Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Four Counterintuitive Parenting Moves If Your Child Has Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda Zane
Four Counterintuitive Parenting Moves If Your Child Has Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda Zane
Four Counterintuitive Parenting Moves If Your Child Has Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda Zane
Thursday 17th July 2025
Explore four unconventional parenting strategies with Brenda Zane to transform relationships and encourage healing.
32 minutes
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Brenda Zane
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Ask questions instead of giving commands to your child.
- Focus on self-reflection rather than solely on your child.
- Consider trusting a higher power to guide you.
- Broaden your perspective to see the bigger picture.
- Explore unconventional strategies for parenting challenges.
Ask yourself, has it made things better? Has it changed your relationship for the better?
Brenda Zane brings a fresh perspective to parenting kids with substance use and mental health challenges in this episode of Hopestream. With a mix of humour and honesty, Brenda shares four unconventional strategies that might just turn the tide in your relationship with your child. From asking questions instead of barking orders to focusing on self-reflection, Brenda's approach is all about seeing the bigger picture.
If you've ever found yourself driving around town like a secret agent, tracking your child's whereabouts, this episode might offer a different path. Brenda emphasises the importance of stepping back and looking in the mirror, rather than constantly scrutinising your child. She suggests that sometimes, letting go and trusting in a higher power can be more beneficial than holding on tightly to control. And if you’re zoomed in on the chaos, she advises zooming out to gain a broader perspective.
It's about finding clarity in the midst of confusion and discovering hope where there seems to be none. Brenda’s candid reflections are not only relatable but also offer practical advice for parents feeling overwhelmed by their child’s struggles. By the end of the episode, you'll be inspired to try these counterintuitive moves and maybe see your situation in a new light. So, if you're ready to shift gears and embrace a different parenting approach, this episode is worth your time.