Aug. 18, 2025

Unlocking Kids Confidence- What The Laptop Life Coach Knows

Unlocking Kids Confidence- What The Laptop Life Coach Knows

Has your grandchild’s spark been dimmed by life’s challenges? Do you wish you could unlock unshakable confidence in them, helping them to shine and express their authentic self? If you’re a grandparent raising grandchildren and searching for ways to nurture true self-esteem, social-emotional skills, and resilience, this episode is for you.

I’m Laura Brazan, host of ‘Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.’ In this episode, I sit down with Coach Yana, the “Laptop Life Coach”—a playful, heart-centered guide to empowering children from the inside out. Together, we discuss innovative ways to build your grandchild’s confidence through creativity, intentional play, and supportive social environments, both online and offline. Learn how movement, storytelling, games, and imaginative clubs like “Dress to Impress” can help your grandchild feel safe, seen, included, and celebrated—no matter what they’ve been through. We also dive into practical tools for internet safety and adapting these confidence-building practices at home, even when resources are tight.

For more information about Coach Yana and her online social clubs, please visit her website.

Join our supportive community as we discover fun, actionable strategies to help your grandchildren become joyful, emotionally resilient, and self-assured leaders. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—because every child deserves to feel enough, just as they are.

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 What if you could turn their screen time into a powerful tool for good? Introducing our new social clubs designed especially for our community with the incredible coach Yana, the big sister and cheerleader.



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00:00 - "Empowering Grandkids with Confidence"

06:43 - The Power of Playful Learning

09:07 - Play Builds Trust with Children

12:08 - Supportive Student Community

17:48 - "Safe, Age-Appropriate Content Creation"

20:04 - Balancing Authority and Friendship

22:41 - Children's YouTube & Virtual Clubs

26:34 - Reward System with Educational Incentives

32:43 - Fostering Safe Online Gaming Communities

35:15 - "Transforming Generations Through Self-Healing"

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What if you could give your grandchild the ultimate superpower?

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Unshakable confidence While many of the incredible children in our care have navigated challenges that may dim their light, leaving them with big feelings or a quieter voice, but what if there was a way to help them shine from the inside out, empowering them to navigate emotions and find their unique voice? Well this week on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren I am so excited to introduce you to Coach Yana. This the big sister, cheerleader and creativity powered confidence coach every child deserves. After growing up with her own unprocessed emotions, Coach Yana made it her mission to help the next generation feel safe, seen and celebrated so they never feel like too much or not enough. Join us to discover how Coach Yana's innovative, playful and heart centered methods Blessed Blending movement, storytelling and imaginative play can help your grandchild build real self esteem, boost emotional confidence and express themselves joyfully. What are the simple yet powerful ways you can integrate play and creativity into your daily life to nurture their inner spark? And how can you, as a grandparent, become their ultimate cheerleading squad, helping them with their own confidence and live it?

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Please don't miss this inspiring conversation with Coach Yana designed to help you with fun, practical tools to empower your grandchildren to grow into joyful, expressive and confident leaders.

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Welcome to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Nurturing Through Adversity. In this podcast, we will delve deep into the challenges and triumphs of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren as we navigate the complexities of legal, financial and emotional support. I invite you to join us on a journey of exploring thoughts, feelings and beliefs surrounding this growing segment of our society. Drawing from real stories and expertise advice, we will explore the nuances of childrearing for children who have experienced trauma and offer valuable resources to guide you through the intricate journey of kinship care.

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We'll discuss how we can change the course of history by rewriting our grandchildren's future, all within a supportive community that understands the unique joys and struggles. This podcast was made especially for you.

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Welcome to a community where your voice is heard, your experiences are valued and your journey is honored.

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You know, as I navigate raising my own grandchildren, especially with their unique needs, I'm constantly learning and one area I'm always looking to foster is their confidence.

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Not just in what they do, but in who they are.

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Sometimes it's about helping them find their voice when they feel shy or understanding their big emotions when they feel frustrated.

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It's about giving them that inner cheerleading squad so they truly feel enough and never too much.

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Who's the person you needed in Your life when you were younger.

