Life Lessons For Relationships, Parenting, & Shoes! (Yes, SHOES)

<p>In this episode, we talk about the different relationships you need to experience that prepares you for the relationship that will matter the most.</p><p>We also talk about how to prepare your children for relationships as they become young adults.</p><p>This episode was inspired by conversations we were having with our daughters around the topic of dating. They are at an age where they are getting into relationships and experiencing life.</p><p>As a parent, how much should you be influencing your children around things like dating? Do you let them figure it out on their own, or should you impart some lessons to them?</p><p>We think it’s important, especially when raising young women, to build a certain level of confidence and love within themselves so that no matter who they are dating, they have the self-esteem to know their expectations and what not to tolerate.  </p><p>It’s also important to share your struggles and the mistakes of your earlier years with them so that they don’t make the same mistakes.</p><p>But you might be wondering what shoes got to do with all this….tune in to find out.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>- What in the world – neon green car (03:07)</p><p>- Who comes first; wife, daughter, mom (10:26)</p><p>- What type of shoes are you? (15:02)</p><p>- You have to experience life (21:39)</p><p>- How to keep your relationship fresh (26:20)</p><p>- Be daring enough to do something uncomfortable (28:38)</p><p>- Fewer restrictions, more guidance (29:41)</p><p>- Sharing your struggles/mistakes with your children (32:56)</p><p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://wearethecopelands.com/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pusher Society</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.janellecopeland.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Janelle's website</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/cakecents/" target="_blank"><strong>Join the Cake Cents FB Group</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PUSHpodcast/" target="_blank"><strong