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Why are we the way we are today? Why do we handle conflict the way we do, treat relationships the way we do, and view ourselves the way we do? Well, most of these feelings and responses stem from our childhood. David Spinner shares his expertise in this episode of how we can protect children by creating a safe and positive homelife and stepping in when we see a child in a negative situation. Our brain begins developing and absorbing the environment around us as early as us being in our mother\\u2019s womb. So it is important that we find safe and healthy ways to discipline our children while allowing them to feel safe enough to share their struggles with us. Even if it is not your child, there are important signs to look out for in a child that is struggling. As a divorced parent of 2, David also shares his experience and best practices he has learned from co-parenting. There is a balance we need to find in providing routine, consistency, and flexibility, so that our children can be given the best opportunities for success. Yet sometimes even when we do our very best, a child can still be struggling and there are important signs to look for to protect children\\u2019s mental health and David shares everything to look for and ask.\\xa0

Shannon starts today\\u2019s episode by sharing with the listeners the overwhelming feeling of imposter syndrome that she has been experiencing. As Shannon has gone through therapy and coaching to define what it is she wants in life, she has started questioning her worth and capabilities. Overcoming these limiting beliefs is something Shannon is going to work on while trying to get better at time managing and filling her own cup and not everyone else\\u2019s.

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David possesses a Bachelor\\u2019s degrees in both Psychology and Social Work as well as a Master\\u2019s in Social Work and graduated from the John Molson School of Business with an MBA. David worked as a front line worker in social work for 10 years coaching parents and youth through challenging life situations. He also helped train and develop new employees. Currently David works as a teacher in the Social Services Department at Dawson College in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In addition to his role as a teacher, David brings his communication skills to workshops aimed at improving team morale and increasing productivity. David is a divorced parent of two children aged 13 and 11.

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Instagram: David Spinner (@iamdavidspinnerconsulting) \\u2022 Instagram photos and videos
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