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For me, it would have been today's guest coach Yana and her amazing work. When I met her, I knew she had exactly the kind of insights and tools we all need as grandparents.

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She's literally on a mission to be the person she needed when she was younger, helping kids navigate those big feelings and find their voice. So get ready to discover what the Laptop Life coach knows about unlocking that incredible confidence in your grandkids. Hello, Coach Yana.

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I'm so honored to have you on our show. Thank you so much for giving your time to share some very valuable information to the listeners. Yes, I'm excited to be here.

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I'm excited that you have this platform, and I'm just excited to see how I can be of service to your listeners. Thank you. Well, it's clear from your Laptop Life Coach platform that you're really dedicated to helping children shine from the inside out. I'm so excited to share your energy and your passion because they truly are infectious and your unique approach to confidence building through play, creativity, and connection online, you're opening that world for us. And that's exactly what many grandparents raising grandchildren are looking for.

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You're transforming how children learn to navigate their emotions and embrace their authentic selves.

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I can't wait for you to share some of the ways that you're empowering these kids. Tell us a little bit about the power of play and how you use that to help teach kids. Wonderful question and setup. I would say that the power of play is the power of learning by doing, because, like, I have different offerings because not every child learns the same way. So there are, like, children that learn through, like, hearing. There are children that learn through seeing. There's children that learn through doing. But I think that all children and adults as well, learn through play because you're practicing that skill in a space that's safe, secure, where you're not being judged or called out or bullied or anything like that. And so the one example that comes to my mind is there's this one student and he was telling me he has a business. And so we're always talking about what he's getting up to and his business. And he's 11. And I was like, okay, well, I asked him. I can't remember what the question was, but I asked him something and he was like, well, coach, I already have a business. Like, I don't need to have. I don't need to answer that. I was trying to get him to say, like, let's say you were A consultant for this dog brand. Like, what would you tell them? But then he ended up getting into it, and he's so aware and mature, and he goes, oh, you just taught me something, huh? And I was like, I sure did. He was like, I didn't even notice. So I find that play is a good way to teach children without them noticing. And, like, a quick, easy way that anyone can do that is, like, if you're playing a game, allow the child to be the one who tells everyone what the rules are. Like, even if everybody already knows the rules. But let's say you play Uno at someone's house. Those rules might be different at your house versus if you go down the street. They're like, you can't put a. You can't stack, draw fours. But if you allow the child to say, okay, this is how we're going to play this time. They love roles, and when you can give them roles and games, then they take it so serious. I have another student. She is our technology girl in one of my clubs. And you better not open that server before she gets in, because her role is she wants to open the server. That's her job. If there's a tech issue, she's going to tell you how to fix it. And she takes it so seriously. So I find what the children are good at, what they like to do, assign them roles and then also just have fun. Because another thing that fun and play does is it helps us as adults to establish trust with them. Because we're not. We're getting on their level. We're not saying, I'm the adult. You listen to me and you just obey what I have to say. Say we're like, hey, look, I am the adult.

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And do you want to play dress to impress? Do you want to play grow garden safely as well? You know, monitored and things? Do you want to go outside and read? And so when they feel like we as adults are interested in what they have to say and what they're interested in, then that lets them know that we care what they have to say. We want to hear.

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What you have to say is important. And like, with the club specifically, Dress to Impress, because the children, that is like the number one club, they love that game. And I have multiple clubs of Dress to Impress. So by Thursday, I already know all the lore that happened that week. I already know whose YouTube video. I know everything. But every time a child brings up the same information again, I still act like I never heard it before. I'll still be like, what really? Did you do that. Oh, my gosh. What? And then that way they know coach Yana wants to hear from me. She wants to hear what I have to say. And so from there, once we establish that trust, then I can start sprinkling in the. Oh, you're so smart. That was such a good idea. And then they believe it because they know that I want to hear from them. So then they share their thoughts more.

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That is awesome. When my granddaughter heard that you were doing social clubs specifically dressed to impress, she said, oh, please, please, please, please, please. Can you sign me up? Can you share how you specifically weave or play heart led connection into these activities like dress to impress?

