45. Raising Conscious Children & Combating Harmful Mental Health Norms with Olaolu Ogunyemi

Parenting Decolonized

What can we do to nurture not only our own mental health, but the mental health of our children? How can we raise children to be more conscious? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Olaolu Ogunyemi, a husband, father of three, teen mentor, U.S. Marine Officer, and author of the best-selling children’s book, Crow From the Shadow. Tune in to learn how to combat harmful mental health norms while raising conscious children.
In this episode, we talk about…
The importance of discussing mental health/illness in the black community.
Advice for parents who are struggling with mental illness & parents whose children are struggling with mental illness.
Raising mentally tough boys - Is it necessary?
How patriarchy and “masculinity” are actually harming men.
How to change unhealthy behavior patterns to become a more conscious parent.
Helping children build resilience in the face of racism and the pressures of life.
Why Olaolu started writing children’s books & The meaning behind Crow From the Shadow.
….and more!
Ready to combat harmful mental health norms? Listen in to this powerful discussion to learn more!
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Visit Parent-Child-Connect: https://parent-child-connect.com
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