Raising the Next Gen is your go-to parenting podcast for practical, uplifting advice on raising happy, resilient, and productive teens and tweens. Each episode features practical advice from experts, real-life stories from parents, and personal insights from our own family’s journey. We’ll dive into the challenges and triumphs of modern parenting, from cultivating healthy habits and digital wellbeing to building mental resilience and fostering leadership skills. Our approach is simple: small actions compound to create big impacts. Discover easy, actionable tips that you can start using today to encourage your kids to explore their unique talents, achieve their goals, and define their own success—all while creating stronger family bonds.
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Raising the Next Gen is your go-to parenting podcast for practical, uplifting advice on raising happy, resilient, and productive teens and tweens. Each episode features practical advice from experts, real-life stories from parents, and personal insights from our own family’s journey. We’ll dive into the challenges and triumphs of modern parenting, from cultivating healthy habits and digital wellbeing to building mental resilience and fostering leadership skills. Our approach is simple: small actions compound to create big impacts. Discover easy, actionable tips that you can start using today to encourage your kids to explore their unique talents, achieve their goals, and define their own success—all while creating stronger family bonds.
E11: School Transitions and Modelling Healthy Living
Raising the Next Gen Podcast
26 minutes 47 seconds
4 months ago
E11: School Transitions and Modelling Healthy Living
In this episode of Raising the Next Gen, Sonia Dong chats with Amy Aravantinos. Amy is a single mom, fitness coach, and founder of Body by Blondi and she opens up about the real-life challenges and growth that come with big transitions. Amy tells us about moving homes and schools with her 8-year-old daughter, and how she supported her through anxiety, overwhelm, and change. We dive into practical strategies for helping kids build resilience, from breathwork and affirmations to love notes in lunchboxes.
Amy also shares how she models healthy habits through fitness, home-cooked meals, and emotional regulation all while balancing a thriving business.
This episode is packed with tangible ideas for parents navigating change, supporting kids' mental health, and staying grounded through routine and movement. Whether you're going through a big move or just trying to show up more intentionally, Amy’s story is a reminder that simplicity, love, and consistency go a long way.
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Learn more about Amy Aravantinos:
Amy helps women over 40 get fit and develop sustainable healthy habits to living for longevity. She practices a holistic approach and always keep things simple because simple works!
Follow and connect with Amy on Instagram and TikTok and get fit with her YouTube workouts.
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Raising the Next Gen Podcast
Raising the Next Gen is your go-to parenting podcast for practical, uplifting advice on raising happy, resilient, and productive teens and tweens. Each episode features practical advice from experts, real-life stories from parents, and personal insights from our own family’s journey. We’ll dive into the challenges and triumphs of modern parenting, from cultivating healthy habits and digital wellbeing to building mental resilience and fostering leadership skills. Our approach is simple: small actions compound to create big impacts. Discover easy, actionable tips that you can start using today to encourage your kids to explore their unique talents, achieve their goals, and define their own success—all while creating stronger family bonds.