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Great. Another great question. So I would say, because I'm watching everything that the children do. There are some children, and I think we may have discussed this, but there are some children that I can ask a direct question. Like, let's say they put pink leggings with purple leg warmers. And I'll ask one child, why did you put those pink leggings with those purple leg warmers? And they'll say, oh, well, you know, because I like pink and I like purple. And she's in my mind, she's going skateboarding or whatever. Like, they have a whole backstory. And then there are other students who I can say the same question, the same tone, same everything. And they'll be like, well, you know, because I like purple and, like, purple's a good color.

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And so then I know from that child, not that it's good or bad, but I won't just do it again. Anyway, I'll remember.

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Okay. Child B doesn't like when I ask direct questions. So next time I see a style choice that causes me to ask a question, instead of asking, I'll say, oh, my gosh, I love how you put those purple leggings with those pink leg warmers. And I'll compliment them on instead. And it's really gotten to the place where now even. And now it depends, because some kids are a little bit more competitive. So it depends on who's there.

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But they all are very protective of each other as well, even in the clubs where they're competitive, because I think we've created a space where they are in a. Cause there's boys too, so there's like a sister brotherhood. They are a group. And so even, like, if we're in a server with someone else, like, because sometimes they want to do quest or play the style showdown model of the dress to impress, and if someone is being mean to, like, someone outside of Our server is being mean to one of my students. All the students are coming together, and sometimes I have to, like, guys, I love it.

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Okay. I think they get it. You know, we'll just vote them out, like, leave it alone. But they will all rally to protect each other. And I think it's because we've created a space where everyone gets to be themselves. And I have another student, just to give you another example, who has a. I hate to use this word, but I don't know another word. She has a mild deformity, but it's not. It's not a big deal. But the first day she came in, that's. Well, she just kept bringing it up over and over and over, and I was like, oh, really? Yeah. And I kept saying, it's okay, but it literally took me because, like, if I rest my mouth, if you're watching this, you can see it. My mouth looks kind of like it's melting. And so I had to, like, get up to the camera, and all the kids, like, got up, and I'm like, look at this. You see this? But it's okay, and it's fine. Like, I have this thing. That's how I was made, and that's okay. And since she hasn't brought it up again, she hasn't mentioned it. No other kids mentioned it. They all just said, yeah, that's how you're made, and that's okay. And we moved on. But. Because she kept. But it was a safe place for them to share. Exactly. It made me think, like, I wonder how many. Like, how many other teachers, coaches she had that didn't tell her, it's fine, you know, like, why. Why does she even bring it up? Because we would have never noticed. But all that to say, I'm really paying attention to everything. And thankfully, the children feel comfortable. So now, as protective as I am over them, they are as equally, if not more protective over each other. And so it's just a really safe space. We meet everyone where they are. I have some children that are on the spectrum as well, so they might keep their camera off and just type. But. But a few days ago, because this one student, he was gone for a couple weeks, he never talks, never comes off his camera, but when he came back, he said, hey, guys, and he turned his camera back off and typed in that moment, like, literally, I couldn't do it in club, but it melted so much of me because I never would have thought that that day would happen, that we would hear his voice, like, ever, and never would have thought so but somehow he felt comfortable enough to do that. So it's really that. Yeah.

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Well, that answers one of the questions I was going to bring up. A lot of grandparents might wonder or doubt how a virtual environment can foster connection and confidence, and you just answered that question.

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I think this is fantastic because this is the future for our kids, these online social groups. And if we can create safe communities where they're learning and sharing their differences, learning more about inclusiveness, to show them their strengths, and this is a way for them to see themselves as being accepted and strong and confident. Yeah. Do you also offer the outschool programs, the coaching? Why don't you tell people about some of the other programs that you offer kids other than social groups? Yeah, of course. So outside of the weekly social clubs, I also. Because I do that because children are always on video games anyway. And I think parents and grandparents and guardians in general just underestimate the dangers of playing video games unmonitored, especially on a Internet access platform like Roblox. So that's why I have. That is just to keep them safe on there. But my ultimate goal is to get them a little bit off of screens. So I'm coming out with workbooks right now. I have two. One that's because my sister and I are preparing for the Black Girl art show. So I created one specifically for that called Black Girl Magic. And it's basically just about people from history that we didn't already learn about.

