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Podcast: Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode: Episode 99: Strong Parents Thriving Kids: A Conversation with Carolyn Aukafolau
Description: In this heartfelt and insightful episode, educator and parenting coach Carolyn Aukafolau joins us to unpack the real challenges parents face—and how they can support their children without sacrificing their own well-being.
Carolyn brings years of experience working with families, children with additional learning needs, and school systems in Hong Kong. She shares why parenting isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey, and how listening deeply, building trust, and embracing flexibility are essential for raising thriving kids.
Through powerful analogies like the “bucket-filling” concept and stories from her own life and career, Carolyn helps parents move from dep...