About this episode

The episode discusses the hidden struggles children face today and how parents can better understand and support them.

What if your child is struggling and you don’t even know it? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sat down with Patricia Agarukire to uncover the hidden struggles children and teens are facing today, the ones they’re too afraid to tell their parents. From emotional overwhelm, peer pressure, and social media influence, to silent fears, addictions, and the painful reality of feeling unseen, this is a conversation every parent needs to hear. If you’ve ever asked yourself: 1. Why doesn’t my child open up to me? 2. Is social media changing my child? 3. How do I know if my child is struggling? 4. Am I making parenting mistakes without realizing it? 5. Is my child's environment ie. school, home safe for my children? Then this video is for you. 💔 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO ✔️ The biggest struggles children are facing today (that parents miss) ✔️ Why many children feel emotionally disconnected from their parents ✔️ The hidden fears kids carry to “protect” their parents ✔️ The impact of social media, peers, and early exposure ✔️ Signs your child may be silently struggling ✔️ Parenting habits that build trust, safety, and connection ✔️ How to repair and strengthen your…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Kusiima

Guest: Patricia Agarukire

Topics covered

• children's struggles
• parenting
• emotional health
• social media influence
• communication
• trust building

Keywords

• children's struggles
• parenting advice
• emotional overwhelm
• peer pressure
• social media
• trust
• communication
• mental health

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