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I have these dolls and things, and then I also have one that's called the Book of Unfinished Stories, which is basically a Mad Libs coloring book for children, so that it's like such and such played with this color ball.

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And then you have to help this fairy, and there's like a whole story, and you get to color everything. And then the next phase of it is you get to write your own story. So just trying to get them to think out of the box, use their creativity.

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Then I have courses. I have an animated series because one of my students challenged me to make 100 episodes. I want episode five. So safe to say.

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Well, a lot more to do. I've watched a couple of them, but I haven't gone online in the last month to check and see the new ones you've done. So I'll have to look. Oh, yes, like I said, Episode 5 of Journey to Imagination Land. But long story short, my goal is to create an ecosystem where children can be safe. They can be children, and they can have access to content that is appropriate, age appropriate, where you don't have to. Because I find myself sometimes, like, I'll watch something that the children are like, oh, watch this, watch this. But now I'm like, because sometimes I'll see something and I'm like, that shouldn't be on a kid show, or that shouldn't be for children. But I have to stay up to date with what they're into. So I'm just trying to. Everything that they're interested in, I'm just trying to create my version of it so that at least I know that I'm Yana's world.

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Yes.

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Yeah. For listeners that are looking for less screen time for their grandkids, how can the principles and playful spirit of the virtual clubs be adapted, do you think, in just daily offline interactions?

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So what I would say is just expressing real genuine interest and curiosity in what they like to do. Roblox started like the clubs because my mom was like, well, why don't you start a Roblox club and see what happens? And then apparently children just flock to it.

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But I think that life could be turned into a game.

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Like if you're driving, say, how many license plates can you spot that have chronological numbers like 1, 2, 3 or 7, or random things, or how many dogs do we sea or red cars. And just like finding little ways to apply play in your everyday life, you can also use. The Book of Unfinished Stories is also, I would say, a good option because it's a play on my children's series that's already online, but it's not online, it's in a book.

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So I say that. And just anything that they want to do, just, just even if it's like 10 minutes, like 30 minutes or an hour, just do it with them.

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And then you'll get to see like, oh, this is what they like. And then they'll just start to feel more comfortable, more open in general, and they'll let you in more of what they're doing. Because a lot of times just guardians in general will take on the authoritative role, which you have to, but tend to forget. Like children also, especially in this day and age, they need a friend too, in you as well, not just a guardian. And I think that that's sometimes missed because we are all living our own lives. So, like, one thing I tell Guardians too is if you don't have time or you're stressed out, you don't want to hear what they're saying right now because sometimes that happens. Just say like, hey, I'm really excited, excited to listen to what you have to say, and right now I'm doing something else. So how about we make a time 7pm I'll meet you in the living room and you tell me about this stuff and then make it fun. Like, because children love roles. You go set an alarm at 7pm If I'm not in there, you come find me, yada, yada, yada. And instead of like, oh, I don't want to hear it. They'll be excited, like, oh, at seven o'. Clock. And then you can even tell them, like, how about you make an agenda of what we're going to speak about at 7 so. And see someone agenda is. And then from that you're teaching them in an easy way, boundary setting. Because you're letting them know that you have to wait sometimes and it's okay to not be available all the time.

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You're teaching them that what they have to say is important, but it doesn't. It's not immediate. I hope that answered the question. Yep, yep.

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I'm thinking, because I'm thinking of how I can do that. I think that's a great idea. I think one of the great things that you do is aim to preserve confidence. For quote, unquote, every price point resources are challenging for retired persons that are raising children. Can you explain how you achieve that and how it aligns with your mission to empower every child? Yes, another great question. So totally free options. I actually started a podcast as well, which I'm just like talking to just different people in different spaces. That's really new.

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So there's that. Another free option is I have a parents YouTube channel and then I have a children's YouTube channel. And the parents YouTube channel is just like a visual version of a podcast as well. But it's also me just like sharing tips and things as well. And then on the children's YouTube channel, the free things you'll find there is for right now, me playing dress impress because I discovered that a lot of the children that I, they're in my clubs, they follow people on YouTube that play dress or press and film themselves.

