The Gabby Reece Show #7 Reece Hamilton | Parenting Advice from a Sixteen-Year-Old
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Feb 24, 2020 
Reece Hamilton, a 16-year-old and daughter of Gabby and Laird Hamilton, shares her candid teenage insights on parenting, technology, and environmental worries. She emphasizes the importance of listening over problem-solving and cultivating emotional resilience. Reece discusses the struggles of self-love among her peers, the dual-edged nature of social media, and her aspirations in environmental activism. Laird adds his perspective on parenting's challenges and the need for balance, stressing the importance of showing up and accepting imperfections in the parenting journey.
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Mother Interviews Her Teen For Perspective
- Gabby invited her 16-year-old daughter Reece to speak candidly about parenting mistakes and perspectives.
- The conversation aimed to re-educate parents on modern challenges like phones and social media.
Listen First, Don’t Solve Immediately
- Listen to your child without immediately trying to fix the problem.
- Respect their feelings and consider labels as possibilities, not permanent definitions.
Talking Helps But Can Amplify Rumination
- Young people show more openness about mental health, which creates both help and rumination.
- Families must model balance: talk about issues but avoid dwelling in them.