Great Relationships: Gen X & Gen Z (Deb Knupp)

Are you a Gen X parent struggling to connect with your Gen Z child? Are you a Gen Zer wishing your parents or older generations would understand you better? Do you wish there was a resource to provide genuine insights and relatable experiences from both Gen X and Gen Z perspectives? Your wait is over!

Introducing: Great Relationships: Gen X & Gen Z, the podcast that discusses the challenges faced by both generations in building strong relationships. In our trailer episode, Deb (Gen X-er) and Sydney (Gen Z-er) grant us an inside look into their relationship and set the stage for future conversations with Gen Z guests. In this episode you’ll learn:

• Gen Z perspective on the negative stereotypes that face our Gen Z kids
• The strategies that Gen Z uses for self-care
• How to approach your Gen Z child for open communication
• And finally, the key factors on how to build a strong parent-child relationships

The following resources are available for you:

• National Eating Disorders Association
• To Write Love on Her Arms
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Suicide Crisis Hotline – SMS: 988

Do you ever wonder how to create a relationship with your Gen Z child that is filled with love, understanding, and mutual respect? Are you struggling to connect with your child and support their mental health? What would you do if you knew how to discuss risky behaviors with your child in a way that actually felt productive? 

In this episode of the Great Relationships: Gen X & Gen Z podcast, Sydney (Gen Z) and Deb (Gen X), invite Ruth, a senior in high school, to share her insights on building deeper connections between Gen X parents and their Gen Z kids. In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to create an open line of communication with Gen Z
• What Gen Z wishes their parents would do with them
• The process to discuss risky behaviors with your child
• And finally, the mindset shift to transform your relationship with your child

The following resources are available for you:

• National Eating Disorders Association
• To Write Love on Her Arms
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Suicide Crisis Hotline – SMS: 988

Are you a parent struggling to connect with your Gen Z child? Do you want to learn how social media has empowered young people as leaders? Are you curious about bridging the generation gap between Gen X and Gen Z?

In this episode of the Great Relationships: Gen X & Gen Z podcast, Sydney (Gen Z) and Deb (Gen X), discuss the importance of building strong relationships between Gen X parents and their Gen Z children. This week, they are joined by Seb, a senior in high school, who offers valuable insights as a Gen Z teenager. This week, they discuss:

- Common misunderstandings about Gen Z's fragility versus strengths.

- Cultural disconnects such as social media faced by parents trying to relate with their children.

- Building mutual trust so teenagers feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics.

- Staying informed about cultural trends impacting your child's life.

The following resources are available for you:

• National Eating Disorders Association
• To Write Love on Her Arms
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Suicide Crisis Hotline – SMS: 988

Are you a Gen X parent struggling to connect with your Gen Z child? 

In this week’s episode of the Great Relationships: Gen X & Gen Z podcast, Sydney (Gen Z) and Deb (Gen X), along with their guest Leeza (Gen Z), explore the challenges faced by both generations and emphasize the importance of creating a safe space for open communication and learning from each other. This week they discuss:

-Avoid assuming that the challenges faced by older generations are more significant than those experienced by Gen Z.

-Create a safe space where your child feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences.

-Ask open-ended questions instead of trying to trap or interrogate your child.

-Balance giving advice with listening and understanding; show empathy towards your child's perspective.

The following resources are available for you:

• National Eating Disorders Association
• To Write Love on Her Arms
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Suicide Crisis Hotline – SMS: 988

How does timing play a role in developing a closer relationship with your Gen Z child?

In this episode of Great Relationships: Gen X and Gen Z, Sydney and Deb are joined by Paxton, a senior who emphasizes the importance of choosing opportune moments for conversations when trying to connect with your Gen Z child. He encourages parents to take an interest in their children's activities and suggests shared activities as opportunities for building stronger relationships. This episode will help you learn more about:

-How parents can create a safe space for their children to discuss risky behaviors without judgment or anger

-The value of empathy and understanding when addressing mental health concerns with Gen Z kids

-Practical advice on how parents can approach conversations about over-scheduling and burnout 

-Encouragement for parents to be patient, persistent, and open-minded in building relationships with their Gen Z children

The following resources are available for you:

• National Eating Disorders Association
• To Write Love on Her Arms
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Suicide Crisis Hotline – SMS: 988