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So I'm like, well, if I can do that, then I can get them too and hopefully, you know, move them into the confidence space. And then I have the children's series. Then my weekly clubs are now on outschool because they've switched stuff around. You can't really tell, I don't know, like from the Guardian side, like what the price point looks like. But I don't have anything over$13 every week just because, you know, like, we have to be real, like where we are in this economy.

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And like, things are changing every day and we're just playing video games. So I don't want to eat someone out of house and home to sit and play video games. And then the workbooks and things, they're a little bit more expensive, but it's because you can 1999, but you can keep them forever. It's like a keepsake. And then my activity hub, which is like, for people who can't sign up to the social clubs because maybe they don't have time. Time, I think, I don't remember how much, but it's like maybe like 20 something dollars a month. So I grew up with an interesting situation. Like one of my parents had money and one of them didn't. And I lived with the one who didn't have money most of the time. And so we had love, but we, you know, didn't have money, to be honest.

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So I. I don't think it's right. And then my courses are a little bit more expensive because, you know, they. There are people that if you don't charge higher, they're not going to come to you at all because they have that thing about them, too. So trying to meet everyone where they are, but coming from where I came from and living the life that I live, it just wouldn't be right for me to overcharge because then I, as a child wouldn't have been able to access it. But just because you can't afford quote unquote luxury doesn't mean you don't deserve safety, you know, So I try to stay as affordable as possible and just, you know, that's just what I try to do because everybody deserves it.

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Well, we're making it a reward system for our granddaughter so we can say, you know, if you do some extra chores, you know, then maybe you can get an extra social club night. We're going to find a way to work it into our budget. Also, I want to mention to listeners that the first time that you use any of the outschool programs, there's a$20 coupon that's applied so that you can try it out. And it's based on points. So it takes so many points to take a class.

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So you can apply for points, but then you could say your kids can earn points, right, if they do chores or if they earn gold stars for whatever you do in your household.

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And I want my children to have role models like you in their life. Oh, wow, don't make me cry. Well, I'm serious. Like, we can't do it all alone. We need help.

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We need young people that are in touch with some of the mediums that you're using and making it affordable for us. Tools that are also helping us.

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So I can say, you know, if I don't have the energy to play online or interest in social games, which I'm not really interested in, but I'm pretty curious about watching tonight's game. My granddaughter's playing dressed press with Coach Yana. I think it'll be lots of fun. And you keep small groups. They're like six to eight kids, right? In a group. Yeah. And that's very.

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It sounds like a comfortable way that you can manage and they can get to know each other socially. So I really encourage you all to try her program. I'll put links to all of the things that you've offered in the show Notes. Do you have any other stories or advice or takeaways you want to share with the grandparents before we go? I would say that it's a different world, you know, from we've ever seen. Like, even from my own self to from when I was a child. Like, we didn't have social media, we didn't have Instagram.

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Instagram came out when I was in high school. So I think it's important in whatever you do to make sure that your child that you're responsible for knows how great they are, how they are.

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Right now what I'm seeing a lot is children just, like, wanting to look different is what I'll say. Wanting to just be someone else other than who they are and like. And so I think it's important that we all come together. Just to reiterate, boys too, that you're fine just how you are. You don't. You don't have to have a Stanley cup, you know, to. You don't have to have a boyfriend at 12. You know, you don't have to live life like these people on the shows and things.

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And I would also want to remind everyone of Internet safety, especially if you are a little bit more seasoned. So you don't really know, like, what Roblox is really or certain things. But like, if your child is playing, playing Roblox, I like to think about it like this. With the way the world is. Most people don't let their children go off to, like, the mall, unfortunately, anymore or to a park, because anything can happen when they're out of your eyes. But the dangerous thing about, like, Roblox, for example, is, yeah, they're in your living room, but they are playing with anybody that has access to the Internet. And the children that I work with, like, usually I'm really chill. And like I said, if they're honoree, I let them be honorary because everybody has days or whatever. But the only time that they will hear the bass in my voice is sometimes they will reveal where they live. They'll reveal their street address, they'll reveal their school name. They'll like. And I'll relay to the guardian, like, hey, you know such. But I'll also like, say, don't do that because with us it's safe because it's just us. But like, I don't. You never knew anything is possible. So I would just say really monitor your children on there. I always emphasize too, like, if we're playing in a public server, that means that there's people outside the club playing with us. Don't accept their friend request. If they send you something, like, you guys can accept each other's friend request, but don't accept these people because we don't know them. And children are very easy to project. Just like, we can. Like, sometimes I know I've told someone something and later I'm like, oh, I wish I never told them that. Children do that. But like infinity. Because they just. They're so innocent. And even when they go through things, they just still think that the world is different. So just really, really, guys, keep your children safe on the Internet. Roblox, as fun as it is, it can be very, very dangerous. And I'm not trying to scare anyone, but the reality is, if you look up Roblox and a scary other word, there will be a lot of stories.

