids (and adults) act out when a core need is unmet. Sometimes the need is emotional and sometimes it's something else. But that's the topic of our next group discussion. We’ll explore: -What those needs are -How unmet needs shape behavior -How to spot the need underneath the behavior -What to do in the moment when things escalate Come reflect with us, share your experience, and learn to see behavior through a different lens. Save your seat Register.DevinTrent.com

Listen to this email if you want to save some time [Tap Here To Listen] Day 2 is tomorrow at 7pmEST [SAVE YOUR SEAT NOW] Watch the replay from Day 1 [Tap Here To Watch] Yesterday we kicked off Day 1 of Raising Ready Kids, and let me tell you — it was real. It was raw. And it reminded me why this work matters so much. Parents were leaning in, taking notes, asking deep questions about how to prepare their kids for anything life throws at them. The chat was alive. The energy was genuine. But here’s the thing — I told everyone right from the start that the presentation wasn’t finished. The slides weren’t perfect, the tech glitched, and still, we showed up. I wanted to model something in real time: you don’t have to wait until everything is perfect to make progress. Too many people hold back because they think things have to be 100% perfect before they make a move. But real growth starts when you make the move in spite of imperfections. I was glad to see so many parents get involved by asking questions, self-reflecting, and being willing to engaging in constructive disagreements. You're children are blessed to have parents who are willing to look in the mirror, admit they don't know everything, and be willing to listen and learn from others. That's called Self-Awareness and That’s the foundation of everything we’re building together. Because self-awareness is the only way to set an example that prepares your child for anything life throws at them, especially when you're not around. So here's what's next. In Day 2, we’re going to take that awareness and look outward - at the three forces shaping your child’s growth: what they learn at home, what they learn outside the home, and what they believe about themselves. So if you joined me for Day 1, thank you for being the first wave. You helped me prove that progress beats perfection every time.