Rebel Ninja Parent Series

Your kid gets angry so fast it scares you. You try to stay calm, you try deep breathing, and nothing works. In this conversation, twelve year old Noah and his mom Dani share exactly what changed his anger for good. You will learn why shame is the real reason mistakes turn into meltdowns, and how one simple game taught Noah to beat his own inner critic in real time. Learn why deep breathing does no...

You watch your shy kid stand at the edge of the playground, waiting and hoping someone will come to them. You have seen them change who they are just to fit in. It hurts, because you know how kind and fun they really are. In this one, Coach Andrew sits down with a 9 year old named Amelia and her mom Rasheda. Amelia used to copy her friends and give away her favorite toys just to be liked. Now she...

Your child gives everything they have. Then one mistake happens and it all falls apart. You want to help, but nothing you say seems to reach them. Coach Andrew sits down with Sofia, age seven, and her mom Rachel to talk about why kids melt down when things go wrong and where those big feelings really come from. You will walk away knowing what is actually happening inside your child in those moment...

Your kid loses a game and the whole night falls apart. The meltdown is real. The tears are real. And you are not sure what to say. In this episode, Coach Andrew sits down with 9 year old Ronyn and his parents to talk about one of the most common struggles kids face: what to do when losing feels like proof that something is wrong with them. You will learn the difference between feeling disappointed...

Your child has a rough game, a bad test, or a mean kid ruins their day. And just like that their whole mood crashes. You are not imagining it. This is one of the most common struggles parents face right now. In this episode, Coach Andrew sits down with two young girls named Maddie and Molly and their dad Jake for a conversation about what really happens to a kid's self image when things go wrong....

Your kid is talkative at home but the moment you walk into a room full of people they go silent. You have wondered if something is wrong. It is not. But it is worth understanding. In this conversation Coach Andrew sits down with eight-year-old Penny and her mom Barbara to break down the real difference between shyness and social anxiety. One is a personality trait your child was born with. The oth...

Your child is being bullied and you feel completely stuck. You have tried telling the teacher. You have coached them on what to say. And nothing seems to change. Coach Andrew sits down with a 9 year old named Ben and his parents Christine and Gary to talk about what happened after their son was physically and verbally bullied at school for an entire year. They walk through what helped Ben go from...

Is your child struggling with confidence or feeling left out? Discover how Camila, a 10-year-old, turns challenges into growth opportunities. Learn how she uses the "power of yet" to transform negative thoughts and build resilience. In this episode, you'll find out: How to help your child reframe mistakes Ways to boost your child's self-esteem Techniques for managing disappointment The role of tru...

Most parents underestimate how early childhood rejection can shape a child's confidence—and how simple, powerful strategies can rewire their story for lasting resilience. If your little one is facing social setbacks or you've noticed them asking for help navigating tough moments, this episode reveals the gentle parenting powerhouse that transforms these challenges into opportunities for growth. Le...

Most parents feel overwhelmed trying to set boundaries without causing tears or conflict. What if those tough moments could actually build your child's confidence? In this episode, Andrew breaks down why boundary conflicts happen and how small shifts in your language can change everything. You'll learn why kids misread boundaries as rejection, how to validate feelings without backing down, and how...