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Yeah, well, that's one of the reasons why I was so excited to find out about you because I've kept them off roadblocks and I've. I'm gonna sound. I'm gonna really reveal myself here. I really don't know a lot about it, and yet my kids spend a lot of time on the Internet. So I'm constantly checking in and monitoring.

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Even though I have blocks, there's still things that come up that I would not approve of if I didn't know about them.

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And then what's the other one every the kids.

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Minecraft. Yeah. So I let them play Minecraft. But then something came up on Minecraft the other day, and my grandson started talking to me about scary things. And I said, where are you seeing that?

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He said, minecraft. And. And I said, oh, my gosh, now I've got to start checking Minecraft to see what they're watching. So that's what I love about what you do, that you're building communities within these communities which are in. These kids are inevitably going to play on. We can't just tell them you can never play Roblox and never play Minecraft because we know. I know when my parents told me you can't do this, that made me want to do it even more. So if we find safe ways in which to play, I'm not saying everything socially that's popular is something we should encourage, but I think what you're doing is a safe way for these kids to interact with social games, and that's what we're looking for. Because really, I. I don't think we can possibly from our end be as aware as we need to be, but you're doing that for us. That's why I say you're a great role model for us and we need you.

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So thank you. Thank you for what you're doing and thanks for coming on today and thanks for sharing with us because I have already in my mind many more conversations that I want to have and, and educate this community about what you're doing. Well, we've talked a few times. I would love to come back at any time, any place, any day. You have a great energy and you ask a lot of great questions and you're easy to talk to. So I would love to.

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Thank you, Yana. We'll talk again soon. All right, bye.

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I hope today's conversation with Coach Yana has sparked new ideas and brought a wave of inspiration for you. Her insights on unlocking kid confidence are invaluable for every grandparent. Now, we want to hear from you. What's your biggest takeaway from today's episode? Are there any playful or creative ways you're already fostering confidence in your grandchildren?

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Or new ideas you're excited to try? I hope you'll share your thoughts and experiences with us on our website or social media.

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And if you know other grandparents who could benefit from Coach Yana's wisdom or online clubs, please share this episode with them. Let's work together to empower the next generation. We one joyful, confident child at a time. As we empower our grandchildren, it's just as vital to understand how our own past experiences shape the present and future. Next week, prepare for a very transformative conversation with Lisa Watson, a life coach, conscious parenting expert and author dedicated to empowering generations from within. Lisa's journey from a traumatic childhood to healing and transformation has led her to create the powerful Reparent Yourself method.

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Have you ever felt certain patterns repeating in your family or found yourself reacting in ways that don't quite serve you or your grandchildren? Lisa, a PhD candidate in integrative health medicine, specializes in helping adults heal past trauma and reprogram the subconscious mind to break free from limiting beliefs. Join us as Lisa shares her bold and straightforward insights on inner child healing, how to cultivate self empowerment and model truly empowering behaviors for the children in your life.

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Many of us are reparenting ourselves as we parent our grandchildren. It's transformational and fosters emotional intelligence for generations to come. So tune in next week for vital insights and practical strategies to help you heal, grow and build a future grounded in love and empowerment for a greater family legacy.

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Thank you for tuning in to grandparents, raising grandchildren, Nurturing Through Adversity Remember, you are not alone. Together we can find strength and hope in the face of adversity.

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Peace be with you, and I pray that you find some time this week to listen to your inner wisdom amongst the noise and the pandemonium of this world.