Parenting: How to raise optimistic children in a challenging world

About this episode

Nikki Bush discusses strategies for raising optimistic children in today's challenging environment.

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident human potential and parenting expert Nikki Bush about raising optimistic children and helping them navigate life's ups and downs. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc   Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702      702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702    702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/    702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702    702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Gugs Mhlungu

Guest: Nikki Bush

Topics covered

• parenting
• optimism
• child development
• family
• lifestyle

Keywords

• optimistic children
• parenting tips
• child development
• family health
• lifestyle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 702, Primedia+

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